Faculty
Basic Introduction:
Feng Yan received the Ph.D. degree in School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China in 2018, and then work as Research Associate Professor in School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, China. Dr. Yan has focused on the high-value utilization of solid waste and the CO2 capture & utilization for over 10 years. Dr. Yan has published 90 SCI papers in renowned journals, including Environmental Science & Technology, Science Advances, and Journal of Materials Chemistry A, accumulating over 4,600 citations on Google Scholar, with an h-index of 42. Additionally, he has published 18 international conference papers, delivered 11 invited presentations at national and international conferences, and twice served as session chair. Dr. Yan has applied for 68 Chinese invention patents (39 granted), 9 U.S. patents (5 granted), 4 Japanese patents (1 granted), 6 international PCT patents, and 2 European patents, alongside 21 granted Chinese utility model patents. He has led 6 national/provincial research projects and participated in completing another 6.
His honors include the Jury’s Special Commendation Gold Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, the Gold Award of Guangdong Society of Environmental Sciences Youth Science and Technology Award, First Prize of Guangdong Environmental Protection Science and Technology Award, and the “Academic Rising Star” Award for graduate students at Tsinghua University. Dr. Yan currently serves as an Editorial Board Member of journals such as DeCarbon, Carbon Capture Science & Technology, and Journal of Central South University (English Edition). Additionally, Dr. Yan holds positions as Vice Chairman of the Expert Committee of the China Energy Society, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cleaner Production Committee of Guangdong Society of Environmental Sciences, and a Committee Member of the Environmental Protection Academic Committee of the Nonferrous Metals Society of China.
Professional Experience:
2021.08-present: Research Associate Professor, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
2018.07-2021.07: Research Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
Education:
2013.09 - 2018.07: Ph.D. degree in School of Environment, Tsinghua University, P. R. China.
2016.03 - 2016.06: Visiting scholar in School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
the University of Sydney, Australia.
2009.09 - 2013.07: Bachelor degree in School of Environment, Tsinghua University, P. R. China.
2010.09 - 2013.07: Second Bachelor degree in School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, P. R. China.
Synergistic Activities:
[1] The Young Editor for Journal of Central South University (English Edition)
[2] The Young Editor for DeCarbon
[3] The Young Editor for Carbon Capture Science & Technology
[4] The deputy secretary general of Cleaner Production Committee of Guangdong Environmental Science Society
[5] The vice chairman of Expert Committee of China Energy Society
[6] The committee member of Environmental Protection Academic Committee of China Non-ferrous Metals Society
Awards and Honors:
2024: Gold Award, the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers
2024: Second Prize, Scientific and Technological Progress Award, China Environmental Protection Science and Technology Award
2024: First Prize, Guangdong Electric Power Science and Technology Project Award
2024: First Prize, Guangdong Environmental Protection Science and Technology Award
2024: First Prize, Guangdong Electric Power Science and Technology Paper Award
2023: Jury's Special Commendation Gold Medal, 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
2022: Excellent Communist Party Member of Southern University (Sustech)
2022: Ecology and Environmental Young Science and Technology Gold Awards of Guangdong Society of Environmental Sciences (GDSES)
2018: Academic Talent Award for Graduate in Tsinghua University
2018: Excellent Graduate of Beijing; Excellent Doctoral Graduate of Tsinghua University; Excellent Doctoral Thesis of Tsinghua University
2018: Excellent Communist Party Member of Tsinghua University
2017: National Doctoral Scholarship for Outstanding Young Talent (Shanghai Tongji Gao Tingyao Environmental Science & Technology Development Foundation)
2015 & 2016: National Scholarship for Doctoral Student
Research Interests:
[1] Recycling of Industrial Solidwaste
[2] Biomass Waste to Energy
[3] CO2 Capture & Utilization
[4] Pollution Control of Waste Incineration
Teaching：
Undergraduate course in Southern University of Science and Technology: "Principles of Environmental Engineering" (September, 2019.9-present), 2 credits, 32 credit hours.
Published Works:
Research ID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/L-5812-2018
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?user=PWPcUMcAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN
1. Journal publications as the first/corresponding author
[1] Junyang Lu, Feng Yan*, Tong Chi, Bangqiang Li, Heijin Chen, Xuehua Shen, Zuotai Zhang*. Efficient and stable PEI@MSF adsorbents for CO2 removal in confined space: Insights into silica foam support with ultra-large pore structure. Chem. Eng. J., 2025, 507, 160873. (IF=13.3, Q1-Top)
[2] Feng Xie, Guanghuan Li, Feng Yan*, Chengbin Xiao, Pengju Wang, Xuehua Shen, Biao Yang, Han Lin, Huarong Luo, Zuotai Zhang*. Novel nonaqueous PD/PZ/NMP absorbent for energy-efficient CO2 capture: Insights into the crystal-phase regulation mechanism of the powdery product. Environ. Sci. Technol., 2025, 59 (8), 3925?3936. (IF=10.8, Q1-Top)
[3] Yufei An#, Yiping Su#,*, Gang Li, Shuoyang Liang, Yingying Cai, Ruiheng Zhang, Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan*, Zuotai Zhang*. Decalcification and carbonation actions investigated during alkali activation-induced calcium (alumino) silicate hydrates C-(A-)S-H gel evolution. Mater. Today Commun., 2025, 42, 111383. (IF=3.7, Q3)
[4] Heijin Chen, Feng Yan*, Xianfeng Jiao, Hao Wu, Xiaoyu Liang, Xuehua Shen, Hongzhao Fan, Zuotai Zhang*. Facile and efficient amine@AD-SiO2 adsorbents from coal fly ash: Comparison of various amines for CO2 adsorption capacity and cyclic stability. Sep. Purif. Technol., 2024, 346, 127469. (IF=8.1, Q1-Top)
[5] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan*, Zhenzhong Zeng*, Pengju Wang, Feng Xie, Xin Sun, Heijing Chen, Zuotai Zhang*. Efficient and stable CO2 capture using a scalable and spontaneous cross-linking amine-functionalized nano-Al2O3. J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12 (5), 2697–2707. (IF=10.7, Q2-Top)
[6] Pengju Wang#, Feng Xie#, Feng Yan*, Xianfeng Jiao, Xuehua Shen, Heijin Chen, Han Lin, Hao Wu, Zuotai Zhang*. Formation, migration, and removal mechanisms of PCDD/Fs throughout the temperature range (850°C–150°C) in a full-scale MSW incinerator: The invention of novel high-temperature PCDD/F sampling device. Chem. Eng. J., 2024, 500, 156660. (IF=13.3, Q1-Top)
[7] Feng Xie#, Pengju Wang#, Feng Yan*, Xuehua Shen, Heijin Chen, Yingying Cai, Yiping Su, Xianfeng Jiao, Zuotai Zhang*. Development of only-phosphorus-based inhibitors for suppressing the formation of dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans during de novo synthesis: A dual approach for preventing secondary pollution and stabilizing heavy metals. J. Clean. Prod., 2024, 451, 142071. (IF=9.7, Q1-Top)
[8] Pengju Wang, Feng Xie, Feng Yan*, Xuehua Shen, Heijin Chen, Rigang Zhong, Hao Wu, Zuotai Zhang*. Long-term implications of municipal solid waste (MSW) classification on emissions of PCDD/Fs and other pollutants: Five-year field study in a full-scale MSW incinerator in southern China. J. Clean. Prod., 2024, 440, 140848. (IF=9.7, Q1-Top)
[9] Pengju Wang, Feng Yan*, Feng Xie, Xuehua Shen, Xuankun Wei, Fan Qu, Yiping Su, Guodong Yang, Rigang Zhong, Zhongzheng Li, Lan Song, Zuotai Zhang*. Field study on variation characteristics of PCDD/Fs and flue gas particles along MSW incinerator. Process Saf. Environ., 2023, 179, 439–448. (IF=6.9, Q2-Top)
[10] Pengju Wang#, Feng Xie#, Feng Yan*, Xuehua Shen, Xuankun Wei, Fan Qu, Yiping Su, Rigang Zhong, Zhongzheng Li, Zuotai Zhang*. Inhibitory effect and mechanism of an N-S-based inhibitor (CH4N2S) on PCDD/Fs in flue gas and fly ash in a full-scale municipal solid waste incinerator. ACS EST Engg., 2023, 3, 1557?1567. (IF=7.4)
[11] Feng Xie, Pengju Wang, Xuehua Shen, Xuankun Wei, Yiping Su, Feng Yan*, Zuotai Zhang*. N-P-based inhibitors for PCDD/Fs suppression with model fly ash: Inhibition mechanism during de novo synthesis. J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 2023, 11 (3), 110046. (IF=7.4, Q2-Top)
[12] Shuoyang Liang, Rui Li, Fan Qu, Chunling Dong, Yiping Su, Feng Yan*, Zuotai Zhang*. Silicon assisted synthesis of high-purity Ca3Al2O6 carrier towards scale-up of Ca-based carbon dioxide capture materials. Ceram. Int., 2023, 49 (17), 28538-28542. (IF=5.1, Q2-Top)
[13] Fan Qu, Feng Yan*, Xuehua Shen, Chunyan Li, Heijin Chen, Pengju Wang, Zuotai Zhang*. Novel PEI@CSH adsorbents derived from coal fly ash enabling efficient and in-situ CO2 capture: The anti-urea mechanism of CSH support. J. Clean. Prod., 2022, 378, 134420. (IF=9.7, Q1-Top)
[14] Pengju Wang, Feng Yan*, Jianjun Cai, Feng Xie, Xuehua Shen, Xuankun Wei, Guodong Yang, Rigang Zhong, Junbing Huang, Zhongzheng Li, Zuotai Zhang*. Emission levels and phase distributions of PCDD/Fs in a full-scale municipal solid waste incinerator: The impact of wet scrubber system. J. Clean. Prod., 2022, 337, 130468. (IF=9.7, Q1-Top)
[15] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan*, Chunyan Li, Fan Qu, Pengju Wang, Shiyin Zhao, Zuotai Zhang*. Amine-functionalized nano-Al2O3 adsorbent for CO2 separation from biogas: Efficient CO2 uptake and high anti-urea stability. J. Clean. Prod., 2022, 332, 130078. (IF=9.7, Q1-Top)
[16] Pengju Wang, Feng Yan*, Feng Xie, Jianjun Cai, Xuehua Shen, Xuankun Wei, Junbing Huang, Zhongzheng Li, Rigang Zhong, Zuotai Zhang*. The co-removal of PCDD/Fs by SCR system in a full-scale municipal solid waste incinerator: Migration-transformation and decomposition pathways. Sci. China Technol. Sci., 2022, 65, 2429–2441. (IF=4.4, Q2)
[17] Aikelaimu Aihemaiti, Jingjing Chen, Yunhui Hua, Chunling Dong, Xuankun Wei, Feng Yan*, Zuotai Zhang*. Effect of ferrous sulfate modified sludge biochar on the mobility, speciation, fractionation and bioaccumulation of vanadium in contaminated soil from a mining area. J. Hazard. Mater., 2022, 437, 129405. (IF=12.2, Q1-Top)
[18] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan,* Chunyan Li, Fan Qu, Yingqing Wang, Zuotai Zhang.* Biogas upgrading via cyclic CO2 adsorption: Application of highly regenerable PEI@nano-Al2O3 adsorbents with anti-urea properties. Environ. Sci. Technol., 2021, 55, 5236?5247. (IF=9.028, Q1-Top)
[19] Chunyan Li, Feng Yan,* Xuehua Shen, Fan Qu, Yingqing Wang, Zuotai Zhang.* Highly efficient and stable PEI@Al2O3 adsorbents derived from coal fly ash for biogas upgrading. Chem. Eng. J., 2021, 409, 128117. (IF=13.273, Q1-Top)
[20] Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan*, Pengju Wang, Fan Qu, Xuehua Shen, Zuotai Zhang*. Efficient one-pot synthesis of ethyl levulinate from carbohydrates catalyzedby Wells-Dawson heteropolyacid supported on Ce–Si pillared montmorillonite. J. Clean. Prod., 2021, 324, 129276. (IF=9.297, Q1-Top)
[21] Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan,* Pengju Wang, Chunyan Li, Xuehua Shen, Zuotai Zhang.* Efficient conversion of carbohydrates and biomass into furan compounds by chitin/Ag co-modified H3PW12O40 catalysts. J. Clean. Prod., 2021, 316, 128243. (IF=9.297, Q1-Top)
[22] Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan,* Yingqing Wang, Chunyan Li, Jianjun Cai, Zuotai Zhang.* Tungstophosphoric acid supported on metal/Si-pillared montmorillonite for conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates into methyl levulinate. J. Clean. Prod., 2021, 314, 128072. (IF=9.297, Q1-Top)
[23] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan,* Zhen Zhang, Chunyan Li, Shiyin Zhao, Zuotai Zhang.* Enhanced and environment-friendly chemical looping gasification of crop straw using red mud as a sinter-resistant oxygen carrier. Waste Manage., 2021, 121, 354–364. (IF=7.145, Q2-Top)
[24] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan,* Chunyan Li, Zhen Zhang, Zuotai Zhang.* A green synthesis of PEI@nano-SiO2 adsorbent from coal fly ash: Selective and efficient CO2 adsorption of from biogas. Sustain. Energ. Fuels, 2021, 5, 1014–1025. (IF=6.367, Q3)
[25] Jianjun Cai, Rigang Zhong, Xiaojuan Liu, Qingcai Liu, Hao Wu, Feng Yan,*, Junbin Huang, Zuotai Zhang,* Effects of evaporation capacity on the formation and removal of PCDD/Fs in a full-scale municipal solid waste incinerator from the view of garbage classification. Process Saf. Environ., 2021, 154, 18–31. (IF=6.158, Q2-Top)
[26] Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan,* Pengju Wang, Shubin Wang, Shun Li, Zuotai Zhang.* Highly efficient conversion of cellulose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using temperature-responsive ChnH5-nCeW12O40 (n = 1-5) catalysts. Chem. Eng. J., 2020, 396, 125282. (IF=13.273, Q1-Top)
[27] Jianjun Cai, Feng Yan,* Ming Luo, Shuzhong Wang.* Highly stable CO2 capture performance of binary doped carbide slag synthesized through liquid precipitation method. Fuel, 2020, 280, 118575. (IF=6.609, Q1-Top)
[28] Chao Wang, Shubin Wang, Feng Yan,* Zhen Zhang, Xuehua Shen, Zuotai Zhang.* Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries: selective ammonia leaching of valuable metals and simultaneous synthesis of high-purity manganese carbonate. Waste Manage., 2020, 114, 253–262. (IF=7.145, Q2-Top)
[29] Shubin Wang, Chao Wang, Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang.* Reduction-ammoniacal leaching to recycle lithium, cobalt, and nickel from spent lithium-ion batteries with a hydrothermal method: effect of reductants and ammonium salts. Waste Manage., 2020, 102, 122-130. (IF=7.145, Q2-Top)
[30] Siqi Tang, Ningning Shao, Chunmiao Zheng, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang.* Amino-functionalized sewage sludge-derived biochar as sustainable efficient adsorbent for Cu(II) removal. Waste Manage., 2019, 90, 17–28. (IF=7.145, Q2-Top)
[31] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Nuo Liu, Yuchen Gao, Yuan Meng, Kaimin Li, Xuejing Chen. Green synthesis of mesoporous γ-Al2O3from coal fly ash with simultaneous on-site utilization of CO2. J. Hazard. Mater., 2018, 359, 535–543. (IF=10.588, Q1-Top)
[32] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Haowei Zhang, Nuo Liu, Quan Zou. Biological denitrification from mature landfill leachate using a food-waste-derived carbon source. J. Environ. Manage., 2018, 214, 184–191. (IF=6.789, Q2-Top)
[33] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Kaimin Li, Nuo Liu, Xuejing Chen, Yuchen Gao, Sicong Tian. Green synthesis of nanosilica from coal fly ash and its stabilizing effect on CaO sorbents for CO2. Environ. Sci. Technol., 2017, 51 (13), 7606–7615. (IF=9.028, Q1-Top)
[34] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Kaimin Li, Sicong Tian, Zongwen Liu, Jeffrey Shi, Xuejing Chen, Jingyuan Fei, Yuxiang Lu. Cyclic performance of waste-derived SiO2stabilized, CaO-based sorbents for fast CO2. ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng., 2016, 4, (12), 7004–7012. (IF=8.198, Q1-Top)
[35] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Sicong Tian, Zongwen Liu, Jeffrey Shi, Kaimin Li, Xuejing Chen, Yiwen Xu. A green and facile synthesis of ordered mesoporous nanosilica using coal fly ash. ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng., 2016, 4 (9), 4654–4661. (IF=8.198, Q1-Top)
[36] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Kaimin Li, Sicong Tian, Ming Zhao, Xuejing Chen. Performance of coal fly ash stabilized, CaO-based sorbents under different carbonation-calcination conditions. ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng., 2015, 3 (9), 2092–2099. (IF=8.198, Q1-Top)
[37] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Ming Zhao, Sicong Tian, Kaimin Li, Tianran Li. A green and scalable synthesis of highly stable Ca-based sorbents for CO2. J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015, 3 (15), 7966–7973. (IF=12.732, Q2-Top)
[38] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Xuejing Chen, Sicong Tian, Kaimin Li. Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles preparing by low-temperature vapor-phase hydrolysis of SiCl4. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2014, 53 (30), 11884–11890. (IF=3.72, Q3)
[39] Feng Xie, Yungang Wang, Feng Yan*, Pengju Wang, Jiyun Xu, Zuotai Zhang*. Research Progress of Dioxin Inhibitors for Municipal Solid Waste Incineration [J]. Environmental Engineering, 2022, 40 (07), 222–231+247.
[40] Yuanyuan Shi, Feng Yan*, Jingjing Chen, Chunling Dong, Ruicheng Guo; Zuotai Zhang*. The effect of biomass blending on combustion performance of sewage sludge [J]. China Environmental Science, 2022, 42 (08), 3796–3803. (EI)
2. Conference proceedings as the first/corresponding author
[1] Heijin Chen, Feng Yan*. Facile and efficient amine@AD-SiO2 adsorbents from coal fly ash: Comparison of CO2 adsorption capacity and stability for various amines. 265th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2023, Mar. 26th – 30th, Online.
[2] Fan Qu, Feng Yan,* Heijin Chen. Novel PEI@CSH adsorbents derived from coal fly ash enabling efficient CO2 capture from coal-fired power plants. 263th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2022, Mar. 20th – 24th, Online.
[3] Pengju Wang, Feng Yan,* Guodong Yang, Feng Xie, Zuotai Zhang. PCDD/Fs emission levels and phase distributions in a full-scale municipal solid waste incinerator: The memory effect of wet scrubber system. 263th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2022, Mar. 20th – 24th, Online.
[4] Chunling Dong, Feng Yan,* Ningning Shao, Zuotai Zhang. Novel foaming strategy for the synthesis and performance of geopolymer foams. 263th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2022, Mar. 20th – 24th, Online.
[5] Xuehua Shen, Feng Yan,* Chunyan Li, Zuotai Zhang. Green chemical looping gasification of crop straw: the enhancement effect of red mud as a sinter-resistant oxygen carrier. 261th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2021, 5th – 30th, Online.
[6] Chunyan Li, Feng Yan,* Xuehua Shen, Zuotai Zhang. Facile synthesis of stable amine-functional CO2 adsorbents: stabilizing effect of nano-Al2O3 261th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2021, Apr. 5th – 30th, Online.
[7] Zhen Zhang, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang.* A green synthesis of ordered mesoporous nano-SiO2 from vanadium tailing. International Conference on Cleaner Production and Sustainability (CPS 2019), 2019, Oct. 30th – Nov. 2nd, Hong Kong,
[8] Pengju Wang, Fengjiao Lai, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang. High-efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): Effect of Keggin-type heteropolyacid/chitin hybrid catalysts. 258th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2019, Aug. 25th – 29th, San Diego, CA, USA.
[9] Xiaolin Zhao, Ying Jiang, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang. A novel synthesis of high-stable Ca-based sorbent for CO2 capture: The stabilizing effect of vanadium slag. 258th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2019, Aug. 25th – 29th, San Diego, CA, USA.
[10] Ying Jiang, Xiaolin Zhao, Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang. Green synthesis of stable nano-SiO2/CaO composites for fast CO2 capture. 258th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2019, Aug. 25th – 29th, San Diego, CA, USA.
[11] Feng Yan,* Zuotai Zhang. Synthesis of mesoporous nano-silica from coal fly ash and its application for CO2 capture. Conference on the Advances in Process Metallurgy (APM-2019), 2019, Jul. 4th – 5th, Bangalore, India.
[12] Feng Yan,* Jianguo Jiang, Zuotai Zhang. Synthesis of ordered mesoporous nano materials from coal fly ash: A novel CO2-assistant precipitation technology. TMS 2019 Annual Meeting, 2019, Mar. 10th – 14th, San Antonio, TX, USA.
[13] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Kaimin Li, Xuejing Chen, Sicong Tian. Green synthesis of Ca-based sorbents for fast CO2 capture: the enhancement effect of waste-derived SiO2 on cyclic stability and sorption kinetics. 254th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2017, Aug. 20th – 24th, Washington, DC, USA.
[14] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Ming Zhao, Yiwen Xu. From coal fly ash to ordered mesoporous nano-silica: A novel twice-carbonation strategy. 252thNational Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2016, Aug. 21st – 25th, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
[15] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*. Relevant influence of calcium precursors on CO2capture performance of coal fly ash stabilized, CaO-based sorbents. 251th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2016, Mar. 13th – 17th, San Diego, CA, USA.
[16] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Ming Zhao. Novel vapor-phase hydrolysis approach for preparing of nanosilica: Recycling of silicon tetrachloride. 249thNational Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2015, Mar. 22nd – 26th, Denver, CO, USA.
[17] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Ming Zhao. Development of stable Ca-based sorbents for realistic CO2capture: Significant stabilizing effect of fly ash. 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the ACS, 2015, Mar. 22nd – 26th, Denver, CO, USA.
[18] Feng Yan, Jianguo Jiang*, Xuejing Chen, Ming Zhao. Comparison of the two recovery methods for preparing of silica nanoparticles using low-temperature vapor-phase hydrolysis. 3rd International Conference on Frontier of Energy and Environment Engineering, 2014, Dec. 6th – 7th, Taipei, Taiwan.