Professor
Email: guoxin@mail.hust.edu.cn
Academic Areas: Thermal Power Engineering
Research Interests: Generation and control study of coal-fired pollutant, Thermal transition utilization mechanism of solid fuel and application, Emission reduction and zero emission technology of greenhouse gas
Academic Degrees
Ph.D. in Thermal Power Engineering, 2005, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
MS in Analytical Chemistry, 1998, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Professional Experience
Professor (2010-present), School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Associate Professor (2005-2010), School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Lecturer (2000-2005), School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Visiting Scholar (2006-2006), Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Australia.
Selected Publications
1. Ni S, Wang N, Guo X, et al. Li4SiO4-based sorbents from expanded perlite for high-temperature CO2 capture. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2021, 410: 128357.
2. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X. Reaction mechanism of methane conversion over Ca2Fe2O5 oxygen carrier in chemical looping hydrogen production. Fuel. 2021, 290: 120094.
3. Wang N, Feng Y, Guo X, et al. Continuous high-purity hydrogen production by sorption enhanced steam reforming of ethanol over modified lithium silicate. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2021, 46(16): 10119-10130.
4. Hong D, Li P, Si T, et al. ReaxFF simulations of the synergistic effect mechanisms during co-pyrolysis of coal and polyethylene/polystyrene. Energy. 2021, 218: 119553.
5. Chen Y, Lisbona P, Perez V, Guo X. Performance of MnCl2 doped magnetic iron-carbon sorbent on mercury removal from flue gas: The effect of O2 and SO2. Fuel. 2021, 285: 119064.
6. Zhang S, Feng Y, Guo X. Redox Performance of Cu-Doped Fe2O3/Al2O3 as Oxygen Carriers for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production. Energy & Fuels. 2021, 35(1): 626-635.
7. Hong D, Si T, Guo X. Insight into the calcium carboxylate release behavior during Zhundong coal pyrolysis and combustion. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 2021, 38(3): 4023-4032.
8. Liu L, Hong D, Wang N, Guo X. High purity H2 production from sorption enhanced bio-ethanol reforming via sol-gel-derived Ni–CaO–Al2O3 bi-functional materials. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2020, 45(59): 34449-34460.
9. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X, et al. Reaction mechanism of Ca2Fe2O5 oxygen carrier with CO in chemical looping hydrogen production. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 534: 147583.
10. Wang N, Feng Y, Guo X. Atomistic mechanisms study of the carbonation reaction of CaO for high-temperature CO2 capture. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 532: 147425.
11. Hong D, Li Z, Si T, Guo X*, A study of the effect of H2O on char oxidation during O2/H2O combustion using reactive dynamic simulation, Fuel, 2020, 280:118713.
12. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X, et al. Characteristics of dopant distribution and surface oxygen vacancy formation for modified Fe2O3 in chemical looping combustion. Fuel, 2020, 276: 117942.
13. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X*, Zhang S, Dopant screening of modified Fe2O3 oxygen carriers in chemical looping hydrogen production, Fuel, 2020, 262:116489.
14. Wang N, Feng Y, Chen Y, Guo X*, Lithium-based sorbent from rice husk materials for hydrogen production via sorption-enhanced steam reforming of ethanol, Fuel, 2019, 245: 263-273.
15. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X*, Density functional theory study on improved reactivity of alkali-doped Fe2O3 oxygen carriers for chemical looping hydrogen production, Fuel, 2019, 236: 1057-1064.
16. Wang N, Feng Y, Guo X*, Duin A, Insights into the Role of H2O in the Carbonation of CaO Nanoparticle with CO2, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2018, 122: 21401-21410.
17. Huang Y, Yin Z, Chen Y, Guo X*, Experimental study on gaseous elemental mercury removal by wet electrostatic precipitators, Fuel, 2018, 234: 1337-1345.
18. Chen Y, Guo X*,Wu F, Huang Y, Yin Z, Mechanisms of mercury transformation over α-Fe2O3(0 0 1) in the presence of HCl and/or H2S, Fuel, 2018, 233: 309-316.
19. Feng Y, Wang N, Guo X*, Influence mechanism of supports on the reactivity of Ni-based oxygen carriers for chemical looping reforming: A DFT study, Fuel, 2018, 229: 88-94.
20. Wang N, Feng Y, Liu L, Guo X*, Effects of preparation methods on the structure and property of Al-stabilized CaO-based sorbents for CO2 capture, Fuel Processing Technology, 2018, 173: 276-284.
21. Liu L, Hong D, Guo X*, A study of metals promoted CaO-based CO2 sorbents for high temperature application by combining experimental and DFT calculations, Journal of CO2 utilization, 2017, 22: 155-163.
22. Feng Y, Guo X*. Study of reaction mechanism of methane conversion over Ni-based oxygen carrier in chemical looping reforming. Fuel, 2017, 210: 866-872.
23. Hong D, Guo X*. Molecular dynamics simulations of Zhundong coal pyrolysis using reactive force field. Fuel, 2017, 210: 58-66.
24. Hong D, Guo X*. A reactive molecular dynamics study of CH4 combustion in O2/CO2/H2O environments. Fuel Processing Technology, 2017,167: 416-424.
25. Liu J, Guo X*. ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulation of pyrolysis and combustion of pyridine. Fuel Processing Technology, 2017, 161: 107-115.
26. Liu T, Xue L, Guo X*, et al. Mechanisms of Elemental Mercury Transformation on α-Fe2O3(001) Surface from Experimental and Theoretical Study: Influences of HCl, O2 and SO2. Environmental Science & Technology. 2016; 50: 13585-13591.
27. Hong D, Liu L, Guo X*, et al. Chemical Effect of H2O on CH4 Oxidation during Combustion in O2/H2O Environments. Energy & Fuels. 2016; 30: 8491−8.
28. Liu T, Xue LC, Guo X*, Huang Y, Zheng CG. DFT and Experimental Study on the Mechanism of Elemental Mercury Capture in the Presence of HCl on α-Fe2O3(001). Environmental Science & Technology. 2016; 50: 4863-8.
29. Feng YC, Cai X, Guo X*, Zheng CG. Influence mechanism of H2S on the reactivity of Ni-based oxygen carriers for chemical-looping combustion. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2016; 295: 461–7.
30. Qiao X, Lisbona P*, Guo X*, Lara Y, Romeo L. Energy Assessment of Ethanol-Enhanced Steam Reforming by Means of Li4SiO4 Carbon Capture. Energy & Fuels. 2016; 30: 1879-86
31. Liu T, Man CY, Guo X*, Zheng CG. Experimental study on the mechanism of mercury removal with Fe2O3 in the presence of halogens: Role of HCl and HBr. Fuel. 2016; 173: 209-16.
32. Xue LC, Liu T, Guo X*, Zheng CG. Hg oxidation reaction mechanism on Fe2O3 with H2S: Comparison between theory and experiments. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 2015; 35: 2867-74.
33. Liu T, Xue LC, Guo X*. Study of Hg0 removal characteristics on Fe2O3 with H2S. Fuel. 2015; 160: 189-95.
34. Liu T, Xue LC, Guo X*, Zheng CG. DFT study of mercury adsorption on alpha-Fe2O3 surface: Role of oxygen. Fuel. 2014; 115: 179-85.
35. Cai X, Wang XH, Guo X*, Zheng CG. Mechanism study of reaction between CO and NiO(001) surface during chemical-looping combustion: Role of oxygen. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2014; 244: 464-72.
36. Liu T., Guo X*, Zheng CG. Density functional study of Hg adsorption mechanisms on alpha-Fe2O3 with H2S. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 2013; 34: 2803-10.
37. Wang K, Guo X*, Zhao PF, Zhang LQ, Zheng CG. CO2 capture of limestone modified by hydration-dehydration technology for carbonation/calcination looping. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2011; 173(1): 158-63.
38. Wang K, Guo X*, Zhao PF, Wang FZ, Zheng CG. High temperature capture of CO2 on lithium-based sorbents from rice husk ash. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011; 189(1-2): 301-7.
39. Guo P, Guo X*, Zheng CG. Computational insights into interactions between Hg species and alpha-Fe2O3 (001). Fuel. 2011; 90(5): 1840-6.
40. Wang K, Guo X*, Zhao PF, Zheng CG. Cyclic CO2 capture of CaO-based sorbent in the presence of metakaolin and aluminum (hydr)oxides. Applied Clay Science. 2010; 50(1): 41-6.
41. Guo X*, Zhao P, Zheng C. Theoretical study of different speciation of mercury adsorption on CaO (001) surface. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 2009; 32(2): 2693-9.
42. Guo X*, Tay HL, Zhang S, Li C-Z. Changes in Char Structure during the Gasification of a Victorian Brown Coal in Steam and Oxygen at 800 °C. Energy & Fuels. 2008; 22(6): 4034-8.
43. Guo X*, Zheng C-G, Xu M. Characterization of mercury emissions from a coal-fired power plant. Energy & fuels. 2007; 21(2): 898-902.
44. Guo X*, Zheng C-G, Xu M-H. Characterization of arsenic emissions from a coal-fired power plant. Energy & fuels. 2004; 18(6): 1822-6.
Awards:
2018 Hubei Province Natural Science Prize (First Prize): Multi-scale mechanism and process-oriented regulation of chemical chain carbon capture
2009 Natural Science Prize of the Ministry of Education (First Prize): The generation mechanism and emission control of coal-burning heavy metals and fine particles
2001 China University Science and Technology Prize (Second Prize): The form distribution, migration pattern and emission control of trace heavy metal elements in the process of coal combustion
Courses Taught
Engineering Thermodynamics (BA course)
Introduction of Discipline Foundation (BA course)
Coal Science Basics (MS course)
Analysis Method of Modern Instrument (MS course)
Projects
1. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 51876073, Study on the reaction molecular dynamics of the pyrolysis of high-sodium and high-calcium Zhundong coal, 2019/01-2022/01
2. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 51576085, The micro mechanism and reactive dynamics study of carbonate formation at high temperature using doped solid sorbents, 2016/01-2019/12
3. National Natural Science Foundation of China :51176058, Heterogeneous reaction mechanism and kinetics study between mercury and halogen component in coal-fired flue gas, 2012/01 -2015/12
4. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 50976040, The study of physical chemical structure and its adsorption properties of residual carbon in fly ash, 2010/01-2012/12
5. The Fund from Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality: JCYJ20180507184519927, Research on Preparation Process of Low-cost and High-efficiency Oxygen Carrier for Chemical Looping Hydrogen Production
6. National Program on Key Basic Research Project (973 Program): Fundamental Research on Source Control Technology of Fossil Fuel Combustion PM2.5
7. National Program on Key Basic Research Project (973 Program): Basic research on carbon dioxide emission reduction, storage and resource utilization
