Research Topics

●Catalysis Fundamentals and Frontiers

Focus on the basic science and frontiers of chemical - energy, light - energy, and photoelectric - coupling conversion processes. Pay attention to disruptive technology directions, innovate research methods, develop new concepts and theories in catalysis, and support the long - term development of energy - catalytic conversion technologies with original innovation achievements.

●Complementary Integration of Coal Chemical Industry, Petrochemical Industry, and Steel Industry

Break through key technologies such as syngas/methanol conversion, develop new technologies for the coupling of coal chemical industry and petrochemical industry, and the utilization of steel - plant tail gas. Promote the upgrading of production technologies for basic petrochemical products (such as olefins, aromatics, and oxygen - containing compounds), provide new technologies for the coordinated development of coal chemical industry and petrochemical industry and the innovation of chemical processes, and contribute to energy security.

●Electrochemical Technologies and Applications

Break through key technologies such as large - scale chemical energy storage, new energy carriers, and new - type batteries. Promote the integration of energy - storage technologies with thermal power, renewable electricity, and other new energy sources, facilitate the construction of regional low - carbon energy systems, and increase the proportion of renewable electricity and the efficiency of the energy system.

●Hydrogen Production and Applications

Break through key technologies such as efficient solar light (electricity) conversion, large - scale hydrogen production from renewable energy sources, hydrogen storage and transportation, and advanced fuel cells. Use hydrogen as a link to promote the coupling of multiple energy - conversion processes, as well as carbon - dioxide emission reduction and resource utilization, and promote the low - carbon application of hydrogen in industries such as chemicals, steel, and transportation.