长期从事新型催化材料的活性调控与自组装、金属微纳表界面调控、环境材料、资源高效利用及绿色循环等相关工作研究。
研究方向：
（1）新型纳米（光、电）催化、储能材料的设计与开发：纳米C、TMDs、LDHs等低维材料的微组装及其活性调控；高纯Mg系新材料。
（2）金属微纳表界面调控：绿色钝化与腐蚀阻断。代表性工作：对电解铜箔、镀锌板、电解锰等我国优势金属铬盐钝化污染严重的行业突出难题，基于金属锰链式腐蚀阻断机制，发明了系列环保型钝化剂。该科技成果达到“国际领先水平”（成果编号：9430000Y20200020）。
（3）环境响应材料：污染物拦截与稳固化材料设计与开发。
（4）退役动力电池绿色循环关键技术：高价值金属的绿色循环及储能材料一体化开发。
（5）资源高效利用技术：资源活性调控、体系构建与分离强化机制。
2020-2022部分论文：
[1] Preparation of NiFeCr-based trimetal organic frameworks as electrocatalyst for direct use in oxygen evolution reaction.Colloids And Surfaces A-physicochemical And Engineering Aspects,2022.（通讯作者）
[2] Ce and MoS2 dual-doped cobalt aluminum layered double hydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY,2022.（通讯作者）
[3] In-situ construction of RE conversion coating on Mn surface and comparison of chain corrosion blocking mechanism.Colloids And Surfaces A-physicochemical And Engineering Aspects,2022.（通讯作者）
[4] Highly efficient poly(6-acryloylamino-N-hydroxyhexanamide) resin for adsorption of heavy metal ions.JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,2022
[5] Performance and corrosion resistance mechanism of SA-Al composite hydrophobic coating on electrolytic manganese surface. Surface & Coatings Technology 419 (2021) 127290.Q1区（通讯作者）
[6] Evaluation of Sulfonic Cellulose Membranes on Oil-Water Separation: Performance and Modeling of Flux.INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH,2021
[7] Fabrication and chain corrosion blocking mechanism of hydrophobic coating on electrolytic manganese surface.Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 626 (2021) 127015.（通讯作者）
[8] La/Ce doped CoFe layered double hydroxides (LDH) highly enhanced oxygen evolution performance of water splitting.Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 625 (2021) 126896.（通讯作者）
[9] In situ selenylation of molybdate ion intercalated Co-Al layered double hydrotalcite for high-performance electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 119 (2021) 166-176.（通讯作者）
[10] Trimetallic NiFeCr-LDH/MoS2composites as novel electrocatalyst for OER. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2021,46(10):7037-7046. （通讯作者）
[11] Study on corrosion resistance behavior and formation mechanism of Ce conversion coating on manganese.Metall. Res. Technol. 118, 319 (2021) .（通讯作者）
[12] MoS2/CoAl-LDH heterostructure for enhanced efficient of oxygen evolution reaction. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2020, 607:125419. （通讯作者）
[13] Reactivation of Fenton catalytic performance for Fe3O4 catalyst: Optimizing the cyclic performance by low voltage electric field. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 500:144045. （通讯作者）（FILMS类排名第1期刊）
[14] Enhanced photocatalytic activity of molybdenum disulfide by compositing ZnAl–LDH. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2020,586:124120. （通讯作者）
[15] Continuous leaching and separation of Pb in CH3COOH-CH3COONa buffered electrolyte. Hydrometallurgy, 2020, 194:105355. Q1区（通讯作者）
[16] Promoting the hydrogen evolution performance of 1T-MoSe2-Se: Optimizing the two dimensional structure of MoSe2 by layered double hydroxide limited growth. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 509:145364. （通讯作者）
[17] The preparation of high purity MgO and precision separation mechanism of Mg and Ca from dolomite.Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2020. （通讯作者）
2019部分论文：
[1] Investigating the selectivity of a xanthate derivative for the flotation separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite. Chemical Engineering Science, 2019. 三大顶尖化工期刊（通讯作者）
[2] Preparation of a novel anti-aggregation silica/zinc/graphene oxide nano- composite with enhanced adsorption capacity. Chemistry - A European Journal. 2019. Q1区（通讯作者）
[3]A novel sodium O-benzythioethyl xanthate surfactant: Synthesis, DFT calculation and adsorption mechanism on chalcopyrite surface.Langmuir. 2019. Q1区（通讯作者）
[4] Synthesis, flotation performance and adsorption mechanism of 3-(ethylamino)-N-phenyl-3-thioxopropan -amide onto galena/sphalerite surfaces. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,2019.（通讯作者）
[5] Novel Preparation of High Activity 1T-phase MoS2 Ultra-thin Flakes by Layered Double Hydroxide for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Performance.International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,2019.（通讯作者）
[6] The selective flotation behavior and adsorption mechanism of thiohexanamide to chalcopyrite. Minerals Engineering,2019, 137:187-199.（通讯作者）
[7]A novel surfactant styryl phosphonate mono-iso-octyl ester with improved adsorption capacity and hydrophobicity for cassiterite flotation.Minerals Engineering,2019, 142:105895. Q1区（通讯作者）
[8] MoS2 confined on Graphene by triethanolamine for enhancing electrocataly- tic hydrogen evolution performance.International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2019. Q1区（2017）（通讯作者）
[9] In situ self-assembly of molybdenum disulfide/ layered double hydroxide (MoS2/LDH) composite for enhanced photocatalytic activity.Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2019. Q1区（通讯作者）
[10]Characterization and anti-corrosion property of Ti conversion coating on manganese surface. Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology,2019. Q2区（通讯作者）
[11]Kinetic study of ultrasonic-assisted uranium adsorption by anion exchange resin.Colloids and Surfaces A, 2019. Q2区（通讯作者）
[12] Fabrication of hydrophobic coating on electrolytic manganese surface for enhancing corrosion resistance. Progress in Organic Coatings, 2019, 132:379-387.（共同一作、通讯作者）
[13] Reactivation of nano-Fe3O4/diethanolamine/rGO catalyst by using electric field in Fenton reaction.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers,2019.（通讯作者）.
[14] Selective recovery of lead from galena-sphalerite by electro-oxidation.Hydrometallurgy,2019, 185:218- 225（共同一作、通讯作者）
[15] Synthesis of 2-hydroxyethyl dibutyldithiocarbamate and its adsorption mechanism on chalcopyrite. Applied Surface Science,2019,476:460-467.（通讯作者）
[16] In-situ improvement of structural stability of Si-Zn mesoporous materials and enhancing Cu2+ ions removal.Colloids and Surfaces A,2019, 568:319-326.（通讯作者）
[17] Preparation of a novel nano-Fe3O4/triethanolamine/GO composites to enhance Pb2+/Cu2+ ions removal.Environmental Science and Pollution Research,2019.（通讯作者）
[18] In situ nano-Fe3O4/triisopropanolamine functionalized graphene oxide composites to enhance Pb2+ ions removal.Colloids and Surfaces A,2019,561:209- 217.（第一作者）
[19] Leaching of galena by regenerated ferric ion (Fe3+) via electro- oxidation.Metallurgical Research & Technology,2019.（通讯作者）
[20] Investigation of removal of Ag (I) from aqueous solution by a novel chelating resin containing acyl and thiourea groups. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology,2019, （通讯作者）
[21] Enhanced photocatalytic activity of molybdenum disulfifide by compositing ZnAl–LDH.Colloids and Surfaces A,2019,（通讯作者）
[22] Investigation on the selectivity of thioamide surfactants and adsorption mechanism of thio-p-toluamide for chalcopyrite. Applied Surface Science, 2019. （第3作者）
[23] Flotation performance and adsorption mechanism of styryl phosphonate mono-iso-octyl ester to malachite.Colloids and Surfaces A,2019,579: 123698. Q2区（第2作者）
2017-2018部分论文：
(1)Enhancement of catalytic performance by regulating the surface properties of Fe3O4 composites.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 93C (2018) pp. 350-362（通讯作者）
(2)Two-stage leaching of manganese and silver from manganese–silver ores by reduction with calcium sulfide and oxidation with copper (II). Hydrometallurgy ,2018,175:240-249.（通讯作者）
(3)A novel process for the separation and recovery of value-added metals from manganese–silver ores by EDTA/EDTA–2Na and thiosulfate. Hydrometallurgy,2018, 178:256 -263.（通讯作者）
(4)Hydrophobic coatings for improving corrosion resistance of manganese substrate.Surface & Coatings Technology,347C (2018) pp. 235-244.（第一作者）
(5)Transforming structure of dolomite to enhance its ion-exchange capacity for copper(II). Colloids and Surfaces A,2018, 539: 201-208.（第一作者）
(6)Synthesis of a novel heterogeneous fenton catalyst and promote the degradation of methylene blue by fast regeneration of Fe2+. Colloids and Surfaces A,549 (2018) 94-104.（第一作者）
(7)In situ nano-silicate functionalized magnetic composites by (poly)dopamine to improve MB removal. Colloids and Surfaces A,552（2018）89-97（通讯作者）
(8)Recovery of manganese from manganese oxide ores in the EDTA solution. Metall. Res. Technol. 2018,115, 306（通讯作者）
(9)Kinetics and mechanism of one-step reductive leaching of manganese oxide ores by EDTA/EDTA-2Na. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 2018;54(3):858–867.（通讯作者）
(10)Studies on the adsorption behaviors of Pb(II) onto an acyl-thiourea resin. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology,2018, DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2017.1398663.（通讯作者）
(11)Preparation of a novel two-dimensional carbon material and enhancing Cu(II) ions removal by phytic acid.Environmental Earth Sciences,(2018) 77:472 .（通讯作者）
(12)Formation of a hydrophobic and corrosion resistant coating on manganese surface via stearic acid and oleic acid diethanolamide.Colloids and Surfaces A,555(2018)372-380（第一作者）
(13)Preparation of a novel two- dimensional carbon material and enhancing Pb(II) removal by tri-isopropanolamine.Desalination and Water Treatment.,2018,132:253-262.（通讯作者）
(14)Benzohydroxamic acid to improve iron removal from potash feldspar ores.J. Cent. South Univ. (2018) 25: 2190−2198（第一作者）
(15)A novel mesoporous silicate material (MS) preparation from dolomite and enhancing methylene blue removal by electronic induction.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers,2017,80:128–136.（通讯作者）
(16)In situ nano-silicate functionalized graphene oxide composites to improve MB removal. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 81 (2017) 87–94.（通讯作者）
(17)Super-hydrophobic coating used in corrosion protection of metal material: Review,discussion and prospects.Metallurgical Research and Technology,2017,114, 203.（第一作者）
(18)A novel approach for flotation recovery of molybdenite, galena and pyrite from a complex molybdenum-lead ore. Metallurgical Research and Technology, 2017, 114, 212 .（第一作者）
(19)The cationic dye removal by novel Si-Zn composites prepared from zinc ash.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers,2017,(71) :464-473.（第一作者）
(20)Preparation of a novel resin with acyl and thiourea groups and its properties for Cu (II) removal from aqueous solution.Journal of Environmental Management, 2017, 204:264-271.（通讯作者）
(21)Novel and green metallurgical technique of comprehensive utilization of refractory limonite ores.Journal of Cleaner Production，171 (2018) 831-843.（第二作者）
(22)Phase transformation of iron in limonite ore by microwave roasting with addition of alkali lignin and its effects on magnetic separation.Journal of Alloys and Compounds 722 (2017) 651-661.（第二作者）
2017之前部分发表论文：
(1)A novel approach for flotation recovery of copper and molybdenite from a copper-arsenic ore.Metallurgical Research and Technology, 2016,113(1):103-121.（第一作者）
(2)The selective leaching and separation of molybdenum from complex molybdenite concentrate containing copper.Minerals & Metallurgical Processing,2013,30(4): 233-237. （通讯作者）
(3)Purification of bismuthinite concentrate by selective electro-oxidation of molybdenite.Hydrometallurgy, 2015,154:95-101.（第一作者）
(4)Electro-oxidation of sphalerite in weak alkaline sodium chloride solution.Hydrometallurgy,2015,157:127-132.（第一作者）
(5)Separation of rhenium from electric-oxidation leaching solution of molybdenite.J. Cent. South Univ., 2013, 20:2103-2108.（第一作者）
(6)A novel approach for recovery of nickel and iron from nickel laterite ore.Metallurgical Research and Technology,2015,112(3):306-317.（通讯作者）
(7)A novel hydrometallurgy of molybdenite concentrate and its kinetics. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 2012, 87: 938-942.（通讯作者）
(8)Solvent extraction of rhenium from molybdenum in alkaline solution.Hydrometallurgy, 2009, 97:153-157.（第一作者）
(9)A novel technology for molybdenum extraction from molybdenite concentrate. Hydrometallurgy, 2009, 99: 2-6.（第一作者）
(10)Molybdenum extraction from molybdenite concentrate in NaCl electrolyte. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2010, 41: 338-343.（第一作者）
(11)Electric-oxidation kinetics of molybdenite concentrate in acidic NaCl solution. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2009, 87(6): 939-944.（第一作者）
(12)Electric-oxidation extraction of molybdenite concentrate in alkaline NaCl electrolyte. Journal of Central South University of Technology, 2010, 17(3):23-26.（第一作者）
(13)Techniques of copper recovery from mexican copper oxide ore. Mining Science and Technology, 2009, 19(1): 45-48.（第一作者）
(14)Ultrasonic electro-oxidation process of molybdenite concentrate.The Chinese Journal of Process Engineering，2008,8(5): 926-931.（第一作者）
(15)Recovery of rhenium from solution containing molybdenum by D201 resin. The 6th International Conference on Separation Science and Technology, Changsha, 2010.11.（第一作者）
(16)The research on novel Technics for fluorite ore containing carbonate minerals.Advanced in Metallurgical and Mining Engineering,2012,402:529-534.（第一作者）
(17)Recovery of nickel and iron from lixivium of nickel laterite ores.Natural Resources and Sustainable Development,2012.06.（第一作者）
(18)Molybdenum removal from copper concentrate by sodium hypochlorite leaching.Mining Science and Technology, 2011, 21(1): 61-64.（通讯作者）
研究项目
国家自然科学基金项目： 硫化钼混合精矿的选择性电氧化浸出过程与机理研究（21106188），负责人
国家自然科学基金项目：铜铅锌硫化矿物催化电氧化反应活性靶向调控与强化机制研究（21776320），64万，面上项目，负责人
横向课题项目：新能源电池正极材料综合回收利用，150万，2022.01-2027.01，负责人
湖南省自然科学基金项目（2018JJ2489），负责人
湖南省自然科学基金项目（12JJ4013），负责人
中国博士后基金（2011M501299），负责人
中国博士后基金特别资助（2012T50709），负责人
湖南省优秀博士论文科研基金，负责人
陕西省洛南县宋家沟钼矿综合利用试验，负责人
湖南省科技重大专项项目（2010FJ1011），主要参与人
德兴铜矿资源高效利用技术研究"（国家十一五科技支撑计划项目2007BAB22B01），主要参与人
研究生招生方向
2021年招收化学工程、化学工艺方向博士、硕士研究生，将主要进行低维过渡族（光、电）催化材料、碳功能材料的设计与应用（储能材料、催化材料等）、绿色金属表面工程、电（HER、OER）催化等方面的研究，欢迎报考。
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