Dr. Xiang’s research is focused on the development of heterogeneous catalytic process for sustainable energy and chemical feedstock. Specifically, we are interested in the conversion, either directly or indirectly, of non-petroleum resources, such as natural gas, coal, and biomass to petrochemical products e.g. liquid fuels, aromatics and short olefins. Detailed present research focusing on:
Catalytic conversion of natural gas and natural gas liquids
Selective catalytic CO and/or CO2 hydrogenation
Nanosized catalytic materials: design, synthesis, and characterization