Photothermal catalysis

Photothermal catalysis is a newly proposed catalytic technology that integrates electromagnetic and thermal energy. Unlike the traditional photocatalytic process, the photothermal catalytic process could be conducted on a solid-gas interface with improved overall catalytic performance. Our group focuses on the development of efficient photothermal catalysts as well as the study of reaction mechanisms with various in situ characterization techniques.

Thermal radiative catalysis

Thermal radiative catalysis is a new catalytic technology proposed by our group. Such a catalytic concept naturally integrates electromagnetic energy (thermal radiation) and thermal energy. The idea can be applied to either homogeneous catalysis or heterogeneous catalysis with appropriate reaction conditions and choice of catalysts. It has the potential to change the current infrastructure of high-temperature thermal processes with the introduction of thermal radiation and thus promote the products' selectivity, yield, and stability.