Zhengyan Wu
吴正岩
Researcher · Doctoral Supervisor
Education
- 2000.12
Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS · Ph.D., supervised by Erkang Wang
- Research
- Functional nanomaterials for agriculture, environment and biomedicine
- zywu@ipp.ac.cn
PEOPLE & COLLABORATION
People and collaboration
Meet the people behind our questions, materials and research.
Faculty
Jia Zhang
张嘉
Associate Researcher · Master’s Supervisor
- Degree
- Ph.D.
- Research
- Multifunctional pesticide adjuvants, responsive carriers and foliar delivery
- Postdoctoral research
- University of Science and Technology of China; Johns Hopkins University
- zhangj@iim.ac.cn
Publications and sources
- Carbon dot-stabilized and coordination-gated nanocarriers enable rainfast foliar iron deliveryCarbon · 2026
- Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementJournal of Controlled Release · 2025
- Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsSmall · 2024
Postdoctoral Researchers
Guopeng Teng
滕国鹏
Postdoctoral Researcher
Education
- 2023.09—2026.06
University of Science and Technology of China · Doctoral studies in Materials and Chemical Engineering
- 2020.09—2023.06
University of Science and Technology of China · Master’s studies in Materials Physics and Chemistry
- 2016.09—2020.06
Hefei University of Technology · Undergraduate studies in Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Research
- Stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery and controlled release; Nanocarrier self-assembly and foliar interface engineering; Rainfast foliar iron delivery
- Profile
- Works on functional nanomaterials for agriculture, focusing on stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery, foliar retention and nutrient transport. His studies include coordination-directed halloysite nanotube assemblies, triple-responsive Prussian-blue pesticide carriers, and carbon-dot-stabilized, coordination-gated nanocarriers for rainfast foliar iron delivery.
- Selected work
- First-author studies in Carbon, Journal of Controlled Release and Small.
Publications and sources
- Carbon dot-stabilized and coordination-gated nanocarriers enable rainfast foliar iron deliveryCarbon · 2026
- Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementJournal of Controlled Release · 2025
- Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsSmall · 2024
Bo Hu
胡博
Postdoctoral Researcher · Research Assistant · Laboratory Safety Administrator
Education
- 2017.09—2024.09
Hefei University of Technology · Geology (integrated master’s and doctoral studies)
- Research areas · Geology
- Reconstruction of sedimentary paleoenvironments and paleogeography; carbonate petrology; isotope geochemistry; identification and analysis of microfossils.
- Research areas · Environmental science
- Modification of nanominerals; porous materials for uranium extraction from seawater; functional nanocarriers and foliar nutrient delivery systems.
- Research profile · Geology
- Reconstructs sedimentary paleoenvironments and paleogeography during key geological intervals. The research combines carbonate petrology, isotope geochemistry and microfossil analysis, including conodonts, to investigate sedimentary basin evolution, changes in ancient ocean chemistry, and the relationships among tectonics, sedimentation and paleoenvironments.
- Research profile · Environmental science
- Builds on mineralogy to develop modified nanominerals and porous materials. The work investigates adsorbents for uranium extraction from seawater, focusing on adsorption mechanisms for trace uranyl ions, resistance to interference and potential for reuse. It also develops functional nanocarriers and foliar nutrient delivery systems to improve nutrient utilization for green, precision agriculture.
- Selected research outputs
- Geological research has appeared in Gondwana Research, Precambrian Research, Journal of Palaeogeography, Journal of Micropalaeontology, Facies, International Geology Review and Geological Journal. Environmental research has appeared in materials and chemistry journals including Carbon, Small and ChemCatChem.
Publications and sources
Graduate Students
Hongjian Ge
葛鸿渐
Doctoral Student · 2024 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2021.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Physics and Chemistry (integrated master’s and doctoral studies, ongoing)
- 2017.09—2021.06
Anhui Jianzhu University · Polymer Materials and Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Research areas
- Electrocatalysis for energy applications.
- Related research outputs
- Published work covers heavy-metal immobilization, iron-based carbon materials for cadmium removal and uranium extraction from seawater. First author of the study on nanoscale galvanic systems for immobilizing diverse heavy-metal ions.
Publications and sources
- Photo-induced protonation assisted nano primary battery for highly efficient immobilization of diverse heavy metal ionsJournal of Hazardous Materials · 2024
- Synthesis of Iron-Based Carbon Microspheres with Tobacco Waste Liquid and Waste Iron Residue for Cd(II) Removal from Water and SoilLangmuir · 2022
- Engineering Mass‐Transfer‐Optimized Lamellar Structures for Enhanced Uranium Extraction From SeawaterSmall · 2026
Xueqi Ma
马雪琦
Doctoral Student · Year 2
Education
- 2025.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials and Chemical Engineering (doctoral studies, ongoing)
- 2022.09—2025.06
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Physics and Chemistry (master’s studies)
- 2018.09—2022.06
Hefei University of Technology · Polymer Materials and Engineering (undergraduate studies)
- Research areas
- Stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery and precise controlled release; photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production using covalent organic frameworks and uranium extraction from seawater.
- Research profile · Master’s studies
- During her master’s studies, she focused on agricultural functional materials and smart pesticide formulations. She combined attapulgite, photothermal materials and carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels to construct near-infrared-responsive pesticide delivery systems, using nonuniform photothermal and stress fields to induce rupture of the coating for on-demand pesticide release and precise delivery.
- Research profile · Doctoral studies
- Her doctoral research focuses on photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and uranium extraction from seawater. The research investigates how nitrogen-containing active sites, conjugated structures, band positions and pore environments can be tuned to promote oxygen activation and in situ H₂O₂ generation, with the aim of driving selective enrichment, mineralization-induced precipitation and recovery of trace uranyl ions from seawater.
- Selected achievements
- During her master’s studies, she published one first-author research paper in Chemical Engineering Journal and filed three patent applications concerning stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery, smart controlled-release materials, and their preparation and applications.
Publications and sources
- Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsSmall · 2024
- Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementJournal of Controlled Release · 2025
- Engineering Mass‐Transfer‐Optimized Lamellar Structures for Enhanced Uranium Extraction From SeawaterSmall · 2026
Sources PubMed · Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsPubMed · Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementPubMed · Engineering Mass‐Transfer‐Optimized Lamellar Structures for Enhanced Uranium Extraction From Seawater
Xue Yuan
袁雪
Doctoral Student · Year 2
Education
- 2022.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Physics and Chemistry (doctoral studies, ongoing)
- 2018.09—2022.06
School of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University · Bachelor of Science
- Research areas
- Prussian-blue nanozymes; functionalized nanoclays and pesticide adjuvants.
- Research profile
- Her research explores functional nanomaterials for biomedical and agricultural applications. She has contributed to collaborative studies of manganese-based Prussian-blue nanomaterials for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and of mesoporous silica as pesticide carriers integrating antioxidant functions and fertilizer delivery. Her current focus is on functionalized clay materials for reducing pesticide use while improving efficacy, by enhancing deposition and retention on crop leaves to limit losses and using material functionalization to improve pesticide utilization and pest control.
Publications and sources
- Carbon dot-stabilized and coordination-gated nanocarriers enable rainfast foliar iron deliveryCarbon · 2026
- Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsSmall · 2024
- Scale‐Up Preparation of Manganese‐Iron Prussian Blue Nanozymes as Potent Oral Nanomedicines for Acute Ulcerative ColitisAdvanced Healthcare Materials · 2024
Sources PubMed · Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH‐Responsive Management of Pests and WeedsPubMed · Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementPubMed · Scale‐Up Preparation of Manganese‐Iron Prussian Blue Nanozymes as Potent Oral Nanomedicines for Acute Ulcerative ColitisCrossref · Carbon dot-stabilized and coordination-gated nanocarriers enable rainfast foliar iron delivery
Yue Zhang
张越
Doctoral Student · 2026 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2026.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Electronic Information, with a focus on Biomedical Engineering (doctoral studies, ongoing)
- 2015.09—2018.06
Anhui Medical University · Master’s degree in Clinical Stomatology
- 2010.09—2015.06
Anhui Medical University · Bachelor’s degree in Stomatology
- Research areas
- Nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for detecting biomarkers of oral diseases.
- Research profile
- Research focuses on engineering applications of nanomaterials in oral medicine, particularly the development of nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for rapid detection of oral pathogens, inflammatory factors and other biomarkers in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid. The work explores nano-interface engineering and signal amplification to improve sensor sensitivity, selectivity and stability, with the aim of supporting early screening and treatment monitoring for dental caries, periodontitis and other oral diseases, and advancing research toward clinical translation of oral point-of-care testing.
Qi Wang
王琦
Doctoral Student · 2026 Entry Cohort
Education
- Ongoing
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Science and Engineering (doctoral studies, ongoing)
- 2018.09—2022.06
Xi’an University of Technology · Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Physics
- Research areas
- Selective electrocatalytic oxidation of alkenes.
- Research profile
- Focuses on electrocatalytic epoxidation of small molecules such as propylene. Through the design of metal–organic framework (MOF) materials, the research investigates structure–activity relationships linking catalyst structures, reactive interfacial species and reaction pathways.
Yun Zhang
张云
Master’s Student · 2024 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2024.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials and Chemical Engineering (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2020.09—2024.07
East China University of Science and Technology · Polymer Materials and Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Research areas
- Mechanisms of nanomaterial-mediated enhancement of herbicide efficacy.
- Research profile
- Investigates how nanomaterials regulate foliar deposition, wetting, uptake and translocation of herbicides. The work seeks to clarify how these materials improve interfacial behavior, increase bioavailability and influence metabolic pathways, and to uncover the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying their synergistic effects with herbicides. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis for reducing herbicide use while improving efficacy and supporting greener applications.
Yunhao Zhang
张运昊
Jointly Trained Master’s Student · 2024 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2024.09—present
Anhui University · Biology (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2017.09—2021.06
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University · Bachelor of Science
- Research areas
- Interdisciplinary research in smart agriculture.
- Research profile
- Studies the mechanisms and applications of nanomaterial-mediated regulation of plant stress tolerance.
Zhengyu Li
李政谕
Master’s Student · 2025 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2025.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Master’s studies, ongoing
- 2021.09—2025.06
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology · Bachelor of Science
- Research areas
- Electrocatalysis.
- Research profile
- Develops electrocatalytic anode materials for the chlor-alkali industry and investigates their mechanisms.
Linhui Zheng
郑琳蕙
Master’s Student · 2025 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2025.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China (Hefei Institutes of Physical Science) · Biology (academic master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2021.09—2025.06
College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University · Bachelor of Engineering
- Research areas
- Research at the intersection of materials science and agricultural science.
- Research profile
- Explores applications of novel functional materials in plant protection to support green and sustainable agricultural development.
Jingrong Xia
夏静蓉
Master’s Student · 2025 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2025.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials and Chemical Engineering (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2021.09—2025.06
Anhui University · New Energy Materials and Devices (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Research areas
- Hydrogen peroxide production through the electrocatalytic two-electron oxygen reduction reaction.
- Research profile
- The research addresses the high energy demand, process complexity, and storage and transport safety issues associated with the conventional anthraquinone process. It focuses on designing electrocatalytic materials with high activity, selectivity and stability, with the aim of efficiently producing hydrogen peroxide from oxygen and water at ambient temperature and pressure. It also explores coupling with renewable energy and the potential for in situ, on-demand and decentralized production, contributing to approaches for greener, lower-carbon hydrogen peroxide manufacturing.
Zhixin Yuan
袁志鑫
Master’s Student · 2025 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2025.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials and Chemical Engineering (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2021.09—2025.06
University of Jinan · Bachelor’s degree
- Research areas
- Theranostic stents for luminal applications.
- Research profile
- The research focuses on integrated diagnosis and treatment of luminal tumors. It investigates stents as carriers for functional materials, aiming to combine local tumor treatment with in situ diagnostic imaging.
Zijun Liu
刘子骏
Jointly Trained Master’s Student · 2025 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2025.09—present
Nanjing Forestry University · Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2021.09—2025.06
Nanjing Forestry University · Energy and Power Engineering
- Research areas
- Metal–organic framework design and chlorine evolution; bimetal-loaded carbon materials for the hydrogenation of nitroarenes to amines.
- Research profile · Metal–organic frameworks
- The research investigates structural design and functionalization of metal–organic frameworks, including the introduction of titanium into the metal nodes of iron-based frameworks. It aims to improve stability in acidic environments and explores their use as anodic catalysts for the chlorine evolution reaction.
- Research profile · Carbon-based catalysts
- The research studies the preparation of transition-metal-loaded carbon materials, examines how bimetallic interactions affect catalytic performance, and explores their application to the hydrogenation of nitroarenes to amines.
Yichen Li
李亦宸
Master’s Student · 2026 Entry Cohort
Education
- 2026.09—present
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Physics and Chemistry (master’s studies, ongoing)
- 2022.09—2026.06
College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology · Bachelor’s degree
- Research areas
- Nanomaterial pesticide carriers and nanoclay-based pesticide delivery systems.
- Research profile
- The research focuses on the preparation and application of functional nanoclay-based composites. It explores their potential for efficient pesticide delivery and improved efficacy at reduced application rates, aiming to provide a theoretical and experimental basis for new environmentally considerate pesticide formulations.
Alumni
Bowen Shen (Prized Student)
沈博文
Alumnus · 2022 Entry Cohort
- Research areas
- Electrochemical sensing and trace-antibiotic detection
- Profile
- First author of two studies on ultrasensitive chloramphenicol detection using CoFe-MOFs/MXene sensing electrodes and multilevel signal amplification, with additional collaborative work on responsive pesticide delivery.
Publications and sources
- Facile fabrication of sensing electrode based on CoFe-MOFs/MXene for ultrasensitive detection of picomolar chloramphenicolTalanta · 2025
- Picomolar chloramphenicol detection by orchestrating multi-level signal systems of metal-organic frameworks-catalytic hairpin assembly-gold nanoprobesTalanta · 2026
- Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementJournal of Controlled Release · 2025
Sources PubMed · Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementPubMed · Facile fabrication of sensing electrode based on CoFe-MOFs/MXene for ultrasensitive detection of picomolar chloramphenicolPubMed · Picomolar chloramphenicol detection by orchestrating multi-level signal systems of metal-organic frameworks-catalytic hairpin assembly-gold nanoprobes
Biao Hong
洪彪
Alumnus · 2020 Entry Cohort
- Research areas
- Nanobiomedical materials and functional-material sensing
- Profile
- Coauthored work covers Prussian-blue nanozymes and ultrasensitive chloramphenicol detection.
Publications and sources
- Scale‐Up Preparation of Manganese‐Iron Prussian Blue Nanozymes as Potent Oral Nanomedicines for Acute Ulcerative ColitisAdvanced Healthcare Materials · 2024
- Facile fabrication of sensing electrode based on CoFe-MOFs/MXene for ultrasensitive detection of picomolar chloramphenicolTalanta · 2025
- Picomolar chloramphenicol detection by orchestrating multi-level signal systems of metal-organic frameworks-catalytic hairpin assembly-gold nanoprobesTalanta · 2026
Sources PubMed · Scale‐Up Preparation of Manganese‐Iron Prussian Blue Nanozymes as Potent Oral Nanomedicines for Acute Ulcerative ColitisPubMed · Bioinspired prussian blue nanopesticides with triple-stimuli-responsive gates for ecology-adaptive pest managementPubMed · Facile fabrication of sensing electrode based on CoFe-MOFs/MXene for ultrasensitive detection of picomolar chloramphenicolPubMed · Picomolar chloramphenicol detection by orchestrating multi-level signal systems of metal-organic frameworks-catalytic hairpin assembly-gold nanoprobes
Xinyue Guo
郭欣悦
Former Student
Education
- 2019.09—2025.06
University of Science and Technology of China · Materials Physics and Chemistry (integrated master’s and doctoral program)
- 2015.09—2019.06
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University · Yan Jiaxian Agronomy Innovation Class (undergraduate studies)
- Research areas
- Electrochemical sensor development and pollutant remediation.
- Research profile
- Research has focused on electrochemical sensors and pollutant remediation. It investigates sensing interfaces based on nanomaterials such as MXenes, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and Prussian-blue analogues, combining catalytic hairpin assembly and nanoprobes for signal amplification in the sensitive detection of disease biomarkers in bodily fluids and pollutants in water. Related work also investigates nanoscale zero-valent iron/conductive carbon coating galvanic systems for cadmium removal from water.
- Post-graduation position
- Engineer, Institute of Special Glass Fiber and Optoelectronic Functional Materials, China Building Materials Academy Co., Ltd.
- Current work
- Micro- and nanofabrication process development and device development.
Membership and study years updated on 14 September 2026. Alumni research descriptions refer to work during their studies and related collaborations.
Collaborations documented in public reports
AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS · 2026
Collaborative work on foliar iron delivery
A September 2026 institutional report names Guopeng Teng as first author and Zhengyan Wu, Jia Zhang and Bo Hu as co-corresponding authors of the Carbon study on carrier stability, coordination and the leaf interface.
Sources 合肥物质院·科学岛团队利用碳点与配位作用协同助力叶面铁递送
BIOMEDICINE · 2025
Collaboration with Binzhou Medical University
An institutional report describes work with Guilong Zhang’s team at Binzhou Medical University, combining biodegradable nanomaterials, cuproptosis and immune signaling in preclinical melanoma models.
Sources 合肥物质院·纳米免疫激动剂科研进展
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE · 17 JULY 2026
Sharing research experience
At an Institute of Intelligent Machines dialogue, Wu shared experience in selecting research questions, long-term work and teamwork with students and early-career colleagues.
Sources 合肥物质院·智能所举办“师生面对面”座谈交流会
Collaboration descriptions follow the cited papers and reports; author roles refer to the publication concerned.
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