Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Huazhang Guo | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai University, China.

Huazhang Guo is a Research Associate at Shanghai University, specializing in the green, controllable preparation and application of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. With a strong background in nanomaterials and catalysis, she has made significant contributions to sustainable energy conversion and chemical production. Over the years, she has published 13 high-impact journal articles, including in Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Materials Today. Her work has garnered 1834 citations with an H-index of 22, and she also serves as a guest editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials.

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Education 🎓

Huazhang Guo pursued her Ph.D. in Materials Science at Shanghai University, where she specialized in the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s degree in Nanomaterials from the same institution, focusing on advanced material synthesis and their applications in energy conversion and catalysis. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, which laid the foundation for her expertise in material chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Her strong academic background has contributed significantly to her research in carbon-based functional materials and electrocatalysis.

Experience 👩‍🔬

Huazhang Guo is currently a Research Associate at Shanghai University, where she focuses on the green and controllable preparation of carbon nanomaterial functional materials. In addition to her research role, she serves as a Guest Editor for the journals Molecules and Nanomaterials, contributing her expertise to advancing scientific publications in nanotechnology and materials science.

She actively collaborates with leading universities and has co-authored research papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, ACS Nano, Carbon, Applied Materials Today, and Molecules. Her work emphasizes electrocatalysis, sustainable material applications, and nanomaterial innovations.

Research Interests 🔬

Carbon Nanomaterials: Green and controllable synthesis for various applications

Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO₂ (ECO₂RR): Sustainable syngas production with tunable CO/H₂ ratios

Energy Conversion & Catalysis: Designing efficient and stable carbon-based catalysts for CO₂ utilization

Advanced Functional Materials: Exploring their role in sustainable chemistry

Awards & Achievements 🏆

5 Highly Cited Papers (ESI Top Papers)

1834 Total Citations & H-index of 22

1 Authorized Chinese Invention Patent & 15 Patent Applications

Editorial Role in Molecules and Nanomaterials

Selected Publications 📚

Recent advances in amino-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for sustainable photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Yaning Liu, Huazhang Guo, Zhonghua Sun, Jiye Zhang, Zhihui Zhang
Separation and Purification Technology, 2025
Cited by: 1

Harnessing graphene quantum dots for the selective and sensitive detection of dye contaminants
Yuping Xiong, Weitao Li, Luoman Zhang, Jiye Zhang, Liang Wang
Diamond and Related Materials, 2025

Optimizing the crystal structure and electrochemical properties of Na₄MnCr(PO₄)₃ by trace La doping
Keyi Sun, Yuxuan Liu, Wenbin Fei, Yulei Sui, Ling Wu
Applied Surface Science, 2025

Radiation-synthesis of covalent bonding heterojunctions for selective solar-driven CO₂ reduction
Weidong Hou, Huazhang Guo, Kang Wang, Ming Hong Wu, Liang Wang
Materials Today, 2025

Radiation-Synthesized Metal–Organic Frameworks with Ligand-Induced Lewis Pairs for Selective CO₂ Electroreduction
Wenhui Liu, Bijun Tang, Kai Huang, Zhendong Lei, Liang Wang
Small, 2024
Cited by: 7

 

 

 

Dr. Lu Guan | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lu Guan | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

Jining Polytechnic, China.

Dr. Guan Lu is a dedicated teacher and researcher at Jining Polytechnic, specializing in new energy materials and electrochemical energy storage technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from China University of Petroleum (East China). Her work focuses on advanced energy storage systems, including supercapacitors, lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Dr. Lu has successfully completed multiple national-level research projects and is currently leading an ongoing project under the Shandong Provincial Youth Innovation Team. Her contributions bridge academic research and industrial applications, making significant advancements in carbon-based energy storage materials.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Guan Lu earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from China University of Petroleum (East China), where she specialized in new energy materials and electrochemical energy storage technologies. Her doctoral research focused on the development of advanced carbon-based electrode materials for high-performance energy storage systems, including supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. Through her studies, she explored defect engineering strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of electrode materials, contributing to innovations in sustainable energy solutions. Her Ph.D. work laid a strong foundation for her ongoing research in energy storage technologies and material science applications.

💼 Experience

Dr. Guan Lu is a dedicated teacher and researcher at Jining Polytechnic, where she actively contributes to the fields of energy materials and electrochemical storage technologies. As a research project leader, she has successfully led 12 completed and ongoing projects, focusing on the development of functional carbon materials and advanced energy storage systems. Her expertise extends beyond academia, as she has collaborated with major industry leaders, including Shandong Energy Group, Yankuang Group, and Shandong Huapu Testing Co., Ltd., to bridge the gap between research and industrial applications. Through these partnerships, she has played a crucial role in advancing carbon-based materials for sustainable energy solutions and promoting the practical implementation of innovative energy storage technologies.

🔬 Research Interests

New Carbon Materials for energy applications

Supercapacitors & Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Electrochemical Energy Storage

Clean Utilization of Heavy Energy

Defect Engineering Strategies in Electrode Materials

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for contributions to energy storage technology

Multiple Patents – Developed porous graphene materials, nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets, and 3D porous carbon sheets for energy storage applications

📚 Selected Publications

"Intrinsic Defect-Rich Hierarchically Porous Carbon Architectures Enabling Enhanced Capture and Catalytic Conversion of Polysulfides" – ACS Nano, 2020 [DOI]

"Green and Scalable Synthesis of Porous Carbon Nanosheet-Assembled Hierarchical Architectures for Robust Capacitive Energy Harvesting" – Carbon, 2019 [DOI]

"Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Nanosheets for High-Performance Supercapacitors" – ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019 [DOI]

"Strong Interaction Between Redox Mediators and Defect-Rich Carbons Enabling Simultaneously Boosted Voltage Windows and Capacitance for Aqueous Supercapacitors" – Energy & Environmental Materials, 2023 [DOI]

"Structural Regulation and Performance Enhancement of Carbon-Based Supercapacitors: Insights into Electrode Material Engineering" – Materials, 2025 [DOI]

 

 

 

Prof. Youyi Sun | Carbon | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Youyi Sun | Carbon | Best Researcher Award

North University of China, China.

Youyi Sun is the Director at North University of China and a distinguished researcher in the field of polymer composite functional materials. With a PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China, his research focuses on developing low-cost, environmentally friendly methods for large-scale preparation of advanced materials. His innovations have significant applications in new energy and sustainable material development, making a global impact in academia and industry.

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Education 🎓

Prof. Youi Sun holds a PhD in Polymer Composite Materials from the University of Science and Technology of China. Following his doctoral studies, he pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Peking University, where he advanced his research in polymer science and materials engineering. Prof. Sun further enhanced his academic experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Melbourne, focusing on innovative applications of polymer composites. His research interests revolve around the development and optimization of high-performance composite materials, with significant contributions to both academic research and industrial applications.

Experience 💼

Prof. Youi Sun currently serves as the Director at North University of China, where he leads research initiatives in advanced materials science. He previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Peking University and gained international exposure as a visiting scholar at the University of Melbourne. Prof. Sun has successfully led 12 completed and ongoing research projects, contributing significantly to the development of carbon functional materials. His work bridges the gap between academic research and industrial applications, fostering advancements in high-performance materials and their innovative uses.

Research Interests 🔬

Carbon Functional Materials

Prof. Youi Sun explores new methods for synthesizing and processing graphene, focusing on making these processes scalable for industrial applications. His research aims to optimize graphene production techniques to meet the growing demand for high-performance materials in various industries.

Polymer Composite Materials

Prof. Sun designs polymer composite materials with enhanced performance, specifically targeting applications in energy storage and environmental solutions. His work seeks to improve the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of composite materials used in critical technologies such as batteries and renewable energy systems.

Sustainable Technologies

In line with his commitment to environmental sustainability, Prof. Sun is dedicated to the development of eco-friendly, low-cost processes for large-scale material production. His research focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of material synthesis while improving the scalability and affordability of manufacturing processes for advanced materials.

Publications Top Notes 🖊️

Excellent Mechanical Durability of Superhydrophobic Surface Based on Fiber Array for Biological Applications, Authors: Ren, Y.; Li, M.; Li, L.; Du, X.; Sun, Y., Published in: Progress in Organic Coatings (2024). Link

Ultra-fast Setting Rate of a New Bioactive Binder for Bone Repair, Authors: Gu, N.; Liu, Q.; Liu, Q.; Sun, Y.; Cao, Y.
Published in: Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition) (2024). Link

Facile Synthesis of Integrated Electrode-Separator-Electrolyte Hydrogel for Solid-State Supercapacitors, Authors: Cao, Y.; Qing, L.; Yao, J.; Fu, Q.; Sun, Y., Published in: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry (2024). Link

Facile Synthesis of Triple-Network Organo-Hydrogel for All-Temperature Flexible Supercapacitors, Authors: Cao, Y.; Qing, L.; Wang, Y.; Fu, Q.; Sun, Y., Published in: Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2024). Link