- Y857
- +852 3400 2618
- xunjin.zhu@polyu.edu.hk
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We design porphyrin-based molecules and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for energy applications. By tailoring their atomic structure, we create advanced platforms for photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. We also engineer these COFs as stable, high-capacity electrodes for next-generation metal-ion batteries.
Research Interests
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Master of Organic Chemistry, Wuhan University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University
Academic and Professional Experience
- Editorial Board Member, PhotoScience Advances (2025 – Present)
Achievements
- Zhu X.; Bodedla G. B.; Wong W.-K.; W.-Y. Wong. ‘Porphyrin photosensitizer and cobaloxime cocatalyst and methods of use thereof’. U.S. Patent 0051807 (2023)
- Zhu X.; Chen S.; Wong W.-Y.; Wong W.-K. ‘Design and synthesis of porphyrin materials for highly efficient organic photovoltaics’, U.S. Patent, Patent No. US 10236457 B2 (2019).
- Zhu X.; Wong W.-K.; Wu F. ‘Carbon Quantum Dots for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy’, U.S. Patent US10,369, 221 B2 (2019)
- Bodedla, G. B.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. Efficient Synthesis of Porphyrin–Iridium Complex for Enhanced Cocatalyst-Free Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. ChemCatChem 2025, 17, e00950. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202500950
- Wang, C.; Sun, Y.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Yue, L.; Han, L.; Zhao, L.; Zhu, X.; Zhan, D. In Situ Electropolymerizing Toward EP-CoP/Cu Tandem Catalyst for Enhanced Electrochemical CO2-to-Ethylene Conversion. Advanced Science 2024, 11, 2404053. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202404053
- Song, J.; Liu, C.-K.; Piradi, V.; Chen, C.; Zhu, Y.; Zhu, X.; Li, L.; Wong, W.-Y.; Yan, F. Large-Area Fabrication of Hexaazatrinaphthylene-Based 2D Metal-Organic Framework Films for Flexible Photodetectors and Optoelectronic Synapses. Advanced Science 2024, 11, 2305551. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202305551
- Bodedla, G. B.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. Recent progress in the development of self-assembled porphyrin derivatives for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. EnergyChem 2024, 6, 100138. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enchem.2024.100138
- Bodedla, G. B.; Piradi, V.; Thor, W.; Wong, K.-L.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. Self-assembly of Pt(ii)-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin via F⋯F interaction for efficient cocatalyst-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2024, 12, 2924–2931, 10.1039/D3TA05389J. DOI: 10.1039/D3TA05389J
- Wang, C.; Chen, Y.; Su, D.; Man, W.-L.; Lau, K.-C.; Han, L.; Zhao, L.; Zhan, D.; Zhu, X. In situ Electropolymerized 3D Microporous Cobalt-Porphyrin Nanofilm for Highly Effective Molecular Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide. Advanced Materials 2023, 35, 2303179. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202303179
- Bodedla, G. B.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. An overview on AIEgen-decorated porphyrins: Current status and applications. Aggregate 2023, 4, e330. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.330
- Bodedla, G. B.; Piradi, V.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. Visible-to-near-infrared light-harvesting A-π-D-π-A porphyrins for boosted photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2023, 11, 1473–1481, 10.1039/D2TA07412E. DOI: 10.1039/D2TA07412E
- Bodedla, G. B.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y. Design of AIEgen-based porphyrin for efficient heterogeneous photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Aggregate 2023, 4, e364. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.364
- Hou, Y.-J.; Fang, S.; Zhang, X.-Y.; Wang, J.; Ruan, Q.; Xiang, Z.; Wang, Z.; Zhu, X.-J. Tetrazolyl Porphyrin-Based Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks: Active Sites-Mediated Host-Guest Synergy for Advanced Antimicrobial Applications. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2022, 14, 49875–49885. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15869
