Research Group Wang

Jian Wang’s research group focuses on using new techniques to trigger electron transfer reactions at interfaces to control the formation of carbon-carbon bond in small molecules and functional polymers. Electron transfer reactions are crucial in chemistry and biology. Key examples include photosynthesis, where redox proteins convert sunlight into reduction equivalents, and the mitochondrial electron transport chain, which transforms these equivalents into ATP. As a fundamental feature of redox reactions, electron transfer is pivotal in numerous processes with significant technological impact, such as information storage and energy conversion, making it arguably the most important type of chemical reaction. The Wang research group employs two innovative techniques: plasma liquid technology and high-frequency ultrasound coupled with piezoelectric polymer brushes to trigger electron transfer processes. They aim to develop strategies for utilizing active plasma species to initiate challenging small molecule reactions and achieve polymer recycling and upcycling.

Additionally, they're exploring a novel controlled release platform based on the piezoelectric effect of polymer brushes and biomedical ultrasound. The research in his group aims to open new frontiers in multiple scientific disciplines ranging from interface and macromolecular chemistry to drug delivery and cancer therapy technology and seeks to make significant contributions to both fundamental science and practical applications, potentially offering solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues in sustainability and healthcare.