Personal Profile
Duan Nanqi, male, native of Yingshan, Hubei, PhD/Postdoctoral, distinguished professor, CUG Scholar-Winner of Young Talents Program (A). He is mainly engaged in research on simulation and structural optimization design of power cell and fuel cell systems, multi-physics field simulation of new electrochemical devices, preparation and development of nanomaterials, green hydrogen and carbon neutral technology, and micro-nano advanced manufacturing. He has presided over 2 programs supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and participated in many general programs and key programs of NSFC as a key member, and has published more than 20 SCI journal papers and has been granted 4 national invention patents.
Contact Information
Email: duannanqi@cug.edu.cn; nanqiduan@163.com
Office: Room 641, No. 2 Teaching Building, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), No. 388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan City
Education and Work Experience
November 2020 - present: Distinguished professor, School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
March 2018 - May 2020: Postdoctoral, Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta
July 2016 - February 2018: Postdoctoral, School of Energy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
September 2011 - June 2016: PhD in engineering, Materials Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
September 2007 - June 2011: Bachelor of Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Research Fields
Simulation and structural design optimization of power cells and fuel cells and their systems, multi-physics field simulation of novel electrochemical devices, nanomaterials preparation and development, green hydrogen and carbon neutral technology, micro and nano advanced manufacturing
Undergraduate and postgraduate students majoring in mechanical engineering, electronics and materials, with a passion for scientific research and good experimental skills, are welcome to join the research group.
Scientific Research Programs (selected)
1. Program supported by High-level Talent Fund for Central Universities: “Research on fuel cell simulation and structure optimization”, under study, PI
2. General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China: Study on the interface regulation and stabilization mechanism of the cathode/metal connector of solid oxide fuel cell, under study, participant
3. Youth Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China: Research on solid oxide fuel cells with liquid antimony-based alloy anodes based on carbonaceous fuels, concluded, PI
4. Key Program supported by the Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China: Research on the key materials and technologies for solid oxide fuel cells based on waste agricultural biomass-derived fuels, concluded, participant
Selected Papers
[1] Duan Nanqi, Yang Jiajun, Gao Minrui, Zhang Bowen, Luo Jing-Li, Du Yanhai, Xu Minghou, Jia Lichao, Chi Bo, Li Jian. Multi-functionalities enabled fivefold applications of LaCo0.6Ni0.4O3−δ in intermediate temperature symmetrical solid oxide fuel/electrolysis cells. Nano Energy. 2020; 77: 105207.
[2] Duan Nanqi, Gao Minrui, Hua Bin, Li Meng, Chi Bo, Li Jian, Luo Jing-Li. Exploring Ni(Mn1/3Cr2/3)2O4 spinel-based electrodes for solid oxide cells. J Mater Chem A. 2020; 8: 3988.
[3] Han Yue, Ma Jiyang, Duan Nanqi*, Yang Jiajun*, Yan Dong, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian. Enhanced resistance of gadolinium-doped cerium oxide to liquid antimony and antimony oxide corrosions by addition of iron oxide. J Power Sources. 2020; 455: 227970.
[4] Li Peiyao(#), Duan Nanqi(#)*, Ma Jiyang, Jia Lichao, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian*, Luo Jing-Li. Exploring MnCr2O4–Gd0.1Ce0.9O2-δ as a composite electrode material for solid oxide fuel cell. Int J Hydrogen Energy. 2019; 44: 31333.
[5] Duan Nanqi, Xue Yuan, Ma Jiyang, Han Yue, Xu Minghou, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian. Liquid antimony-silver alloys as anodes for direct carbon solid oxide fuel cells. J Power Sources. 2018; 397: 170.
[6] Duan Nanqi, Ma Jiyang, Li Jin, Yan Dong, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian. High performance cathode-unsintered solid oxide fuel cell enhanced by porous Bi1.6Er0.4O3 (ESB) interlayer. Int J Hydrogen Energy. 2018; 43: 12713.
[7] Duan Nan-Qi, Tan Yuan, Yan Dong, Jia Lichao, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian. Biomass carbon fueled tubular solid oxide fuel cells with molten antimony anode. Applied Energy. 2016; 165: 983.
[8] Duan Nan-Qi, Cao Yong, Hua Bin, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Luo Jingli, Jian Li. Tubular direct carbon solid oxide fuel cells with molten antimony anode and refueling feasibility. Energy. 2016; 95: 274.
[9] Duan Nan-Qi, Cao Yong, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Li Jian. Conceptual and feasibility study on lab-scale series power generation by carbon-air and conventional solid oxide fuel cells. J Power Sources. 2016; 329: 510.
[10] Duan Nan-Qi, Yan Dong, Chi Bo, Pu Jian, Jian Li. High performance anode-supported tubular solid oxide fuel cells fabricated by a novel slurry-casting method. Sci Rep. 2015; 5.
Licensed Invention Patents
1. Pu Jian, Duan Nanqi, Xiong Chunyan, Tan Yuan, Wang Ao, Chi Bo, Li Jian, A method for preparing thin-walled tubular ceramic blanks, 2016-10-05, China, ZL201410836657.1
2. Pu Jian, Duan Nanqi, Xiong Chunyan, Cao Yong, Wang Xin, Chi Bo, Li Jian, A method for preparing tubular ceramic blanks, 2016-07-27, China, ZL201410833588.9
3. Pu Jian, Duan Nanqi, Chi Bo, Li Jian, Jia Lichao, An antimony anode direct carbon solid oxide fuel cell stack and its preparation method, 2017-09-12, China, ZL201510556131.2
4. Pu Jian, Duan Nanqi, Chi Bo, Li Jian, Yan Dong, An antimony anode direct carbon solid oxide fuel cell power stack system and preparation method, 2017-11-17, China, ZL201510555801.9
