Tigabu Bekele | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tigabu Bekele | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Mekdela Amba University | Ethiopia

Mr. Tigabu Bekele is an emerging researcher whose work spans materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and photocatalysis, with a focus on environmental and biomedical applications. He has authored 11 scholarly documents, which collectively have garnered 130 citations, reflecting a growing impact in his field, supported by an h-index of 6. His notable publications include studies on the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, the antibacterial properties of metallic nanoparticles, and nanocomposites for advanced sensing and catalytic applications. His recent works such as “The Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants – A Comprehensive Overview” , “Electrochemical Sensor Based on Polyaniline Supported CdS/CeO₂/Ag₃PO₄ Nanocomposite for Malathion Detection” (2024), and “Antibacterial Capabilities of Metallic Nanoparticles and Influencing Factors”  exemplify his interdisciplinary approach combining nanomaterials synthesis with practical environmental and biomedical implications. Additionally, his book chapters in Nanotechnology in Diagnosis and Medical Therapies and Advances with Selected Nanostructured Materials in Industrial Manufacturing contribute to the advancement of nanostructured materials in industrial and therapeutic contexts. Through his expanding publication record and impactful research, Mr. Bekele is contributing significantly to the development of sustainable nanomaterials and innovative chemical technologies for global challenges.

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Featured Publications

Bekele, T., & Alamnie, G. (2025). The photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: A comprehensive overview. Results in Chemistry, Article 102758.

Mebratie, G., Bekele, T., Alamnie, G., Girma, A., & Mekuye, B. (2024). Advances with selected nanostructured materials in industrial manufacturing. In Advances with Selected Nanostructured Materials in Industrial Manufacturing (Book chapter). Elsevier.

Bekele, T. M. (2024). Electrochemical sensor based on polyaniline supported CdS/CeO₂/Ag₃PO₄ nanocomposite for Malathion detection. Sensors International, Article 100251.

Bekele, T., Mebratie, G., Alamnie, G., & Girma, A. (2024). Nanotechnology in diagnosis and medical therapies. In Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering (Book chapter). Elsevier.

Mebratie, G., Abera, B., Mekuye, B., & Bekele, T. (2024). The interplay of antiferromagnetism and superconductivity in Sr₁₋ₓNaₓFe₂As₂ superconductor: A theoretical study. Results in Physics, Article 107446.

Girma, A., Mebratie, G., Mekuye, B., Abera, B., Bekele, T., & Alamnie, G. (2024, December). Antibacterial capabilities of metallic nanoparticles and influencing factors. Nano Select.

Girma, A., Alamnie, G., Bekele, T., Mebratie, G., Mekuye, B., Abera, B., Workineh, D., Tabor, A., & Jufar, D. (2024, December 31). Green-synthesised silver nanoparticles: Antibacterial activity and alternative mechanisms of action to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: A systematic literature review. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews.

Tizazu, A., & Bekele, T. (2024, April). A review on the medicinal applications of flavonoids from Aloe species. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports, 100135.

Bekele, T., Mebratie, G., Girma, A., & Alamnie, G. (2024, March). Characterization and fabrication of p-Cu₂O/n-CeO₂ nanocomposite for the application of photocatalysis. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 133271.

 

Xin Wang | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xin Wang | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Zhengzhou University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xin Wang is an accomplished researcher in the field of chemistry and nanomaterials, with a strong focus on advanced energy storage and conversion systems. His research spans lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries, metal-air batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, electrocatalysis, CO₂ reduction, and solar cells. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the controllable synthesis of alloy-based nanomaterials, the development of high-entropy alloys, and the application of innovative catalysts for electrochemical CO₂ conversion and energy storage. His academic output is substantial, with 52 documents published, garnering 4,164 citations overall (3,400 since 2020), reflecting his consistent influence in the scientific community. He holds an h-index of 32 (30 since 2020) and an i10-index of 52, showcasing both the depth and breadth of his impactful work. His publications in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Advanced Functional Materials, and Journal of Materials Chemistry A, underscore his role as a leading scientist in sustainable energy research. Recognized with multiple awards, fellowships, and competitive research grants, he continues to drive innovation in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and green energy technologies, shaping future directions in electrochemistry and materials science.

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Featured Publications

Cai, M., Dong, Y., Xie, M., Dong, W., Dong, C., Dai, P., Zhang, H., Wang, X., Sun, X., Zhang, S., Yoon, M., Xu, H., Ge, Y., Li, J., & Huang, F. (2023). Stalling oxygen evolution in high-voltage cathodes by lanthurization. Nature Energy, 8(2), 159–168.

Fan, H., Si, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhu, F., Wang, X., & Fu, Y. (2024). Grapevine-like high entropy oxide composites boost high performance lithium sulfur batteries as bifunctional interlayers. Green Energy & Environment, 9(3), 565–572.

Wang, X., Miao, M., Tang, B., Duan, H., Zhu, F., Zhang, H., Zhang, X., Yin, W., & Fu, Y. (2023). Chlorine-induced mixed valence of CuOx/C to promote the electroreduction of carbon dioxide to ethylene. Nano Research, 16(20), 8827–8835.

Zhang, Y., Yu, Q., Wang, X., & Guo, W. (2023). Conversion of nitrogenous small molecules into value-added chemicals by building N–C bonds. Chemical Engineering Journal, 474, 145899.

Chai, D., Yan, H., Wang, X., Li, X., & Fu, Y. (2024). Retuning solvating ability of ether solvent by anion chemistry toward 4.5 V class Li metal battery. Advanced Functional Materials, 34(23), 2310516.

Yang, W., Xu, T., Fan, H., Yang, C., Sun, W., Ma, X., Wang, X., & Fu, Y. (2024). Selective and bifunctional catalytic electrochemical conversion of organosulfide molecule by high-entropy carbides. Advanced Functional Materials, 34(24), 2409450.

Wang, X., Li, W., Lv, X., & Broekmann, P. (2024). When chiral chemistry meets electrochemistry: A virgin land of an academic gold mine. Matter, 7(10), 2626–2788.

Cao, M., Li, W., Li, T., Zhu, F., & Wang, X. (2024). Polymetallic amorphous materials: Research progress in synthetic strategies and electrocatalytic applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12(30), 15541–15557.

Cui, T., Xu, J., Wang, X., Liu, L., Xiang, Y., Zhu, H., Li, X., & Fu, Y. (2024). Highly reversible transition metal migration in superstructure-free Li-rich oxide boosting voltage stability and redox symmetry. Nature Communications, 15, 4742.

Duan, H., Li, W., Ran, L., Zhu, F., Li, T., Miao, M., Yin, W., Wang, X., & Fu, Y. (2024). In-situ electrochemical interface of Cu@Ag/C towards the ethylene electrosynthesis with adequate *CO supply. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 99, 292–299.

Ma, X., Zhang, Y., Yang, W., Liu, C., Wang, X., & Fu, Y. (2025). Defect-engineered NbSx as an efficient cathode host for high-performance Li–organosulfur batteries. ChemSusChem. Advance online publication. e202500983.

Cao, M., Miao, H., Li, J., Liu, C., Wang, X., & Fu, Y. (2025). Tailoring the ionomer type to optimize catalyst microenvironment for enhanced CO2 reduction in membrane electrode assembly. Carbon Energy. Advance online publication.