Innovative Researcher Award
Po-An Chen
Tunghai University, Taiwan
| Po-An Chen | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Tunghai University |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Scopus ID | 56285413500 |
| Documents | 12 |
| Citations | 162 |
| h-index | 6 |
| Subject area | Nanomaterials for Energy |
| Event | Global Nano Awards |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2593-3344 |
Po-An Chen is a researcher affiliated with Tunghai University in Taiwan whose supplied publication record spans energy-related nanomaterials, capacitive deionization, carbon-based electrodes, environmental chemistry, and waste-derived materials.These bibliometric indicators provide a snapshot of indexed scholarly activity and may change as new publications and citations are recorded. Chen’s listed research connects material design with water treatment, resource recovery, and environmental applications, providing a relevant basis for a profile associated with the Global Nano Awards. The following overview summarizes the supplied publications and identifiers without implying an independently verified award outcome.
Contents
Abstract
This article presents a concise profile of Po-An Chen and selected research relating to nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. The supplied publications address energy recovery in capacitive deionization, carbon materials derived from spent coffee grounds, copper interactions with humic substances, arsenic speciation in landfill-gas processing condensate, and composite electrodes for saltwater deionization and disinfection. These themes link materials science with water treatment, chemical characterization, and the use of waste-derived resources. The profile combines the provided bibliographic records with researcher identifiers to support further reading and verification. [1] [2]
Keywords
Po-An Chen; Tunghai University; nanomaterials for energy; capacitive deionization; carbon electrodes; energy recovery; biomass-derived carbon; environmental chemistry; water treatment; arsenic speciation; nanocomposites; Global Nano Awards.
Introduction
Nanomaterials research contributes to energy and environmental technologies through the design of functional surfaces, porous electrodes, and composite structures. Capacitive deionization, for example, uses electrically charged electrodes to remove ions from water, while material characterization helps researchers understand chemical interactions and contaminant behavior. Converting biomass or waste into useful carbon-based materials also connects materials development with resource efficiency. Chen’s listed publications span these connected topics, offering a profile at the intersection of energy materials and environmental applications. [1] [5]
Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Tunghai University in Taiwan as Chen’s affiliation and nanomaterials for energy as the subject area. Reported metrics are 12 documents, 162 citations, and an h-index of 6. Bibliometric indicators depend on database coverage, author matching, and retrieval date, so they should be treated as a dated snapshot rather than permanent measures of research quality. The provided ORCID and Scopus identifiers allow readers to consult the associated public records. [6] [7]
Research Contributions
The supplied publication list indicates several related research directions:
- Energy recovery and capacitive deionization: a mini review considers energy recovery and the role of biomass- and waste-derived carbon electrodes.
- Waste-derived materials: research on dissolved organic matter from spent coffee grounds examines its effects in formaldehyde-free, water-based coatings.
- Environmental chemical analysis: a study examines how pH affects copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds.
- Contaminant characterization and water treatment: listed work investigates arsenic speciation in landfill-gas processing condensate and composite electrodes for saltwater deionization and disinfection. [3] [4] [5]
Publications
- “Energy Recovery in Capacitive Deionization and the Role of Biomass- and Waste-Derived Carbon Electrodes: A Mini Review.” Energies, 21 October 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/en19204995.
- “Retarding effect of carboxyl-containing dissolved organic matter derived from the thermochemical conversion of spent coffee grounds on formaldehyde-free water-based coatings.” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1039/D6TA01086E.
- “Effects of pH on the differential absorbance spectra, d-d transition bands and structural properties of copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds.” Chemosphere, February 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143949.
- “XANES/EXAFS and quantum chemical study of the speciation of arsenic in the condensate formed in landfill gas processing: Evidence of the dominance of As-S species.” Journal of Hazardous Materials, March 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130522.
- “Capacitive deionization and disinfection of saltwater using nanostructured (Cu–Ag)@C/rGO composite electrodes.” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00584K.
Research Impact
The listed topics are relevant to ongoing efforts to improve water treatment, understand environmental contaminants, and develop materials from renewable or discarded resources. Capacitive deionization and composite electrodes are pertinent to water purification research, while studies of humic substances and arsenic speciation address chemical processes in environmental systems. The reported citation metrics indicate recorded scholarly engagement, but assessment of practical impact requires consideration of experimental validation, reproducibility, and subsequent research.
Award Suitability
Chen’s supplied publication record aligns with the broad theme of nanomaterials for energy, particularly through work involving carbon electrodes, deionization, and composite materials. The environmental chemistry studies further illustrate the connection between materials research and applied environmental challenges. These themes may be relevant to consideration for the Global Nano Awards; this profile does not independently confirm nomination, selection, or award receipt.
Conclusion
Po-An Chen’s supplied profile presents research across energy materials, capacitive deionization, waste-derived carbon, and environmental chemical analysis. The selected publications provide a starting point for exploring how material design and chemical characterization can contribute to water treatment and resource recovery. The listed bibliometric values and researcher identifiers support further verification through the linked records.
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References
- MDPI. (2026). Energy Recovery in Capacitive Deionization and the Role of Biomass- and Waste-Derived Carbon Electrodes: A Mini Review. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en19204995
- Royal Society of Chemistry. (2026). Retarding effect of carboxyl-containing dissolved organic matter derived from the thermochemical conversion of spent coffee grounds on formaldehyde-free water-based coatings. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. https://doi.org/10.1039/D6TA01086E
- Elsevier. (2025). Effects of pH on the differential absorbance spectra, d-d transition bands and structural properties of copper complexes with humic substances and model compounds. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143949
- Elsevier. (2023). XANES/EXAFS and quantum chemical study of the speciation of arsenic in the condensate formed in landfill gas processing: Evidence of the dominance of As-S species. Journal of Hazardous Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130522
- Royal Society of Chemistry. (2023). Capacitive deionization and disinfection of saltwater using nanostructured (Cu–Ag)@C/rGO composite electrodes. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00584K
- ORCID. (n.d.). Po-An Chen researcher identifier. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-3344
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Po-An Chen, Author ID 56285413500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56285413500