On June 4, 2026, our paper "Kinetic Decoupling of Propane Dehydro-Aromatization for Efficient Aromatic Synthesis" has been accepted for publication in Nat. Commun.

On June 1, 2026, our paper "Catalytic Valorization of Polyolefins: from Catalysts and Processes to Reactors," has been accepted for publication in Chem Soc Rev.

On June 1, 2026, our paper "Relay Semi-hydrogenation of Acetylene via Hydrogen Spillover on Non-reducible Al2O3-supported Single Atom Catalysts," has been accepted for publication in Nat Commun.

On May 13, 2026, our paper "Techno-Economic-Environmental Analysis of Cascade CO2-Assisted Propane Dehydrogenation and Hydroformylation," has been accepted for publication in Sci. Adv..

On May 1, 2026, our paper "Tuning *OH Oxidativity via Cu-Co(OH)2 Cocatalyst on Hematite Photoanode for Selective Cyclohexanone Oxidation" has been accepted for publication in Nature Communications.

Our research titled “Automated literature research and review-generation method based on large language models” has been highlighted as one of the most-read recent articles in National Science Review.

On April 23, 2026, our paper "A Characteristic Length Linking Oxygen Transport and Product Selectivity in Chemical Looping Methane Anaerobic Oxidation" has been accepted for publication in Nature Communications.

On March 21, 2026, our research on a PtSnCu catalyst for propane dehydrogenation was selected as one of the “2025 Major Scientific Advances in China” by Science & Technology Review. The recognized work, titled “Full utilization of noble metals by atom abstraction for propane dehydrogenation,” was published in Science 390, eadw3053 (2025).The study reported a strategy termed “atom abstraction”...

The 2025 annual summing-up meeting of ECAT was held on Jan. 29-30, 2026.The winners of 2025 are:Idea Fountain: Xinquan Xu (PhD), Yuting Tong (PhD)Xinquan Xu, Yuting Tong, Prof. Jinlong GongLogic Talent: Mengyuan Wang (PhD), Guanqing Feng (PhD), Dehui Luo (PhD)Prof. Tuo Wang, Mengyuan Wang, Guanqing Feng, Dehui Luo, Prof. Zhijian ZhaoPPT Master: Linyang Li (PhD), Junqing Zhang (PhD), Jianhua Cai (PhD)...

Professor Gong has been awarded the Andrew Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engineers of The United Kingdom (IChemE).

On December 7, 2025, we were honored to host Prof. Martin Mwangi Thuo from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University and Deputy Director of the NSF-STC Center for Complex Particle Systems (COMPASS). Prof. Thuo delivered an invited lecture titled “On Liquid Metals: From Heat-Free Solder to Tunable Bandgap Materials.”Prof. Thuo is a Fellow of the National ...

Prof. Jinlong Gong has been appointed as Associate Editor of AAAS's Science Advances.

On November 2, 2025, we held its 4th “Building Your Future” Career Forum to guide students in exploring career paths and academic opportunities.Experts from China Construction Industrial & Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CCIEE) introduced the company, shared insights on campus recruitment trends, and offered practical advice on career planning and skill development.      Alumni also shared their ...

On Oct. 19, 2025, we enjoyed a wonderful autumn outing filled with laughter and energy. The day began with a lively performance by our new members, who sang a beautiful song to kick off the activities.After that, everyone jumped into a series of fun team games. Laughter and teamwork filled the air as everyone worked together and enjoyed the warm camaraderie of the group.Sandbag TossPass the HoopBlind ...

To mark Tianjin University's 130th anniversary and the centenary of its chemical engineering discipline, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has launched a special collection: “Sustainable Chemical Science and Engineering: Celebrating the 130ᵗʰ Anniversary of Tianjin University.”Guest-edited by Profs. Jinlong Gong, Prof. Yingjin Yuan, Prof. Naiqin Zhao (Tianjin University) and Prof. Shizhang Qiao ...

Prof. Jinlong Gong, per invitation, joins the Editorial Advisory Board of Accounts of Chemical Research. Congratulations!

Yuan Cai, Qingfeng Chang, Chujun Wang, Sichan Wu, Hao Dong, Peipei Jia, Dingbo Lai, Lanyu Hu, Xiao Ma, Ran Zhao, Qingyang Jiang, Xiangyu Fu, Hongyi Wang, Chenbin Luo, Xin Han passed their thesis defense today. Congrats!Doctoral studentsList of the thesis titles:Yuan Cai: Development of Robust Photoanode Devices and Their Mechanistic Role in Solar-Assisted Reforming Reactions.Qingfeng Chang: Interface ...

Warmly welcome Dr. Yangning Zhang joining our group as a tenured associate professor!  Dr Zhang’s research interests focus on the synthesis, assembly, and functionalization of semiconductor quantum dots for optoelectronic and energy conversion applications. We are excited about the expertise and new perspectives she brings, and we look forward to the impactful contributions she will make to our research ...

On Apr. 30, 2025, Energy & Catalysis Adventure Team was honored with the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal for Outstanding Youth Collective. As the highest national honor for youth collectives in China, this award recognizes our efforts in addressing major national challenges, advancing green technology innovation, and fostering young scientific talent. Led by Prof. Jinlong Gong, our team is committed ...

On Feb 24, 2025, our work on Ni@TiOx catalyst for PDH (https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adp7379) has been selected as one of China's top 10 major scientific advances of 2024 by Science & Technology Review.This recognition highlights our team's contribution to advancing green chemistry and industrial innovation. Congratulations!2024年中国重大科学、技术和工程进展（科学篇）