Research Group on
Structured Thermodynamics and Micro/Nano Chemical Engineering
1. J. Lu, J. Yan, Y. Guo, J. Qiu, S. Zhao, B. Bao*, Controlling solid form and crystal habit of triphenylmethanol by antisolvent crystallization in a microfluidic device, Chinese Chem. Lett. (2023) 108876.
2. Z. Hao, Q. Wang, P. Chen, P. Xie*, Z. Wei*, S. Zhao, Establishment of descriptor for screening high-performance catalysts for hydrogen peroxide production through surface stress modulation induced by metal atom doping, Appl. Surf. Sci. 646 (2024) 158909.
3. X. Song, H. Liu, J. Hu, Y. Sun, M. Huang, J. Lin, S. Zhao*, H. Liu, J. Jiang*, Bioinspired humic acid-based membranes for water desalination : Mechanistic insights from molecular simulations, Desalination. 571 (2024) 117092.
5. Z. Payizila, F. Teng, X. Huang, W. Liu, T. Wu, Q. Sun*, S. Zhao, Efficient Fabrication of Self-Assembled Polylactic Acid Colloidosomes for Pesticide Encapsulation, ACS Omega. 9 (2024) 3781–3792.
7. G. Zhao, Y. Li, W. Zhen, J. Gao, Y. Gu, B. Hong, X. Han, S. Zhao*, M. Pera-titus*, Enhanced Biphasic Reactions in Amphiphilic Silica Mesopores, J. Phys. Chem. C (2024).
10. F. Ou, T. Xie, X. Li, Z. Zhang, C. Ning, L. Tuo, W. Pan, C. Wang, X. Duan, Q. Liang, W. Gao, Z. Li*, S. Zhao, Liquid-free ionic conductive elastomers with high mechanical properties and ionic conductivity for multifunctional sensors and triboelectric nanogenerators, Mater. Horizons. 2 (2024) 203–211.
13. J. Mujtaba, A. Kuzin, G. Chen, F. Zhu, F.S. Fedorov, B. Mohan, G. Huang*, V. Tolstoy, V. Kovalyuk, G.N. Goltsman, D.A. Gorin, A.G. Nasibulin, S. Zhao, A.A. Solovev*, Y. Mei, Synergistic Integration of Hydrogen Peroxide Powered Valveless Micropumps and Membraneless Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Review, Adv. Mater. Technol. 9 (2024) 202302052.
14. X. Huang, X. Wang, Q. Wang, X. Xu*, S. Zhao*, Promoting Cross-Link Reaction of Polymers by the Matrix–Filler Interface Effect: Role of Coupling Agents and Intermediate Linkers, J. Phys. Chem. B. 128 (2024) 5534–5541.
15. X. Meng, Y. Peng, Z. Shao, X. Huang, H. Wei, Z. Wei, Q. Sun*, S. Zhao, Controllable construction of hollow Fe3O4/Ag particles for microwave absorption and photocatalysis, Chem. Eng. J. 492 (2024) 152282.
16. R. Shi, M. Wang, S. Zhao*, J. Jiang, Molecular design of polyimides of intrinsic microporosity for biofuel purification, J. Memb. Sci. 703 (2024) 122828.
17. C. Wang, X. Duan, X. Li, W. Pan, C. Ning, F. Wang, W. Cao, F. Ou, M. Wang, Q. Liang, W. Gao, Z. Li*, S. Zhao, A Self‐Healing Solid‐State Ion‐Conductive Elastomer with High Mechanical Robustness and High Conductivity for Soft Ionotronics, Adv. Funct. Mater. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202402815.
18. Q. Wang, J. Xie, Y. Qin, Y. Kong, S. Zhou, Q. Li, Q. Sun, B. Chen*, P. Xie*, Z. Wei*, S. Zhao, Recent Progress in High-Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Adv. Mater. Interfaces. 11 (2024) 202301020.
19. X. Wang, S. Zhao*, X. Xu*, Molecular Dynamics Study on the Stress Concentration in Polymer Networks with Dangling Chains, J. Phys. Chem. B. 128 (2024) 4544–4553.
20. J. Chen, Y. Liu, Z. Dou, J. Xie, Q. Chen, Q. Sun, Z. Wei, P. Xie*, S. Zhao, Solvent effects on methane diffusion in gas hydrates: A RxDFT study, Gas Science and Engineering 130 (2024) 205435.
21. H. Huang, X. Li, K. Xie, B. Chen*, S. Zhao, High-Performance CoAl–LDH Catalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction, ACS Appl Energy Mater 7 (2024) 7409–7418.
22. Y. Zhao, X. Li, P. Zhou, X. Han, C. Zhang, T. Liang, S. Zhao*, Z. Zhang*, Rh-Catalyzed C–H Alkynylation of Indole Derivatives with Silver(I)-Controlled Regiodivergence, Org Lett 26 (2024) 7285–7290.
23. J. Mujtaba, A. Kuzin, G. Chen, F. Zhu, F.S. Fedorov, B. Mohan, G. Huang*, V. Tolstoy, V. Kovalyuk, G.N. Goltsman, D.A. Gorin, A.G. Nasibulin, S. Zhao, A.A. Solovev*, Y. Mei, Synergistic Integration of Hydrogen Peroxide Powered Valveless Micropumps and Membraneless Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Review, Adv Mater Technol 9 (2024) 2302052.
24. C. Wang, X. Duan, X. Li, W. Pan, C. Ning, F. Wang, W. Cao, F. Ou, M. Wang, Q. Liang, W. Gao, Z. Li*, S. Zhao, A Self-Healing Solid-State Ion-Conductive Elastomer with High Mechanical Robustness and High Conductivity for Soft Ionotronics, Adv Funct Mater 34 (2024) 2402815.
25. R. Wang, Y. Liu, Y. Kong, Q. Chen, S. Zhao*, Stabilization of Cu2O catalyst via strong electronic interaction for selective electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to ethanol, Chemical Engineering Journal 499 (2024) 156065.
26. D. Chen, T. Gao, Z. Wei, M. Wang, Y. Ma, D. Xiao*, C. Cao, C.Y. Lee, P. Liu, D. Wang, S. Zhao, H.T. Wang*, L. Han*, WS2 Moiré Superlattices Supporting Au Nanoclusters and Isolated Ru to Boost Hydrogen Production, Advanced Materials (2024) 2410537.
27. H.R. Jiang, S.L. Zhao*, W. Dong*, Simulations evidencing two surface tensions for fluids confined in nanopores, Chem Eng Sci 302 (2025) 120766.
28. X. Xu*, W. Tang, Q. Gao, C. Qiao, Y. Peng, S. Zhao, Explaining Thermodynamic Potential to Undergraduates, J Chem Educ 101 (2024) 4714–4721.
29. Y. Zhao, Q. Gao*, X. Xu, C. Ma, Q. He, Y. Min*, S. Zhao, Compromise mechanism of proton transfer in crown ether-based biomimetic proton exchange membranes: Insights from molecular dynamics simulations, J Memb Sci 715 (2025) 123456.
30. J. Hu, X. Yang, X. Song*, Y. Miao, Y. Yu, W. Xiang, M. Huang, W. Wu, K. Liang, S. Zhao, H. Liu, Bioaccumulation mechanisms of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aquatic environments: Theoretical and experimental insights, J Hazard Mater 480 (2024) 136283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136283.
31. Y. Gui, Y. Zhao, X. Li, T. Liang, S. Zhao*, Z. Zhang*, Catalyst‐Controlled Regiodivergent C−H Alkynylation of 2‐Pyridylthiophenes, Adv Synth Catal (2024). https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.202400856.
32. J. Zhou, G. Jing, J. Xie, W. Tang, X. Xu, S. Zhao*, Pore-Size Effect on Capacitive Energy Extraction from the Salinity Gradient with Porous Electrodes, ACS Appl Energy Mater (2024). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c02014.
33. Q. Wang, J. Feng, T. Yang, Y. Qin, J. Xie, Z. Wei*, S. Zhao, Epoxidized Single-Atom Co–N–C Catalysts Promote the Oxygen Reduction Reaction via a Two-Electron Pathway, ACS Appl Mater Interfaces (2024). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c17354.