1. Size and morphology controlled synthesis of metal and metal oxides
2. Catalytic reaction Chemistry
3. Structure-performance relationship
Time Honors and Awards 2010 Excellent Young Scientist Award” Shenyang Branch, CAS 2011 Member of Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS
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