Assoc. Prof. Dr. Binghan Zhang | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Heze University, China

Dr. Binghan Zhang is an Associate Professor at Heze University, specializing in the development of sustainable, biomass-based adhesives and polymeric materials. With a strong background in polymer materials and biomaterials engineering, Dr. Zhang has made significant contributions to the field of environmentally friendly wood adhesives, especially those derived from soy protein and agricultural byproducts. His research integrates thermochemical activation, protein recombination, and hybrid material strategies to enhance the performance and durability of bio-based adhesives. He has authored multiple high-impact journal articles and continues to explore innovative solutions to replace formaldehyde-based adhesives in the wood composite industry.

Publications Profile

Scopus

Education Details

• Ph.D. in Biomaterials Engineering
  Northeast Forestry University, China (2015–2019)

• B.S. in Polymer Materials and Engineering
  Northeast Forestry University, China (2011–2015)

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor
  Heze University (2025–Present)

• Lecturer
  Heze University (2019–2024)

Research Interests

• Bio-based adhesives and sustainable material science

• Soy protein and plant-based polymers for wood composites

• Thermochemical modification and cross-linking mechanisms

• Functionalization of agricultural waste for high-performance materials

• Green chemistry approaches in polymer engineering

Awards and Honors

• Excellent Young Researcher Award, Heze University (2023)

• Outstanding Paper Award, Chinese Society of Forestry (2022)

• National Graduate Scholarship, Ministry of Education (2018)

Conclusion

Dr. Binghan Zhang has emerged as a leading researcher in the development of sustainable adhesives and bio-based materials. With a growing body of impactful publications and ongoing work in green chemistry and polymer science, he is contributing to the advancement of environmentally friendly technologies for industrial applications. His work not only addresses urgent environmental issues but also provides practical solutions for reducing reliance on synthetic resins in wood-based products.

Publications

Zhang, B.; Zhang, J.; Guo, B.; et al.
Highly water-resistant soy protein adhesives based on thermochemical activation and multiple cross-linking design
Industrial Crops & Products, 2025, 27: 120810.

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Zhang, B.; Guo, B.; Wang, S.; et al.
Biomass-based wood adhesive from peony seed meal: Preparation and properties
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024.

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Zhang, B.; Wang, J.; Zhang, F.; et al.
High-temperature soybean meal adhesive via protein molecule recombination
ACS Omega, 2022, 7(27): 23138–23146.

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Zhang, B.; Zhang, F.; Wu, L.; et al.
Soy protein adhesive formulations for particleboard applications
Wood Science and Technology, 2020, 55(1): 33–48.

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Zhang, B.*; Chang, Z.; Li, J.; et al.
Kaolin-hybridized soybean meal adhesives for wood composites
Composites Part B, 2019, 173: 106919.

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