teacher in Yan’an university at China.
Prof. Hongmei Chai obtained her academic training in physical chemistry, specializing in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). She earned her degree from a renowned institution, where she developed a strong foundation in both theoretical and experimental aspects of chemistry, paving the way for her future research endeavors in this area.
Professional Experience 💼
Prof. Chai is currently a dedicated teacher at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University in China. With years of experience in academia, she has built a reputation for her commitment to both teaching and research. She has mentored numerous students and contributed significantly to the scientific community through her publications and collaborations in the field of MOFs and related chemical studies.
Research Focus 🧪🔬
Prof. Chai’s research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with an emphasis on their electrochemical, luminescent, and sensing properties. Her work has led to the development of highly sensitive sensors for detecting a range of substances, such as metal ions, explosives, and pollutants. Additionally, her research has contributed to advancing water electrolyzer technology and developing multifunctional sensors for environmental and safety monitoring.
Awards and Honors 🏆
- Triple roles of Ni(OH)2 promoting the electrocatalytic activity and stability of Ni3S4@Ni(OH)2 in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: J. Colloid Interf. Sci.
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 654
- Pages: 66-75
- Five mesoporous lanthanide metal−organic frameworks: syntheses, structures, and fluorescence sensing of Fe3+, Cr2O72−, and H2O2, and electrochemical sensing of trinitrophenol.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: Inorg. Chem.
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 61
- Pages: 7286-7295
- Syntheses, structures of three Ln-MOFs (Ln=La, Ce, Dy), fluorescent sensing Fe3+ and MnO4− of La-MOF film, and magnetic properties of Dy-MOF.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: J. Mole. Struct.
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 1296
- Article No.: 136894
- Heterometallic Ln(Na)-MOFs (Ln=Tb, Dy, Ho): crystal structures, luminescent sensing for acetaldehyde, Fe3+, Cr2O72−, and electrochemical sensing for catechol.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: Chin. J. Inorg. Chem.
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 11(37)
- Pages: 1913-1927
- Four isostructural lanthanide metal−organic frameworks: syntheses, structures, and fluorescence sensing of Fe3+ and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: Chin. J. Inorg. Chem.
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 39(4)
- Pages: 775-784
- A microporous Tb-MOF luminescent sensor based on a flexible tricarboxylate for highly sensitive detection of acetone and Fe3+ ions in aqueous and isopropanol.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: J. Solid State Chem.
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 271
- Pages: 162-167
- A multifunctional Tb-MOF detector for H2O2, Fe3+, Cr2O72−, and TPA explosive featuring coexistence of binuclear and tetranuclear clusters.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: ACS Omega
- Year: 2020
- Volume: 5
- Pages: 33039-33046
- A highly sensitive multifunctional Eu-MOF sensor with pentacarboxylate for fluorescence detecting acetone, Cu2+, and Cr2O72−, and electrochemical detection of TNP.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: J. Solid State Chem.
- Year: 2020
- Volume: 284
- Article No.: 121199
- Synthesis, structure of a new bimetallic-organic framework film sensor and fluorescence detection of histamine and metal ions.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: J. Mole. Struct.
- Year: 2025
- Volume: 1321
- Article No.: 139694
- Two Ln-Co (Ln=Eu, Sm) metal-organic frameworks: Structures, magnetism, and fluorescent sensing sulfasalazine and glutaraldehyde.
- Authors: Hongmei Chai et al.
- Journal: Chin. J. Inorg. Chem.
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 40(12)
- Pages: 2475-2485