Researcher | Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China
Dr. Zhi-Gang Gu is a distinguished professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (FJIRSM), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He earned his Ph.D. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2014 under the mentorship of Prof. Christof Wöll. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at KIT, collaborating with Prof. Wöll and Prof. Andrea Iris Schaefer. Dr. Gu’s research primarily focuses on porous thin films for guest molecule loading, chiral separation, and optical applications. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, making significant contributions to his field.
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Extensive Publication Record
- Dr. Gu has published over 100 peer-reviewed research papers in high-impact journals such as J. Am. Chem. Soc., Adv. Mater., Nano Lett., ACS Nano, and Nat. Commun.
- His work has covered a broad range of cutting-edge topics, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nonlinear optics, chiral chemistry, and thin-film fabrication, which are highly relevant in materials science and nanotechnology.
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Innovative Research Contributions
- Dr. Gu has made significant advancements in MOF thin films for chiral separation, guest molecule loading, and optical applications.
- He has contributed to the development of photo-curable 3D printing of chiral MOF monoliths, an emerging and impactful area in functional materials.
- His research on circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) and nonlinear optical switching has high potential for real-world applications in optical sensing and communication.
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International Collaborations and Recognition
- He completed his Ph.D. at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, and continued postdoctoral research under renowned scientists.
- His work is well recognized, and he has collaborated with leading researchers, such as Prof. Christof Wöll and Prof. Andrea Iris Schaefer.
🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, 2014
- Advisor: Prof. Christof Wöll
💼 Experience
- 2015-Present: Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (FJIRSM), CAS
- 2015-2018: Associate Professor
- 2018-Present: Full Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor
- 2014-2015: Postdoctoral Researcher, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Collaborated with Prof. Christof Wöll and Prof. Andrea Iris Schaefer
🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry
Dr. Gu’s research revolves around the development and application of porous thin films for various advanced applications, including:
- Guest molecule loading for controlled chemical interactions
- Chiral separation using novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
- Optical applications, including nonlinear optics and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL)
- Layer-by-layer assembly of MOFs for sensing and electronic applications
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Gu has been recognized with multiple prestigious honors, including:
- National High-Level Young Talent Program
- High-Level Talent Award in Fujian Province
- Member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS
📚 Publications
Dr. Gu has authored over 100 research papers in top-tier journals. Some notable recent publications include:
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Breathable Biomimetic Chiral Porous MOF Thin Films for Multiple Enantiomers Sensing
- Authors: Na Li, Jin‐Biao Zhang, Christof Wöll, Zhi‐Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2025
- Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
- DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202422860
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Correction to “Topochemical Polymerization at Diacetylene Metal–Organic Framework Thin Films for Tuning Nonlinear Optics”
- Authors: Zhi-Bin Jin, Guojun Zhou, Yu Han, Zhehao Huang, Zhi-Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
- DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c13365
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Layer‐By‐Layer Chiral Induction of Fluorene‐Based Metal–Organic Framework Films for Circularly Polarized Luminescence Sensing of Enantiomers
- Authors: Chong Li, Xue‐Xian Yang, Ming‐Yi Zheng, Zhi‐Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
- DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202401102
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Topochemical Polymerization at Diacetylene Metal–Organic Framework Thin Films for Tuning Nonlinear Optics
- Authors: Zhi-Bin Jin, Guojun Zhou, Yu Han, Zhehao Huang, Zhi-Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
- DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07432
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Photo‐Curable 3D Printing of Circularly Polarized Afterglow Metal–Organic Framework Monoliths
- Authors: Ming‐Yi Zheng, Zhi‐Bin Jin, Zhi‐Zhou Ma, Zhi‐Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Advanced Materials
- DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313749
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Host–Guest Metal–Organic Frameworks-Based Long-Afterglow Luminescence Materials
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Chiral Liquid Crystalline Metal–Organic Framework Thin Films for Highly Circularly Polarized Luminescence
- Authors: Xue-Xian Yang, Na Li, Chong Li, Zhi-Bin Jin, Zhi-Zhou Ma, Zhi-Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
- DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c04125
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Facile Synthesis of Novel Ti2C Nano Bipyramids for Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy of Breast Cancer
- Authors: Israt Ali, Li‐Mei Chang, Jabeen Farheen, Jiandong Huang, Zhi‐Gang Gu
- Year: 2024
- Journal: ChemPlusChem
- DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300544
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Layer by Layer Spraying Fabrication of Aggregation‐Induced Emission Metal‐Organic Frameworks Thin Film
- Authors: Xue‐Xian Yang, Chong Li, Shu‐Mei Chen, Zhi‐Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Chemistry – A European Journal
- DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400350
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Electro-Induced Phase Transformation of a Conductive Metal–Organic Framework Film for Nonlinear Optical Switching
- Authors: Zhi-Zhou Ma, Zirui Wang, Qiao-Hong Li, Yan-Yue Wang, Zhi-Gang Gu, Jian Zhang
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Nano Letters
- DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00194
🔚 Conclusion
Dr. Zhi-Gang Gu has made remarkable contributions to the field of metal-organic framework thin films, significantly advancing applications in optical materials, molecular separation, and sensing technologies. His dedication to research and numerous high-impact publications have established him as a leading figure in materials chemistry. As an innovator in chiral MOF films and nonlinear optics, he continues to push the boundaries of functional materials for future applications.
