Prof Dr. Chuanjun Wang | Material Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr. Chuanjun Wang, Shandong Agricultural University, China
Prof. Dr. Chuanjun Wang π is a leading figure in material chemistry and catalysis. He earned his Ph.D. from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, specializing in photocatalytic hydrogen production. π Postdoctoral research in Spain saw him designing molecular catalysts for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction. π Currently, he serves at Shandong Agricultural University, contributing significantly to photocatalytic and electrocatalytic hydrogen production and nitrogen conversion, with over 35 SCI publications and 4 patents. π His pioneering work on visible-light-driven synthesis for nitrogen conversion has garnered international acclaim and nominations for prestigious awards. π
Publication Profile
Academic and Professional Background π
Prof. Dr. Chuanjun Wang is a distinguished academic specializing in material chemistry and catalysis. He earned his Doctoral degree from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in July 2015. π His research during this time was centered on photocatalytic hydrogen production, an area of great significance for sustainable energy solutions. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Wang undertook postdoctoral research in Spain under the mentorship of Antonio Llobet. Here, he focused on designing molecular catalysts for the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrogen, a critical process for green ammonia production. π
Achievements π
Dr. Wang has published around 35 papers focused on photocatalytic and electrocatalytic water splitting and nitrogen conversion, which are pivotal for green ammonia production. πΏ His H-index of 20 is a testament to the significant impact of his work. Notably, he pioneered a visible-light-driven photoreduction method to prepare metal nanoparticles in aqueous solutions using fluorescein as a photosensitizer. π§ͺ This groundbreaking technique has been documented in several publications, including the recent article, “Visible Light-Driven Synthesis of PtCu Alloy Nanodendrites for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen-Conversion Reactions.” This work has garnered international recognition and led to his nomination for the Best Researcher Award. π Additionally, Dr. Wang has extended this method to the preparation of metal phosphides for electrocatalytic nitrogen conversion, further demonstrating his innovative approach to catalysis.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Chuanjun Wang specializes in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis π, focusing on hydrogen production and nitrogen conversion. His work explores innovative methods for visible light-driven photocatalytic reactions and electrocatalytic processes to enhance sustainable energy solutions. πΏ Notable contributions include the photoreduction of metal ions like CuΒ²βΊ to copper for hydrogen production and the development of metal phosphides as co-catalysts for water splitting. π His research has broad implications for clean energy technologies, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote green energy alternatives. π Prof. Wang’s work is instrumental in advancing the fields of energy conversion and storage. π
Publication Top Notes
- Visible light driven photo-reduction of CuΒ²βΊ to CuβO to Cu in water for photocatalytic hydrogen production (2020) π RSC Advances
Cited by 30 π - Irβ΄βΊ-doped NiFe LDH to Expedite Hydrogen Evolution Kinetics as Pt-like Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting (2018) π Chem Commun
Cited by 50 π - Self-Assembly of NiβFe Layered Double Hydroxide on Fe Foam as 3D Integrated Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution (2018) π ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.
Cited by 40 π - Metal Phosphides as Co-Catalysts for Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting (2017) π ChemSusChem
Cited by 60 π - Ternary NiβCoβP Nanoparticles as Noble-Metal-Free Catalysts to Boost the Hydrolytic Dehydrogenation of Ammonia-Borane (2017) π Energy & Environmental Science
Cited by 75 π - Rapid Synthesis of Ultralong Fe(OH)β:Cu(OH)β CoreβShell Nanowires Self-Supported on Copper Foam (2016) π Chem. Commun
Cited by 35 π - Self-Supported Cedarlike Semimetallic CuβP Nanoarrays as a 3D High-Performance Janus Electrode (2016) π ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces
Cited by 45 π - Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting Promoted by SnOxβNiGaβOβ Photocatalysts (2016) π Appl. Catal. B: Environ
Cited by 55 π - Photodriven Formation of FeNi Bimetallic Nano-Mixture Accompanied with Efficient Hydrogen Evolution (2016) π Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
Cited by 60 π - New Trinuclear Dendritic Complexes with [Ru(tpy)(bpy)X]βΏβΊ for Enhanced Water Oxidation (2015) π Catalysis Communications
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