Xiao Zhou

ORCID: 0000-0003-1069-8126
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Research Areas
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • ZnO doping and properties
  • Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Perovskite Materials and Applications
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
  • Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
  • Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Extraction and Separation Processes

University of Science and Technology of China
2016-2025

Dalian University of Technology
2009-2025

Dalian University
2017-2025

CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion
2023-2024

Nanjing University of Science and Technology
2024

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
2024

Guiyang University
2023

Hefei National Center for Physical Sciences at Nanoscale
2014-2022

Tongji University
2021-2022

State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse
2021-2022

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a common autosomal recessive disease characterized by increased iron absorption and progressive storage that results in damage to major organs the body. Recently, candidate gene for HH called HFE encoding histocompatibility complex class I-like protein was identified positional cloning. Nearly 90% of Caucasian patients have been found be homozygous same mutation (C282Y) gene. To test hypothesis involved regulation homeostasis, we studied effects targeted...

10.1073/pnas.95.5.2492 article EN Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1998-03-03

Developing heterogeneous catalysts with atomically dispersed active sites is vital to boost peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for Fenton-like activity, but how controllably adjust the electronic configuration of metal centers further improve kinetics still remains a great challenge. Herein, we report systematic investigation into heteroatom-doped engineering tuning structure Cu-N4 by integrating electron-deficient boron (B) or electron-rich phosphorus (P) heteroatoms carbon substrate PMS...

10.1073/pnas.2119492119 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2022-02-14

Abstract Designing and modulating the local structure of metal sites is key to gain unique selectivity high activity single site catalysts. Herein, we report strain engineering curved atomic iron‐nitrogen boost electrocatalytic activity. First, a helical carbon with abundant high‐curvature surface realized by carbonization polypyrrole that templated from self‐assembled chiral surfactants. The introduces compressive on supported Fe−N 4 sites. Consequently, 1.5 % compressed bonds exhibit...

10.1002/anie.202109058 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2021-08-17

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, caused by overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), has been shown to be responsible for immunogenic cell death (ICD). Seeking ROS generator targeting ER is an optimal solution efficiently induce stress. Despite clear indications demand ER-targeting photosensitizer, the alternative chemical tools remain limited. Herein, first ER-localizable ICD photoinducer using thio-pentamethine cyanine dye (TCy5) stress under mild near-infrared (NIR) irradiation...

10.1021/jacs.1c11886 article EN Journal of the American Chemical Society 2022-01-25

The construction of enzyme-inspired artificial catalysts with enzyme-like active sites and microenvironment remains a great challenge. Herein, we report single-atomic-site Co catalyst supported by carbon doped boron nitride (BCN) locally polarized B-N bonds (Co SAs/BCN) to simulate the reductive dehalogenases. Density functional theory analysis suggests that BCN supports, featured ionic characteristics, provide additional electric field effect compared graphitic or N-doped (CN), which could...

10.1038/s41467-020-20619-w article EN cc-by Nature Communications 2021-01-12

Abstract Background Accurate and robust pathological image analysis for colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis is time-consuming knowledge-intensive, but essential CRC patients’ treatment. The current heavy workload of pathologists in clinics/hospitals may easily lead to unconscious misdiagnosis based on daily analyses. Methods Based a state-of-the-art transfer-learned deep convolutional neural network artificial intelligence (AI), we proposed novel patch aggregation strategy clinic using weakly...

10.1186/s12916-021-01942-5 article EN cc-by BMC Medicine 2021-03-23

Abstract Direct electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O ) via the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction presents a burgeoning alternative to conventional energy-intensive anthraquinone process for on-site applications. Nevertheless, its adoption is currently hindered by inferior H selectivity and diminished yield induced consecutive or Fenton reactions. Herein, guided theoretical calculations, we endeavor overcome this challenge activating main-group Pb single-atom catalyst local...

10.1038/s41467-023-44585-1 article EN cc-by Nature Communications 2024-01-02

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has recently emerged as a promising metal-free photocatalytic material for the conversion of solar energy into chemical under visible-light irradiation. Unfortunately, activity g-C3N4 is still unsatisfactory due to serious recombination photogenerated electron–hole pairs. Here, we develop strategy construct type g-C3N4-based composite photocatalyst (C3N4/CBV2+), surface coupled with viologen redox mediator (1,1′-bis(4-carboxylatobenzyl)-4,4′-bipyridinium...

10.1021/acscatal.7b03266 article EN ACS Catalysis 2017-11-03

Single Mo center supported on N-doped black phosphorus is predicted to be a compelling highly efficient and durable catalyst for electrochemical N<sub>2</sub> fixation by density functional theory calculations.

10.1039/c9nr02586c article EN Nanoscale 2019-01-01

In this work, we report the synthesis of Cd1-xZnxS zinc blende/wurtzite (ZB/WZ) heterophase nanojunctions with highly efficient charge separation by a solvothermal method in mixed solution diethylenetriamine (DETA) and distilled water. l-Cysteine was selected as sulfur source protecting ligand for stabilization ZB/WZ homojunction. The optimal ternary chalcogenide Cd0.7Zn0.3S elongated nanocrystals (NCs) without any cocatalyst loading show very high visible light photocatalytic activity H2...

10.1021/acsami.6b06182 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2016-09-06

As semiconductor-based nanoheterostructures play a decisive role in current electronics and optoelectronics, the introduction of active heterojunctions can afford new improved capabilities that will enhance conversion solar energy into chemical energy. In this work, novel metal/semiconductor MoO2/Zn0.5Cd0.5S heterojunction has been designed prepared to significantly photocatalytic H2 production efficiency. The activity as-prepared for generation from water under visible-light irradiation (λ...

10.1039/c4nr06949h article EN Nanoscale 2015-01-01

Highly monodisperse Ni NPs in UiO-66 give both excellent activity and selectivity for CO<sub>2</sub> methanation at low temperatures.

10.1039/c8cy00468d article EN Catalysis Science & Technology 2018-01-01

Developing a convenient and effective method to prepare single-atom catalysts at mild synthetic conditions remains challenging task. Herein, voltage-gauged electrofiltration was demonstrated synthesize site room temperature. Under regulation of the graphene oxide membrane, bulk Fe plate directly converted into single atoms, diffusion rate ions greatly reduced, resulting in an ultralow concentration Fe2+ around working electrode, which successfully prevented growing nuclei aggregating metal...

10.1021/acsnano.0c02162 article EN ACS Nano 2020-05-07

The development of highly effective photosensitizers (PSs) for photodynamic therapy remains a great challenge at present. Most PSs rely on the heavy-atom effect or spin-orbit charge-transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) to promote ISC, which brings about additional cytotoxicity, and latter is susceptible interference solvent environment. Herein, an immanent universal property named photoinduced molecular vibrational torsion (PVT)-enhanced coupling (PVT-SOC) in has been first revealed. PVT...

10.1021/acscentsci.3c00611 article EN cc-by ACS Central Science 2023-07-17

Abstract The migration of atomic hydrogen species over heterogeneous catalysts is deemed essential for hydrogenation reactions, a process closely related to the catalyst's functionalities. While surface hydroxyls‐assisted spillover well documented on reducible oxide supports, its effect widely‐used nonreducible especially in electrocatalytic reactions with water as source, remains subject debate. Herein, oxide‐anchored copper single‐atom catalyst (Cu 1 /SiO 2 ) designed and uncover that...

10.1002/adma.202500371 article EN Advanced Materials 2025-02-17

Metal/support nanocatalysts consisting of various metals and metal oxides not only retain the basic properties each component but also exhibit higher catalytic activity due to their synergistic effects. Herein, we report creation a highly efficient, long-lasting, magnetic recyclable catalyst, composed nickel (Ni) nanoparticles (NPs), active Pd NPs, oxygen-deficient CeO2-x support. These hybrid nanostructures oxygen deficient could effectively facilitate diffusion reactant molecules site...

10.1021/acsami.7b00293 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2017-02-28

As the ever-growing demand for high-performance power sources, lithium-ion batteries with high storage capacities and outstanding rate performance have been widely considered as a promising device. In this work, starting metal–organic frameworks, we developed facile approach to synthesis of hybrid Fe3O4/VOx hollow microboxes via process hydrolysis ion exchange subsequent calcination. constructed architecture, structure provides an efficient lithium diffusion pathway extra space accommodate...

10.1021/acsami.6b15110 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2017-01-10

As global energy consumption continues to rise, it is imperative develop clean and renewable sources of as alternatives the fossil fuel sources. Photocatalytic hydrogen generation or photochemical water splitting a promising carbon-free technology producing H2 O2 from water. Here, we report an exciting advance in photocatalytic evolution under visible light, using newly developed direct Z-scheme heterostructures constructed by oxygen deficient ZnO1–x nanorods Zn0.2Cd0.8S nanoparticles...

10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b10013 article EN The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2016-12-27

Cocatalyst-free Zn<sub>0.5</sub>Cd<sub>0.5</sub>S (ZnCdS-CH) is synthesized through a two-step process as highly active and stable photocatalyst for visible-light hydrogen evolution.

10.1039/c6cy02382g article EN Catalysis Science & Technology 2017-01-01

Facile synthesis of ultrasmall metal-based materials as highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen (OER) is vital importance to energy storage conversion technologies. Here, a novel molecule-assisted strategy ruthenium oxide on nitrogen-doped carbon matrix catalyst (RuO2/N–C) presented. 1,10-Phenanthroline molecular (Phen), which contains an abundant nitrogen element can strongly coordinate with metal ions, selected assistant...

10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01709 article EN ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2018-08-21

The development of a highly active and exceedingly durable electrocatalyst at low cost for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is extremely desirable but remains to be grand challenge. Over past decade, transitional-metal (e.g., Fe, Co, Ni) N codoped graphene materials have attracted most attention as state-of-the-art nonprecious-metal-based effective ORR still entail unsatisfactory issues such moderate activity life. Herein, main-group-metal Al (ANG) successfully fabricated via thermal...

10.1021/acscatal.8b04117 article EN ACS Catalysis 2018-12-07
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