Recently, Professor Zhang Bo, Chairman of SHINE-HYDROGEN (Shanghai) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.. and Professor of Polymer Science at Fudan University, was awarded theNational Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (formerly the Young Scientists Fund, Class A)This is a high recognition of its outstanding contributions in the fields of electrocatalysis and hydrogen energy!
Part 1: Character Introduction - Deeply involved in electrocatalysis, connecting industry, academia, and research
Professor Zhang Bo is a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Polymer Science at Fudan University. He was sent by the government to the School of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto in Canada for postdoctoral research from 2015 to 2017. Joined the Department of Polymer Science and the National Key Laboratory of Polymer Molecular Engineering at Fudan University in 2017, serving as a young researcher and professor.
Professor Zhang Bo is committed to promoting laboratory catalysts for industrial applications, with the core goal of developing catalysts for efficient conversion of electrical and chemical energy. The main research areas include: high-performance amorphous electrocatalytic materials, widely used polymer electrocatalytic materials, exploration of interface catalytic mechanisms of electrocatalytic materials, high-performance chemical power sources and electrolytic water hydrogen production industrial devices for major national needs.
Part 2: Research Achievements - Top Publication Published, Patent Conversion Implemented
In recent years, Professor Zhang Bo has published more than 90 papers in journals such as Science (3 papers), Nature (2 papers), Nature Chem. (1 paper), Nature Catal. (2 papers), Nature Energy (1 paper), and Nature Commun. (6 papers), and his research work has been cited more than 14000 times, with outstanding academic influence.
We have applied for more than 30 Chinese invention patents and US patents, of which 3 have completed technology transfer, achieving a key leap from laboratory achievements to industrial applications.
Part 3: Contribution to Industrialization - Moving from Laboratories to Hydrogen Energy Equipment Manufacturing
asFounder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist of SHINE-HYDROGENProfessor Zhang Bo is not only a top scientist, but also an outstanding pioneer in the industry. He directly transformed cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs into productivity, leading SHINE-HYDROGEN to focus onThe most crucial step in PEM electrolysis of water for hydrogen production - the research and manufacturing of catalysts and membrane electrodes (MEA)And has achieved world leading industrialization results.
The core technological advantages and industrialization progress of SHINE-HYDROGEN are prominently reflected in:
-International leading low iridium catalyst technology:The independently developed high-performance low iridium catalyst reduces the amount of precious metals by 80%, achieves an energy efficiency of 86% at a high density of 3A/cm ², has a theoretical lifespan of over 15 years, and comprehensive performance exceeds the US DOE's 2026 technical target, laying the foundation for large-scale cost reduction.
-The independent intelligent production line has achieved stable shipment:Build a globally advanced 7GW membrane electrode intelligent production line, adopting roll to roll double-sided direct coating technology to achieve fully automated mass production and intelligent quality control, leading the industry in product consistency and yield rate.
-Obtaining bulk orders from customers and key government support:The product has obtained bulk purchases and long-term supply agreements from multiple top downstream customers. Since its establishment, the company has successively been approved for projects such as the Shanghai Service Industry Development Guidance Fund, Baoshan District Pilot Project for Investment before Stocks, and Key Technology Research and Development by the Municipal Science and Technology Commission. It has also led the establishment of the Shanghai Electrolytic Water Hydrogen Production Innovation Consortium, which has the ability to quickly respond to GW level orders and deliver system solutions.
Part 4: Social Appointment and Honor - Shouldering the Mission of National Energy Strategy
Professor Zhang Bo is not only a scientist and entrepreneur, but also holds multiple national and provincial-level expert positions in the field of energy, including:
-Core expert and direction leader in the energy field of national ministries and commissions (14th and 15th Five Year Plans)
-Deputy Director of Shanghai Comprehensive Energy System Artificial Intelligence Engineering Technology Research Center
-Youth editorial board member and convener of the national top journal in the field of energy
-Member of the Expert Committee of China Hydrogen Energy Alliance
-Deputy Director of the Hydrogen Energy Application and Energy Storage Facilities Special Committee of the China Engineering Construction Standards Association
He has received multiple talent programs and honorary grants, including:
-Young Scholars under the Ministry of Education's "Changjiang Scholar Award Program" (2021)
-Chief Scientist of National Major Projects (2020)
-Shanghai University Distinguished Professor (Oriental Scholar) (2019)
-Shanghai Youth Science and Technology Rising Stars (2018)
-Shanghai Youth Top notch Talent Plan (2017)
Part 5: Future Outlook - SHINE-HYDROGEN Helps Carbon Neutrality, Zhang Bo Leads Hydrogen Future
Receiving the NSFC Distinguished Young Scholars honor is both a recognition and a responsibility. Professor Zhang Bo will continue leading his team in electrocatalytic mechanism research and materials innovation, driving localization, cost reduction, and intelligent development in water-electrolysis hydrogen equipment so that green hydrogen can become a truly scalable clean energy source.
SHINE-HYDROGEN will rely on its top scientific research capabilities, break through key technological bottlenecks, and build an internationally leading hydrogen energy enterprise. Company Focus"Low cost, high performance, and high reliabilityThe validation application of PEM electrolysis cell integrated system significantly improves the green hydrogen economy. At the same time, we will focus on the demonstration and application of green hydrogen in the fields of wind solar coupled energy storage, green chemistry, clean metallurgy, and transportation energy. We will work together with energy central enterprises, equipment manufacturers, and local governments to accelerate the large-scale verification and commercial promotion of PEM Water Electrolysis hydrogen production technology.
SHINE-HYDROGEN will use innovation as its sword and industry as its shield to build an independent and controllable hydrogen energy equipment full industry chain, leading the high-quality development of China's hydrogen energy industry and contributing Chinese solutions and strength to the realization of the global "dual carbon" goal.
