On April 16, 2026, Prof. Xiao Fengshou, Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University and recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, visited the Institute of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials at Shaanxi Normal University and delivered a report titled “Green Synthesis and High-Efficiency Catalysis of Zeolite Molecular Sieves”.

The report was chaired by INCSMM vice dean Prof. Ding Liping, and was attended by faculty and students from the Institute and the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering who specialize in related research fields.

In the report, Prof. Xiao presented cutting-edge advancements in the green synthesis and catalytic applications of zeolite molecular sieves. Addressing the two major challenges of traditional zeolite preparation—high energy consumption, significant pollution, and the susceptibility of metal active components to deactivation—his team developed new green synthetic routes that are solvent-free and do not require organic templates, and successfully achieved the industrial-scale production of various zeolite products; At the same time, they proposed strategies such as the intragrit embedding of metal nanoparticles, the regulation of surface wettability, and the use of “molecular fences”, which significantly enhanced the activity and stability of the catalysts, providing new insights for the development of green manufacturing processes and high-performance catalytic materials.

During the Q&A session, faculty and students in attendance discussed with Prof. Xiao on topics such as green synthesis routes for zeolite molecular sieves and the regulation of metal active site stability.

In his concluding remarks, Prof. Fang Yu spoke highly of Prof. Xiao’s significant contributions to the field of green synthesis and catalysis of zeolite molecular sieves, as well as the guidance these contributions have provided for the development of related research areas at the institute.

Prof. Xiao Fengshou is a renowned scholar in the field of catalysis both domestically and internationally. He currently serves as chair of the Asia-Pacific Catalysis Council and vice chair of the International Zeolite Association. He has published over 500 papers in journals such as Science and Nature Catalysis, and has received numerous honors, including the International Zeolite Association Achievement Award and the Asia-Pacific Catalysis Achievement Award.

Prior to the report, Prof. Xiao, accompanied by Prof. Fang Yu, toured the institute’s exhibition room to learn about its founding history, development philosophy, research focus, technological strengths, and strategic planning.