Trends in the field of mesoporous materials: academic achievements and application progress
New progress in mesoporous material research
In recent years, the research and application of mesoporous materials have attracted widespread attention worldwide. Mesoporous materials, especially mesoporous carbon materials, have shown great application potential in fields such as energy and biomedicine due to their unique structural properties. This article will explore China's academic achievements and application progress in the field of mesoporous materials through the analysis of several recent important news.
academic achievement
On May 22, 2024, Academician Xu Ruren of Jilin University won the 4th Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor not only recognizes Academician Xu’s long-term contributions in the field of chemistry, but also reflects China’s high level of research on advanced materials such as mesoporous materials. Academician Xu’s research team has made many pioneering works in the basic research and application exploration of mesoporous materials.
In addition, the team of Professor Yang Jinlong from the School of Materials Science and Technology of Tsinghua University has also made remarkable achievements in the research of mesoporous materials. On October 14, 2019, the team won the 2018 Best Paper Award from the Journal of the American Ceramic Society in recognition of its outstanding contributions in the synthesis and performance optimization of mesoporous materials. The research of Professor Yang Jinlong’s team not only improved the comprehensive performance of mesoporous materials, but also opened up new paths for the practical application of materials.
Students from the Department of Chemistry at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University have also published a number of research papers on mesoporous materials in international journals. Since August 15, 2016, the research results of students in this department have frequently appeared on the international academic stage, demonstrating the innovative ability and academic level of young scientific research talents in this field.
Application progress
The application research of mesoporous materials has also made important breakthroughs. On May 31, 2018, a research team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University published the latest results on a nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery system. This system utilizes the high drug loading capacity and controllable release characteristics of mesoporous materials to significantly improve the efficiency and therapeutic effect of drug delivery, providing new ideas and methods for cancer treatment.
Professor Li Qing of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and others published a paper on December 26, 2025 on the application of mesoporous carbon materials in proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The study found that the use of mesoporous carbon materials can significantly improve the performance and stability of fuel cells and has broad application prospects. Professor Li Qing's research team used an innovative synthesis method to prepare mesoporous carbon materials with high porosity and large specific surface area, bringing new breakthroughs to the field of fuel cells.
future outlook
The research and application of mesoporous materials are developing rapidly and new breakthroughs are constantly being made. From basic research to practical applications, China's scientific research team has demonstrated strong strength and innovation capabilities in this field. In the future, mesoporous materials are expected to be applied in more fields, such as environmental protection, catalysis, sensors, etc., further promoting the progress of science and technology and industrial development.
With the deepening of research and the maturity of technology, the synthesis methods of mesoporous materials will become more diversified and efficient, and the cost will gradually decrease, creating conditions for their large-scale application. At the same time, the application of mesoporous materials in the biomedical field will be further expanded, especially in aspects such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and disease diagnosis, and is expected to bring new benefits to human health.
📰 Reference source
- Academician Xu Ruren won the 4th Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award- Jilin University (Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT)
- 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 (Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team publishes latest results of nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery system- Shanghai Jiao Tong University News Network (Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT)
- FIE Professor Li Qing of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and others: Mesoporous carbon materials - synthesis and application in proton exchange membrane fuel cells - paper- ScienceNet—News (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT)
- Chemistry students publish papers in international journals one after another- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT)
FAQ
What are mesoporous materials and why are they attracting attention in the energy and biomedical fields?
Mesoporous materials refer to porous materials with pore diameters in the range of 2-50 nanometers. This type of material has attracted widespread attention worldwide due to its unique structural properties, such as high specific surface area and porosity, which can provide excellent performance in fields such as energy storage and conversion, biomedicine (especially drug delivery).
What important academic achievements has China made in mesoporous material research?
Important academic achievements in mesoporous materials research in China include: Academician Xu Ruren of Jilin University won the 4th Chinese Chemical Society Lifetime Achievement Award, and his team has made pioneering work in the basic research and application exploration of mesoporous materials; Professor Yang Jinlong’s team of the School of Materials, Tsinghua University won the 2018 Best Paper Award in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society for their work on the synthesis and performance optimization of mesoporous materials; students from the Department of Chemistry of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University also published a number of high-quality research papers on mesoporous materials in international journals.
What are the breakthroughs in the application of mesoporous carbon materials in fuel cells?
Research by Professor Li Qing of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and others has shown that the use of mesoporous carbon materials can significantly improve the performance and stability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The research team prepared mesoporous carbon materials with high porosity and large specific surface area through innovative synthesis methods, bringing new breakthroughs to the field of fuel cells.
What progress has Shanghai Jiao Tong University made in the biomedical applications of mesoporous materials?
On May 31, 2018, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team published the latest results of a nucleic acid and chemotherapy drug co-delivery system constructed using mesoporous materials. This system utilizes the high drug loading capacity and controllable release characteristics of mesoporous materials to improve the efficiency of drug delivery and therapeutic effect, and provides new ideas and methods for cancer treatment.
What are the future research and application trends of mesoporous materials?
The future research and application trends of mesoporous materials are expected to be more extensive. In addition to the existing fields of energy and biomedicine, it may play a greater role in environmental protection, catalysis, sensors, etc. in the future. As synthesis methods improve and technology matures, the cost of mesoporous materials will decrease, facilitating large-scale applications and bringing more innovations in biomedical fields such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and disease diagnosis.