Xiong Xianqiang, an associate professor from the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, has recently consecutively published five research papers on photocatalytic hydrogen production in the internationally renowned journals Applied Catalysis B: Environmental and Energy, Applied Surface Science, Ceramics International, and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The total impact factor has exceeded 60. Taizhou University is the first authoring institution.
Dr. Xiong, with years of research experience in the field of photocatalysis, has consistently produced high-quality research outcomes. His recent series of papers detail the design and optimization strategies of photocatalytic materials, innovative analysis of reaction mechanisms, and methods to enhance system efficiency. Specifically, they cover the issues of effectively accelerating the separation and migration of electron-hole pairs and significantly improving the performance of photocatalysts in tetracycline hydrochloride degradation and hydrogen production by constructing S-O chemical bond interfaces (Appl. Catal. B Environ., 2024, 353, 124098), successfully preparing CoS2/MgIn2S4 ohmic junction photocatalysts by adjusting the Fermi level position, thereby enhancing the charge separation and transfer dynamics at the semiconductor/cocatalyst and cocatalyst/water interfaces (Appl. Catal. B Environ., 2024, 351, 123950), overcoming the limitations of traditional type I heterojunctions in effective charge separation through interface electric field regulation and a novel ohmic-like charge transfer mechanism (Appl. Surf. Sci., 2024, 663, 160206), achieving simultaneous improvement in carrier separation and transfer efficiency by introducing bifunctional Co3O4 semiconductors and constructing type II Co3O4/ CaIn2S4 heterojunctions (Ceram. Int., 2024, 50, 3052), and optimizing the semiconductor/cocatalyst interface to effectively promote interfacial electron separation, thereby achieving efficient water splitting for hydrogen production (Int J Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 51, 314).
These achievements can significantly improve the activity and stability of photocatalytic hydrogen production through precise regulation of catalyst structure and composition, providing new solutions to the storage and conversion of renewable energy. Furthermore, these studies have not only deepened our understanding of the photocatalytic hydrogen production mechanism, but also provided rich experience and data support for related fields. More importantly, these achievements can provide scientific and technological support for China to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals in the context of global climate change and energy transition.
Paper 1 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124098
Paper 2 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.123950
Paper 3 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160206
Paper 4 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.11.053
Paper 5 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.08.156
