Research News--Institute of Process Engineering

“Volcano-shaped” Trend Enables Rational Design of Polysulfide Catalysts in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

A research team from the Institute of Process Engineering has found a "volcano-shaped" relationship between polysulfide adsorption and catalytic activity in lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries.

Jun 20,2022

Study Reveals Reaction Mechanism of O<sub>3</sub> Activation and Singlet Oxygen Generation on N-doped Defective Nanocarbons

Study Reveals Reaction Mechanism of O₃ Activation and Singlet Oxygen Generation on N-doped Defective Nanocarbons

A research team led by Prof. CAO Hongbin from IPE of the CAS has revealed the catalytic reaction mechanism of O3 activation and singlet oxygen (1O2) generation on N-doped defective nanocarbons.

Jun 13,2022

Researchers Propose Chemoenzymatic Cascade Reaction for Membrane Cleaning

A research group from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed a chemoenzymatic cascade reaction for green cleaning of polyamide nanofiltration membranes.

Mar 03,2022

Scientists Fabricate Smart Heat Isolator

Researchers have developed a smart material that combines hollow multishelled structure (HoMS) TiO2 and a heat-sensitive polymer in order to automatically control heat transmission.

Jan 26,2022

Temperature-responsive Biocatalytic Nanofiltration Membranes Developed for Organic Micropollutants Removal

A research group led by Prof. WAN Yinhua from IPE of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a regenerable temperature-responsive biocatalytic nanofiltration membrane for organic micropollutants removal.

Dec 23,2021

Novel Electrocatalyst Boosts Synthesis of Urea from CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>

Novel Electrocatalyst Boosts Synthesis of Urea from CO₂ and N₂

A research team led by Prof. ZHANG Guangjin from IPE of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has fabricated a novel InOOH electrocatalyst with unique frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) for efficient urea synthesis at ambient conditions.

Dec 20,2021

Researchers Develop Mn-rich Phosphate Cathodes with Better Electrochemical Performance for Na-ion Batteries

A research group led by Prof. ZHAO Junmei from IPE of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a novel vanadium-poor and manganese-rich phosphate cathode with better electrochemical performance for Na-ion batteries.

Dec 15,2021

Scientists Develop Novel Dually Charged Acid-resistant Nanofiltration Membranes

A research group from IPE developed a novel dually charged acid-resistant nanofiltration (NF) membrane for efficient ion separation.

Nov 29,2021

New Nanocomposite Improves Solar Evaporation for Water Purification

Researchers have developed an ultra-stable amorphous Ta2O5/C nanocomposite with a hollow multishelled structure (HoMS) for solar evaporation, which can improve the efficiency of water purification.

Nov 09,2021

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