Introduction

The research team has long been engaged in fundamental research, technological development, and industrial applications in the fields of zero-carbon fuel production, ammonia/hydrogen combustion and efficient thermal energy conversion and utilization. Their work primarily focuses on renewable energy-driven ammonia/hydrogen fuel production, ammonia/hydrogen efficient and clean combustion, thermochemical energy storage, ultra-low thermal energy driven adsorption chiller, solid adsorption-based dehumidification/desalination, and artificial intelligence-driven optimization of energy systems.

In the past three years, the team has achieved multiple original research outcomes in areas such as chemical looping production of ammonia/hydrogen from organic solid waste, direct seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production, Ammonia-diesel dual-fuel engine, thermochemical energy storage, and adsorption-based dehumidification and desalination. They have led or participated in 11 major research projects, including Key Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key R&D Programs, and the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences. The team has published over 70 SCI-indexed papers, been granted 14 patents, and led or contributed to the development of 5 national, local, and industrial standards.

As of December 2025, the team comprises 14 staff members, including 3 senior research fellows (full professors) and 3 associate senior research fellows. The team also mentors 37 graduate students, including 8 PhD candidates and 29 Master's candidates. Their high-caliber research team includes 3 members of the CAS Hundred Talents Program and 1 recipient of the Guangdong Provincial High-Level Young Talent award.

Key Research Areas

▪ Chemical Looping Technology of Organic Waste

▪ Photochemical/Electrical Synthesis of Sustainable Zero-carbon Fuel

▪ Fundamental theories and engineering technologies for clean and efficient utilization of carbon-free and low-carbon fuels

▪ Thermochemical Heat Storage and Pumped Thermal Energy Storage

▪ Adsorption Heat pump, Dehumidifier and Salt-Fog Removal

▪ Efficient Thermal-to-Power Conversion Technology

▪ AI-Driven Optimization and Control for Energy Systems

Core Researchers

▪ HUANG Hongyu 

▪ LI Jun

▪ LIN Yan 

▪ HE Zhaohong 

▪ LI Xing 

▪ DENG Lisheng

▪ CHEN Xinfei 

▪ ZENG Tao 

▪ CHEN Danan 

Key Research Platforms & Facilities

▪ High-temperature and high-pressure constant-volume combustion chamber

▪ Thermochemical Energy Storage Pilot-Scale Experimental Platform

Signature Achievements

1. Da Song, Yingchuan Zhang, Yan Lin*, Shiwen Fang, Fang He, Zhen Huang*, Zhengxiao Guo*. Hierarchically nano-assembled oxygen carriers for chemical looping. Progress in Materials Science, 2025, 154, 101540. （IF=40）

2. A solar-industrial waste heat CCHP system, a near-zero-energy solar building integration project, and a 600kWh thermochemical energy storage pilot.

International Collaboration

Collaborative research and joint PhD training have been conducted with renowned universities, including Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Université Paris Cité (France), Nagoya University (Japan), Imperial College(UK), Cardiff University,(UK) Hongkong University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hongkong)

Team Leader：LI Jun

Contact Email：lijun@ms.giec.ac.cn