Hongyu Zhou is an Associate Professor in the National Center for Materials Service Safety at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. His research areas include diamond/Al composites for thermal management, steel and stainless steel for hydrogen storage and transportation, and heat resistant steel for ammonia decomposition.
- Project 1: “Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of USTB (Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities)”, “Study on Design and Fatigue Life Prediction of Stainless Steel with Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistant” (FRF-IDRY-23-028), total fund 100000 RMB, 2024-2026.
- Project 2: “Proof of Concept Project for the University Alliance in Shahe Higher Education Park”, “High Thermal Conductivity Diamond/Al Composites and Their Near-Net-Shape Forming Preparation Technique” (SHGNYZ202304), total fund 900000 RMB, 2024-2025.
- Project 3: “National Natural Science Foundation of China”, “Study on Ansiotropic Evolution Regularity and Thermal Conductivity Mechanism of Diamond/Al Composites with Parallel Structure Interface” (52301030), total fund 300000 RMB, 2024-2026.
- Project 4: “Jiangmen Innovation Practice Postdoctoral Research Project”, “Low-Cost Key Preparation Technology of Diamond/Al Composites with High-Performance for Thermal Management Materials” (JMBSH2021B10), total fund 10000 RMB, 2022-2023.
- Project 5: “Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”, “Microstructure and Wear Resistance Mechanism of ADI Grinding Ball Produced by Two-Step Austempering Process” (FRF-TP-19-012A1), total fund 100000 RMB, 2019-2021.
- Contribution 1：Independently developed liquid-solid separation technology, mastered the interface structure evolution regularity and mechanism of diamond/Al composites, and proposed a new near-net-shape method for preparing diamond gradient distribution shells. Without using hot isostatic pressing (HIP) conditions, the airtightness results surpass the relevant standards for military packaging components, meeting the urgent heat dissipation needs of high-power devices. According to the first-level novelty search center of the Ministry of Science and Technology (China), the liquid-solid separation technology is recognized as an original innovation, with no similar preparation technology domestically (or internationally). Comprehensive evaluation by the Proof of Concept Center concludes that this technology is currently the best solution for the fourth-generation thermal management materials market.
- Contribution 2：Dedicated to the research and evaluation of hydrogen embrittlement-resistant special steels and stainless steels, aiming to meet the critical material needs of hydrogen-exposed components. The critical alloy element content of 304L stainless steel, which prevents strain-induced martensitic transformation (thereby suppressing hydrogen embrittlement), has been clarified. A hydrogen-induced hardening/softening mechanism under hydrogen charging conditions, based on the synergistic effects of hydrogen atoms, atomic-scale precipitates, and dislocations, has been proposed. Furthermore, the interaction mechanism among hydrogen environment, load, and microstructure has been revealed.
1. Yinsheng He, Hongyu Zhou*, Wenyue Zheng, Peichen Yu, Hao Guan, Mengyuan Yu, Yuchen Zhao, Keesam Shin. Insights into the precipitation-dominated creep behavior of a 25Cr20Ni-Nb-N austenitic heat-resistant steel via interrupted creep [J]. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2025, 919:147520.
2. Hongyu Zhou*, Yuchen Zhao, Zhangjian Zhou, Wenyue Zheng*, Yinsheng He*. Direct observation of the evolution behavior of micro to nanoscale precipitates in austenitic heat-resistant steel via electron channeling contrast imaging [J]. Materials Characterization, 2024, 218: 114550.
3. Zhi Tong, Qiyun Wen, Hantong Wang, Hongyu Zhou*, Wenyue Zheng*. Effect of heat input on the microstructure and hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of the coarse-grain heat-affected zone of CrMo steels generated using a Gleeble 3500 welding simulator [J]. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 166: 108868.
4. Zhi Tong, Hantong Wang, Wenyue Zheng*, Hongyu Zhou*. Change in hydrogen trapping characteristics and influence on hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity in a medium-carbon, high-strength steel: The effects of heat treatments [J]. Materials, 2024, 17(8): 1854.
5. Hongyu Zhou*, Qijin Jia, Jing Sun, Yaqiang Li, Yinsheng He, Wensi Bi, Wenyue Zheng*. Improved bending strength and thermal conductivity of diamond/Al composites with Ti coating fabricated by liquid–solid separation method [J]. Materials, 2024, 17(7): 1485.
6. Hongyu Zhou*, Jian Li, Jie Liu, Peichen Yu, Xinyang Liu, Zhiyang Fan, Anqing Hu*, Yinsheng He*. Significant reduction in creep life of P91 steam pipe elbow caused by an aberrant microstructure after short-term service [J]. Scientific Reports, 2024, 14: 5216.
7. Hongyu Zhou, Xiaoran Sun, Zhi Tong, Guo Cheng, Bingbing Xu, Xiong Xiao, Qing Wang, Minrui Ran, Hui Ding, Wenyue Zheng*, Xiaohua Chen*. Effects of tempering temperature on the precipitation behaviors of nanoparticles and their influences on the susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement of a Cr–Mo–V steel [J]. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 50:254-269.
8. Yaqiang Li, Hongyu Zhou*, Chunjing Wu, Zheng Yin, Chang Liu, Ying Huang, Junyou Liu*, Zhongliang Shi. Interfacial characterization and thermal conductivity of diamond/Cu composites prepared by liquid-solid separation technique [J]. Nanomaterials, 2023, 13: 878.
9. Zhi Tong, Guijuan Zhou, Wenyue Zheng*, Haining Zhang, Hongyu Zhou*, Sun Xiaoran. Effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a novel H-grade sucker [J]. Metals, 2022, 12(2), 294.
10. Hongyu Zhou, Minrui Ran, Yaqiang Li, Zheng Yin, Yonghong Tang, Weidong Zhang, Wenyue Zheng*, Liu Junyou*. Improvement of thermal conductivity of diamond/Al composites by optimization of liquid-solid separation process [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2021, 297: 117267.
11. Hongyu Zhou, Yaqiang Li, Huimin Wang, Minrui Ran, Zhi Tong, Weidong Zhang, Junyou Liu*, Wenyue Zheng*. Fabrication of functionally graded diamond/Al composites by liquid–solid separation technology [J]. Materials, 2021, 14(12): 3205.
12. Zhendong Dong, Zhi Tong, Hongyu Zhou*, Huimin Wang, Wenyue Zheng, Xiaoran Sun, Hui Ding. Service Failure of Sucker Rods and Development of Sucker Rod Steels: a Review[J]. Materials Reports, 2021, 35(19): 19161-19169.
13. Hongyu Zhou, Minrui Ran, Yaqiang Li, Weidong Zhang, Junyou Liu, Wenyue Zheng. Effect of diamond particle size on the thermal properties of diamond/Al composites for packaging substrate [J]. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 2021, 57(7): 937-947.
14. Minrui Ran, Ci Zhang, Lei Wen, Hongyu Zhou*, Wenyue Zheng*. Effect of surface mechanical attrition treatment on stainless steel corrosion [J]. Surface Engineering, 2021, 37(6): 739-748.
15. Hongyu Zhou, Yaqiang Li, Zheng Yin, Minrui Ran, Ying Huang, Weidong Zhang, Wenyue Zheng, Junyou Liu. Microstructure and mechanical behaviors of grinding balls produced by dual matrix structure two-step austempering process [J]. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2020, 9(3): 4672-4681.
16. Hongyu Zhou, Xin Liu, Zheng Yin, Yaqiang Li, Chang Liu, Shibin Liu, Chunjing Wu, Junyou Liu. The fabrication of functional gradient hypereutectic Al-Si composites by liquid-solid separation technology [J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018(763): 49-55.
1. Hongyu Zhou, Yaqiang Li, Junyou Liu, Wenyue Zheng. Preparation method of diamond/Metal Matrix Composites with parallel interfacical microstructure: China, ZL 202311537951.8[P]. 2024-05-29. Invention patent.
2. Hongyu Zhou, Junyou Liu, Wenyue Zheng, Huimin Wang, Yaqiang Li. Preparation method of functionally graded diamond/Al composite packaging shell: China, ZL 202110649352.X[P]. 2022-05-31. Invention patent.
3. Hongyu Zhou, Yaqiang Li, Junyou Liu, Wenyue Zheng. Method for preparing diamond/Al composites by liquid-solid separation process: China, ZL 202010318168.2[P]. 2021-08-31. Invention patent.
4. Hongyu Zhou, Zheng Yin, Ansheng Ping, Lejun Zhang, Yanli Yin, Shiping Wu. Cold press forming assembly die for brake shoes: China, ZL201621417268.6[P]. 2017-07-07. Utility model.
5. Hongyu Zhou, Zheng Yin, Shufu Pang, Lejun Zhang, Yanli Yin, Zehua Cui. Anti-friction brake shoes: China, ZL201621438433.6[P]. 2017-07-14. Utility model.
6. Hongyu Zhou, Yanli Yin, Zheng Yin, Shufu Pang, Ansheng Ping, Lejun Zhang, Zehua Cui. Friction recoverable brake shoes: China, ZL201621439029.0[P]. 2017-08-04. Utility model.
1. Member of the 8th Committee of the Material Science Division, Chinese Society for Stereology.
2. Secretary of the Material Service Safety Standardization Field Committee, Chinese Society for Testing & Materials Group Standards Committee.
3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent under the "Fengcheng Talent Plan", Taizhou.
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Email：ncms@ustb.edu.cn
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