Prof. Wen-Jun WANG's Group

Polymer Production Engineering:

Zhang Y, Zhang H, Liu P, et al. Programming Hydrogen Production via Controllable Emulsification/Demulsification in a Switchable Oil–Water System[J]. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019, 7(8): 7768-7776.

Zhang Y, Liu P, Li B G, et al. CO2-Triggered Recoverable Metal Catalyst Nanoreactors using Unimolecular Core–Shell Star Copolymers as Carriers[J]. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2018, 1(3): 1280-1290.

Cottrill A L, Wang S, Liu A T, et al. Dual Phase Change Thermal Diodes for Enhanced Rectification Ratios: Theory and Experiment[J]. Advanced Energy Materials, 2018, 8(11): 1702692.

Jia Y, Wang W J, Li B G, et al. Design and Synthesis of Mechano‐Responsive Color‐Changing Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Poly (n‐Butyl Acrylate)–Spiropyran‐Polystyrene Comb‐Structured Graft Copolymers[J]. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2018, 303(9): 1800154.

Wang S, Cottrill A L, Kunai Y, et al. Microscale solid-state thermal diodes enabling ambient temperature thermal circuits for energy applications[J]. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017, 19(20): 13172-13181.

Wang S, Li J, Qi M, et al. Toward Maximizing the Mechanical Property of Interconnected Macroporous Polystyrenes Made from High Internal Phase Emulsions[J]. Langmuir, 2017, 33(50): 14295-14303.

Liang S, Li X, Wang W J, et al. Toward Understanding of Branching in RAFT Copolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate through a Cleavable Dimethacrylate[J]. Macromolecules, 2016, 49(3): 752-759.

Wei Y, Liu P, Wang W-J*, Li B-G, and Zhu S*. Well-controlled and Stable Emulsion ATRP with Low Surfactant Concentration Using Surfactant-ligand Design as Cu Capture Agent. Polymer Chemistry 2015, 6, 2837. (封底文章）

Wei Y, Jia Y, Wang W J, et al. Surfactant–Ligand Design for Ab Initio Emulsion Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization[J]. Macromolecules, 2014, 47(22): 7701-7706.

Liu P, Lu W, Wang W J, et al. Highly CO2/N2-switchable zwitterionic surfactant for Pickering emulsions at ambient temperature[J]. Langmuir, 2014, 30(34): 10248-10255.

Li X, Wang W J, Weng F, et al. Targeting copolymer composition distribution via model-based monomer feeding policy in semibatch RAFT mini-emulsion copolymerization of styrene and butyl acrylate[J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2014, 53(18): 7321-7332.（邀稿）

Zhang Q, Yu G, Wang W J, et al. Switchable block copolymer surfactants for preparation of reversibly coagulatable and redispersible poly (methyl methacrylate) latexes[J]. Macromolecules, 2013, 46(4): 1261-1267.

Zhang Q, Yu G, Wang W J, et al. Preparation of CO2/N2‐Triggered Reversibly Coagulatable and Redispersible Polyacrylate Latexes by Emulsion Polymerization Using a Polymeric Surfactant[J]. Macromolecular rapid communications, 2012, 33(10): 916-921.  (封面文章） 

Zhang Q, Wang W J, Lu Y, et al. Reversibly coagulatable and redispersible polystyrene latex prepared by emulsion polymerization of styrene containing switchable amidine[J]. Macromolecules, 2011, 44(16): 6539-6545.

Wang D, Li X, Wang W J, et al. Kinetics and modeling of semi-batch RAFT copolymerization with hyperbranching[J]. Macromolecules, 2011, 45(1): 28-38.

Wang W J, Wang D, Li B G, et al. Synthesis and characterization of hyperbranched polyacrylamide using semibatch reversible addition− fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization[J]. Macromolecules, 2010, 43(9): 4062-4069.

Polyolefin and its functionalization：

Zhu B, Liu K, Luo L, et al. Covalent Organic Framework‐Supported Metallocene for Ethylene Polymerization[J]. Chemistry–A European Journal, 2023: e202300913.

Xu G, Xiao Y, Wang W J, et al. Rheological and Mechanical Study of Comb-Branched Polyolefin Elastomers Containing Macromer Residues[J]. Macromolecules, 2023, 56(8): 3064-3072.

Luo L, Liu K, Jiang J, et al. Engineering Ethylene/1-Hexene Copolymers from Ethylene Stock with a Model-Guided Catalyst Feeding Policy[J]. Macromolecules, 2022, 55(2): 462-471.

Xiao Y, Liu P, Wang W J, et al. Dynamically Cross-Linked Polyolefin Elastomers with Highly Improved Mechanical and Thermal Performance[J]. Macromolecules, 2021, 54(22): 10381-10387.

Luo L, Liu P, Zhang K, et al. Vinyl-Functionalized Polyolefins for Fast Photovoltaic Cell Encapsulation[J]. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2020, 2(7): 2571-2577.

Zhang K, Liu P, Wang W J, et al. Preparation of Comb-Shaped Polyolefin Elastomers Having Ethylene/1-Octene Copolymer Backbone and Long Chain Polyethylene Branches via a Tandem Metallocene Catalyst System[J]. Macromolecules, 2018, 51(21): 8790-8799.

Zhang Y, Liu P, Li B G, et al. CO2-Triggered Recoverable Metal Catalyst Nanoreactors using Unimolecular Core–Shell Star Copolymers as Carriers[J]. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2018, 1(3): 1280-1290.

Wang S, Li J, Qi M, et al. Toward Maximizing the Mechanical Property of Interconnected Macroporous Polystyrenes Made from High Internal Phase Emulsions[J]. Langmuir, 2017, 33(50): 14295-14303.

Cottrill A L, Wang S, Liu A T, et al. Dual Phase Change Thermal Diodes for Enhanced Rectification Ratios: Theory and Experiment[J]. Advanced Energy Materials.

Wang S, Cottrill A L, Kunai Y, et al. Microscale solid-state thermal diodes enabling ambient temperature thermal circuits for energy applications[J]. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017, 19(20): 13172-13181.

Yan S, Zhang Q, Wang W J, et al. Preparation of CO2-switchable graphene dispersions and their polystyrene nanocomposite latexes by direct exfoliation of graphite using hyperbranched polyethylene surfactants[J]. Polymer Chemistry, 2016.

Wang S, Liu P, Wang W J, et al. Hyperbranched polyethylene-supported L-proline: a highly selective and recyclable organocatalyst for asymmetric aldol reactions[J]. Catalysis Science & Technology, 2015, 5(7): 3798-3805.

Liu P, Ye Z, Wang W J, et al. Synthesis of polyethylene and polystyrene miktoarm star copolymers using an “in–out” strategy[J]. Polymer Chemistry, 2014, 5(18): 5443-5452.

Liu W, Zhang K, Fan H, et al. Living copolymerization of ethylene/1‐octene with fluorinated FI‐Ti catalyst[J]. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2013, 51(2): 405-414.

Liu W, Guo S, Fan H, et al. Synthesis of ethylene/1‐octene copolymers with controlled block structures by semibatch living copolymerization[J]. AIChE Journal, 2013, 59(12): 4686-4695.

Liu P, Dong Z, Ye Z, et al. A conveniently synthesized polyethylene gel encapsulating palladium nanoparticles as a reusable high-performance catalyst for Heck and Suzuki coupling reactions[J]. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2013, 1(48): 15469-15478.

Liu P, Ye Z, Wang W J, et al. Hyperbranched Polyethylenes Encapsulating Self-Supported Palladium (II) Species as Efficient and Recyclable Catalysts for Heck Reaction[J]. Macromolecules, 2012, 46(1): 72-82.

Liu P, Landry E, Ye Z, et al. “Arm-first” synthesis of core-cross-linked multiarm star polyethylenes by coupling palladium-catalyzed ethylene “living” polymerization with atom-transfer radical polymerization[J]. Macromolecules, 2011, 44(11): 4125-4139.

Wang W J, Liu P, Li B G, et al. One‐step synthesis of hyperbranched polyethylene macroinitiator and its block copolymers with methyl methacrylate or styrene via ATRP[J]. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2010, 48(14): 3024-3032.

Biomass Chemical Products：

Niu P, Mao H, Lim K H, et al. Nanocellulose-Based Hollow Fibers for Advanced Water and Moisture Management[J]. ACS Nano, 2023 (accepted)

Wang Z, Jin K, Lim K H, et al. Biodegrable Copolyester Nanocomposites Reinforced with In-situ Fibrillated Nanocelluloses[J]. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2023. (accepted) 

Zhang D, Jin K, Lim K H, et al. Eco-Friendly Cellulose Nanofibrils with High Surface Charge and Aspect Ratio for Nanopaper Films Having Ultrahigh Toughness and Folding Endurance[J]. Green Chemistry, 2023, 25, 4696-4704.

Mao H, Niu P, Zhang Z, et al. High-strength and functional nanocellulose filaments made by direct wet spinning from low concentration suspensions[J]. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023, 120881.

Yang X, Li L, Nishiyama Y, et al. Processing strategy for reduced energy demand of nanostructured CNF/clay composites with tailored interfaces[J]. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023, 120788.

Xing Q, Buono P, Ruch D, et al. Biodegradable UV-blocking films through core–shell lignin–melanin nanoparticles in poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)[J]. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019, 7(4): 4147-4157.

Li J, Lai L, Wu L, et al. Enhancement of water vapor barrier properties of biodegradable poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) films with highly oriented organomontmorillonite[J]. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2018, 6(5): 6654-6662.

Wang Y, Weng F, Li J, et al. Influence of Phase Separation on Performance of Graft Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives with Various Copolyester Side Chains[J]. ACS Omega, 2018, 3(6): 6945-6954.

Lu Y, Zhu H, Wang W J, et al. Collectable and recyclable mussel-inspired poly (ionic liquid)-based sorbents for ultrafast water treatment[J]. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2017, 5(4): 2829-2835.

Wang Y, Xia M, Kong X, et al. Tailoring chain structures of l-lactide and ε-caprolactone copolyester macromonomers using rac-binaphthyl-diyl hydrogen phosphate-catalyzed ring-opening copolymerization with monomer addition strategy[J]. RSC advances, 2017, 7(46): 28661-28669.

Lu Y, Yu G, Wang W J, et al. Design and Synthesis of Thermoresponsive Ionic Liquid Polymer in Acetonitrile as a Reusable Extractant for Separation of Tocopherol Homologues[J]. Macromolecules, 2015, 48(4): 915-924.

Gu C, Hauge D A, Severtson S J, et al. Effect of Poly (l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) Macromonomer Composition on the Properties of Hot-Melt Adhesives with High Biomass Contents[J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2014, 53(44): 17376-17385.

Yu G, Lu Y, Liu X, et al. Polyethylenimine-assisted extraction of α-tocopherol from tocopherol homologues and CO2-triggered fast recovery of the extractant[J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2014, 53(41): 16025-16032.

Pu G, Hauge D A, Gu C, et al. Influence of Acrylated Lactide‐C aprolactone Macromonomers on the Performance of High Biomass Content Pressure‐S ensitive Adhesives[J]. Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 2013, 7(10): 515-526.

Xu S, Dong D, Wang W J, et al. Transferable crosslinked chitosan membranes for human melanocyte culture[J]. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2012, 100(3): 673-683.

Nanocomposites：

Zheng Z, Yang Y, Li Q, et al. Engineering Hollow Covalent Organic Framework Particle through Self-Templated Crystallization[J]. Journal of Polymer Science, 2023. (accpeted)

Zhou Q, Wang D, Wang Q, et al. Mechanistic Understanding of Efficient Polyethylene Hydrocracking over Two‐Dimensional Platinum‐Anchored Tungsten Trioxide[J]. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2023, e202305644.

Ma Y, Wang S, Zhang Z, et al. Grafting Hollow Covalent Organic Framework Nanoparticles with Thermal-Responsive Polymers for the Controlled Release of Preservatives[J]. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2022, 14(20): 22982-22988.

Zhang Z, Wang S, Yang Y, et al. Hierarchical Assembly of Two-Dimensional Polymers into Colloidosomes and Microcapsules[J]. ACS Macro Letters, 2021, 10(7): 933-939.

Wang S, Yang Y, Zhang H, et al. Toward covalent organic framework metastructures[J]. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2021, 143(13): 5003-5010. 

Wang S, Zhang C, Zhang Z, et al. Asymmetrical exchange of monomers for constructing hollow nanoparticles and antifragile monoliths[J]. Matter, 2021, 4(2): 618-634.

Wang S, Yang Y, Liu P, et al. Core-shell and yolk-shell covalent organic framework nanostructures with size-selective permeability[J]. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2020, 1(6): 100062.

Wang S, Zhang Z, Zhang H, et al. Reversible polycondensation-termination growth of covalent-organic-framework spheres, fibers, and films[J]. Matter, 2019, 1(6): 1592-1605.