肖丰收:“分子围栏”的构筑者

Core Insights - The 17th Hou Debang Chemical Science and Technology Award has been announced, recognizing 50 outstanding scientists, including 5 for Achievement Award, 15 for Innovation Award, and 30 for Youth Award [1] - Professor Xiao Fengshou from Zhejiang University received the Achievement Award for his significant contributions in the field of chemical engineering, particularly in zeolite molecular sieve synthesis and catalytic processes [1][7] Group 1: Molecular Sieve and Catalysis Innovations - The concept of "molecular fence" proposed by Xiao Fengshou offers a novel strategy to enhance catalytic performance by controlling the diffusion of reactants and products, addressing fundamental challenges in catalysis [2][3] - The "molecular fence" allows for the selective confinement of byproducts like hydrogen peroxide, facilitating their reaction with methane to produce methanol while enabling the methanol to diffuse out freely [2][3] - This approach has been successfully applied to various catalytic systems, demonstrating its versatility and effectiveness in improving reaction selectivity and efficiency [3] Group 2: Green Synthesis Techniques - Xiao Fengshou's team has developed a green synthesis route for zeolite molecular sieves, eliminating the need for expensive organic templates and reducing environmental pollution [5][6] - The innovative method involves using a small amount of zeolite seeds to guide nucleation, bypassing the spontaneous nucleation phase and leading to high yields of zeolite without organic templates [5][6] - The team also discovered a solvent-free synthesis method that utilizes only the crystallization water present in the raw materials, achieving nearly 100% yield and zero wastewater discharge [6] Group 3: International Recognition and Collaboration - Xiao Fengshou has received prestigious awards such as the Donald W. Breck Award and the Advance Catalysis Award, highlighting his contributions to the field of catalysis [7] - As the Vice President of the International Zeolite Association, he is committed to promoting Chinese catalytic science on the global stage and enhancing international collaboration [7] - The ongoing cycle of research breakthroughs leading to industrial applications and vice versa is driving the advancement of China's chemical engineering sector [8]