Ren Su

Ren Su is a prominent researcher specializing in photocatalysis, nanomaterials, and energy conversion. Active since at least 2011, they have contributed extensively to the understanding of titanium dioxide photoreactivity, metal cocatalyst interactions, and hydrogen production mechanisms. Their work spans environmental remediation, synthetic chemistry, and electrocatalytic processes.

• Key Research Areas: Photocatalysis, TiO₂ engineering, metal nanoparticle cocatalysts, hydrogen evolution, C–N/C–C coupling reactions, and sulfur vacancy engineering.

Ren Su's publications in ACS Catalysis, Journal of Physical Chemistry, and ACS Nano demonstrate a focus on charge transfer dynamics, surface modifications, and scalable synthetic protocols. Collaborators include Flemming Besenbacher, Stefan Wendt, and Graham J. Hutchings. Notably, their 2021 studies on Ni₃Fe-MOF and Au–Pd systems highlight innovations in paired electrolysis and quantum efficiency optimization.

• Notable Contributions:
  • 2011: Synergistic anatase-rutile TiO₂ ratios for enhanced photoreactivity
  • 2016: Mechanistic insights into Pd/TiO₂ charge transfer in H₂ production
  • 2023: Copper-modified C₃N₄ for selective α-haloketone synthesis