Breakthroughs and Progress in Mesoporous Materials Research in Chinese Universities
introduction
Mesoporous materials (Mesoporous materials) have shown huge application potential in many fields such as catalysis, energy, environment, medicine, etc. due to their unique physical and chemical properties. In recent years, China has made significant progress in mesoporous materials research, and multiple scientific research teams and well-known scholars have gained wide recognition internationally.
Leader in mesoporous materials research
Zhao Dongyuan: Pioneer of Mesoporous Materials
Professor Zhao Dongyuan is one of the pioneers in mesoporous materials research in China. As one of the "Top Chinese Scientists" reported by Yicai Global, Professor Zhao Dongyuan has made outstanding contributions in the synthesis, structure control and functionalization of mesoporous materials. His research results not only promote the development of mesoporous material science, but also provide new ideas and methods for solving practical industrial problems.
Xu Ruren: Outstanding Contributor in the Field of Chemistry
Academician Xu Ruren’s outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry have been widely recognized. In 2024, Jilin University News Network reported that he won the 4th Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award. Academician Xu Ruren has made significant contributions in the research of mesoporous materials, especially in the synthesis and application of functionalized mesoporous materials, laying a solid foundation for the improvement of the scientific research level of mesoporous materials in my country.

Outstanding achievements of the scientific research team
Professor Yang Jinlong’s team from School of Materials Science and Technology, Tsinghua University
In 2018, Professor Yang Jinlong’s team from the School of Materials Science and Technology of Tsinghua University made important breakthroughs in the field of mesoporous materials research, and their research results won the 2018 Best Paper Award from the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. The team conducted in-depth research on the synthesis and application of mesoporous silica materials and proposed a series of innovative methods and technologies, providing a new perspective for the application of mesoporous materials in the fields of catalysis and energy.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Research Group
In 2018, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team published the latest results on nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery systems in international journals. This research not only demonstrates the great potential of mesoporous materials in the field of biomedicine, but also provides important scientific basis for the development of new drug delivery systems. Through the porous structure of mesoporous materials, this research group successfully achieved the co-loading and controlled release of nucleic acids and chemotherapy drugs, providing a new strategy for the treatment of major diseases such as cancer.
Student at Department of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Students from the Department of Chemistry at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University have published a series of papers on mesoporous materials in international journals, demonstrating the innovative ability and academic level of the younger generation in this field. According to reports in 2016, the students' research covers the synthesis, characterization and application of mesoporous materials in the environmental and energy fields. Their work not only contributed to basic scientific research on mesoporous materials, but also provided new ideas for solving practical problems.
Application prospects of mesoporous materials
Mesoporous materials have shown broad application prospects in many fields due to their high specific surface area, uniform pore size distribution and controllable pore structure. In the field of catalysis, mesoporous materials can serve as efficient catalyst carriers to improve catalytic efficiency and selectivity. In the energy field, mesoporous materials have shown excellent performance in lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. In the field of biomedicine, mesoporous materials serve as drug and gene delivery carriers with good biocompatibility and controllable release characteristics, providing new possibilities for personalized medicine and precision treatment.
Conclusion
China's continuous progress in the field of mesoporous material research not only marks an improvement in the level of scientific research, but also brings new hope for practical applications. Future research on mesoporous materials will continue to focus on functionalization and application expansion, providing strong support for technological innovation in various fields.
📰 Reference source
- Top Chinese Scientists: Mesoporous Material Pioneer Zhao Dongyuan- Yicai Global (2023-08-22)
- Professor Yang Jinlong’s team from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University won the 2018 Best Paper Award from the Journal of the American Ceramic Society- tsinghua.edu.cn (2019-10-14)
- Academician Xu Ruren won the 4th Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award- Jilin University News Network (2024-05-22)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team publishes latest results of nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery system- Shanghai Jiao Tong University News Network (2018-05-31)
- Chemistry students publish papers in international journals one after another- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2016-08-15)
FAQ
What is a mesoporous material and what is unique about it?
Mesoporous materials refer to porous materials with pore diameters in the range of 2-50 nanometers. Due to their high specific surface area, uniform pore size distribution and controllable pore structure, they have shown great application potential in many fields such as catalysis, energy, environment, and medicine.
What important achievements has Professor Zhao Dongyuan made in the research of mesoporous materials?
Professor Zhao Dongyuan is one of the pioneers in mesoporous material research in China and has made outstanding contributions in the synthesis, structure control and functionalization of mesoporous materials. His research results not only promote the development of mesoporous material science, but also provide new ideas and methods for solving practical industrial problems.
Why did Academician Xu Ruren win the Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024?
Academician Xu Ruren won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Chinese Chemical Society in 2024 due to his outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry, especially his significant contributions in the synthesis and application of functionalized mesoporous materials, which laid a solid foundation for the improvement of the scientific research level of mesoporous materials in my country.
What is the significance of the research results on mesoporous materials by Professor Yang Jinlong’s team at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University?
In 2018, Professor Yang Jinlong's team from the School of Materials Science and Technology of Tsinghua University made important breakthroughs in the synthesis and application of mesoporous silica materials. They proposed a series of innovative methods and technologies, which provided a new perspective for the application of mesoporous materials in the fields of catalysis and energy. They won the 2018 Best Paper Award from the Journal of the American Ceramic Society.
What progress has the Shanghai Jiao Tong University research group made in the biomedical applications of mesoporous materials?
In 2018, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team published the latest results on nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery systems in international journals. This study demonstrates the great potential of mesoporous materials in the field of biomedicine. Through the porous structure of mesoporous materials, the co-loading and controlled release of nucleic acids and chemotherapy drugs have been successfully achieved, providing a new strategy for the treatment of major diseases such as cancer.