ZENG Xiaojun 's research primarily focuses on the clean combustion and pollutant control of low-carbon fuels such as hydrogen energy. As the Principal Investigator, he led the development project of the nation's first natural gas-hydrogen co-fired ceramic shuttle kiln. This project successfully overcame critical technical challenges in hydrogen combustion utilization, including safe transportation, structural adaptation, and NOx emission control, thereby establishing a pioneering demonstration model for the safe application of hydrogen in ceramic kilns. These technological achievements have been prominently featured by media outlets such as China Science Daily, Sina.com, and the official website of the Chaozhou Municipal People's Government.

Furthermore, as the Principal Investigator, Dr. ZENG has completed two projects funded by the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, one key project under the Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Program focusing on people's livelihoods, and five industry-commissioned projects. With substantial theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the efficient application of low-carbon fuels like hydrogen and in equipment development, he has authored or co-authored 22 peer-reviewed academic papers (7 as the first author) and has filed or been granted 21 patents, including 8 invention patents as the primary inventor.

Selected Publications

1. Zeng Xiaojun, Wang Xiaohan, Yang Weibin, Yang Haolin. A Gas-Fired Ceramic Tunnel Kiln System for Achieving Low NOx Emissions. Invention Patent, Application No.: 202311450945.9

2. Zeng Xiaojun, Wang Xiaohan, Yang Weibin, Yang Haolin. A Ceramic Roller Hearth Kiln System for Achieving Low NOx Emissions. Invention Patent, Application No.: 202311447202.6

3. Zeng Xiaojun, Deng Runjie, Wang Xiaohan, Yang Weibin, Ye Yue, Yang Haolin. A Functional Oxide Material for High-Temperature Direct Degradation of Nitrogen Oxides and Preparation Method Thereof. Invention Patent, Application No.: 202311636261.8

4. Zeng Xiaojun, Wang Xiaohan, Yang Weibin. Method and System for Degrading NOx During High-Temperature Combustion in an Industrial Furnace. Invention Patent, Grant No.: ZL201910815291.2

5. Zeng Xiaojun, Wang Xiaohan, Yang Haolin. A Microscale Combustion Enhancement Method for Increasing Oxygen Ion Concentration in a Flame. Invention Patent, Grant No.: ZL201910816260.9

· Industrial Applications of Low-Carbon Fuels (e.g., Hydrogen) with High Efficiency

· NOx and Other Combustion Pollutant Emission Control

1. Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (General Program).Project Title: Research on Carbon Deposition Characteristics and Kinetic Models of Liquid Fuel Cracking in Micro-channels at High Temperatures. Duration: 2015 – 2018.Role: Principal Investigator

2. Guangzhou Key Program of Science and Technology for People's Livelihood.Project Title: Development of NOx Degradation Technology Using Functional Materials for Industrial Furnaces and Burner Design. Duration: 2019 – 2022.Role: Principal Investigator

3. Industry-Commissioned Project (Maoming Branch, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Sinopec).Project Title: Development of Energy-Saving Combustion Technology Using High-Temperature Functional Materials for Heating Furnaces. Duration: 2020 – 2021.Role: Principal Investigator

4. Industry-Commissioned Project (Chaozhou Shenergy Gas Co., Ltd.).Project Title: Research and Application of Natural Gas-Hydrogen Co-Firing Technology in Ceramic Shuttle Kilns. Duration: 2023 – 2024.Role: Principal Investigator

5. Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Doctoral Startup Program).Project Title: Study on the Formation, Transformation, Enrichment, and Removal of Aldehyde Pollutants from Low-Temperature Combustion of Dimethyl Ether (DME). Duration: 2011 – 2013.Role: Principal Investigator