The scientific interests of Prof. Feng Wang cover the fields of heterogeneous catalysis and material chemistry, with specific attention to the design and development of metal-oxide nano-catalysts for their advanced applications in energy related material science and environmentally benign processes of biomass transformation. He has published more than 180 journal papers and more than 140 Chinese patents have been authorized.
Ongoing projects include:
1. synthesis and characterization of structurally well-defined nanomaterials, such as oxides, zeolites, and metal nanoparticles
2. development of green and environmentally benign processes
3. transformation of biomass (such as lignin, cellulose, glycerol and other molecules) into BTX, phenolic compounds, and polymer building blocks
4. photo-catalysts for solar fuel production, CO2 valorization and biomass conversion
5. theoretical calculations and life cycle assessment
2022 Rare Earth Science and Technology Award - First Prize of Fundamental Research
2021 Min Enze Energy and Chemical Industry Award - Outstanding Contribution Award
2020 Distinguished Young Scholars Foundation, NSFC
2020 ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lectureship Awards
2019 NSFC-RS Newton Advanced Fellowship
2013 The first Prize for the Natural Science Scholastic Attainment of Liaoning Province
2012 “Young Scientist Award”, 15th International Congress on Catalysis
2012 Lin Liwu excellent Youth Award