Ning Yan Lab

A Meeting Report is published in @NatChemEng for APCAT-10 and ISSAC-4! I would like to thank everyone that made these conferences a success! 💐 Special thanks to Chairs: @catalysis_eth @wenliu2425 + Prof. Tao Zhang Group: @ksaradima + Dr. Chang Jinquan doi.org/10.1038/s44286…

🔬Dynamic Catalysis! We introduce how dynamic catalysis can transcend intrinsic limitations of static operation. We also discuss activity, selectivity, and stability—illustrating how dynamic stimuli can enhance each through distinct mechanisms. ⬇️⬇️ pubs.acs.org/doi/book/10.10…

🧪Amine synthesis in @ACSCatalysis! We report a PtNi/CeO2 alloy catalyst that achieves exclusive production of primary amines under mild conditions (120 °C), significantly outperforming state-of-the-art catalysts! 📈 pubs-acs-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/doi/abs/10.102…

⚛️Single atom–cluster synergy in @ScienceAdvances! We report a robust Ag-based catalyst featuring synergistic single atoms and nanoclusters that function as complementary active sites in the anaerobic oxidative C-C cleavage of bio-derived feedstocks. science.org/doi/full/10.11…

💡♻️Light bulb inspired waste upcycling! @NatureComms We demonstrate a catalytic depolymerization strategy utilizing high-temperature transition metal filaments to convert polyolefin plastic to olefin monomer, with monomer selectivity reaching up to 65%! rdcu.be/eSoZv

♻️Waste upcycling! @green_rsc We present a tandem process for the transformation of PET waste into terephthalonitrile, introducing a promising strategy for upcycling PET into organonitrogen compounds with high selectivity and low environmental impact. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/art…

🔋Ammonia combustion! @nanoscale_rsc We present a significant advancement in HT-CAC with the development of a high-entropy fluorite oxide aerogel-supported Pt catalyst, opening new avenues for designing next-generation high-temperature catalysts. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/art…

♻️Plastics conversion! @GEE_Journal Herein, a CdS-enzyme composite is engineered for one-pot conversion of plastic-derived lactate into chiral compounds, introducing a novel approach for integrating photocatalysts and enzymes. Link below ⬇️ sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

💡NH3 decomposition! @NatChemEng We introduce a W-wire lightbulb reactor that operates at unconventionally high temperatures while maintaining enhanced efficiency, enabling NH3 decomposition w/ rate constants much higher than those of leading catalysts. doi.org/10.1038/s44286…

♻️Biomass upcycling! We report a mechanochemical “top-down” route that directly converts cellulosic biomass into oligomeric glycosylamine surfactants, offering a convenient and scalable platform for producing multifunctional biobased surfactants. pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.102…

⚛️Single-atom catalysis for NH3 combustion (CAC) in @Joule_CP! We demonstrate high-temperature CAC using atomically dispersed Pt on a refractory support, which maintains stability at 1,100°C, and achieves low NOx emissions without NH3 slip. More below⬇️ cell.com/joule/fulltext…

It is a great honor to receive the Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award at this year’s NUS University Awards! This award is truly a result of the hard work and dedication of all past and present students. Special thanks to all collaborators and past mentors as well! 💐 Photo: NUS

⚛️Single-atom catalysis with Prof. Kian Ping Loh! We underscore vacancy-enriched 1T′-MoS2 as a versatile platform for high-density SAC deposition, enabling on-demand structural reconfiguration & offering tailored catalyst design in electrosynthesis! ⚡️ doi.org/10.1038/s41565…

🎙️Round Table with @Nature Portfolio Editors! APCAT-10 & ISSAC-4 will host senior editors from @NatureCatalysis, @NatChemEng, & @NatureNano in 🇸🇬 on Aug-4 at 6pm for a round table discussion! Join us as we discuss the latest trends in catalysis publishing, tips, + much more!

💡Photocatalysis! @J_A_C_S We develop a dual-interface built-in electric field (BIEF) regulation strategy to synthesize bifunctional ZnS/Sv-chalcogenide/Ti3C2 heterostructure photocatalysts, providing a programmable framework for manipulating BIEFs! pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.102…

⛽️Ammonia economy with @QianHe_Lab! We review critical downstream catalytic processes for an NH3 economy, highlighting the barriers and challenges in two of the critical catalytic processes, namely ammonia decomposition and catalytic ammonia combustion! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🔋Ammonia decomposition! @ACSCatalysis We demonstrate incorporation of Li species enhances the NH3 decomposition rate of a Co-based catalyst by up to 5-fold at 623 K and achieves nearly the best low-temperature activity among reported Ru-free catalysts! pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.102…

♻️Plastic conversion! Our collaborative work with Prof. Paul Dyson on polyurethane depolymerization is now online in @NatureComms! Herein, the conversion of model carbamate compounds with high yield of aniline products is achieved using a CeO2 catalyst! rdcu.be/enSzP

Please follow our official X page for APCAT-10 in conjunction with ISSAC-4 for all relevant conference information! @SCS_APCAT10 See you all in 🇸🇬 this coming August!

♻️Surfactants from woody biomass! We introduce a “top-down” mechanochemical strategy to produce oligosaccharide-derived surfactants via partial alcoholysis directly from cellulose and even raw biomass! @ACSPublications More below! ⬇️ pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.102…