2025

1. Kaixuan Li^#, Boya Zhang*^#, Ziyue Yang, Minghan Yao, Yixuan Li, Jie Li, Zachary Zintak, Qingrui Yuchi, and Xingwen Li, Unveiling Dielectric Interface Charge Dynamics Under Unipolar Repetitive Pulses with the In-Situ Pockels Effect Technique, ACS Applied Materials Interfaces, 2025, 17(17): 25894−25902. DOI:10.1021/acsami.4c20354 (Insider Front Cover Highlight)

2. Kaixuan Li, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, Minghan Yao, Yixuan Li, Jie Li, Zachary Zintak, Qingrui Yuchi, Trap characterization at inaccessible dielectric interface: experimental approach and implementation, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025, 71: 106831. DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106831
3. Jie Li, Boya Zhang*, Xuanjie Zhang, Yixuan Li, Kaixuan Li, Tianyu Wang, and Xingwen Li, Revolutionizing High-Temperature Electrical Properties of Epoxy Resin via Tailoring Weak Conjugation Rigid Structures, Small, 2025, 21(11): 2407579. DOI: 10.1002/smll.202407579 (Frontispiece Highlight)

4. Guanyu Wang, Boya Zhang*, Minchuan Cao, Junwei Deng, Yuying Shi, Bochen Li, Xingwen Li and Anthony B Murphy, Two-temperature thermodynamic and transport properties of C₄F₇N–CO₂–O₂ mixture as an arc-extinguishing gas, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 58(16):165502. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/adbcbd
5. Jie Li, Boya Zhang*, Xiao Yuan, Xuanjie Zhang, Yixuan Li, Weidong Cao, Xingwen Li, Benzene ring structural design strategy toward well-balanced thermal and electrical properties in epoxy dielectric polymers, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2025, 297(1): 112308. DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112308

6. Boya Zhang, Haifei Tao, Yixuan Li, Xingwen Li*, Zhenle Nan, Wei Luo, Yao Zheng, Guoli Wang, Insulation Structure Design for ±550 kV DC GIS Based on Multi-objective Optimization Algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2025.3527915

2024

7. Boya Zhang, Minchuan Cao, Zhoujing Wang, Ran Zhou, Junwei Deng, Xingwen Li,* Zengbin Wang, Peiren Wang. Dielectric recovery characteristics of SF₆ circuit breaker under repeated lightning strikes. Electric Power Systems Research, 2025, 241:111348. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.111348
8. Boya Zhang, Yixuan Li, Haifei Tao, Jie Li, Kaixuan Li, Xingwen Li*. Competing mechanisms of charge-induced electric field distortion and charge-involved neutralization on surface discharge. Applied Physics Letters, 2024, 125(20): 202902. DOI: 10.1063/5.0232293

9. Wang Tianyu, Mao Jie*, Zhang Boya*, Zhang Guixin*, Dang Zhimin*. Polymeric insulating materials characteristics for high-voltage applications. Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, 2024, 1: 516–528. DOI: 10.1038/s44287-024-00070-5

10. Junwei Deng, Boya Zhang*, Minchuan Cao, Guanyu Wang, Shizhe Chen, Zhoujing Wang, Xingwen Li and Anthony B Murphy. Radiation properties of [C₄F₇N-CO₂-O₂]-PTFE-Cu mixtures at high temperatures and pressures for high-voltage circuit breakers. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 58(1):015206. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad809d

11. Yuyang Yao, Zhiqiang Yang, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, Mai Hao, Nian Tang, Dongwei Sun and Jian Lu. Discovery of a novel binary azeotrope with positive synergistic insulation strength as eco-friendly SF₆-alternative. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 58(3):035503. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad8752

12. Boya Zhang, Peiqiong Liu, Mai Hao, Xingwen Li*, Prediction of a complete and self-consistent collision cross-section set of C5F10O by data-driven method. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 57(37):375206. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad5730

13. Kaixuan Li, Boya Zhang*, Ziyue Yang, Xinyu Jiang, Minghan Yao and Xingwen Li. Spatiotemporal Measurement of Charge at Ceramic Substrate–Silicone Gel Interface in Medium-Voltage Power Modules. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2024, 39(12): 15360-15375. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2024.3403480

14. Boya Zhang*, Ziyue Yang, Kaixuan Li, Xinyu Jiang, Minghan Yao and Xingwen Li. Electrical tree failure at DBC substrate-silicone gel interface in high-voltage power module under positive square wave voltage. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2024, 12(5):4967-4978. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3407665

15. Boya Zhang, Ka Ji, Yixuan Li, Haifei Tao, Xingwen Li*, Xuan Yao and Zhenle Nan. Surface Charging Characteristics of a Real-Sized DC GIS Insulator in Pressurized Clean Air as a Feasible SF₆ Alternative, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2024, 39(4):2149-2159. DOI: 10.1109/TPWRD.2024.3391916
16. Mai Hao^#, Boya Zhang^#*, Xingwen Li, Peiqiong Liu, Yuyang Yao and Anthony B Murphy. Determining the swarm parameters of gases considering ion kinetics by parallel genetic algorithm on GPU platform, Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 2024, 33(3): 035005. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ad31b3
17. Boya Zhang, Xinyu Jiang, Kaixuan Li, Zziyue Yang, Minghao Yao and Xingwen Li*. Electrical treeing failure in silicone gel under positive repetitive square voltage in high-voltage IGBT module encapsulation, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2024, 31(5):2785-2794. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2024.3395237
18. Boya Zhang*, Yixuan Li, Daomin Min, Tianyu Wang, Kaixuan Li, Guixin Zhang, Shengtao Li, Xingwen Li* and Anthony B Murphy. Insight into charge-induced flashover at the gas-solid interface in DC gas-insulated systems. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 57(10):103001. (Invited Topical Review) DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad0dcd
19. Yixuan Li^#, Boya Zhang^#*, Xinmiao Zhou, Kai Ji, Haifei Tao, Kaixuan Li and Xingwen Li. Mechanisms of charge-induced surface discharge under positive impulse voltages. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 57(17):175501. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad2293

2023

20. Boya Zhang, Sunsiqin Wang, Xingwen Li*, Yanze Pang, Nian Tang, and Dongwei Sun. Kinetic and experimental investigations on the unimolecular thermal decomposition of an eco-friendly insulating gas HFO-1336mzz(E). Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2023, 62(48), 20644-20657. (Insider Front Cover Highlight) DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.3c03062

21. Boya Zhang*, Mai Hao, Yuyang Yao, Jiayu Xiong, Xingwen Li, Anthony B Murphy, Nidhi Sinha, Bobby Antony and Harindranath B Ambalampitiya. Determination and assessment of a complete and self-consistent electron-neutral collision cross-section set for the C₄F₇N molecule. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2023, 56(13):134001. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/acbd5d

22. Boya Zhang, Junwei Deng, Sunsiqin Wang, Minchuan Cao, Ran Zhou, Guanyu Wang, Xingwen Li*, and Nian Tang. Thermodynamic, transport, and radiation properties of HFO-1336mzz(E) mixtures as eco-friendly SF₆ alternatives. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2023, 56(43):435502. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ace8a5
23. Boya Zhang, Sunsiqin Wang, Li Chen, Xingwen Li*, and Nian Tang. Influence of oxygen on solid carbon formation during arcing of eco-friendly SF₆-alternative gases. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2023, 56(36):365502. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/acd64e
24. Boya Zhang, Ran Zhou, Kai Wang, Ze Guo*, Xingwen Li, Minchuan Cao, Junwei Deng, Dibo Wang. Arc interruption performance of C₄F₇N-CO₂ mixture in a 126 kV disconnector. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2023, 38(2): 1197-1207. DOI: 10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3210381
25. Boya Zhang, Mai Hao, Jiayu Xiong, Xingwen Li*, Jeroen Koopman. Ab Initio molecular dynamics calculation on electron ionization induced fragmentations of C₄F₇N and C₅F₁₀O for understanding their decompositions under discharge conditions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2023, 25(10): 7540-7549. DOI: 10.1039/D2CP03498K
26. Boya Zhang, Kai Wang, Yuyang Yao, Kaixuan Li, Xingwen Li*, Nian Tan. Insulation characteristics of HFO-1336mzz(E) and its mixtures as eco-friendly alternatives to SF₆ for medium-voltage switchgears. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2023, 30(2):536-545. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2023.3249652
27. Boya Zhang, Xinyu Jiang, Kaixuan Li, Ziyue Yang, Xingwen Li*, Guiqin Chang, Mona Ghassemi. Dielectric properties characterization and evaluation of commercial silicone gels for high-voltage high-power power electronics module packaging. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2023, 30(1): 210-219. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2022.3225247
28. Boya Zhang, Ziyue Yang, Kaixuan Li, Xinyu Jiang, Xingwen Li*, Guiqin Chang, Mona Ghassemi. Electrical Properties of silicone gel for WBG-based power module packaging at high temperatures. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2023, 30(2): 852-861. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2022.3228759
29. Yixuan Li, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, Kaixuan Li, Kai Ji, Zhenle Nan, Xuan Yao. Optimization of insulators in ±550 kV HVDC GIS for offshore wind platform considering charge accumulation. Electric Power Systems Research, 2023, 223: 109549. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109549

2022

30. Boya Zhang, Jiayu Xiong, Mai Hao, Yuyang Yao, Xingwen Li*, and Anthony B. Murphy. Pulsed Townsend measurement of electron swarm parameters in C₄F₇N-CO₂ and C₄F₇N-N₂ mixtures as eco-friendly insulation gas. Journal of Applied Physics, 2022, 131(3):033304. DOI: 10.1063/5.0083021
31. Boya Zhang, Yuyang Yao, Mai Hao, Xingwen Li*, Jiayu Xiong, and Anthony B. Murphy. Study of the dielectric breakdown strength of CO₂-O₂ mixtures by considering ion kinetics in a spatial-temporal growth avalanche model. Journal of Applied Physics, 2022, 132(9):093302. DOI: 10.1063/5.0093568
32. Mai Hao, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li and Jiayu Xiong. Electron swarm parameters and dielectric strength of C₅F₁₀O and its mixtures with CO₂ and dry air. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2022, 55(12):125205. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ac41cb
33. Kaixuan Li, Boya Zhang*, Ziyue Yang, Xinyu Jiang, Xingwen Li. Degradation behaviors of silicone gel encapsulation material with moisture intrusion. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2022, 206: 110197. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110197

2021

34. Boya Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Xingwen Li*, Jiayu Xiong, Tao Yang, Yunkun Deng. The compatibility between environmentally friendly insulation gas C₄F₇N and alpha-Al₂O₃ (0001) surface: Theoretical and experimental insights. Applied Surface Science, 2021, 536: 147839. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147839
35. Boya Zhang, Mona Ghassemi*, Yunxiao Zhang. Insulation materials and systems for power electronics modules: a review identifying challenges and future research needs.        IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2021, 28(1):290-302. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2020.009041
36. Kaixuan Li, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, Feifei Yan, Laili Wang. Electric field mitigation in high-voltage high-power IGBT modules using nonlinear conductivity composites. IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, 2021, 11 (11): 1844-1855. DOI: 10.1109/TCPMT.2021.3106962
37. Boya Zhang#, Jingjing Liu#, Ming Ren#, Chao Wu, Thomas J. Moran, Songshan Zeng, Sonia E. Chavez, Zaili Hou, Zongze Li, Anna Marie LaChance, T. Richard Jow, Bryan D. Huey, Yang Cao*, Luyi Sun*. Reviving the “Schottky” barrier for flexible polymer dielectrics with a superior 2D nanoassembly coating. Advanced Materials. 2021, 33(34):2101374. (Insider Front Cover Highlight) DOI: 10.1002/adma.202101374

2020

38. Boya Zhang, Jiayu Xiong, Li Chen, Xingwen Li*, Fundamental physicochemical properties of SF₆-alternative gases: a review of recent progress. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2020, 53(17): 173001. (Invited Topical Review, IOP Top Cited Award) DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ab6ea1
39. Boya Zhang, Li Chen, Xingwen Li, Ze Guo, Yunjie Pu, Tang Nian. Evaluating the dielectric strength of promising SF₆ alternatives by DFT calculations and DC breakdown tests. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2020, 27(4):1187-1194. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2020.008906
40. Li Chen, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, and Tao Yang. Decomposition pathway of C₄F₇N gas considering the participation of ions. Journal of Applied Physics, 2020, 128(14): 143303. (AIP Scilight, Featured Article) DOI: 10.1063/5.0024646
41. Boya Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Jiayu Xiong, Tao Yang, Xingwen Li*, Li Chen, Chenwei Li, Yunkun Deng. Thermal and electrical decomposition products of C₅F₁₀O and their compatibility with Cu (111) and Al (111) surfaces. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 513: 145883.

DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145882

42. Jiayu Xiong, Boya Zhang*, Ziyue Zhang, Yunkun Deng, Xingwen Li. The adsorption properties of environmentally friendly insulation gas C₄F₇N on Zn (0001) and ZnO (1010) surfaces: A first-principles study. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 509: 144854. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.144854
43. Chen Li, Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li. Decomposition pathway and kinetic analysis of perfluoroketone C₅F₁₀O. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2020, 53(41): 415502. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ab98c6
44. Li Chen, Boya Zhang*, Tao Yang, Yunkun Deng, Xingwen Li, Anthony B. Murphy. Thermal decomposition characteristics and kinetic analysis of C₄F₇N/CO₂ gas mixture. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2020, 53(5): 055502. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ab56a0
45. Boya Zhang*, Xingwen Li, Tianyu Wang, Guixin Zhang. Surface charging characteristics of GIL model spacers under DC stress in C₄F₇N/CO₂ gas mixture.      IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2020, 27(2): 597-605. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2019.008433
46. Tianyu Wang, Guixin Zhang, Dayu Li, Yicen Hou, Boya Zhang*, MXene-doped epoxy resin to suppress surface charge accumulation on insulators in a DC gas-insulated system. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2020, 27(3): 939-946. DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2019.008527

2019

47. Boya Zhang*, Qiang Wang, Yunxiao Zhang, Wenqiang Gao, Yicen Hou, Guixin Zhang. A self-assembled, nacre-mimetic, nano-laminar structure as a superior charge dissipation coating on insulators for HVDC gas-insulated system. Nanoscale, 2019, 11(39):18046. DOI: 10.1039/C9NR06827A

48. Boya Zhang, Chenwei Li, Jiayu Xiong, Ziyue Zhang, Xingwen Li*, and Yunkun Deng. Decomposition characteristics of C₄F₇N/CO₂ mixture under AC discharge breakdown. AIP Advances, 2019, 9(11): 115212. DOI: 10.1063/1.5115588
49. Li Chen, Boya Zhang*, Jiayu Xiong, Xingwen Li, and Anthony B. Murphy. Decomposition mechanism and kinetics of iso-C4 perfluoronitrile (C₄F₇N) plasmas. Journal of Applied Physics, 2019, 126(16): 163303. DOI: 10.1063/1.5109131

2014-2018

50. Boya Zhang, Wenqiang Gao, Yicen Hou, Guixin Zhang*. Surface charge accumulation and suppression on fullerene-filled epoxy-resin insulator under DC voltage. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2018, 25(5): 2011-2019.
51. Boya Zhang, Nenad Uzelac, Yang Cao*. Fluoronitrile/CO₂ mixture as an eco-friendly alternative to SF₆ for medium voltage switchgears. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2018, 25(4):1340-1350.
52. Boya Zhang, Wenqiang Gao, Pengfei Chu, Zhong Zhang, Guixin Zhang*. Trap-modulated carrier transport tailors the dielectric properties of alumina/epoxy nanocomposites. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018, 29(3): 1964-1974.
53. Boya Zhang, Zhe Qi, Guixin Zhang*. Charge accumulation patterns on spacer surface in HVDC gas-insulated system: dominant uniform charging and random charge speckles. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2017, 24(2): 1229-1238. (ESI Hot Paper)
54. Boya Zhang, Guixin Zhang*. Interpretation of the surface charge decay kinetics on insulators with different neutralization mechanisms. Journal of Applied Physics. 2017, 121(10): 105105.
55. Boya Zhang, Wenqiang Gao, Zhe Qi, Qiang Wang, Guixin Zhang*. Inversion algorithm to calculate charge density on solid dielectric surface based on surface potential measurement. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2017, 66(12): 3316-3326.
56. Boya Zhang, Guixin Zhang*, Qiang Wang, Chuanyang Li, Jinliang He. Suppression of surface charge accumulation on Al₂O₃-filled epoxy resin insulator under DC voltage by direct fluorination. AIP Advances, 2015, 5(12):127207.
57. Boya Zhang, Qiang Wang, Guixin Zhang*, Shanshan Liao. Experimental study on the emission spectra of microwave plasma at atmospheric pressure. Journal of Applied Physics, 2014, 115(4):043302.
58. Boya Zhang, Qiang Wang, Guixin Zhang*, Shanshan Liao, Zhong Wang, Guobin Li. Preparation of iron nanoparticles from iron pentacarbonyl by atmospheric microwave plasma. Plasma Science and Technology, 2015, 17(10):876-880.