Ma Zixuan

Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Catalysis
Quzhou, CN.

About

Highly accomplished Postdoctoral Researcher with a Ph.D. in Industrial Catalysis, specializing in heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable chemical processes and advanced energy systems. Expert in designing novel catalytic materials, optimizing reaction engineering, and applying multi-scale characterization techniques to advance carbon resource valorization and hydrogen energy solutions. Proven track record of 11 first/corresponding author publications and 8 patents, demonstrating significant contributions to the field.

Work

Zhejiang University Quzhou Research Institute
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Quzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Summary

Leading advanced research in microwave-assisted chemical processes and sustainable hydrogen energy systems, focusing on innovative catalyst design and engineering integration for next-generation energy solutions.

Highlights

Spearheaded research on microwave process intensification for hydrogen storage and release systems, integrating engineering principles to optimize overall system efficiency.

Designed and characterized advanced catalytic materials for microwave hydrogen energy storage and transport applications, contributing to cutting-edge energy solutions.

Developed innovative methodologies to enhance reaction kinetics and selectivity in microwave environments, advancing sustainable chemical production.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate fundamental catalytic insights into practical engineering solutions for industrial applications.

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry
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Doctoral Researcher

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

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Summary

Conducted doctoral research focused on heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable chemical processes, including syngas conversion and advanced catalyst design, supported by multiple national research grants.

Highlights

Developed novel Zn-Cr based catalysts for efficient syngas catalytic conversion to aromatics, achieving enhanced selectivity and yield.

Executed functional modification of ZSM-5 zeolites, optimizing their performance for various catalytic reactions and improving stability.

Led a National Natural Science Foundation project (21978312) on syngas-to-isobutene catalytic conversion, advancing understanding of reaction mechanisms.

Contributed to a National Key R&D Program (2022YFB4003100) by designing microwave-heated dehydrogenation reactors for aromatics-naphthenes hydrogen storage/release systems.

Investigated multi-scale MOF-based core-shell catalysts for shape-selective and confined effects in α-olefin hydroformylation, funded by a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Program (21908235).

Authored or co-authored 11 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals (e.g., AIChE J, J. Catal., Chem. Eng. J.) and secured 8 patents, demonstrating significant research output.

Education

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

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Ph.D. in Engineering

Industrial Catalysis

Publications

Patent: 一种用于液态储放氢系统的微波给热多级通道仿生反应器 (A microwave-heated multi-channel bionic reactor for liquid hydrogen storage and release system)

Published by

CN202511738713.2

Summary

Co-inventor on a patent for microwave-heated multi-channel bionic reactor.

Patent: 一种基于芳烃环烷烃反应的循环储放氢系统 (A cyclic hydrogen storage and release system based on aromatic-naphthene reactions)

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CN202510445690.X

Summary

Co-inventor on a patent for cyclic hydrogen storage system.

Microwave-assisted high-efficiency methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation over Pt catalysts promoted by alkali metal additives

Published by

Chemical Engineering Journal

Summary

First Author publication on enhanced dehydrogenation using Pt catalysts.

环烷烃催化制氢反应器的设计与性能优化:前沿进展与挑战 (Design and Performance Optimization of Naphthene Catalytic Hydrogen Production Reactors: Progress and Challenges)

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化工进展 (Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress)

Summary

First Author publication on naphthene catalytic hydrogen production.

Key factors for enhancing catalyst performance and stability in LOHC hydrogenation and dehydrogenation: synergistic optimization of active components, metal-support effect, and promoters

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Chemical Synthesis

Summary

First Author publication on LOHC catalyst performance and stability.

Optimized Pt-Co/BN Catalysts for Efficient NaBH4 Hydrolysis

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Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research

Summary

Co-First Author publication on Pt-Co/BN catalysts for NaBH4 hydrolysis.

Microwave-assisted hydrogen production from methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation over Pt-Sn/Al2O3 catalysts: Investigation on the effect of Sn promoter

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Chem & Bio Engineering

Summary

Corresponding Author publication on microwave-assisted hydrogen production.

Patent: 一种基于相叠加策略的多源耦合微波反应器 (A multi-source coupled microwave reactor based on phase superposition strategy)

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CN202511823862.9

Summary

Co-inventor on a patent for multi-source coupled microwave reactor.

Patent: 一种用于低饱和蒸气压液态储氢载体的储放氢系统 (A hydrogen storage and release system for low-saturation vapor pressure liquid hydrogen carriers)

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CN202511770477.2

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Co-inventor on a patent for liquid hydrogen carrier storage system.

Fine-tuning Pt nanoparticle and coordination for enhanced catalytic efficiency in microwave-assisted methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation over Pt/Al2O3 catalysts

Published by

Fuel

Summary

First Author publication on Pt nanoparticle tuning for catalytic efficiency.

Competitive effects of compounding aromatic hydrogen storage carriers in low-pressure hydrogenation reactions

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Fuel Processing Technology

Summary

Corresponding Author publication on aromatic hydrogen storage carriers.

Patent: 一种含硫 Pt 基催化剂的制备方法 (Preparation method of sulfur-containing Pt-based catalyst)

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CN202410283911.3

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Co-inventor on a patent for a sulfur-containing Pt-based catalyst.

Patent: 一种甲基环己烷微波给热脱氢及纯化工艺系统 (A microwave heating dehydrogenation and purification process for methylcyclohexane)

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CN202410845938.7

Summary

Co-inventor on a patent for microwave dehydrogenation system.

Patent: 一种空心纳米花状 Al2O3 负载 Pt 基催化剂及其制备方法与应用 (A hollow nanoflower Al2O3 supported Pt-based catalyst and its preparation method and application)

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CN202411242533.0

Summary

Co-inventor on a patent for hollow nanoflower Al2O3 supported Pt catalyst.

Patent: 一种以氧化铝为载体的 Pt 基催化剂及其制备方法与应用 (An alumina-supported Pt-based catalyst and its preparation method and application)

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CN202410677812.3

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Co-inventor on a patent for alumina-supported Pt-based catalyst.

Catalytic roles of acid property in different morphologies of H-ZSM-5 zeolites for syngas-to-aromatics conversion over ZnCrOx/H-ZSM-5 catalysts

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Microporous and Mesoporous Materials

Summary

First Author publication on H-ZSM-5 zeolites for syngas-to-aromatics conversion.

Revealing the effect of synergistic interaction between ZnO and ZnCr2O4 on the syngas aromatization

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AIChE Journal

Summary

First Author publication on synergistic interaction in syngas aromatization.

Role of the nonstoichiometric Zn-Cr spinel in ZnCrOx/ZSM-5 catalysts for syngas aromatization

Published by

Fuel

Summary

First Author publication on Zn-Cr spinel in syngas aromatization.

Co-precipitated Fe-Zr catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of lower olefins (C20-C40): Synergistic effects of Fe and Zr

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Journal of Catalysis

Summary

First Author publication on Fe-Zr catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
English

Skills

Catalysis & Chemical Engineering

Heterogeneous Catalysis, Industrial Catalysis, Catalytic Materials Design, Reaction Engineering, Process Intensification, Syngas Conversion, Hydrogen Energy Systems, Microwave Chemistry, Zeolite Modification, MOF Synthesis.

Analytical & Characterization Techniques

In-situ Characterization, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, XRD, TEM, SEM, BET.

Computational & Theoretical Methods

Reaction Kinetics, Theoretical Calculation, Density Functional Theory (DFT).

Materials Science

Nanomaterials, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Zeolites, Noble Metal Catalysts, Mixed Metal Oxides, Catalyst Synthesis.

Research & Development

Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Peer Review, Project Management, Grant Writing, Problem-Solving.