Hongbin Du
Professor
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Nanjing University
China
Biography
Hongbin Du research is rooted in synthetic inorganic chemistry, focusing on porous materials of importance in adsorption, separation, catalysis, opto-electronic materials, and energy storage. We approach these materials by using templating synthesis methods under the guidance of modern computational chemistry. During the process, we aim to understand the driving force for the self-assembly of structure-building units and the crystallization of porous materials. In the long run, my objective is to prepare new materials with desired structure and properties by using the so-called "molecular engineering" approach.
Research Interest
Design and synthesis of novel microporous inorganic crystals
Publications
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Xu L, Luo YP, Sun L, Xu Y, Cai ZS, Fang M, Yuan RX, Du HB. Highly Stable Mesoporous Zirconium Porphyrinic Frameworks with Distinct Flexibility. Chemistry-A European Journal. 2016 Apr 25;22(18):6268-76.
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A robust indium-porphyrin framework for CO2 capture and chemical transformation.
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Gao ZH, Chen FJ, Xu L, Sun L, Xu Y, Du HB. A Stable Extraâ€Largeâ€Pore Zeolite with Intersecting 14â€and 10â€Memberedâ€Ring Channels. Chemistry-A European Journal. 2016 Sep 26;22(40):14367-72.
