 |
|
2025-07-07: Progress on the design of environmental-friendly catalysts for propane dehydrogenation
Our group synthesized high-performance ZnCoOx oxides supported on Silicalite-1 (S-1) zeolite via a complexation-impregnation method with citric acid. Kinetic analysis and in situ spectroscopy confirmed that, compared with monometallic CoOx and ZnOx catalysts, the bimetallic ZnCoOx species exhibit superior selective activation ability for propane C−H bonds, with a propylene formation rate approximately twice as high as that of monometallic CoOx/S-1 or ZnOx/S-1 catalysts. This work has been published in ACS Catalysis.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2025-07-07: Progress in the research of high-capacity dendrite-free zinc anode
Our group has made new progress in the research of high-capacity dendrite-free zinc anode.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2025-06-26: Progress in the research of building blocks of vanadium-based materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Our group first revealed the effect of building blocks in vanadium-based oxides on the capacity and stability of AZIB. These results were published in Small.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2025-06-20: Progress on the dynamic evolution of active sites and deposited coke of PtZn bimetallic catalysts for enhanced propane dehydrogenation
Our group developed a series of PtZn bimetallic catalysts via a combined co-impregnation and temperature-programmed reduction strategy. Through complementary ex-situ and in-situ characterization techniques, we elucidated the dynamic evolution of active sites and coke deposition behavior. By correlating the structural evolution of active centers with coke formation/removal processes, we revealed their impact on propane dehydrogenation performance, providing critical theoretical insights for the rational design of high-efficiency Pt-based dehydrogenation catalysts.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2025-05-08: Progress in the research of cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Our group has prepared a multinitrogen π-conjugated conductive polymer stabilizing ultra-large interlayer spacing in vanadium oxides for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The above results were published in Chemical Science.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2025-04-23: Progress on the development of molecule-layer thick rubbery polymer membranes
By leveraging dissolution–crosslinking competition of linear polymer during an interfacial cross-linking reaction, a sub-10 nm thick polymer membrane was fabricated and precisely confined within the permanent voids of alumina supporting nanolayer. Through this nanoconfined ultrathin polymer membrane, 1.0 wt% of aqueous n-butanol can be concentrated 14.2-fold, with a record-breaking liquid flux of 110 kg m−2 h−1. This work has been published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-11-20: Process on MOF molecular sieve membrane
Our group proposed a new concept of "MOF molecular sieve membrane dynamic stress defect adaptive repair".
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-09-15: Progress in revealing the performance degradation mechanism of vanadium-based materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Our group has revealed the performance degradation problem and mechanism of vanadium-based cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and improved battery performance by optimizing the electrolyte. This work has been published in Chemical Engineering Journal.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-07-12: Progress on the dehydrogenation of propane to propylene
Well-dispersed PtMn intermetallic subnanoclusters on Mn-doped Al2O3 were in situ prepared to improve the activity and stability of propane dehydrogenation, and exhibited anti-sintering stability. This work has been published in ACS Applied Nano Materials.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-06-16: Progress on the field of propane dehydrogenation to propylene
Our group prepared a series of titanosilicate-1 (TS-1) supported CoOx catalysts doped with different alkali and alkaline earth metal ions (M = Na, K, Mg, Ca and Ba). Among them, Ca and Ba increased the PDH activity. This work has been published in Fuel.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-06-06: Progress on the catalyst design of propane dehydrogenation
Our group designed well-dispersed monolayer CrOx species attached to the silanol nests in zeolites to improve the activity of propane dehydrogenation. Optimized promoters were used to improve the propylene selectivity and regeneration stability of the catalysts. This work has been published in Chemical Engineering Journal.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-06-03: Progress on the dehydrogenation of propane to propylene
Our group prepared a series of Zn/TS-1 catalysts with different ZnO loadings and promotors, and investigated the catalytic performance of the propane dehydrogenation to propylene. The related catalysts have better catalytic effect of propane dehydrogenation. This work has been published in Catalysis Letters.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-05-09: Progress on electrolyte aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs)
Our group proposed an Integrated Janus Hydrogel with Different Hydrophilicities and Gradient Pore Structures for High-Performance Zinc-Ion Batteries. This work has been published in Energy & Environmental Science.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2024-01-10: Progress on zinc-ion battery electrolyte
Our group proposed a method to simultaneously achieve high capacity and long lifespan in zinc-ion batteries by regulating the water content in the electrolyte. This work has been published in Chemical science.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Progress on the ionothermal synthesis of molecular sieve films by electrochemical method
Our group demonstrate the electric currents can be significantly minimized to catalyze AEL molecular sieve films nucleation in ionic liquids by the control of interfacial microenvironment This work has been published in Journal of Electroananlytical Chemistry
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Progress on critical issues of vanadium-based cathodes towards practical aqueous Zn-Ion batteries.
Our research team has recently published a comprehensive review article addressing the significant challenges encountered by vanadium-based materials in the context of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Our review systematically outlines the major hurdles faced by vanadium-based materials when employed in aqueous zinc-ion batteries and offers innovative solutions. Additionally, we provide insights into the future development trajectory of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.This review is published in Chemistry-A European Journal.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Progress on cathode materialsfor aqueous Zinc-ion batteries
Our team has successfully synthesized a novel vanadium-based material, ZnV6O16 · nH2O, through the ion exchange method. This material serves as the positive electrode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, demonstrating significant enhancements in both capacity and stability. The results were published in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Progress on the design of metal-organic framework based separation membranes
Our group proposed a new strategy for modular customization and regulation of MOF separation membranes. The results were published in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Progress on the mechanism of aqueous zinc ion battery.
Our group proposed a structurally stable channel material MoV0.41Te0.12O4 (MVT-M1) as the cathode of zinc-ion batteries. This work has been published in Chemical Science.
Learn more |
|
|
|
 |
|
2023-11-07: Metal Organic Framework Nanosheets Employed as Ion Carriers for Self-Optimized Zinc Anode
Recently, a research group led by Prof. YANG Weishen and Dr. ZHU Kaiyue from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has proposed a strategy of "ino carriers" by importing macromolecular Zn2+ carriers with a large mass-to-charge ratio to decouple the ion flux from the inhomogeneous electric field and substrate. This strategy provided an efficient pathway to overcome the dendrite and side reaction problems.
This study was published in Energy Environmental Science on August 18.
Learn more |
|
|
|
