On Sep. 25, invited by Institute for Energy Research, Prof. Hongbing JI from Sun Yat-sen University visited Jiangsu University and gave a lecture on ‘Controlled Synthesis of Structured Catalysts and Their Applications in Environmental Catalysis’. Prof. JI introduced the process for large-scale preparation of nanotube arrays by using their own designed electrochemical device, analyzed the structure and hydrophilic properties of the nanotube arrays, and described the confinement preparation model of the active ingredient. The audiences from Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, and School of Materials Science and Engineering attended the lecture and had a warm discussion with Prof. JI.

　　Hongbing JI, Professor of Sun Yat-sen University, is the awardee of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, Pearl River Scholar, and State Council Expert for Special Allowance. His research interests focus on petrochemical engineering, green chemical technology, and chemical industrial park management. In 2012, Prof. Ji was awarded the "China Petroleum and chemical industry park outstanding manager" by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association. In 2013 and 2014, he won the China University Research Cooperative Innovation Award (individual and unit award), and 2014 Annual National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize). He has published 5 books and 290 academic papers on high-impact journals including Chemical Society Reviews, Energy & Environmental Science. He has applied for 110 patents, in which 53 Chinese patents as well as 1 U.S. patent had been authorized, and more than 10 patent results had been transformed.