Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Chinese Scientists Advance Strain-Engineered Catalyst Design

Researchers at LICP, CAS have established a dual-descriptor linear scaling relationship linking lattice strain to adsorption and reaction energetics on metal surfaces. By classifying adsorbates according to electronegativity and using O and CH adsorption energy changes as descriptors, the model accurately predicts strain-induced energy responses...

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Chinese Scientists Achieves Major Progress in Research on Global Common Challenge Program

The Polymer Nanocomposites Research Group at the Lanzhou Lubricating Materials and Technology Innovation Center of LICP, in collaboration with the Institute of Composite Materials in Germany, has carried out in-depth research on the theories and technologies of intelligent solid lubrication for polymers. The team uncovered the construction mecha...

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Chinese Scientists Synthesize Unsymmetrical Ureas Using Non-Phosgene Method

A synchronous recognition strategy was adopted to integrate a novel reaction mechanism of nucleophilic carbonylation half-reactionand radical carbonylation half-reactionin a catalytic reaction of amine oxidative carbonylation.

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LICP Develops Quasi-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxides for Full-Spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting

Efficiently capturing sunlight across the entire spectral range of 300-2500 nm is crucial for solar-thermal applications , including concentrating solar power systems , de-icing , therapy , photothermal catalysis , and solar water evaporation .A recent study published in Matter , conducted by GAO Xianghu ’ s group from the Lanzhou Institute of ...

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Exploring Potential and Applications of Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Chinese researchers recently provided a perspective for commercialization and widespread practical applications of superhydrophobic surfaces .The prospects of superhydrophobic surfaces in the future are discussed . " We anticipate that superhydrophobic surfaces may be widely commercialized and used in practical applications around the year 2035 ...

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Friction-corrosion behavior and mechanisms of high-entropy oxide ceramic coatings in dry and acidic environments

Critical components in advanced engineering systems are frequently exposed to severe service friction and wear conditions, including heavy loading and chemically aggressive environments. Ceramic protective coatings are widely employed to mitigate surface degradation and extend operational lifespan of those equipment. Highentropy ceramics (HECs),...

Chinese Scientists Advance Strain-Engineered Catalyst Design

Chinese Scientists Achieves Major Progress in Research on Global Common Challenge Program

Chinese Scientists Synthesize Unsymmetrical Ureas Using Non-Phosgene Method

LICP Develops Quasi-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxides for Full-Spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting

Exploring Potential and Applications of Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Friction-corrosion behavior and mechanisms of high-entropy oxide ceramic coatings in dry and acidic environments