Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China, 361005, (+86) 15959459816 • xcduan@xmu.edu.cn
PROFFESIONAL PROFILE
l Comprehensive knowledge of rational design and synthesis of functional materials using ionic liquids with solid theoretical understandings and accumulated hands-on skills.
l Solid track record of research credentials: 60 journal papers and 4 conference presentations.
l Demonstrated strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills during inter-group.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Materials Physics and Chemistry Nankai University Jul. 2013
GPA: 89/100 Tianjin, China
Thesis: Preparation of functional materials using ionic liquids Advisor: Professor Wenjun Zheng
B. E. Applied Chemistry Harbin Institute of Technology Jun. 2008
GPA: 88/100 (Excellent Thesis Award) Harbin, China Advisor: Professor Liangsheng Qiang
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Xiamen University, Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology
Assistant Professor Dec.2013-
l Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials for High Performance Lithium Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors
l Preparation of Nanostructured Materials for Photocatalysis
Nankai Unviersity, Department of Materials Chemistry
Graduate Research Assistant Dec.2008-Dec.2013
l Elucidated the fundamental effect models of ionic liquids on the formation of inorganic materials with desirable phase and morphology
l Designed and synthesized of Fenton catalysts using task-special ionic liquids; improved the photocatalytic activity by exposed high-index facets.
l Demonstrated the important role of crystal facet engineering on the formation of stable mesocrystals; improved the lithium insertion behavior.
l Demonstrated a novel decomposition under electron-beam irradiation, which is different from thermal decomposition.
l Developed a facile route to prepare novel inorganic nanostructures by the delicate balance between the kinetic growth and thermodynamic growth regimes.
Nankai University, Department of Materials Chemistry
Teaching Assistant Aug. 2008-May 2011
l Introduction to Quantum Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Physical Chemistry Lab.
Harbin Institute of Technology, Department of Chemistry, Applied Chemistry
Senior Undergraduate Research Assistant Jan. 2006-Jul.2008
l Participated in the synthesis of mesoporous molecular sieves Al/SBA-15 which shows excellent catalytic properties in the alkylation reaction of phenol and tert-butyl alcohol.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
l Instrumentation: Fluorescence spectroscopy, UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy, Ultracentrifuge, Ultrasonicator, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Spin coater, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms.
l Synthetic and separation skills: Synthesis and purification of task-special ionic liquids, synthesis of inorganic materials via hydro/solvothermal, sol-del method, thermal decompostion.
l Fabrication skills: Ionic liquid hybrid materials, function materials networks/thin films, electronic devices for lithium ion batteries and supercapacitor.
l Software: ChemDraw, Diamond, DigitalMicrograph Demo, MDI Jade, PeakFit, OriginLab, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio Max.
AWARDS AND HORNORS
[1] The first-prize Special Scholarship, Nankai University 2010-2012
[2] Excellent B.E. Thesis Award, Harbin Institute of Technology Jun. 2008
[3] Outstanding Undergraduate Student Scholarships, Harbin Institute of Technology 2004-2008
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
First authored papers
[1] Duan, X.*, Huang, H., Xiao, S., Deng, J.*, Zhou, G., Li, Q., & Wang, T. (2016). 3D hierarchical CuO mesocrystals from ionic liquid precursors: towards better electrochemical performance for Li-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4(21), 8402-8411.
[2] Wang, L., Duan, X.*, Xie, W., Li, Q.*, & Wang, T. (2016). Highly Chemoresistive Humidity Sensing using Poly (ionic liquid) s. Chemical Communications.
[3] Xiaochuan Duan*, Songhua Xiao, Lingling Wang, Hui Huang, Yuan Liu, Qiuhong Li, Taihong Wang*, Ionic liquid-modulated preparation of hexagonal tungsten trioxide mesocrystals for lithium-ion batteries, Nanoscale, 2015, 7, 2230-2234.
[4] Xiaochuan Duan*, Songhua Xiao, Yuan Liu, Hui Huang, Dandan Wang, Lingling Wang, Bin Liu, Taihong Wang*, Ionic liquid-assisted fabrication of copper hydroxyphosphate nanocrystals with exposed {100} facets for enhanced photocatalytic activity, Nanotechnology, 2015, 26, 031001, DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/26/3/031001.
[5] Xiaochuan Duan, Jianmin Ma*, Jiabiao Lian, Wenjun Zheng*, The art of using ionic liquids in the synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials, CrystEngComm, 2014, 16, 2550-2559.
[6] Gang Zhou, Xiaochuan Duan*, Bin Liu, Qiuhong Li, Taihong Wang, Architectures of tavorite LiFe(PO4)(OH)0.5F0.5 hierarchical microspheres and their lithium storage properties, Nanoscale, 2014, 6, 11041-11045.
[7] Xiaochuan Duan, Tongil Kim, Lili Han, Jianmin Ma, Xiwen Du, and Wenjun Zheng, “Formation of Alumina Nanocapsules by High-Energy-Electron Irradiation of Na-dawsonite Nanorods”, Sci. Rep. 2013, DOI:10.1038/srep03218.
[8] Xiaochuan Duan, Di Li, Huili Zhang, Jianmin Ma, and Wenjun Zheng, “Crystal Facet Engineering of Ferric Giniite from Ionic Liquid Precursors and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Performances under Visible-Light Irradiation” Chem. Eur. J. 2013, 19, 7231-7242.
[9] Xiaochuan Duan, Tongil Kim, Di Li, Jianmin Ma, and Wenjun Zheng, “Understanding the Effect Models of Ionic Liquids in the Synthesis of NH4-Dw and γ-AlOOH Nanostructures and Their Conversion to Porous γ-Al2O3” Chem. Eur. J. 2013, 19, 5924-5937.
[10] Xiaochuan Duan, Lin Mei, Jianmin Ma, Qiuhong Li, Taihong Wang, and Wenjun Zheng, “Facet-Induced Formation of Hematite Mesocrystals with Improved Lithium Storage Properties” Chem. Comm. 2012, 48, 12204-12206.
[11] Xiaochuan Duan, Jianmin Ma, Yan Shen, and Wenjun Zheng, “A Novel PbS Hierarchical Superstructure Guided by the Balance between Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control via a Single-Source Precursor Route” Inorg. Chem. 2012, 51, 914-919.
[12] Xiaochuan Duan, Jiaqin Yang, Haiyan Gao, Jianmin Ma, Lifang Jiao and Wenjun Zheng, “Controllable hydrothermal synthesis of manganese dioxide nanostructures: shape evolution, growth mechanism and electrochemical properties” CrystEngComm 2012, 14, 4196-4204.
[13] Xiaochuan Duan, Xiaodi Liu, Qing Chen, Haobo Li, Jie Li, Xia Hu, Yingying Li, Jianmin Ma and Wenjun Zheng, “Ionic liquid-assisted synthesis of CdSe dendrites from nanospheres through oriented attachment” Dalton Trans. 2011, 40, 1924–1928.
[14] Xiaochuan Duan, Jiabiao Lian, Jianmin Ma, Tongil Kim, and Wenjun Zheng, “Shape-Controlled Synthesis of Metal Carbonate Nanostructure via Ionic Liquid-Assisted Hydrothermal Route: The Case of Manganese Carbonate” Cryst. Growth Des. 2010, 10, 4449-4455.
[15] Xiaochuan Duan, Jianmin Ma, Jiabiao Lian, Tongil Kim and Wenjun Zheng, “A novel surfactant-free route to MnCO3 steep rhombohedra crystals and their large-scale assembly into regular elongated patterns in a mixed solvent” Chem. Commun. 2010, 46, 7133-7135.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
[1] Xiaochuan Duan, Di Li, Wenjun Zheng, “Controllable hydrothermal synthesis of manganese dioxide nanostructures: shape evolution, growth mechanism and electrochemical properties” 12th Conference on Solid State Chemistry and Inorganic Synthesis, 2012, Qingdao, China, Oral Presentation.
[2] Xiaochuan Duan, Wenjun Zheng, “Controllable Synthesis of NH4-Dw and γ-AlOOH Nanostructures Using Ionic Liquids and Their Conversion to Porous γ-Al2O3” The 2nd National Congress on Ionic Liquids and Green Process, 2011, Guangzhou, China, Oral Presentation.
[3] Xiaochuan Duan, Xiaodi Liu, Wenjun Zheng, “Ionic liquid-assisted synthesis of CdSe dendrites from nanospheres through oriented attachment” 11th Conference on Solid State Chemistry and Inorganic Synthesis, 2010, Shanghai, China, Poster Presentation.
