In our group, we basically play with a few small molecules (i.e., H₂O, N₂, CO₂, H₂) that are the protagonists of today's prevailing energy technologies. We develop rationally designed nanomaterials typically by wet chemistry and then exploit them as either photocatalysts or electrocatalysts to boost the inter-conversion/reaction between these bright-star molecules. While targeting practical applications, we also endeavor to understand fundamentally the nanomaterial synthesis and catalytic reaction mechanism which are essential to realizing the research goal. Related examples are shown below:

(1) Controlled Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials

(2) Photo/electrochemical Coupling between Small Molecules

(3) Photo/electrochemical H₂ Production from H₂O

(4) Photo/electrochemical CO₂ Conversion to Value-added Chemicals

(5) Photo/electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis from N₂ or Its Derivatives (NO, NO₃^-, etc.)