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54
Citations
10507
World Ranking
3215
National Ranking
659

Overview

Quan Xu is affiliated with the China University of Petroleum, Beijing, and has contributed extensively to research in engineering and materials science. Their work bridges multiple subfields, including materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

Their publication record shows a focus on topics such as carbon and quantum dots applications, advanced battery technologies research, advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials, MXene and MAX phase materials, nanocluster synthesis and applications, and advancements in battery materials.

Quan Xu's recent papers demonstrate engagement with innovative materials and energy-related technologies. Notable publications include:

  • "Hydrogel smart windows," 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • "Unconventional smart windows: Materials, structures and designs," 2021, Nano Energy
  • "Recent progress of quantum dots for energy storage applications," 2022, Carbon Neutrality
  • "Near-infrared light-driven photofixation of nitrogen over Ti3C2Tx/TiO2 hybrid structures with superior activity and stability," 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • "Transparent stretchable hydrogel sensors: materials, design and applications," 2022, Journal of Materials Chemistry C

The scholar frequently collaborates with researchers such as Yingchun Niu, Yang Zhou, Yinping Liu, Travis Shihao Hu, and Peide Zhu.

Quan Xu publishes regularly in journals including Chinese Chemical Letters, Chemical Engineering Journal, SSRN Electronic Journal, Nano Energy, and Petroleum Science.

  • Chinese Chemical Letters
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Nano Energy
  • Petroleum Science

Their research focus heavily intersects with engineering disciplines and material sciences, evidenced by 140 publications in engineering and 96 in materials science. Subfields further specify their expertise in 60 publications related to materials chemistry and 49 in electrical and electronic engineering.

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

  • Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research

Best Publications

  • Preparation of highly photoluminescent sulfur-doped carbon dots for Fe(III) detection

    Quan Xu;Peng Pu;Jungang Zhao;Chenbo Dong

  • N-doped graphene as catalysts for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions: Theoretical considerations

    Mingtao Li;Mingtao Li;Lipeng Zhang;Quan Xu;Jianbing Niu

  • Strain and structure heterogeneity in MoS2 atomic layers grown by chemical vapour deposition.

    Zheng Liu;Matin Amani;Sina Najmaei;Quan Xu

  • Heteroatom-doped carbon dots: synthesis, characterization, properties, photoluminescence mechanism and biological applications.

    Quan Xu;Tairong Kuang;Yao Liu;Lulu Cai

  • The Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain and Ireland. Journal and Proceedings. 1933. Part II

    Quan Xu;Peng Pu;Jungang Zhao;Chenbo Dong

  • Red-Carbon-Quantum-Dot-Doped SnO2 Composite with Enhanced Electron Mobility for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells.

    Wei Hui;Wei Hui;Yingguo Yang;Quan Xu;Hao Gu

  • Hydrogel smart windows

    Yang Zhou;Xiaoxiao Dong;Yuanyuan Mi;Fan Fan

  • Red/orange dual-emissive carbon dots for pH sensing and cell imaging

    Miaoran Zhang;Rigu Su;Jian Zhong;Jian Zhong;Ling Fei

  • High photoluminescence quantum yield of 18.7% by using nitrogen-doped Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots

    Quan Xu;Lan Ding;Yangyang Wen;Wenjing Yang

  • Role of lattice defects in catalytic activities of graphene clusters for fuel cells.

    Lipeng Zhang;Quan Xu;Jianbing Niu;Zhenhai Xia;Zhenhai Xia

  • Highly fluorescent Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots for macrophage labeling and Cu2+ ion sensing.

    Qingwen Guan;Junfei Ma;Wenjing Yang;Rui Zhang

  • Synthesis, mechanistic investigation, and application of photoluminescent sulfur and nitrogen co-doped carbon dots

    Quan Xu;Yao Liu;Chun Gao;Jianfei Wei

  • Unconventional Smart Windows: Materials, Structures and Designs

    Yang Zhou;Fan Fan;Yinping Liu;Sisi Zhao

  • Function-driven engineering of 1D carbon nanotubes and 0D carbon dots: mechanism, properties and applications

    Quan Xu;Weijun Li;Lan Ding;Wenjing Yang

  • Near infrared quantum dots in biomedical applications: current status and future perspective.

    Peng Zhao;Peng Zhao;Quan Xu;Jia Tao;Jia Tao;Zongwen Jin

  • Highly fluorescent Zn-doped carbon dots as Fenton reaction-based bio-sensors: an integrative experimental–theoretical consideration

    Quan Xu;Yao Liu;Rigu Su;Lulu Cai

  • Controlled fabrication and enhanced visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen production of Au@CdS/MIL-101 heterostructure

    Yajun Wang;Yunnuan Zhang;Zhiqiang Jiang;Guiyuan Jiang

  • Recent advances in delivery of photosensitive metal-based drugs

    Yingjie Yu;Yingjie Yu;Quan Xu;Shasha He;Hejian Xiong

  • Robust self-cleaning and micromanipulation capabilities of gecko spatulae and their bio-mimics.

    Quan Xu;Yiyang Wan;Travis Shihao Hu;Tony X. Liu

  • Guiding Principles for Designing Highly Efficient Metal-Free Carbon Catalysts

    Lipeng Zhang;Chun-Yu Lin;Detao Zhang;Lele Gong

  • Self-Assembling Peptide Nanofibrous Hydrogel as a Versatile Drug Delivery Platform

    Zhiqiang Yu;Quan Xu;Chenbo Dong;Su Seong Lee

  • Graphene and graphene oxide: advanced membranes for gas separation and water purification

    Quan Xu;Hong Xu;Jiarui Chen;Yunzu Lv

Frequent Co-Authors

Zhenhai Xia
Zhenhai Xia University of North Texas
Neng Li
Neng Li Wuhan University of Technology
Wee-Jun Ong
Wee-Jun Ong Xiamen University Malaysia
Chunming Xu
Chunming Xu China University of Petroleum, Beijing
Xusheng Zheng
Xusheng Zheng University of Science and Technology of China
Jun Lou
Jun Lou Rice University
Yi Long
Yi Long Nanyang Technological University
Pulickel M. Ajayan
Pulickel M. Ajayan Rice University
Robert Vajtai
Robert Vajtai Rice University
Junfa Zhu
Junfa Zhu University of Science and Technology of China

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