MOFs

  • EDA catalysis
  • High local concentration in MOFs

MOFs

  • Unique structure
  • Multiple funtional

Acyl Borane synthesis

  • Mild condition

Boracycle synthesis

  • Energy transfer catalysis

Boron walking

  • Borenium catalysis
  • Remote-site selective hydroboration

MOFs

  • Charge Separation in Metal-Organic Framework Enables
  • Heterogeneous Thiol Catalysis.

Welcome to the QUAN lab!

We are a young research group at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Our research focuses on the development of innovative, energy-efficient, and sustainable catalytic systems by rational design and combination of boron catalysis, reticular materials, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. Our research aims at the better understanding of and potential solutions to important chemical problems including but not limited to N₂ reduction, solar energy utilization, and green synthesis.

News

  • Guanwen, Peiqi, Xinmou and Yiyi’s article published in Chemical Science. Congratulations to them!

  • Zhiyi, Chao, Peiqi and Jiaxin’s article accepted by Angewandte Chemie. Congratulations to them!

  • Jiaxin and Peiqi’s article published by JACS. Congratulations!

  • Guanwen and Peiqi are awarded the Best Teaching Assistant Award 2023-24. Congratulations!

  • Dr.Quan is awarded the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award of 2025.

  • Xinmou, Peiqi, Zhiyi and Weixuan’s article in principle accepted by Nat. Chem.

  • Our research on “Borenium Catalyzed “Boron Walking” for Remote Site-Selective Hydroboration” has been accepted by JACS. Congratulations to Zheng!