Edited Book

Nanoporous Materials - Science and Engineering; Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, Eds: Lu GQ and Zhao XS, Imperial College Press, November 2004, 900 pages.

Chapters in Edited Books

• Template Approaches to Synthesis of Porous Carbon. Su F, Zhou Z, Guo W and Zhao XS, in Chemistry and Physics of Carbon, Vol. 30, Ed: L. R. Radovic, 2008, Vol. 30, pp. 63-128.

• Development of Visible-Light-Responsive Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysts. Zhou J and Zhao XS, in Environmentally Benign Catalysts---Applications of Titanium Oxide-Based Photocatalysts, Eds: P Kamat and M Anpo, Springer, in press.

• Advance in Nanoporous Materials. Lu GQ and Zhao XS, in Nanoporous Materials - Science and Engineering, Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, Chapter 1, Eds: Lu GQ and Zhao XS, Imperial College Press, November 2004.

• Acidity Measurement of Nanoporous Aluminosilicates - Zeolites and MCM-41. Zheng J, Song C, Xu X, Turaga T and Zhao XS, in Nanoporous Materials - Science and Engineering, Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, Chapter 15, Eds: Lu GQ and Zhao XS, Imperial College Press, November 2004.

• 3D Macroporous Photonic Materials Templated by Self-Assembled Colloidal Spheres. Zhou Z and Zhao XS, in Nanoporous Materials - Science and Engineering, Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, Chapter 8, Eds: Lu GQ and Zhao XS, Imperial College Press, November 2004.

• Surface Functionalization of Ordered Nanoporous Silicates. Zhao XS, Chong ASM and Lu GQ, in Nanoporous Materials - Science and Engineering, Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, Chapter 13, Eds: Lu GQ and Zhao XS, Imperial College Press, November 2004.

• Advanced Zeolite Molecular Sieve Materials (in Chinese). Zhao XS and Wang QX, in Advanced Reactions and Materials in Catalysis; Chapter 9, Eds.: Li X, Xu J and Lin LW, Henan Academic Press, 1996.

Papers Published in International Refereed Journals

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2008

(116) Sulfonated polypyrrole nanospheres as a solid acid catalyst. Tian XN, Su F and Zhao XS. Green Chemistry 2008, in .

(115) Molecular insight into the interplay of cations and nonpolar/polar sorbates in titanosilicate ETS-10.  Nalaparaju A, Zhao XS, Jiang J. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2008, in press.

(114) A two-phase homogeneous diffusion model (TPHDM) for predicting the breakthrough behaviors of lead adsorption on ETS-10 particles. Lv L, Zhang Y, Wang K, Ray AK‪ and Zhao XS. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2008, in press.

(113) Water-dispersible carbon nanotubes for aqueous surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. Xu FJ, Li J, Su F, Zhao XS, Neoh KG, Kang ET. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2008, in press.

(112) Preparation and characterization of SiO₂/TiO₂-Pt core/shell nanostructures and evaluation of their photocatalytic activity (an invited contribution). Li G, Wang L, Lv L and Zhao XS. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2008, in press.

(111) Patterning the surface of submicron spheres using 3D colloidal crystal template and fabrication of various nonspherical particles. Wang L, Li G, Xia LH, Wan Y, Li HL and Zhao XS. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2008, 47: 4725-4728. A VIP (a Very Important Paper). PDF

(110) Synthesis of self-organized polycrystalline F-doped TiO₂ hollow microspheres and their photocatalytic activity under visible light. Zhou J, Lv L, Yu J, Li HL, Guo P-Z, Sun H and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2008, 112: 5316-5321. PDF

(109) Preparation and characterization of carbon nanospheres as anode materials in lithium-ion secondary batteries. Wang Y, Su F, Wood CD, Lee JY, and Zhao XS. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2008, 47: 2294-2300. PDF

(108) Cation-anion double hydrolysis derived mesoporous gamma alumina: a highly efficient catalyst for the self condensation of cyclohexanone. Bai P, Wu P, Zhao G, Yan Z and Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2008, 18: 74-76. PDF

2007

(107) Artificial defect engineering in self-assembled 3D colloidal photonic crystals (an invited review article). Yan Q, Wang L and Zhao XS. Advanced Functional Materials 2007, 17: 3695-3706. PDF 

(106) Thermally reduced Ru nanoparticles as a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for the hydrogenation of monoaromatics. Su F, Lv L, Lee FY, Liu T, Cooper AI and Zhao XS. Journal of The American Chemical Society 2007, 129: 14213-14223.  PDF

(105) Template synthesis of mesoporous carbon microfibers as a catalyst support for methanol electrooxidation. Su F, Zeng J, Bai P, Lv L, Guo PZ, Sun H, Li H, Yu J, Lee JY and Zhao XS. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2007, 46: 9097-9012. PDF

(104) Pore size control of mesoporous silicas from mixtures of sodium silicate and TEOS. Liu J, Yang Q, Zhao XS, Zhang L. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2007, 106: 62-67. PDF 

 (103)  Nanocables prepared from polyamide 66 nanotubes enveloping Pt nanowires by a secondary template  method. She XL, Song GJ, Peng Z, Li JJ, Lim CT, Tan EPS, Lv L and Zhao XS. Polymer Journal 2007, 39: 1025-1020. PDF  

(102) Modeling synergistic adsorption of phenol/aniline mixtures in the aqueous phase onto porous polymer adsorbents. Zhang WM, Zhang QJ, Pan BC, Lv L, Pan BJ, Xu ZW, Zhang QX, Zhao XS, Du W and Zhang QR. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2007, 306: 216-221. PDF

(101) Low-frequency eigenvibrations of hollow carbon microspheres. Li Y, Lim HS, Ng SC, Kuok MH, Su F and Zhao XS. Applied Physics Letter 2007, 90: 261916. PDF

(100) Method for preparing highly dispersed Pt catalysts on mesoporous carbon support. Zeng J, Su F, Lee JY, Zhao XS, Chen J and Jiang X. Journal of Materials Science 2007, 42: 7191-7197. PDF

(99) Self assembly of clew-like ZnO superstructures in the presence of copolymer. Bai P, Wu P, Yan Z, Zhou J and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2007, 111: 9729-9733. PDF

(98) Evaporation-controlled nanocasting approach to a precision replication at nanometer scale. Bai P, Xing W, Wu P, Liu X, Yan Z and Zhao XS. Materials Letters 2007, 61: 4231-4234. PDF

(97) Sandwiched Ru-carbon nanostructure for highly active heterogeneous hydrogenation. Su F, Lee FY, Lv L, Liu J, Tian XN and Zhao XS. Advanced Functional Materials 2007, 17: 1926-1931. PDF

(96) Enhancement of photocatalytic activity on photodecomposition of formic acid over V-ion-implanted  P25 under visible light irradiation. Zhou J, Zhao XS, Ray AK and Anpo M. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2007, 311: 497-501. PDF

(95) Fabrication of crack-free colloidal crystals by a modified vertical deposition method. Wang L and Zhao XS, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2007, 111: 8538-8542. PDF

(94) Copolymer-Controlled Homogeneous Precipitation for the Synthesis of One-Dimensional Porous Aluminas. Bai P, Su F, Wu P, Wang L, Lee F, Lv L, Yan Z and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2007, 23: 4599-4605. PDF

(93) Incorporation of hybrid elements into microporous titanosilicate ETS-10: an approach to improving its adsorption properties toward Pb²⁺. Lv L, Su F and Zhao XS. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2007, 101: 355-362. PDF

(92) Local structure changes of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 upon acid treatment. Lv L, Zhou JK, Su F and Zhao XS, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2007, 111: 773-778. PDF

(91) Advanced oxidation of orange II using TiO₂ supported on porous adsorbents: the role of pH, H₂O₂ and O₃. Li G, Ray MB and Zhao XS. Separation & Purification Technology 2007, 55: 91-97. PDF

(90) Preparation and characterization of polycrystalline bismuth titanate Bi₁₂TiO₂₀ and its photocatalytic properties under visible light irradiation. Zhou J, Zou Z, Ray AK and Zhao XS. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2007, 46: 745-749. PDF

(89) Fabrication of binary colloidal crystals and non-close-packed structures by a sequential self-assembly method. Zhou Z, Li Q and Zhao XS.  Langmuir 2007, 23: 1473-1477. PDF

(88) Bridging ordered mesoporous carbon particles with carbon nanotubes. Su F, Zhao XS, Wang Y and Lee JY. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2007, 98: 323-329. PDF

(87) Defect engineering in self-assembled 3D photonic crystals. Yan Q, Zhou Z, Su F and Zhao XS. Solid State Phenomena 2007, 121-123: 57-60. PDF

(86) Effect of operating conditions on the removal of Pb²⁺ by microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 in a fixed-bed column. Lv L, Wang K and Zhao XS. Journal of Colloidal & Interface Science 2007, 305: 218-225. PDF

2006

(85) XPS study on microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 upon acid treatment. Lv L, Lee FY, Zhou J, Su F and Zhao XS. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2006, 26: 270-275. PDF

(84) Permeation time lag in polymeric hollow fiber membranes. Ye X, Lv L, Zhao XS and Wang K. Journal of Membrane Science 2006, 283: 425-429. PDF

(83) Fabrication of free-standing non-close-packed opal films. Wang L, Yan Q and Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2006, 16: 4598-4602. PDF

(82) Hollow carbon spheres with a controllable shell structure. Su F, Zhao XS, Wang Y, Wang L and Lee JY. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2006, 16: 4413-4419. PDF

(81) Highly regular porous oxophilic metal films on Pt as model bifunctional catalysts for methanol oxidation. Liu F, Yan Q., Zhou WJ, Zhao XS and Lee JY. Chemistry of Materials 2006, 18: 4328-4335. PDF

(80) Colloidal woodpile structure: three-dimensional photonic crystal with dual periodicity. Yan Q, Zhao XS, Teng JH and Chua SJ. Langmuir 2006, 22: 7001-7006. PDF

(79) Nanosphere lithography from template-directed colloidal sphere assemblies. Yan Q, Chen A, Chua SJ and Zhao XS. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2006, 6: 1815-1818. Abstract

(78) A special issue focusing on Novel Porous Materials for Emerging Applications (an editorial). X. S. Zhao, Journal of Porous Materials 2006, 13:2. PDF 

(77) Zeolite Beta catalysts for n-C7 hydroisomerization. Liu Y, Guo W, Zhao XS, Lian J, Dou J, and Kooli F. Journal of Porous Materials 2006, 13: 359-364. PDF

(76) Synthesis and characterization of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 with different titanium precursors. Lv L, Zhao XS and Su F. Journal of Porous Materials 2006, 13: 263-267. PDF

(75) Drilling nanoholes in colloidal spheres by selective etching. Yan Q, Liu F, Wang L, Lee JY, Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2006, 16: 2132-2134. PDF (a hot communication article)

(74) Methanol oxidation activities of Pt nanoparticles supported on microporous carbons with and without a graphitic shell. Zeng J, Su F, Lee JY, Zhou W and Zhao XS. Carbon 2006, 44: 1713-1717. PDF

(73) Characterization and photocatalytic properties of titanium-containing mesoporous SBA-15. G. Li and X. S. Zhao, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2006, 45: 3569-3573. PDF

(72) Photodegradation benzoic acid over metal-doped TiO2. Zhou J, Zhang Y, Zhao XS and Ray AK. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2006, 45: 3503-3511. PDF

(71) The evolution of interparticle capillary forces during drying of colloidal crystals. Zhou Z, Li Q and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2006, 22: 3692-3697. PDF

(70) Understanding the hydrothermal stability of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas and pure silicas. Guo W, Li X and Zhao XS. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2006: 285-293. PDF

(69) From planar defect in opal to planar defect in inverse opal. Wang L, Yan Q and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2006, 22: 3481-3484. PDF

(68) Crystalline carbon hollow spheres, crystalline carbon-SnO₂ hollow spheres, and crystalline SnO₂ hollow spheres: synthesis and performance in reversible Li-Ion storage. Wang Y, Su F, Lee JY and Zhao XS. Chemistry of Materials 2006,18: 1347-1353. PDF

(67) Mesoporous materials for catalyst immobilization (an invited review article). Zhao XS, Bao XY, Guo W and Lee FY. Materials Today 2006, 9: 32-39. PDF

(66) Synthesis of large-pore methylene-bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas and its implications. Bao XY, Li X and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2006, 110: 2656-2661. PDF

(65) Template methods for preparation of porous structures (a feature article). Zhao XS, Su F, Yan Q, Guo W, Bao X, Lv L and Zhou Z. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2006, 16: 637-648. PDF

(64) A special issue focusing on Novel Porous Materials for Emerging Applications (an editorial). Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2006, 16: 623-625. PDF

(63) Fabrication of colloidal crystal heterostructures using a horizontal deposition method. Yan Q, Zhou Z, and Zhao XS. Journal of Crystal Growth 2006, 288: 205-208. PDF

(62) Control of ordered structure and morphology of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas by inorganic salt. Qiao SZ, Yu CZ, Hu QH, Jin YG, Zhou XF, Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2006, 91: 59-69. PDF

(61) Ordered mesoporous carbon particles covered with carbon nanotubes. Su F, Li X, Lv L and Zhao XS. Carbon 2006, 44: 801-803. PDF

(60) Photocatalytic decomposition of formic acid under visible light irradiation over V-ion-implanted TiO2 thin film photocatalysts prepared on quartz substrate by ionized cluster beam (ICB) deposition method. Zhou J, Takeuchi M, Zhao XS, Ray AK and Anpo M. Catalysis Letters 2006, 106: 67-70. PDF

2005

(59) Incorporation of point defects into self-assembled three-dimensional colloidal crystals. Yan Q, Chen A, Chua SJ and Zhao XS . Advanced Materials 2005,17: 2849-2853. PDF

(58) Synthesis of graphitic ordered macroporous carbon with a 3D interconnected pore structure for electrochemical applications. Su F, Zhao XS, Wang Y, Zeng J, Zhou Z and Lee JY. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2005, 109: 20200-20206. PDF

(57) Synthesis of super-microporous organosilica microspheres through in situ self-assembly of nanoparticles. Guo WP, Goh D-C and Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2005, 15: 4112-4114. PDF

(56) Ordered mesoporous carbon templated by SBA-16 silica. Guo WP, Su F and Zhao XS. Carbon 2005,43: 2423-2426. PDF

(55) Template synthesis of microporous carbons for direct methanol fuel cell application. Su F, Zeng J, Yu Y, Lv L, Lee JY and Zhao XS. Carbon 2005,43: 2366-2373. PDF

(54) Hydrothermally stable Al-containing periodic mesoporous organosilicas with wormlike pore channels. Guo W and Zhao XS. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2005,85: 32-38. PDF

(53) Line defects embedded in three-dimensional photonic crystals. Yan Q, Zhou Z, Zhao XS and Chua SJ. Advanced Materials 2005,17: 1917-1920. PDF (Highlighted in the inside cover)

(52) Synthesis and characterization of graphitic mesoporous carbon as a Pt catalyst support for direct methanol fuel cells. Su F, Zeng J, Bao XY, Yu YS, Lee JY, Zhao XS. Chemistry of Materials 2005,17: 3960-3967. PDF

(51) Carbonization of sucrose in the presence of zeolite: control over pore structure and morphology.
Su F, LV L and Zhao XS. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 2005, 156: 557-565. PDF

(50) Microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 for the removal of divalent heavy metals. LV L, Su F and Zhao XS. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 2005, 2005, 156: 933-940. PDF

(49) Well-ordered mesoporous carbons with Im3m symmetry, Guo W and Zhao XS. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 2005, 156: 551-556. PDF

(48) Replicating novel carbon nanostructures with 3D macroporous silica template. Zhou Z, Yan Q, Su F and Zhao XS. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2005,15:2569-2574. PDF

(47) Template synthesis of nanostructured porous carbon. Su F, LV L and Zhao XS. International Journal of Nanoscience 2005, 4:261-268. PDF (Highlighted in the front cover)

(46) Template approaches to novel porous materials for emerging applications. Zhao XS, Zhou Z, Chong ASM, Bao X, Su F, Guo W, Yan Q and Lv L. Journal of Materials Science & Technology 2005, 21: 20-24. PDF

(45) Surface patterning with thin carbon films. Zhou Z, Zhao XS, Zeng XT. Surface & Coatings Technology 2005, 198: 178-183. PDF

(44) Introduction of Three-Dimensional Extrinsic Defects into Colloidal Photonic Crystals, Yan Q, Zhou Z and Zhao XS. Chemistry of Materials 2005,17: 3069-3071. PDF (highlighted by MRS Bulletin 2005, 30, 572, details)

(43) Morphologies of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas. Bao XY and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2005, 109: 10727-10736. PDF

(42) Competitive adsorption of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Cd2+ ions on microporous titanosilicate ETS-10. LV L, Hor MP, Su F and Zhao XS. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2005, 287:178-184. PDF

(41) Opal and inverse opal fabricated with a flow-controlled vertical deposition method. Zhou Z and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2005,21: 4717-4723. PDF

(40) Phenol adsorption on zeolite-templated porous carbons with different structural and surface properties. Su F, Lv L, Tee MH and Zhao XS. Carbon 2005, 43: 1156-1164. PDF

(39) Inward-growing self-assembly of colloidal crystal films on horizontal substrates. Yan Q, Zhou Z and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2005,21: 3158-3164. PDF

2004

(38) Uptake equilibria and mechanisms of heavy metal ions on microporous titanosilicate ETS-10. Lv L, Tsoi G, Zhao XS. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2004. 43: 7900-7906. PDF

(37) A reinforced study on the synthesis of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10. Lv L, Su F and Zhao XS. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2004, 76: 113-122. PDF

(36) Comparative analysis of structural and morphological properties of large-pore mesoporous organosilicas and pure silicas. Bao X, Zhao XS, Qiao S, Bhatia S. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2004. 108: 16441-16450. PDF

(35) Functionalized nanoporous silicas for immobilization of penicillin acylase. Chong ASM and Zhao XS. Applied Surface Science 2004, 237: 398-404. PDF

(34) Doping of Eu in the pores of surface-modified SBA-15. Gu C, Chia PA and Zhao XS. Applied Surface Science 2004, 237: 387-392. PDF

(33) Pore structure characterization of large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas templated by nonionic surfactant. Bao X, Zhao XS, Li X and Li J. Applied Surface Science 2004, 237: 380-386. PDF

(32) Design of large-pore mesoporous materials for immobilization of penicillin G acylase biocatalyst. Chong ASM, Zhao XS. Catalysis Today 2004, 93: 293-299. PDF

(31) Synthesis and characterization of microporous carbons templated by NH4-Y zeolite. Su F, Lv L, Zhou Z, Zhao XS. Carbon 2004, 42: 2821-1831. PDF

(30) Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of ordered macroporous organosilicas. Zhou Z, Bao X, Zhao XS. Chemical Communications 2004, 1376-1377. PDF

(29) Functionalization of large-pore mesoporous silicas with organosilanes by direct synthesis. Chong ASM, Zhao XS, Kustedjo AT and Qiao SZ. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2004, 72: 33-42. PDF

(28)A novel route toward the synthesis of high-quality large-pore periodic mesoporous organosilicas. Bao X, Zhao XS, Li X, Chia PA and Li J. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2004, 108: 4684-4689. PDF

(27)A two-step sol-gel method for synthesis of nanoporous TiO2. Kartini I, Meredith P, Zhao XS, da Costa J. C, Lu GQ. Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 2004, 4: 270-274. Abstract

(26) Flow-controlled vertical deposition method for fabrication of photonic crystals. Zhou Z and Zhao XS. Langmuir 2004, 20:1524-1526. PDF

2002-2003

(25) Functionalization of SBA-15 with APTES and characterization of functionalized materials. Chong ASM and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2003, 107: 12650-12657. PDF

(24) Prediction of multilayer adsorption and capillary condensation phenomena in cylindrical mesopores. Qiao SZ, Bhatia S and Zhao XS. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2003, 65: 287-298. PDF

(23) Unusual adsorption properties of microporous titanosilicate ETS-10 towards heavy metal lead. Zhao XS, Lee JL, Chia PA. Langmuir 2003, 19: 1977-79. PDF

(22) Immobilization of aluminum chloride on MCM-41 as a new catalyst system for liquid-phase isopropylation of naphthalene. Zhao XS, Lu MGQ and Song C. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A 2003, 191: 67-74. PDF

(21) Influence of synthesis parameters on the formation of mesoporous SAPOs. Zhao XS, Whittaker AJ, Drennan J, Xu H and Lu GQ. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2002, 55: 51-62. PDF

2001

(20) Mesoporous silica-immobilized aluminum chloride as a new catalyst system for the isopropylation of naphthalene. Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Song C. Chemical Communications 2001, 2306. PDF

(19) Cu/MCM-41 as catalyst for photochemically enhanced oxidation of phenol by hydrogen peroxide. Hu X, Lam FLY, Cheung LM, Chan KF, Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Catalysis Today 2001, 68:129-133. PDF

(18) Cu/MCM-41 as catalyst for the oxidation of phenol. Wu Q, Hu X, Yue PL and Zhao XS. Applied Catalysis B 2001, 32: 151-156. PDF

(17) Adsorption kinetics of benzene in modified MCM-41 with an ink-bottle-like pore structure. Hu X, Qiao S and Zhao XS. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2001, 40: 862-867. PDF

(16) Aluminophosphate-based mesoporous molecular sieves: synthesis & characterization of titanium-containing aluminophosphates. Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2001, 44-45: 185-195. PDF

(15) A novel synthesis strategy leading to thermally stable mesoporous TiO2. Zhao XS, Drennan J and Lu GQ. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 2001, 130: 151-158. PDF

(14) Organophilicity of MCM-41 adsorbents studied by adsorption and temperature-programmed desorption.Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Hu X. Colloids and Surfaces A 2001, 179: 261-269. PDF

1999-2000

(13) Characterization of chemically modified MCM-41 materials. Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Hu X. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials 2000, 41: 37-47. PDF

(12) A new method for tailoring the pore-opening size of MCM-41. Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Hu X. Chemical Communications 1999, 1391-1392. PDF

1998

(11) Modification of MCM-41 with trimethylchlorosilane and adsorption study. Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 1998, 102: 1556-1561. PDF

(10) Irreversible change of pore structure of MCM-41 during rehydration/dehydration at room temperature. Zhao XS, Audsley F and Lu GQ. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 1998, 102: 4143-4146. PDF

(9) VOC Removal: Comparison of MCM-41 with hydrophobic zeolites and activated carbon. Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Energy & Fuels 1998, 12:1051-1054. PDF

(8) Thickness and stability of adsorbed film in cylindrical mesopores. Zhu HY, Lu GQ and Zhao XS. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 1998, 102: 7371-7376. PDF

1996-1997

(7) A comprehensive study of the surface chemistry of MCM41 using 29Si CP/MAS NMR, FTIR, TPD & TGA. Zhao XS, Lu GQ, Whittaker AJ, Millar GJ and Zhu HY. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 1997, 101, 6525-6531. PDF

(6) Effects of aging and seeding on the formation of zeolite Y from coal fly ash. Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Zhu HY. Journal of Porous Materials 1997, 4: 245-252. PDF

(5) Advances in mesoporous molecular sieve MCM-41 (review). Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Millar GJ. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 1996, 35: 2075-2090. PDF

(4) Synthesis and characterization of highly ordered MCM-41 in an alkali-free system and its catalytic activity. Zhao XS, Lu GQ, Millar GJ and Li X. Catalysis Letters 1996, 38: 33-37. Abstract

(3) Encapsulation of transition metal species into zeolites and molecular sieves as redox catalysts: Part I-preparation and characterisation of nanosized TiO₂, CdO and ZnO semiconductor particles anchored in NaY zeolite. Zhao XS, Lu GQ and Millar GJ. Journal of Porous Materials 1996, 3: 61-66. Abstract

(2) Improved comparison plot method for pore structure characterization of MCM-41. Zhu HY, Zhao XS and Lu GQ. Langmuir 1996, 12: 6513-6517. PDF

1994

(1) Influences of surface functional groups on the catalytic activity of activated carbon catalysts for sulfur dioxide removal from flue gases. Zhao XS, Cai GY, Wang ZZ and Wang QX. Applied Catalysis B 1994, 3: 229-238. PDF

Teaching-Related Publications

• Collaborative Learning: Some Issues and Recommendations. Carlson KS and Zhao XS. CDTLink, NUS, May 2004.

• Self-Assembled 3D Photonic Crystals Light up Singapore. Zhao XS. Innovation: The Magazine of Research & Technology, World Scientific, 2003, 3: 48-50.
  

Publications in Chinese Journals

• Zhao XS, et al., Direct Synthesis of MCM-41 Aluminosilicates. Journal of Catalysis 1995, 16: 184-191.
• Zhao XS, et al., Synthesis of Mesoporous Molecular Sieve MCM-41 Aluminosilicates. Chinese Science Bulletin. 1995, 40: 476-479.
• Zhao XS, et al., Study on the Physical and Chemical Properties of MCM-41 Aluminosilicates. Journal of Catalysis 1995, 16: 192-198.
• Xie SJ, Li HY, Zhao XS. and Wang QX. Synthesis of (S)AlPO4-5 Molecular Sieve from Cheaper Templates. Petrochemical Industry 1995, 24: 82-85.
• Zhao XS, et al., Synthesis and Characterization of Large Crystals of Aluminophosphate Molecular Sieve AlPO4-5. Chinese Science Bulletin 1994, 39: 618-620.
• Zhao XS, et al., Evolution of Novel Zeolite Materials. Journal of Inorganic Materials 1994, 9: 1-6.
• Zhao XS. Advances in Zeolite Synthesis. Chemical Engineering Progress 1994, 72: 32-37.
• Zhao XS, et al., Role of Amines in Zeolite Synthesis. Chemical Reagents 1994, 16: 224-227.
• Zhao XS, et al., Synthesis and Characterization of Pb-ZSM-12. Journal of Catalysis 1994, 15: 148-151.
• Zhao XS, et. al., Activated Carbon Catalysts Prepared from Furfural Residue and their Catalytic Activity for Desulphurisation. Chemistry and Industry of Forest Products 1994, 14: 57-60.
• Xu LY, Wang QX, Yang L, Zhao XS, Xu Y and Huang J. Study on the Conversion of Natural Gases into Light Olefins on K-Fe-Mno/Silicate-2 Catalyst: Role of K2O as a Catalyst Promoter. Natural Gas Chemical Industry 1994, 19: 15-20.
• Cai G, Wang Z, Zhao XS and Yang YH. Activated Carbon Catalysts for Sulfur Dioxide Removal. Environmental Science 1993, 16: 208-215.
• Zhao XS, et al., Synthesis of Zeolite ZSM-12 and its Catalytic Activity. Applied Chemistry 1993, 10: 80-82.
• Zhao XS, et. al., Synthesis and Characterization of High Silica Zeolite ZSM-48. Natural Gas Chemical Industry 1993, 18: 8-12.
• Zhao XS, et al., Study on Active Sites of Carbon Catalysts for SO2 Conversion. Environmental Chemistry 1992, 12: 194-199.
• Zhao XS, et al., Study on the Surface Groups of Activated Carbons. Chemistry and Industry of Forest Products 1992, 12: 169-174.
• Zhao XS, et al., SO2 Removal from Flue Gases by Means of Activated Carbon Catalysts: Adsorption Dynamics of SO2. Environmental Science 1992, 13: 67-71.