Hengheng Xia | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hengheng Xia | Energy Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

R&D Director | National Engineering Research Center for Supercapacitor for Vechicles, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Co, Ltd | China

Dr. Hengheng Xia  is a distinguished Senior Engineer and R&D Director at the National Engineering Research Center for Supercapacitor for Vehicles, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Co., Ltd., with over a decade of experience advancing energy storage technologies. His research focuses on the design, optimization, and commercialization of supercapacitors, high-power lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and high-performance electrolytes. Over the years, he has made substantial contributions to the field, authoring 16 scientific papers published in SCI and Chinese core journals, with 64 citations across 64 documents, 7 indexed publications, and an h-index of 3. His expertise extends beyond academic research into innovation and standardization, as evidenced by 46 patent applications, active participation in drafting 3 technical standards, and co-authoring 2 professional monographs that contribute to industrial and academic knowledge exchange. Among his representative works, his featured publication “Quasi-commercial pouch sodium-ion battery capacitors achieve extended high-power cyclability through activated carbon hybrid cathode design with presodiation-free anodes” highlights his pioneering efforts in developing practical sodium-ion capacitor systems with enhanced cyclability and energy efficiency. Other notable studies explore the optimization of organic electrolytes in Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors and the functionalization of carbon nanotubes for improved electrochemical activity. Through his innovative research and leadership, Dr. Hengheng Xia has played a pivotal role in bridging materials science and industrial application, driving forward China’s progress in sustainable and high-performance energy storage technologies.

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Featured Publication

Xia, H., [Other authors if available]. (2024). Optimization of mass matching and organic electrolytes for Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors based on LiMn₂O₄ cathode and AC anode with commercial-level mass loading. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.

Fu Chao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fu Chao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | National Institute of Metrology | China

Dr. Fu Chao is a dedicated researcher from China specializing in integrated energy systems and renewable energy utilization, currently working at the National Institute of Metrology in Beijing. He holds a Master of Engineering degree from North China Electric Power University, where he majored in integrated energy systems with a strong focus on the efficient utilization of renewable energy sources. His research is centered on advancing sustainable energy technologies through the application of exergy-based, cost-oriented, and carbon-conscious methodologies, reflecting his commitment to addressing both technical performance and environmental impacts. Dr. Fu Chao has contributed to the academic community through several high-quality publications in leading journals. His 2024 works include studies on biomass gasification-based fuel cell trigeneration systems assessed through exergy-cost-carbon frameworks, as well as innovative analyses of energy-water-carbon nexuses in renewable-driven power systems. Specifically, his publications in Energy Conversion and Management, Renewable Energy, and Energy explore cutting-edge solutions such as integrating organic Rankine cycles with biomass-syngas-fueled fuel cells, designing multi-energy complementary trigeneration systems, and developing power-to-X systems from carbon dioxide and water co-electrolysis driven by solar full-spectrum energy. These contributions demonstrate his ability to couple theoretical innovation with practical applications in the field of clean energy transformation. With his strong academic training and growing expertise, Dr. Fu Chao is building a promising career in sustainable energy research, focusing on the nexus of efficiency, cost, water resources, and carbon emissions. His work provides valuable insights for the development of low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable energy systems for the future.

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Featured Publication

  • Fu, C. (2024). Determining the optimal biomass gasification-based fuel cell trigeneration system in exergy-based cost and carbon footprint method considering energy level. Energy Conversion and Management.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-water-carbon-cost nexus of a biomass-syngas-fueled fuel cell system integrated with organic Rankine cycle. Renewable Energy.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-water nexus of a multi-energy complementary trigeneration system with different fuel mixture ratios. Energy.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-cost-carbon nexus of power-to-X system from carbon dioxide/water co-electrolysis driven by solar full-spectrum energy. Energy Conversion and Management.