Hua Zhang

Research summary

Research surveys ultrathin two-dimensional nanomaterials and their preparation, properties and applications. A Chemical Reviews article reviews 2D nanomaterials with emphasis on physical, chemical, electronic and optical properties and synthetic strategies developed since graphene exfoliation in 2004 [1], and an ACS Nano Perspective discusses synthetic routes and promising applications of ultrathin 2D nanomaterials [4]. A Chemical Society Reviews piece focuses on metal dichalcogenide nanosheets, taking MoS2 as a representative case for preparation, properties and applications in electronics, optoelectronics and energy storage [5]. An Angewandte Chemie article reported single-layer 2D semiconductors (MoS2, WS2, TiS2, TaS2, ZrS2 plus graphene) prepared by electrochemical lithiation in 92 percent yield for single-layer MoS2, and demonstrated a thin-film MoS2 transistor with NO sensing down to 190 ppt [6]. An Accounts of Chemical Research review covers preparation and applications of mechanically exfoliated single-layer and multilayer MoS2 and WSe2, emphasising direct-gap behaviour and high on/off ratios that suit them to FET applications absent in graphene [7]. Graphene composites are surveyed for synthesis methods of polymer and inorganic-nanostructure hybrids [2], and a Small review covers preparation, characterisation, properties and applications of graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide [3].

Recent publications

1. The chemistry of two-dimensional layered transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets2013 · Nature Chemistry · 9701 citationsDOI
2. Recent Advances in Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials2017 · Chemical Reviews · 4992 citationsDOI
3. Graphene-based composites2011 · Chemical Society Reviews · 3814 citationsDOI
4. Graphene‐Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Applications2011 · Small · 2543 citationsDOI
5. Imparting functionality to a metal–organic framework material by controlled nanoparticle encapsulation2012 · Nature Chemistry · 2122 citationsDOI
6. Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials2015 · ACS Nano · 2119 citationsDOI
7. Metal dichalcogenide nanosheets: preparation, properties and applications2013 · Chemical Society Reviews · 2014 citationsDOI
8. Single‐Layer Semiconducting Nanosheets: High‐Yield Preparation and Device Fabrication2011 · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 1748 citationsDOI
9. Preparation and Applications of Mechanically Exfoliated Single-Layer and Multilayer MoS2and WSe2Nanosheets2014 · Accounts of Chemical Research · 1620 citationsDOI
10. Two-dimensional semiconductors for transistors2016 · Nature Reviews Materials · 1598 citationsDOI

The lab page does not clearly state student acceptance status. Email the professor directly to confirm.

How to apply

Email Hua Zhang 6-12 months before your application deadline. Read several recent papers and reference specific work in your message. Use our how to email a Japanese professor guide for the proven email structure.

For applications via MEXT scholarship: see our MEXT 2027 complete guide and university-specific University Recommendation track.

External profiles

• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9518-740X
• OpenAlex: openalex.org

Profile compiled from public sources (Researchmap, OpenAlex, Kyoto University faculty directory). Last refreshed 2026-05. Report incorrect information.