Xianqin Wang

Xianqin Wang is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on advanced materials, catalysis, and energy-related applications, particularly in nanomaterials and polymeric nitrogen systems. He has secured federal grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects such as the mechanistic study of polynitrogen synthesis and structural properties of catalysts.

Key research interests include:

• Catalyst design for electrochemical reactions (e.g., CO₂ reduction, nitrate reduction)
• Synthesis of high-energy-density materials like polymeric nitrogen
• Plasma-based material processing techniques
• Nanoparticle characterization using methods like in-situ X-ray diffraction

Recent contributions emphasize sustainable energy solutions through catalytic materials, with notable work on single-atom catalysts and low-pressure nitrogen systems. His publications highlight advancements in materials science, electrochemistry, and environmental chemistry.

Grants and Projects:

• EAGER: Investigate structural/electronic properties of Pd₁-N₈/CNT (NSF, 2024-2025)
• Mechanistic Study of N₈- Polynitrogen Synthesis (NSF, 2018-2023)