Prof. Dr. Bin Zhang 🎓 is a leading expert in chemical engineering 🧪 and heterogeneous catalysis 🔬 at the State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion. Holding a Ph.D. from ICC-CAS 🏛️, he is renowned for pioneering atomic layer deposition (ALD) technologies ⚙️ and the concept of operando mobile catalysis 💡. With 68+ high-impact publications 📚 and 12 patents 📄, his work bridges theory and application in green catalysis 🌱. Honored as an Outstanding CAS Youth Member 🏅 and a Talent Young Scientist 🌟, Prof. Zhang continues to drive innovation in energy and environmental science 🌍 through visionary research and leadership 👨🔬.
Prof. Dr Bin Zhang, Institute of Coal Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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Education 🎓
Dr. Bin Zhang embarked on his academic journey with a B.S. in Applied Chemistry 🧪 from Shaanxi Normal University in 2008, where he developed a strong foundation in chemical sciences. He then earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering 🔬 from the Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICC-CAS) in 2013, focusing on cutting-edge catalysis and energy-related research. His educational background laid the groundwork for his scientific excellence, leading to his roles as a Professor, Deputy Research Group Leader, 🌟 Outstanding Youth Promotion Member of CAS, and a Talent Young Scientist 🏅 in Shanxi Province.
Experience 🏛️
Dr. Bin Zhang 👨🔬 has over a decade of experience in advanced catalysis and chemical engineering 🔬. As a professor at the State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion 🏛️, ICC-CAS, he plays a key role as deputy leader of a high-impact research group 💼. Since earning his Ph.D. in 2013 🎓, he has led pioneering work in atomic layer deposition (ALD) ⚙️ and green catalytic technologies 🌿. His expertise spans fundamental mechanisms to industrial applications 🔧. Recognized as an Outstanding Member of CAS’s Youth Promotion Association 🏅 and a Talent Young Scientist 🌟, Dr. Zhang continually drives research excellence in energy and materials science ⚡.
Research Focus 🔬
Prof. Dr. Bin Zhang 🔬 is at the forefront of catalysis and nanomaterials research, with a strong emphasis on atomic layer deposition (ALD) ⚛️ and energy conversion reactions 🔄. His work targets precise modulation of catalytic interfaces 🧪, including CO₂ hydrogenation, methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation, and mesoporous catalyst design. With novel concepts like multilayer epitaxial structures 🧱 and single-site nanozymes for biomedical applications 🧬, his research bridges material science, chemistry, and biotechnology. His projects not only push the boundaries of green chemistry 🌱 but also enable practical advancements in gas separation, oncotherapy, and sustainable fuel technologies ⛽⚡.
Publications 📘
Atomically distributed Al-F₃ nanoparticles towards precisely modulating pore size of carbon membranes for gas separation
👨🔬 Authors: Chen, Xiuling; Zhang, Zhiguang; Xu, Shan; He, Gaohong; Li, Nanwen
📘 Journal: Nature Communications, 2025
Single-site nanozyme with exposed unsaturated Cu–O₂ sites for tumor therapy by coordinating innate immunity and vasculature normalization
👨🔬 Authors: Liu, Yang; Zhao, Huan; Niu, Rui; Zhang, Hongjie; Zhao, Yanli
📘 Journal: Chem, 2025
Overturning CO₂ Hydrogenation Selectivity from CH₄ to CO by Strong Ru–FeOx Interaction Arising from a Multilayer Epitaxial Structure
👨🔬 Authors: Qi, Yuntao; Zhang, Bin; Xue, Dengrong; Meng, Fanchun; Qin, Yong
📘 Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024
The study of design and performance improvement of catalysts for the stepwise production of bicyclohexane from benzene and cyclohexene
👨🔬 Authors: Liu, Ruilin; Wang, Sen; Meng, Fanchun; Qin, Yong; Zhang, Bin
📘 Journal: Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology, 2024
Synthesize of ordered mesoporous carbon supported Pt–MoOx catalyst and its catalytic performance for methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation
👨🔬 Authors: Wang, Sen; Meng, Fanchun; Li, Zhuo; Qin, Yong; Zhang, Bin
📘 Journal: Petroleum Processing and Petrochemicals, 2024