1. Modulation of electron transport in ultrafine metal/alumina nanotube hybrid structures and their photothermoelectric properties and devices (National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.51571107)

2. Defect modulation mechanism of giant piezoresistive memory and recovery effects in nanostructures and non-volatile stress sensing and storage performance research (National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.51462023)

3. Controllable construction of semiconductor quantum dot/carbon hybrid nanobelts with multi-carrier avalanche effect and their photovoltaic characteristics (National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.21263013)

4. Compensation co-doping mechanism of ZnO nanomaterials and construction of optoelectronic devices (National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.51162023)

5. Realization and mechanism of non-volatile giant piezoresistive effect in nano-semiconductors and its stress sensing and storage performance research (Major Project of Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, No.20152ACB20010)

6. Jiangxi Young Scientists Project (No.20133BCB23002)

7. Research on the enhanced mechanism of interface charge transfer and photovoltaic devices in narrow band gap quantum dot/carbon hybrid nanostructures (Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, No.20132BAB206005)

8. Modulation of the properties of one-dimensional ZnO nanostructures and construction of optoelectronic devices (Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, No.20114BAB206027)

Scientific research achievements

Representative papers (Corresponding author)

1. Haiping Shi, Jianping Zheng, Baochang Cheng*, Jie Zhao, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Rewritable non-volatile stress information memory by bulk trap-induced giant piezoresistance effect in individual PbS micro/nanowires", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2017, 5:229-237.

2. J. Zhao, K. Brinkmann, T. Hu, N. Pourdavoud, T. Becker, T. Gahlmann, R. Heiderhoff, A. Polywka, P. Görrn, Y. Chen, Baochang Cheng, T. Riedl*. "Self-Encapsulating Thermostable and Air-Resilient Semitransparent Perovskite Solar Cells", Advanced Energy Materials, 2017, 7:1602599.

3. Baochang Cheng*, Li Xiong, Qangsheng Cai, Haiping Shi, Jie Zhao, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Enhanced Giant Piezoresistance Performance of Sandwiched ZnS/Si/SiO₂ Radial Heterostructure Nanotubes for Nonvolatile Stress Memory with Repeatable Writing and Erasing", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2016, 8:34648−34658.

4. Haiping Shi, Jianping Zheng, Baochang Cheng*, Jie Zhao, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Surface state controlled ultrahigh selectivity and sensitivity for UV photodetectors based on individual SnO₂ nanowires", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2016, 4:8399.

5. Jie Zhao, Baochang Cheng*, Yanhe Xiao, Rui Guo, Shuijin Lei. "Gate-Free Controlled Multibit Memories Based on Individual ZnO:In Micro/Nanowire Back-to-Back Diodes", Advanced Electronic Materials, 2016, 2:1500395.

6. Hongying Quan, Baochang Cheng*, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "One-pot synthesis of α-Fe₂O₃ nanoplates-reduced graphene oxide composites for supercapacitor application", Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016, 286:165.

7. Hongying Quan, Baochang Cheng*, Dezhi Chen, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "One-pot synthesis of α-MnS/nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide hybrid for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors", Electrochimica Acta, 2016, 210:557.

8. Jie Zhao, Minghui Cao, Baochang Cheng*, Guohong Wu, Huijun Guo, Yilong Ai, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Carbon-encapsulated CdSe quantum dot inorganic hybrid nanobelts for high performance photoelectronic devices based on the efficient separation and transfer of photoinduced holes", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2015, 3:2471.

9. Baochang Cheng*, Jie Zhao, Li Xiao, Qiangsheng Cai, Rui Guo, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "PMMA interlayer-modulated memory effects by space charge polarization in resistive switching based on CuSCN-nanopyramids/ZnO-nanorods p-n heterojunction", Scientific Reports, 2015, 5:17859.

10. Minghui Cao, Baochang Cheng*, Li Xiao, Jie Zhao, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Space charge polarization-induced symmetrical negative resistive switching in individual p-type GeSe₂:Bi superstructure nanobelts for non-volatile memory", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2015, 3:5207.

11. Jie Zhao, Baochang Cheng*, Yanhe Xiao, Rui Guo, Shuijin Lei. "Ultrahigh performance negative thermal resistance switching based on individual ZnO:K, Cl micro/nanowires for multibit nonvolatile resistance random access memory dual-written/erased repeatedly by temperature or bias", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2015, 3:12220.

12. Baochang Cheng*, Guohong Wu, Zhiyong Ouyang, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Effects of Interface States on Photoexcited Carriers in ZnO/Zn₂SnO₄ Type-II Radial Heterostructure Nanowires", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2014, 6:4057.

13. Baochang Cheng*, Chuan Chen, Xiaoming Yu, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Enhanced orange emission of ZnS/SiOₓ core/shell heterostructure nanospheres synthesized via a facile one-step thermal evaporation method", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2014, 614:60.

14. Baochang Cheng*, Jian Xu, Zhiyong Ouyang, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Individual Ohmic contacted ZnO/Zn₂SnO₄ radial heterostructured nanowires as photodetectors with a broad-spectral-response: injection of electrons into/from interface states", Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2014, 2:1808-1814.

15. Jianping Zheng, Baochang Cheng*, Fuzhang Wu, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Rui Guo, Shuijin Lei. "Modulation of Surface Trap Induced Resistive Switching by Electrode Annealing in Individual PbS Micro/Nanowire-Based Devices for Resistance Random Access Memory", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2014, 6:20812.

16. Baochang Cheng*, Zhiyong Ouyang, Chuan Chen, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Individual Zn₂SnO₄-sheathed ZnO heterostructure nanowires for efficient resistive switching memory controlled by interface states", Scientific Reports, 2013, 3:3249.

17. Baochang Cheng*, Jian Xu, Zhiyong Ouyang, Cuicui Xie, Xiaohui Su, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Individual ZnO nanowires for photodetectors with wide response range from solar-blind ultraviolet to near-infrared modulated by bias voltage and illumination intensity", Optics Express, 2013, 21:29719.

18. Baochang Cheng*, Zhiyong Ouyang, Baixiang Tian, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Porous ZnAl₂O₄ spinel nanorods: High sensitivity humidity sensors", Ceramics International, 2013, 39:7379-7386.

19. Baochang Cheng*, Zhaodong Zhang, Zhihui Han, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "SrAlₓOᵧ:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ (x=4) Nanostructures: Structure and Morphology Transformation and Long-lasting Phosphorescence Property", CrystEngComm, 2011, 13:3545.

20. Baochang Cheng, Cuicui Xie, Liting Fang, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Growth and lattice dynamics of single-crystalline SnO₂ nanowires prepared by annealing a gel precursor", Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2011, 129:713.

21. Baochang Cheng*, Zhaodong Zhang, Zhihui Han, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ Nanobelts: Synthesis by Combustion and Properties of Long-Persistent Phosphorescence", Journal of Materials Research, 2011, 26:2311.

22. Baochang Cheng*, Liting Fang, Zhaodong Zhang, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "BaAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ Nanotube Synthesis by Heating Conversion of Homogeneous Co-precipitates and Afterglow Characteristics", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2011, 115:1708.

23. Baochang Cheng*, Baixiang Tian, Cuicui Xie, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Highly sensitive humidity sensor based on amorphous Al₂O₃ nanotubes", Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2011, 21:1907.

24. Baochang Cheng*, Zhaodong Zhang, Hongjuan Liu, Zhihui Han, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Power and Energy Dependent Photoluminescence of Eu³⁺ Incorporated and Segregated ZnO Polycrystalline Nanobelts Synthesized by a Facile Combustion Method Followed by Heat Treatment", Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2010, 20:7821.

25. Baochang Cheng*, Zhihui Han, Huijun Guo, Shu Lin, Zhaodong Zhang, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Trapping states in CdS:Eu nanobelts studied by excitation-dependent Photoluminescence", Journal of Applied Physics, 2010, 108:014309.

26. Baochang Cheng*, Wei Sun, Jin Jiao, Baixiang Tian, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Disorder-induced Raman scattering effects in one-dimensional ZnO nanostructures by incorporation and anisotropic distribution of Dy and Li codopants", Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 2010, 41:1221.

27. Baochang Cheng*, Jin Jiao, Wei Sun, Baixiang Tian, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei. "Lattice variation and Raman spectroscopy in hierarchical heterostructures of zinc antimonate nanoislands on ZnO nanobelts", Nanotechnology, 2010, 21:025704.

28. Baochang Cheng*, Hongjuan Liu, Ming Fang, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei, Lide Zhang. "Long-persistent phosphorescent SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ nanotubes", Chemical Communications, 2009, 944.

29. Baochang Cheng*, Baixiang Tian, Wei Sun, Yanhe Xiao, Shuijin Lei, Zhanguo Wang. "Ordered Zinc Antimonate Nanoisland Attachment and Morphology Control of ZnO Nanobelts by Sb Doping", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2009, 113:9638.

30. Baochang Cheng*, Xiaoming Yu, Hongjuan Liu, Ming Fang, Lide Zhang. "Enhanced effect of electron-hole plasma emission in Dy, Li codoped ZnO nanostructures", Journal of Applied Physics, 2009, 105:014311.

31. Baochang Cheng*, Xiaoming Yu, Hongjuan Liu, Zhanguo Wang. "Zn₂SiO₄/ZnO Core/Shell Coaxial Heterostructure Nanobelts Formed by an Epitaxial Growth", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2008, 112:16312.

32. Baochang Cheng*, Shengchun Qu, Huiying Zhou, Zhanguo Wang. "Al₂O₃:Cr³⁺ nanotubes synthesized via homogenization precipitation followed by heat treatment", Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2006, 110:15749.

33. Baochang Cheng*, Shengchun Qu, Huiying Zhou, Zhanguo Wang. "Porous ZnAl₂O₄ spinel nanorods doped with Eu³⁺: synthesis and photoluminescence", Nanotechnology, 2006, 17:2982.

34. Baochang Cheng*, Zhanguo Wang. "Synthesis and optical properties of europium-doped ZnS: Long-lasting phosphorescence from aligned nanowires", Advanced Functional Materials, 2005, 15:1883.

35. Baochang Cheng*, Yanhe Xiao, Guosheng Wu, Lide Zhang. "The vibrational properties of one-dimensional ZnO:Ce nanostructures", Applied Physics Letters, 2004, 84:416.

36. Baochang Cheng*, Yanhe Xiao, Guosheng Wu, Lide Zhang. "Control growth and properties of one-dimensional ZnO nanostructure using Ce as activator/dopant", Advanced Functional Materials, 2004, 14:913.

Authorized invention patents

1. Preparation method of large-size layered ordered hexagonal tungsten disulfide, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201410597619.5

2. Voltage-controlled memory based on one-dimensional cadmium-doped zinc oxide nanowires and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201310645667.2

3. Stress-writable data storage device based on one-dimensional micro-nano material film structure and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201310321529.9

4. Photoelectric detection device based on one-dimensional cadmium selenide/carbon hybrid nanostructure and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201310650605.0

5. Data storage device with zinc oxide/polymethyl methacrylate/copper thiocyanate structure and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201310646457.5

6. Preparation method of alumina-supported nano zero-valent iron nanorods, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201310649336.6

7. Red strontium aluminate long afterglow material and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL200510038711.9

8. Nanorod-shaped aluminate long afterglow material and preparation method thereof, Chinese Invention Patent, ZL200510040647.8

Awards (Scientific research and teaching)

1. Second Prize of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Colleges and Universities in Jiangxi Province, 2013

2. Second Prize of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Colleges and Universities in Jiangxi Province, 2011

3. Guided Master student Ouyang Zhiyong’s graduation thesis to win the Excellent Master’s Thesis of Jiangxi Province, 2016

4. Guided Master students Cao Minghui and Zheng Jianping’s graduation theses to win the Excellent Master’s Thesis of Jiangxi Province, 2017

Graduate Training

Current Students

Postdoctoral Fellow: Liu Cheng

PhD Candidates: Hong Zhen

Master Candidates: Ye Yalong, Luo Bin, Chen Guanwen, Tong Tao, Wang Shujuan, Li Shujun, Li Binghui, Pan Yuxuan, Ji Wenwen, Tong Wenchao

Graduated Students

PhD Graduates: Quan Hongying, Zhao Jie

Master Graduates: Yu Xiaoming, Liu Hongjuan, Tian Baixiang, Sun Wei, Zhang Zhaodong, Han Zhihui, Jiao Jin, Xie Cuicui, Fang Liting, Guo Hongping, Ouyang Zhiyong, Xu Jian, Wu Guohong, Lao Junchao, Xiao Li, Zhou Lin, Wu Fuzhang, Chen Chuan, Zheng Jianping, Cao Minghui, Zhang Lei, Ai Yilong, Ouyang Tengfei, Chen Wenli, Shi Haiping, Cai Qiangsheng, Zhou Qi