- Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods
- Radioactive element chemistry and processing
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Crystal Structures and Properties
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
- Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions
- Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
- Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials
- Analytical chemistry methods development
- Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
- ZnO doping and properties
- Radical Photochemical Reactions
- Ga2O3 and related materials
- Microwave Dielectric Ceramics Synthesis
- Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
University of Antwerp
2022-2025
University of Bayreuth
2024-2025
Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research
2024
Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique
2023
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2007-2023
East China University of Technology
2020-2023
Institute of High Energy Physics
2020-2023
Institute of Process Engineering
2019-2021
Guilin University of Electronic Technology
2018-2021
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2018-2021
The development of smart and sustainable photocatalysts is in high priority for the synthesis H2O2 because global demand sharply rising. Currently, market share around 4 billion US$ expected to grow by about 5.2 2026. Traditional via anthraquinone method associated with generation substantial chemical waste as well requirement a energy input. In this respect, oxidative transformation pure water solution meet demand. fact, several have been developed achieve chemistry. However, 97% on our...
In this work, we have fabricated an aryl amino-substituted graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) catalyst with atomically dispersed Mn capable of generating hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) directly from seawater. This new exhibited excellent reactivity, obtaining up to 2230 μM H2O2 in 7 h alkaline water and 1800 seawater under identical conditions. More importantly, the was quickly recovered for subsequent reuse without appreciable loss performance. Interestingly, unlike usual two-electron oxygen...
A heterogeneous, active, and non-noble cobalt nanocomposite for selective synthesis of aniline derivatives imines from nitroarenes is reported.
The separation of actinides has a vital place in nuclear fuel reprocessing, recovery radionuclides, and remediation environmental contamination. Here we propose new paradigm nanocluster-based actinide separation, namely, nanoextraction, that can achieve efficient sequestration uranium an unprecedented form giant coordination nanocages using cone-shaped macrocyclic pyrogallol[4]arene as the extractant. U24-based hexameric with distinctive [U2(PG)2] binuclear units (PG = pyrogallol) rapidly...
Aerobic oxidative cross-dehydrogenative coupling represents one of the most straightforward and atom-economic methods for construction C–C C–X (X = N, O, S, or P) bonds, especially when environmentally friendly air is used as oxidant. Herein, we report development an inexpensive, stable, highly dispersed ultrafine Ni2P nanoparticles with narrow size distribution supported on N,P-codoped biomass-derived porous carbon. The as-prepared catalyst active stable synthesis pharmaceutically important...
M-N-C catalysts have attracted considerable attention in the fields of energy storage and conversion as well catalysis over past decades. However, current synthetic strategies for fabricating via high-temperature pyrolysis unavoidably lead to a structural heterogeneity with presence mixture species including atomically dispersed M-Nx moieties inorganic metal-containing particles, which not only decreases atomic utilization but also clouds accurate understanding nature catalytically active...
We herein report the fabrication of a bifunctional iron nanocomposite catalyst, in which two catalytically active sites Fe–Nx and Fe phosphate, as oxidation Lewis acid sites, were simultaneously integrated into hierarchical N,P-dual doped porous carbon. As it exhibited high efficiency for direct oxidative cleavage alkenes ketones or their 1,2-diketones with broad substrate scope functional group tolerance using TBHP oxidant water under mild reaction conditions. Furthermore, could be easily...
The design and development of a water-soluble heterocyclic ligand are believed to be an alternative way for improving the separation efficiency actinides from lanthanides. Herein, we designed synthesized novel hydrophilic multidentate ligand: disulfonated N,N′-diphenyl-2,9-diamide-1,10-phenanthroline (DS-Ph-DAPhen) with soft hard donor atoms, as masking agent in aqueous solutions Am(III) separation. combination N,N,N′,N′-tetraoctyldiglycolamide kerosene DS-Ph-DAPhen phases could separate...
Phenanthroline-diamide ligands have been reported in the selective separation of actinides over Eu(III); on contrary, relevant basic coordination chemistry studies are still limited, and extraction under actual application conditions is rarely involved. In this work, N,N′-diethyl-N,N′-ditolyl-2,9-diamide-1,10-phenanthroline [Et-Tol-DAPhen (L)] was applied to explore performance lanthanides simulative high-level liquid waste. For first time, cascade countercurrent conducted with Et-Tol-DAPhen...
Although 1,10-phenanthroline-based ligands have recently shown vast opportunities for the separation of trivalent actinides (Ans(III)) from lanthanides (Lns(III)), optimization and design extractant structure based on phenanthroline framework remain hotspots further improving separation. Following strategy hard soft donor atom combination, first time, quinoline group was attached to 1,10-phenanthroline skeleton, giving a lipophilic ligand,...
A novel Mn-based single-atom photocatalyst is disclosed in this study, designed for the dichlorination of alkenes to achieve vicinal dichlorinated products using N-chlorosuccinimide as a mild chlorinating agent, which have widespread applications pest controlling agents, polymers, flame retardants, and pharmaceuticals. In developing innovative catalyst, we achieved atomic dispersion Mn on aryl-amino-substituted graphitic carbon nitride (f-C3N4). This marks first instance heterogeneous...
Abstract Formic acid (FA) and its salt are recognized as valuable molecules for various industries such textiles pharmaceuticals. Currently, the global demand of FA salts stands at 1.137 million metric tons per year, necessitating development sustainable methods to meet future demands. While numerous approaches developed generation but requirement harsh reaction conditions achieve them is unavoidable. On other hand, world production biomass estimated 146 billion year that can be considered a...
The extraction and complexation of trivalent americium (Am) lanthanides (Ln) by four 2,9-diamide-1,10-phenanthroline (DAPhen) ligands with different alkyl substituent groups on the diamide moiety in an ionic liquid (IL), C4mimNTf2, were studied through a combination batch extraction, spectroscopic, calorimetric approaches. All DAPhen can achieve selective separation Am(III) from Eu(III), but detailed extractability kinetics are affected significantly length groups. UV–vis absorption...
We report a transition metal-free approach for the regioselective functionalization of benzylic C(sp3)-H bonds using alcohols and carboxylic acids as nucleophiles. This straightforward general route has provided various ethers esters, including twelve pharmaceutically relevant compounds.
Diglycolamide-based ligands have recently received increased attention due to their outstanding affinity for trivalent actinides and lanthanides. The structure optimization of the ligands, however, still remains a hot topic achieve better extraction performance. In this work, we prepare investigate three multidentate diglycolamide selective separation Eu(III) over Am(III) from nitric acid solution explore effect on alkyl groups nitrogen atoms in center BisDGA ligands. introduction ethyl or...
Open AccessCCS ChemistryRESEARCH ARTICLE1 Aug 2020Role of Thermolysin in Catalytic-Controlled Self-Assembly Fmoc-Dipeptides Meiyue Wang†, Qiansen Zhang†, Honglei Jian, Shijie Liu, Jieling Li, Anhe Wang, Qianqian Dong, Peng Ren, Xin Li and Shuo Bai Wang† State Key Laboratory Biochemical Engineering, Institute Process Chinese Academy Sciences, Beijing 100190 School Chemical University 100049 , Zhang† Shanghai Regulatory Biology, Biomedical Sciences Life East China Normal University, 200241....
Herein, a strategy is proposed to prepare conductive, self-adhesive, and stretchable agarose gel with the merits of distinct heat resistance, freeze long-term moisture retention. To endow gels conductivity, monodisperse carbon nanotubes modified by polydopamine are introduced into networks, which promote both conductivity mechanical strength gels. Meanwhile, further addition glycerol enhances excellent stretchability as well heating/freezing tolerability retention A wearable biosensor based...
A novel 6/6/5/6 tetracyclic polyketide named chartspiroton (1) was isolated from a medicinal plant endophytic Streptomyces in Dendrobium officinale. The complete structure assignment with absolute stereochemistry elucidated through spectroscopic data, computational calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Chartspiroton features an unprecedented naphthoquinone derivative spiro-fused benzofuran lactone moiety. plausible biosynthetic pathway for 1 suggested intriguing oxidative...
A Ni<sub>2</sub>P nanoparticle dispersed on N,P-codoped carbon material was developed for efficient synthesis of alkynyl thioethers <italic>via</italic> a cross-dehydrogenative coupling (CDC) strategy under base- and ligand-free conditions using air as the oxidant.
The challenge for improving the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of InGaN-based light emitting diodes (LED) in green range is referred to as 'green gap'. However IQE LEDs often drops when emission peak wavelength adjusted through reducing growth temperature. Although hydrogen (H2) can improve surface morphology, it reduces indium incorporation significantly. Here, a novel usage H2 treatment on GaN barrier before InGaN well demonstrated enhance and simultaneously first time. mechanism behind...
Abstract An ultraviolet‐deposited MoO 3 film is developed as anode interlayer based on molybdenum(V) chloride precursor. The prepared from the precursor (spin coated its solution) with ultraviolet irradiation treatment, and preparation process of facile, low cost, compatible mass production flexible substrate. composition analyzed by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. work function well surface morphology wettability indium tin oxide (ITO) modified are investigated spectroscopy, atomic force...