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Xiamen University - ONG Wee Jun

ONG Wee Jun

Professor Dr.

Director, Centre of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT)
Assistant Dean
Office: A4-419
Tel: +603-87055149
Email: weejun.ong@xmu.edu.my
Research Interests: Advanced Nanomaterials; Nanocatalysis; Photo(electro)catalysis; Electrocatalysis; Artificial Photosynthesis
SDGs Focus
6 Clean Water and Sanitation 7 Affordable and Clean Energy 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action

About Me

Prof. Dr. Ong received his B.Eng. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Monash University. He is a Professor and Assistant Dean at School of Energy and Chemical Engineering (SECE), Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM). Starting from 2021, he serves as the Director of Centre of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT). Previously, he was a scientist at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. In 2019, he was a Visiting Scientist at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany and a Visiting Professor at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His research interests include nanomaterials for photo(electro)catalytic and electrochemical H2O splitting, CO2 reduction, H2O2 synthesis, N2 fixation, plastic reforming, and organic synthesis as well as microwave plasma methane cracking for graphene and hydrogen production. 

From 2019 to 2023, he was listed as a Global Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1%) by Clarivate Analytics in the Cross-Field category as well as World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University. To date, his citations are >20,500 with an H-index of 64. Currently, he serves as Chief Editor of Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Associate Editor of Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, Guest Editor and Board Member of Materials Horizons, Small, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, Journal of Energy Chemistry, SmartMat, Nano Research and Carbon Energy.

  • Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), Monash University, Malaysia, 2016
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering with First Class Honours), Monash University, Malaysia, 2012

  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM): Graduate Engineer 
  • Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC): 2019 – present

(A) Editor, Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member

  • Chief Editor of Frontiers in Nanotechnology in the discipline of Nanotechnology for Energy Applications (Scopus-indexed journal)
  • Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry in the discipline of Photocatalysis and Related Photochemistry
  • Associate Editor of Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology 
  • Advisory Board Member of Materials Horizons 
  • Editorial Advisory Board Member of Small 
  • International Advisory Board of ChemNanoMat 
  • Editorial Advisory Board of Electrochemical Science Advances (Scopus-indexed journal)
  • Young Star Editor of Nano Research 
  • Young Editorial Board Member of Journal of Energy Chemistry 
  • Young Editorial Board Member of Chinese Journal of Catalysis 
  • Young Editorial Committee of Chinese Chemical Letters
  • Young Editorial Board Member of SmartMat
  • Young Editorial Board Member of Carbon Energy
  • Young Editorial Board Member of SusMat

 

(B) Guest Editor of Special Issues

Research Interests

Nanomaterials for Energy and Catalysis (NanoECats) group

Tailoring surface / atomic engineering of nanostructures for advancing the frontiers of artificial photosynthesis and electrosynthesis systems toward the clean energy production (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis)

  1. Synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures with tunable structures and properties
  2. Development of carbonaceous nanomaterials (graphene, graphitic carbon nitride)
  3. Interface engineering of heterojunction photocatalysts for solar energy conversion 
  4. Defect engineering of nanostructured materials 
  5. Atom proximity control – single atom catalysis (SAC) and dual atom catalysis (DAC)
  6. Electrochemical and photo(electro)catalytic conversion of CO2 to C1 and C2+ fuels
  7. Electrochemical and photo(electro)catalytic H2O splitting
  8. Electrochemical and photo(electro)catalytic N2 reduction
  9. Photochemical plastic valorization for production of fuels
  10. Environmental impact assessment of emerging power-to-X technologies
  11. Microwave plasma methane cracking for graphene and hydrogen production
  12. Plasma catalysis
  13. Computational simulations via first-principles density functional theory (DFT)

Key questions to be addressed in NanoECats research:

  1. What power do emerging smart nanomaterials hold?
  2. How will nanotechnology and advanced surface chemistry shape the global energy future?
  3. What are the primary innovations we need to fuel the world of tomorrow and beyond?
  4. What are the strategic solutions to reduce our carbon footprint without compromising the importance of a life of carbon consumption?

Research Project(s)

  • Production of Graphene & Green Hydrogen Supply Chain from Biomethane
  • Development of Sustainable Hydrogen using Nanocatalysts-driven Photochemical Production
  • Tailoring Atomically Dispersed Metal Species in Defect-Engineered 2D Carbon Nitride: Elucidation of Charge Separation and Reaction Mechanism for Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion
  • Advancing Two-Dimensional Nanocatalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: A Collaborative Academic Pursuit
  • Charge dynamics and reaction mechanistic studies on carbon nitrides photocatalyst for photoreforming of polypropylene to formic acid and hydrogen
  • Advanced nanomaterials for multifunctional catalytic and energy applications: The way to the future?
  • Ternary zinc indium sulfide nanocomposites: Enhanced carrier separation in solar-to-X (X=fuel, fine chemical) conversion via electron-hole utilization
  • Defect engineering of 2D/2D g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalyst: CO2 reduction to solar fuels and reaction mechanism studies
  • Tailoring Band Structures in Graphitic Carbon Nitride: Elucidation of Charge Dynamics and Reaction Mechanisms for Improved Photocatalysis
  • Solar Energy Conversion and Energy Storage to Address the Seriousness of Energy Security and Environmental Issues by Mimicking the Ingenuity of Nature
  • Two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photo(electro)catalysts for energy conversion

 

Current Courses Taught

CME437 – Nanomaterials
CME208 – Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering I 
CME219 – Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
CME438 – Research Project I 
CME439 – Research Project II
CME440 – Capstone Project I
CME441 – Capstone Project II
EGE501 – Master Research Methodology
EGE601 – PhD Research Methodology

Local Grant(s)

  • Production of Graphene & Green Hydrogen Supply Chain from Biomethane, 2022 – 2025, Strategic Research Fund (SRF)-APP MOSTI Fund, > RM1 million
  • Development of Sustainable Hydrogen using Nanocatalysts-driven Photochemical Production, 2022 – 2023, RMK-12 Fund, > RM500,000
  • Ternary zinc indium sulfide nanocomposites: Enhanced carrier separation in solar-to-X (X=fuel, fine chemical) conversion via electron-hole utilization, 2021 – 2024, Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund, RM60,000
  • Tailoring Band Structures in Graphitic Carbon Nitride: Elucidation of Charge Dynamics and Reaction Mechanisms for Improved Photocatalysis, 2020 – 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), MOHE, RM 132,350
  • Two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photo(electro)catalysts for energy conversion, 2019 – 2023, Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund, RM60,000

International Grant(s)

  • Tailoring Atomically Dispersed Metal Species in Defect-Engineered 2D Carbon Nitride: Elucidation of Charge Separation and Reaction Mechanism for Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion, 2023 – 2026, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Xiamen University, China, RMB200,000
  • Advancing Two-Dimensional Nanocatalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: A Collaborative Academic Pursuit, 2023 – 2024, RMB100,000
  • Charge dynamics and reaction mechanistic studies on carbon nitrides photocatalyst for photoreforming of polypropylene to formic acid and hydrogen, 2023 – 2025, National Natural Science Foundation of China, RMB300,000
  • Defect engineering of 2D/2D g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalyst: CO2 reduction to solar fuels and reaction mechanism studies, 2021 – 2024, Guangdong-Shenzhen Basic and Applied Basic Research Grant, RMB100,000

Journal

  • Sue-Faye Ng, Michelle Yu Ling Lau, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Engineering Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH)Based Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis: StateoftheArt Progress and Prospects. Solar RRL, 5 (6), 2000535, doi: 10.1002/solr.202000535.
  • Feng Ming Yap, Jian Yiing Loh, Sue-Faye Ng and Wee-Jun Ong* (2024). Self-Supported Earth-Abundant Carbon-Based Substrates in Electrocatalysis Landscape: Unleashing the Potentials toward Paving the Way for Water Splitting and Alcohol Oxidation. Advanced Energy Materials, doi: 10.1002/aenm.202303614. (Invited contribution) 
  • Man-Kei Wong, Joel Jie Foo, Jian Yiing Loh and Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). Leveraging Dual-Atom Catalysts for Electrocatalysis Revitalization: Exploring the Renaissance and Structure-Performance Correlation. Advanced Energy Materials. (Invited contribution) (Accepted)
  • Xin-Quan Tan, Wuwei Mo, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2024). Synergizing Aspen Plus and life cycle assessment of nascent photocatalytic dry methane reforming over thermocatalytic and biomass gasification toward syngas generation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 436, 140270. (Invited contribution)
  • Wuwei Mo, Joel Jie FooWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Allying Interfacial Engineering of 2D Carbon Nanosheet-, Graphene- and Graphdiyne-Based Heterostructured Electrocatalysts towards Hydrogen Evolution and Overall Water Splitting. Electron. (Invited contribution) (Selected as Journal Inside Front Cover) (Accepted)
  • Jian Yiing Loh, Joel Jie Foo, Feng Ming Yap, Hanfeng Liang, Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). Unleashing the versality of porous nanoarchitectures: A voyage for sustainable electrocatalytic water splitting. Chinese Journal of Catalysis. (Invited contribution) (Selected as Journal Front Cover) (Accepted)
  • Jian Yiing Loh, Feng Ming YapWee-Jun Ong* (2024). 2D/2D heterojunction interface: Engineering of 1T/2H MoS2 coupled with Ti3C2Tx heterostructured electrocatalysts for pH-universal hydrogen evolution. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 179, 86-97. (Invited contribution) (Selected as Journal Front Cover) Link
  • Sue-Faye Ng, Joel Jie FooWee-Jun Ong* (2024). Isotype heterojunction: Tuning the heptazine/triazine phase of crystalline nitrogen-rich C3N5 towards multifunctional photocatalytic applications. Materials Horizons, doi: 10.1039/D3MH01115A. (Invited contribution for “Celebrating 10 Years of Materials Horizons: 10th Anniversary Collection”) (Emerging Investigator Series) (Selected as Journal Inside Front Cover) Link
  • Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Steven Hao Wan Kok, Peipei Zhang, Tan Ji Siang, Choon Yian Haw, Lling-Lling Tan, Binghui Chen, Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). All-in-one ultrathin nanoporous ZnIn2S4 with ameliorated photoredox capability: harvesting electron–hole pairs in cooperative hydrogen and benzaldehyde production. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, doi: 10.1039/D3TA04204A. (Invited contribution for “Emerging Materials for Solar Energy Harvesting”) (Selected as Journal Inside Front CoverLink
  • Feng Ming Yap, Jian Yiing LohWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Synergistic Integration of Self-Supported 1T/2H-WS2 and Nitrogen-Doped rGO on Carbon Cloth for pH-Universal Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Nano Research, doi: 10.1007/s12274-023-6118-8. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Feng Ming Yap, Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Brenden Jing Su, Jian Yiing LohWee-Jun Ong* (2024). Recent advances in structural modification on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalysts for high-efficiency photocatalytic H2O2 production. Nano Research Energy, 3, e9120091. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Khai Jie Wong, Joel Jie Foo, Tan Ji SiangWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Shining Light on Carbon Aerogel Photocatalysts: Unlocking the Potentials in the Quest for Revolutionizing Solar-to-Chemical Conversion and Environmental Remediation. Advanced Functional Materials, doi:  10.1002/adfm.202306014. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Xinlong Lin, Joel Jie FooWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Unveiling environmental impacts of methanol production via electrocatalysis against conventional and thermochemical routes by life cycle assessment. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 37, e00663. Link
  • Khai Jie Wong, Joel Jie Foo, Tan Ji SiangWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Transition metal carbide-based photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis. SmartMat, doi: 10.1002/smm2.1238. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Valerie Bei-Yuan Oh, Choon Yian Haw, Lling-Lling Tan and Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). g-C3N4 photocatalysts: Utilizing electron-hole pairs for boosted redox capability in water splitting. Energy Material Advances, 4, 0038. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Yu Xuan Leiu, Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Sibo Wang, Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). Atomic-level tailoring ZnxCd1-xS photocatalysts: a paradigm for bridging structure-performance relationship toward solar chemical production. Materials Today Energy, 34, 101281. (Invited contribution for “Promising Early Career Scientists 2022”) Link
  • Wuwei Mo, Xin-Quan TanWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Prospective Life Cycle Assessment Bridging Biochemical, Thermochemical, and Electrochemical CO2 Reduction toward Sustainable Ethanol Synthesis. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 11 (14), 5782-5799. Link
  • Xin-Quan Tan+, Wuwei Mo+, Xinlong Lin+, Jian Yiing Loh+, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). Retrospective Insights into Recent MXene-Based Catalysts for CO2 Electro/Photoreduction: How Far Have We Gone? Nanoscale, 15 (14), 6536-6562 (Invited contribution for Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators). (Equal Contribution) Link
  • Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Joel Jie Foo, Xin-Quan TanWee-Jun Ong* (2023). Transition into net-zero carbon community from fossil fuels: Life cycle assessment of light-driven CO2 conversion to methanol using graphitic carbon nitride. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 11 (14), 5547-5558. (Selected as Journal Front CoverLink
  • Sue-Faye Ng, Xingzhu Chen, Joel Jie Foo, Mo Xiong, Wee-Jun Ong* (2023). 2D carbon nitrides: Regulating non-metal boron-doped C3N5 for elucidating the mechanism of wide pH range photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 47, 150-160. (Invited contribution). Link 
  • Yuhan Li, Zhengjiang He, Li Liu, Yan Jiang, Wee-Jun Ong,* Youyu Duan,* Wingkei Ho,* Fan Dong (2023). Inside-and-out modification of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) photocatalysts via defect engineering for energy and environmental science. Nano Energy,  105, 108032. Link
  • Valerie Bei-Yuan Oh, Sue-Faye NgWee-Jun Ong* (2022). Is photocatalytic hydrogen production sustainable? – Assessing the potential environmental enhancement of photocatalytic technology against steam methane reforming and electrocatalysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 379 Part (2), 134673. (Invited contribution for Who will benefit from the transition to the Circular Economy?Link
  • Yuhan Li, Bangfu Chen, Ping Ouyang, Youyu Duan, Wee-Jun Ong*, Fan Dong (2023). Engineering ZnSn(OH)6 with ternary active sites-directed hydroxyl vacancies for robust deep C6H6 photo-oxidation: Experiment and DFT calculations. Chemical Engineering Journal, 451 (2), 138695. Link
  • Di Sen Chong+, Joel Jie Foo+, Xin-Quan Tan, Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling, Lling-Lling Tan, Xingzhu Chen, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Evolutionary face-to-face 2D/2D bismuth-based heterojunction: The quest for sustainable photocatalytic applications. Applied Materials Today, 29, 101636. (Equal Contribution) Link
  • Xinlong Lin, Sue-Faye NgWee-Jun Ong* (2022). Coordinating single-atom catalysts on two-dimensional nanomaterials: A paradigm towards bolstered photocatalytic energy conversion. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 471, 214743. (Invited contribution for Coordination Chemistry for Energy and Catalysis Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Xiamen UniversityLink
  • Ling Ai, Sue-Faye NgWee-Jun Ong* (2022). A Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Selective Formic Acid and Ethylene. ChemSusChem, 15 (19), e202200857. (Invited contribution for 100th anniversary of Xiamen University(Selected as Journal Front Cover and Cover ProfileLink
  • Xin-Quan Tan+, Sue-Faye Ng+, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Point‐to‐face contact heterojunctions: Interfacial design of 0D nanomaterials on 2D g‐C3N4 towards photocatalytic energy applications. Carbon Energy, 4 (5), 665-730. (Invited contribution) (Selected as Journal Front Cover(+ Equal contributionLink
  • Ling Ai, Sue-Faye NgWee-Jun Ong* (2022). Carbon dioxide electroreduction into formic acid and ethylene: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 20, 3555-3612. (Invited contribution for Energy & Environmental Materials Special Issue) Link
  • Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling+, Sue‐Faye Ng+Wee‐Jun Ong* (2022). Tailor-Engineered 2D Cocatalysts: Harnessing Electron–Hole Redox Center of 2D g-C3N4 Photocatalysts toward Solar-to-Chemical Conversion and Environmental Purification. Advanced Functional Materials, 32 (29), 2111875. (Selected as Journal Front Cover) (+ Equal contributionLink

  • Yang Lv+, Pengfei Chen+, Joel Jie Foo+, Jiayi Zhang, Wei Qian, Cheng Chen, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Dimensionality-dependent MoS2 toward efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: from synthesis to modifications in doping, surface and heterojunction engineering. Materials Today Nano, 18, 100191. (+ Equal contributionLink
  • Valerie Bei‐Yuan Oh, Sue‐Faye NgWee‐Jun Ong* (2022). Shining light on ZnIn2S4 photocatalysts: Promotional effects of surface and heterostructure engineering toward artificial photosynthesis. EcoMat, 4 (5), e12204. (Invited contribution for Young Investigator Special Issue) (Selected as Journal Front CoverLink
  • Yijie Ren, Joel Jie Foo, Deqian Zeng, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). ZnIn2S4-Based Nanostructures in Artificial Photosynthesis: Insights into Photocatalytic Reduction toward Sustainable Energy Production. Small Structures, 3 (11), 2200017. (Selected as Journal Front Cover) Link
  • Lin Wei, Deqian Zeng, Xianglong He, Longfei Wang, Yining Bao, Gang He, Toyohisa Fujita, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Tunable Bandgap Engineering of ZnxCd1-xSe Solid Solution with Controlled Ratio via a Facile One‐Pot Synthesis for Visible‐Light Photocatalytic H2 Production. Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, 3 (5), 2100210. (Invited contribution for Special Issue: Energy, Sustainability, and Climate ChangeLink
  • Sue-Faye Ng, Joel Jie Foo, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Solar-powered chemistry: Engineering low-dimensional carbon nitride-based nanostructures for selective CO2 conversion to C1-C2 products. InfoMat, 4 (1), e12279. (Invited contribution for Special Issue - Carbons for Energy Storage and Conversion, Back Cover) Link
  • Joel Jie Foo, Sue-Faye Ng, Wee-Jun Ong* (2022). Dimensional heterojunction design: The rising star of 2D bismuth-based nanostructured photocatalysts for solar-to-chemical conversion. Nano Research, doi: 10.1007/s12274-021-4045-0. (Invited contribution for Special Issue - 100th anniversary of XMU) Link
  • Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Nanoengineering Carbonaceous Materials: A Multifunctional Platform towards a Greener Energy Future. Small, 17 (48), 2106667. (Invited Contribution for Special Issue - Nanoengineering Carbonaceous Materials for Energy) (IF 2020: 13.281) Link
  • Bifang Li, Wenjing Wang, Jiwu Zhao, Zhaoyu Wang, Bo Su, Yidong Hou, Zhengxin Ding,* Wee-Jun Ong,* and Sibo Wang* (2021).All-solid-state direct Z-scheme NiTiO3/Cd0.5Zn0.5S heterostructures for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution with visible light. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9, 10270-10276. (IF 2020: 12.732) Link
  • Shichun Lin+, Sue-Faye Ng+, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Life cycle assessment of environmental impacts associated with oxidative desulfurization of diesel fuels catalyzed by metal-free reduced graphene oxide. Environmental Pollution, 288, 117677. (Invited Submission for Special Issue) (+ Equal contributionLink
  • Xian Bin LimWee-Jun Ong* (2021). A Current Overview of Oxidative Desulfurization of Fuels Utilizing Heat and Solar Light: From Materials Design to Catalysis for Clean Energy. Nanoscale Horizons, 6 (8), 588-633. (Invited Submission) Link
  • Wee-Jun Ong,* Nanfeng Zheng,* Markus Antonietti* (2021). Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage: Current Status and Future Opportunity. Nanoscale, 13 (22), 9904-9907. (Invited) Link
  • Sue-Faye Ng+, Michelle Yu Ling Lau+, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode Design: Tailoring Metal-Based Nanostructures for Robust Polysulfide Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion. Advanced Materials, 33 (50), 2008654(Invited Submission for Special Issue) (+ Equal contributionLink
  • Xinnan Yu,+ Sue-Faye Ng,+ Lutfi Kurnianditia Putri, Lling-Lling Tan, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Point-Defect Engineering: Leveraging Imperfections in Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis. Small, 17 (48), 2006851. (Invited Submission for Special Issue) (+ Equal contribution) (Selected as Journal Inside CoverLink
  • Neng Li,* Jiahe Peng, Wee-Jun Ong,* Tingting Ma, Arramel, Peng Zhang, Jizhou Jiang, Xiaofang Yuan, Chuanfang (John) Zhang* (2021). MXenes: An Emerging Platform for Wearable Electronics and Looking Beyond. Matter, 4 (2), 377-407. Link
  • Sue-Faye Ng+, Michelle Yu Ling Lau+, Wee-Jun Ong* (2021). Engineering Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH)‐Based Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis: State‐of‐the‐Art Progress and Prospects. Solar RRL, 5 (6), 2000535. (Invited Submission for Special Issue) (+ Equal contributionLink
  • Xingzhu Chen,+ Wee-Jun Ong,+* Xiujian Zhao, Peng Zhang, Neng Li* (2021). Insights into electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction mechanisms: Combined effect of single transition-metal and boron atom. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 58, 577-585. (+: equal contribution) (Selected as Journal Outside Front Cover) Link
  • Mengkai Yao, Zuhao Shi, Peng Zhang, Wee-Jun Ong,* Jizhou Jiang, Wai-Yim Ching, and Neng Li* (2020). Density Functional Theory Study of Single Metal Atoms Embedded into MBene for Electrocatalytic Conversion of N2 to NH3. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3 (10), 9870-9879. Link
  • Zhengyi Yang, Yuan Qi, Fenglong Wang, Zejun Han, Yanyan Jiang, Hecheng Han, Jiurong Liu, Xue Zhang, Wee-Jun Ong* (2020). State-of-the-art advancements in photo-assisted CO2 hydrogenation: recent progress in catalyst development and reaction mechanisms. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8 (47), 24868-24894. Link
  • Wee‐Jun Ong* and Kazuhiko Maeda* (2020). Emerging Nanomaterials for Light‐Driven Reactions: Past, Present, and Future. Solar RRL, 4 (8), 2000354. Link
  • Wee-Jun Ong,* Lutfi Kurnianditia Putri, and Abdul Rahman Mohamed (2020). Rational Design of Carbon-Based 2D Nanostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction: A Dimensionality Perspective. Chemistry – A European Journal, 26 (44), 9710-9748. (Selected as Journal Frontispiece(Invited Submission for Young Chemists 2020Link
  • Wee-Jun Ong* and Katrina Pui Yee Shak (2020). 2D/2D Heterostructured Photocatalysts: An Emerging Platform for Artificial Photosynthesis. Solar RRL, 4 (8), 2000132. (Selected as Journal Back Cover(Invited Submission) Link
  • Pengfei Chen+, Wee-Jun Ong+,* Zuhao Shi, Xiujian Zhao, and Neng Li* (2020). Pb-Based Halide Perovskites: Recent Advances in Photo(electro)catalytic Applications and Looking Beyond. Advanced Functional Materials, 30 (30), 1909667. (+ Equal contributionLink
  • Wenhao Zhang, Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Wee-Jun Ong* (2020). Z-scheme photocatalytic systems for carbon dioxide reduction: Where are we now? Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 59 (51), 22894-22915. (Invited Review) Link
  • Bin Huang, Neng Li, Wee-Jun Ong* and Naigen Zhou (2019). Single atom-supported MXene: how single-atomic-site catalysts tune the high activity and selectivity of electrochemical nitrogen fixation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7 (48), 27620-27631. Link
  • Xingzhu Chen, Wee-Jun Ong,* Zhouzhou Kong, Xiujian Zhao and Neng Li (2020). Probing the active sites of site-specific nitrogen doping in metal-free graphdiyne for electrochemical oxygen reduction reactions. Science Bulletin, 65 (1), 45-54. Link
  • Ming Li, Weijun Li, Wei Cai, Xiaojie Zhang, Zhihang Wang, Jason Street, Wee-Jun Ong,* Zhenhai Xia and Quan Xu (2019). A self-healing hydrogel with pressure sensitive photoluminescence for remote force measurement and healing assessment. Materials Horizons, 6 (4), 703-710. (Selected as Journal Outside Front CoverLink
  • Quan Xu, Wenjing Yang, Yangyang Wen, Shengkun Liu, Zheng Liu, Wee-Jun Ong,* Neng Li (2019). Hydrochromic full-color MXene quantum dots through hydrogen bonding toward ultrahigh-efficiency white light-emitting diodes. Applied Materials Today, 16, 90-101. Link
  • Wee-Jun Ong* (2019). Learning from natural leaves: Going green with artificial photosynthesis forum. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (6), 5579-5580. (Invited contribution) Link
  • Yijie Ren, Deqian Zeng and Wee-Jun Ong* (2019). Interfacial engineering of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based metal sulfide heterojunction photocatalysts for energy conversion: A review. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 40 (3), 289-319. (Invited contribution for the Special Issue) Link
  • Jiahe Peng+, Xingzhu Chen+, Wee-Jun Ong+,* Xiujian Zhao and Neng Li (2019). Surface and heterointerface engineering of 2D MXenes and their nanocomposites: Insights into electro- and photo-catalysis. Chem, 5 (1), 18-50. (+ Equal contribution) (Invited review) Link
  • Xingzhu Chen, Xiujian Zhao, Zhouzhou Kong, Wee-Jun Ong* and Neng Li (2018). Unravelling the electrochemical mechanisms for nitrogen fixation on single transition metal atom embedded in defective graphitic carbon nitride. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 21941-21948. (Invited contribution for the Special Issue onJMCA Emerging Investigator”) (Selected as Journal Outside Front CoverLink

Current Supervision (Postgraduate only)

  • Sue-Faye NG 
    Tailoring carbon nitrides towards enhance charge carrier dynamics for photocatalytic applications
    March 2021 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia

  • Joel Jie FOO 
    Low-dimensional 2D visible-light responsive photocatalyst for multifunctional applications
    May 2021 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Grayson Zhi Sheng Ling 
    ZnIn2S4-based photocatalyst toward photoredox hydrogen production and benzyl alcohol oxidation
    May 2022 - Present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Xin-Quan Tan 
    Ternary sulfide photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
    November 2022 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Elton Song Zhe Mah 
    Synthesis of free-standing graphene by atmospheric microwave plasma cracking of methane
    March 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Jian Yiing Loh 
    Layered double hydroxides-based electrocatalysts for H2 evolution, CO2 conversion and alcohol oxidation
    June 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Feng Ming Yap
    Self-supported carbon-based substrates for electrocatalytic CO2 conversion and alcohol oxidation
    June 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Zi Jing Chiah 
    Production of graphene and green hydrogen supply chain from biomethane using microwave plasma technology
    July 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Valerine
    Semiconductor photocatalysts for CO2 reduction integrated with organic synthesis
    October 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia
     
  • Ke Ming Lim 
    Semiconductor photocatalysts for photocatalytic plastic waste valorization toward production of H2 fuels and value-added chemicals
    October 2023 - present
    Xiamen University Malaysia

Completed Supervision (Postgraduate only)

  • Kar Woon Tan 
    Investigation of Heat Proliferation Profile in ZnO/ PPy as Interfacial Photoabsorber Materials in Self-sustained Solar Steam Generation 
    July 2021 - June 2023
    Xiamen University Malaysia

  • Bronze medal: 5th China College Students' "Internet+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2019
  • Bronze medal: 7th China College Students' "Internet+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2021
  • Ph.D. student, Ng Sue Faye won the prestigious Green Talent Award 2022
  • Master student, Valerine won the 2nd place at the MOSTI’s Nanotechnology Innovation Research Project competition (PIN) in October 2023
  • Global Highly Cited Researcher 2023 in the field of “Cross-Field” by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) Link
  • Global Highly Cited Researcher 2022 in the field of “Cross-Field” by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) Link
  • Global Highly Cited Researcher 2021 in the field of “Cross-Field” by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) Link
  • Global Highly Cited Researcher 2020 in the field of “Cross-Field” by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) Link
  • Global Highly Cited Researcher 2019 in the field of “Cross-Field” by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) Link
  • 2022 Most Cited Chinese Researchers in the field of chemistry by Elsevier Link
  • 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University Link
  • 2022 World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University Link

  • 2021 World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University Link
  • 2020 World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University Link
  • 2019 World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University Link
  • 2022 Outstanding Editorial Board Award (Nano Research, Tsinghua University Press)
  • 2022 Best Young Member of Editorial Board (Chinese Journal of Catalysis, Elsevier)
  • 2023 Emerging Investigator by Nanoscale (Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, RSC) Link
  • Promising Early Career Scientists 2022 by Materials Today Energy (Publisher: Elsevier) Link
  • 2022 Private Education Excellence Award (National Outstanding Young Researcher Award) by Private Education Cooperative of Malaysia Link
  • 2019 National Outstanding Educator/Reviewer Award in the field of Nanotechnology by Ministry of Higher Education Link
  • Winner for the “69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2019” dedicated to Physics nominated by the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings (Germany) and Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) Link
  • Top 1% of reviewers in the Materials Science discipline 2019 Link
  • Top 1% of reviewers in the Chemistry discipline 2019 Link
  • Top 1% of reviewers in the Cross-Field discipline 2019 Link

Patent

  • Wee-Jun Ong, Joel Jie Foo, Tan Ji Siang and Shalini a/p Muniandy (2022). A System and Method for Producing Graphene and Green Hydrogen from Biomethane. Patent Agency: MyIPO. PI2022006574.

 

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