Introduction
Dr. Xiang Guolei is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology. With a strong academic background, Dr. Xiang obtained his Ph.D. from Tsinghua University in Chemistry and later pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, UK. He also gained international exposure as a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Xiang’s research expertise lies in the synthesis and application of inorganic materials, including nanomaterials, catalysts, and polymer composites. His work focuses on multiphase catalysis, interface adhesion technologies, and environmental technologies, such as water treatment and air purification. He has led several prominent projects, including collaborations with Sinopec on the development of medical adhesive composite materials and studies on carbon-based catalysts for redox reactions. Throughout his career, Dr. Xiang has contributed extensively to the scientific community, publishing numerous papers in high-impact journals like Nature Communications, Nano Research, and Chemical Science. His research achievements have significantly advanced the understanding of catalytic materials and their industrial applications. With a passion for both teaching and research, Dr. Xiang continues to lead innovative projects in chemistry, aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial technology.
Research
Dr. Xiang Guolei's research is primarily centered on the design and development of advanced inorganic materials with a focus on nanomaterials and catalysts. His work explores the synthesis and application of these materials in fields such as multiphase catalysis, adsorption technologies, and polymer composites. A significant portion of his research investigates the catalytic performance of nanomaterials in environmental applications, including water treatment and air purification, as well as in chemical process intensification. Dr. Xiang is particularly interested in the study of metal-support interactions, surface chemistry, and the electronic mechanisms underlying catalytic activity. His research also extends to the development of innovative materials for energy storage, with a focus on composite oxides for lithium-ion batteries. Through his projects, Dr. Xiang aims to develop practical solutions to address global environmental and energy challenges by advancing the performance and efficiency of catalytic materials.
Teaching
Energy Physical Chemistry (32 credits) Scientific Paper Writing (16 credits) Inorganic Chemistry (48 credits) Frontiers and Methodology in Nanotechnology (32 credits)
Funding
Sub-nanometer oxide material synthesis and investigation of the electronic mechanism of surface chemical activity, National Natural Science Foundation of China, project duration: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. BHJG2019016, other government departments, project duration: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020.
Horizontal Project Development and application of billiard chalk formula, enterprise-commissioned project, project duration: June 30, 2023 – June 19, 2024. Development of polyacrylate-nano titanium oxide medical adhesive composite materials, self-selected project, project duration: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025. Synthesis and performance testing of DLMA monomers, other research project, project duration: December 15, 2022 – September 30, 2023. Structure and performance testing of hybrid silica aerogel and its composites, other project, project duration: October 26, 2022 – October 31, 2023. Microstructure and performance testing of porous organic silicon aerogel materials, other research project, project duration: September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022. Global Environment Fund China Pollution Site Management Project – Enhancing soil and groundwater pollution prevention capacity at Qingdao Gulf Chemical Co., Ltd., other government departments, project duration: September 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022. Structure and performance analysis of DLMA, National Natural Science Foundation of China, project duration: June 30, 2021 – June 30, 2022. Preparation technology of carbon-based catalysts and research on redox catalytic applications, enterprise-commissioned scientific project, project duration: May 24, 2021 – May 24, 2031. Structure and performance testing of porous aerogel materials, self-selected project, project duration: September 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021. Chemical structure and performance characterization of silicon rubber and its composites, enterprise-commissioned scientific project, project duration: October 15, 2019 – December 31, 2020. Micro-porous structure and thermal performance testing and analysis of carbon fiber and its composites, enterprise-commissioned scientific project, project duration: August 1, 2018 – February 28, 2020. Synthesis process development of 2D titanium oxide nanomaterials for lithium-ion battery energy storage applications, other research project, project duration: May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019.
Publications
1.Zhou, J.; Gao, Z.; Xiang, G.; Zhai, T.; Liu, Z.; Zhao, W.; Liang, X.; Wang, L., Interfacial compatibility critically controls Ru/TiO2 metal-support interaction modes in CO2 hydrogenation. Nature Communications 2022, 13 (1), 327. 2.Xiang, G.; Wang, Y.-G., Exploring electronic-level principles how size reduction enhances nanomaterial surface reactivity through experimental probing and mathematical modeling. Nano Research 2022, 15 (4), 3812-3817. 3.Zhou, L.-Y.; Cao, S.-B.; Zhang, L.-L.; Xiang, G.; Zeng, X.-F.; Chu, G.-W.; Chen, J.-F., Quantitatively evaluating activity and number of catalytic sites on metal oxide for ammonium perchlorate decomposition. AlChE J. 2022, 68 (5). 4.Cao, S.-B.; Zhou, L.-Y.; Xiang, G.; Chu, G.-W.; Zhang, L.-L.; Chen, J.-F., Surfactant-free synthesis of sub-10 nm Co3O4 in a rotating packed bed and its high catalytic activity for AP pyrolysis. Chem. Eng. Sci. 2022, 250. 5.Zhou, L.-Y.; Cao, S.-B.; Zhang, L.-L.; Xiang, G.; Zeng, X.-F.; Chen, J.-F., Promotion of the Co3O4/TiO2 Interface on Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2022, 14 (2), 3476-3484. 6.Xu, R.; Mu, X.; Hu, Z.; Jia, C.; Yang, Z.; Yang, Z.; Fan, Y.; Wang, X.; Wu, Y.; Lu, X.; Chen, J.; Xiang, G.; Li, H., Enhancing bioactivity and stability of polymer-based material-tissue interface through coupling multiscale interfacial interactions with atomic-thin TiO2 nanosheets. Nano Research 2022. 7.Zhao, W.; Ma, S.; Zhou, J.; Xiang, G., Direct synthesis of defective ultrathin brookite-phase TiO2 nanosheets showing flexible electronic band states. Chemical Communications 2021, 57 (4), 500-503. 8.Ma, S.; Zhao, W.; Zhou, J.; Wang, J.; Chu, S.; Liu, Z.; Xiang, G., A new-type noncovalent surface-π stacking interaction occurring on peroxide-modified titania nanosheets driven by vertical π-state polarization. Chemical Science 2021. 9.Han, X.; Zhou, L.; Cao, S.; Zhang, L.; Xiang, G.; Chen, J.-F., Exploring the Roles of ZIF-67 as an Energetic Additive in the Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate. Energy & Fuels 2021. 10.Zhu, G.; Qi, Y.; Liu, F.; Ma, S.; Xiang, G.; Jin, F.; Liu, Z.; Wang, W., Reconstructing 1D Fe Single‐atom Catalytic Structure on 2D Graphene Film for High‐Efficiency Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemSusChem 2020. 11.Zhou, L.; Cao, S.; Zhang, L.; Xiang, G.; Wang, J.; Zeng, X.; Chen, J., Facet effect of Co3O4 nanocatalysts on the catalytic decomposition of ammonium perchlorate. Journal of hazardous materials 2020, 392, 122358. 12.Jiang, R.; Liu, T.; Wu, R.; Guo, C.; Chen, Y.; Xiang, G.; Wang, L., Tailoring N-coordination environment by ligand competitive thermolysis strategy for efficient oxygen reduction. ACS applied materials & interfaces 2020, 12 (6), 7270-7276. 13.Lu, W.; Li, W.; Xiang, G.; Wang, L., Enhanced electrocatalytic activity of trace Pt in ternary CuCoPt alloy nanoparticles for hydrogen evolution. Inorganic chemistry 2019, 58 (9), 6529-6533. 14.Cheng, Y.; Yang, F.; Xiang, G.; Zhang, K.; Cao, Y.; Wang, D.; Dong, H.; Zhang, X., Ultrathin tellurium oxide/ammonium tungsten bronze nanoribbon for multimodality imaging and second near-infrared region photothermal therapy. Nano letters 2019, 19 (2), 1179-1189. 15.Zhu, W.; Xiang, G.; Shang, J.; Guo, J.; Motevalli, B.; Durfee, P.; Agola, J. O.; Coker, E. N.; Brinker, C. J., Versatile surface functionalization of metal–organic frameworks through direct metal coordination with a phenolic lipid enables diverse applications. Advanced Functional Materials 2018, 28 (16), 1705274. 16.Xiang, G.; Tang, Y.; Liu, Z.; Zhu, W.; Liu, H.; Wang, J.; Zhong, G.; Li, J.; Wang, X., Probing Ligand-Induced Cooperative Orbital Redistribution That Dominates Nanoscale Molecule–Surface Interactions with One-Unit-Thin TiO2 Nanosheets. Nano letters 2018, 18 (12), 7809-7815. 17.Mujtaba, J.; Sun, H.; Zhao, Y.; Xiang, G.; Xu, S.; Zhu, J., High-performance lithium storage based on the synergy of atomic-thickness nanosheets of TiO2 (B) and ultrafine Co3O4 nanoparticles. Journal of Power Sources 2017, 363, 110-116. 18.Long, Y.; Wang, K.; Xiang, G.; Song, K.; Zhou, G.; Wang, X., Molecule Channels Directed by Cation‐Decorated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets and Their Application as Membrane Reactors. Advanced Materials 2017, 29 (16), 1606093. 19.Liu, Z.; Lee, J.; Xiang, G.; Glass, H. F. J.; Keyzer, E. N.; Dutton, S. E.; Grey, C. P., Insights into the electrochemical performances of Bi anodes for Mg ion batteries using 25 Mg solid state NMR spectroscopy. Chemical Communications 2017, 53 (4), 743-746. 20.Liu, C.; Xiang, G.; Wu, Y.; Barrow, S. J.; Rowland, M. J.; Clarke, D. E.; Wu, G.; Scherman, O. A., Hybrid organic–inorganic supramolecular hydrogel reinforced with CePO4 nanowires. Polymer Chemistry 2016, 7 (42), 6485-6489. 21.Xiang, G.; Guo, H.; Long, Y.; Xu, B.; He, J.; Zhao, J.; Wang, X., Ultrathin 2D Nanolayer of RuO2 Effectively Enhances Charge Separation in the Photochemical Processes of TiO2. Small 2015, 11 (35), 4469-4474. 22.Nosheen, F.; Zhang, Z.; Xiang, G.; Xu, B.; Yang, Y.; Saleem, F.; Xu, X.; Zhang, J.; Wang, X., Three-dimensional hierarchical Pt-Cu superstructures. Nano Research 2015, 8 (3), 832-838. 23.Zhang, Z.; Chen, Y.; Xu, X.; Zhang, J.; Xiang, G.; He, W.; Wang, X., Well‐defined metal–organic framework hollow nanocages. Angewandte chemie international edition 2014, 53 (2), 429-433. 24.Xiang, G.; Long, Y.; He, J.; Xu, B.; Liu, H.; Wang, X., Unusual enrichment and assembly of TiO2 nanocrystals at water/hydrophobic interfaces in a pure inorganic phase. Langmuir 2014, 30 (2), 617-623. 25.Xiang, G.; Wang, Y.-G.; Li, J.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Surface-specific interaction by structure-match confined pure high-energy facet of unstable TiO 2 (B) polymorph. Scientific reports 2013, 3 (1), 1-6. 26.Zhu, W.; Yang, Y.; Hu, S.; Xiang, G.; Xu, B.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., (Ni, Mg) 3Si2O5 (OH) 4 Solid-Solution Nanotubes Supported by Sub-0.06 wt% Palladium as a Robust High-Efficiency Catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions. Inorganic chemistry 2012, 51 (11), 6020-6031. 27.Zhang, L.; Xie, G.; Hui, J.; Xu, B.; Xiang, G.; Wang, X., Shape control of Pd-based nanocrystals via quasi-solid-state reactions. RSC advances 2012, 2 (8), 3204-3206. 28.Xiang, G.; Wang, Y. G.; Wu, D.; Li, T.; He, J.; Li, J.; Wang, X., Size‐Dependent Surface Activity of Rutile and Anatase TiO2 Nanocrystals: Facile Surface Modification and Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. Chemistry–A European Journal 2012, 18 (15), 4759-4765. 29.Xiang, G.; Shi, X.; Wu, Y.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Size effects in atomic-level epitaxial redistribution process of RuO 2 over TiO 2. Scientific reports 2012, 2 (1), 1-6. 30.Long, Y.; Hui, J.-f.; Wang, P.-p.; Xiang, G.-l.; Xu, B.; Hu, S.; Zhu, W.-c.; Lü, X.-Q.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Hydrogen bond nanoscale networks showing switchable transport performance. Scientific reports 2012, 2 (1), 1-6. 31.Long, Y.; Hui, J.-f.; Wang, P.-p.; Hu, S.; Xu, B.; Xiang, G.-l.; Zhuang, J.; Lü, X.-q.; Wang, X., α-MnO 2 nanowires as building blocks for the construction of 3D macro-assemblies. Chemical communications 2012, 48 (47), 5925-5927. 32.Xiang, G.; Wu, D.; He, J.; Wang, X., Acquired pH-responsive and reversible enrichment of organic dyes by peroxide modified ultrathin TiO 2 nanosheets. Chemical Communications 2011, 47 (41), 11456-11458. 33.Xiang, G.; Li, T.; Wang, X., Reactive facets covered mosaic spheres of anatase TiO2 and related pseudo-isotropic effect. Inorganic chemistry 2011, 50 (13), 6237-6242. 34.Xiang, G.; He, J.; Li, T.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Rapid preparation of noble metal nanocrystals via facile coreduction with graphene oxide and their enhanced catalytic properties. Nanoscale 2011, 3 (9), 3737-3742. 35.Li, T.; Xiang, G.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Enhanced catalytic performance of assembled ceria necklace nanowires by Ni doping. Chemical Communications 2011, 47 (21), 6060-6062. 36.Xiang, G.; Li, T.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Large-scale synthesis of metastable TiO 2 (B) nanosheets with atomic thickness and their photocatalytic properties. Chemical communications 2010, 46 (36), 6801-6803. 37.Zhuang, Y.; Yang, Y.; Xiang, G.; Wang, X., Magnesium silicate hollow nanostructures as highly efficient absorbents for toxic metal ions. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2009, 113 (24), 10441-10445. 38.Xiang, G.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Morphology-controlled synthesis of inorganic nanocrystals via surface reconstruction of nuclei. Inorganic chemistry 2009, 48 (21), 10222-10230. 39.Hui, J.; Xiang, G.; Xu, X.; Zhuang, J.; Wang, X., Monodisperse F-substituted hydroxyapatite single-crystal nanotubes with amphiphilic surface properties. Inorganic chemistry 2009, 48 (13), 5614-5616.
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