Year 2024

1. Y. Su+, J. Xu+, J. Zhao+, C. Du, Q. Liu, J. Li, S. Liu, Z. Zhang, Y. Luo, L. Geng, J. Chen, K.H.L. Zhang, Y. Tang, L. Zhang, Q. Huang, K. Suenaga, F. Wang, J. Cheng, S. Lin, W. Tan, L. Dong, F. Liu*, J. Huang*, H. Xiong*, Room-Temperature Synthesis and Exceptional Reactivity of Metal Single-Atom Catalysts, 2024, submitted.

2. J. Liu, Y. Wen, W. Yan, J. Liu, X. Liu, C. Zhan, Y. Zhang, T. Chan, W. Huang, C. Pao, Z. Hu, D. Su, J. Han, H. Xiong*, X. Huang*, N. Chen*, Single-atom mediated crystal facet engineering for the exceptional production of acetate in CO electrolysis, Energy & Environmental Science, 2025, accepted.

3. X. Duan, J. Xu, Y. Cong, H. Geng, K. Chen, T. Xu, Y. Zhang, F. Zhang, J. Zhu, L. Zhang, W. Zhao*, Y. Sun*, H. Xiong *, Enhancing CO₂ electroreduction to formate on bimuth catalyst via sulfur doping, Chem. Eng. J. 2024, 501, 157404. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.157404

4. X. Duan, J. Xu, J. Li, C. Du, K. Chen, T. Xu, Y. Sun*,  H. Xiong*, Enhancing CO₂ reduction efficiency with axial oxygen coordinated Ni-N₄ active Sites on hierarchical pore N-doped carbon, Chin. Chem. Lett. 2024, in press. DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110340

5. S. Liu, D. Wu, Y. Zhao, Y. Liang, L. Zhang, J. Sun*, J. Lin, S. Wang, Y. Yao, S. Wan*, N.J. Coville, Y. Wang, and H. Xiong*, Recent Advances and Perspective in Catalyst Design for Converting Syngas to Higher Alcohols, Energy & Fuels. 2024, 38, 14769-14796. DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c01419

6. Z. Zhang+, C. Du+, H. Li+, J. Hu, F. Yang , J. Huang,  S. Hu, W. Li*, H. Xiong*, Spatial segregation of three-dimensional Al₂O₃ supported PtSn catalyst for improved sintering-resistant at high temperature. Appl. Catal. B. 2024, 358, 124334. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124334

7. J. Li, J. Xu, J. Yang, Z. Duan, Z. Zhang, H. Xiong*, Engineering and dynamics of heterogeneous catalysts via metal single atoms as promoters/precursors, Sci. China Chem. 2024, 67: 2547-2565. DOI:10.1007/s11426-024-2083-4

8. J. Li, C. Du, Q. Feng, Y. Zhao, S. Liu , J. Xu, M. Hu, Z. Zeng, Z. Zhang, H. Shen, Y. Zhang, J. Zhu, L. Zhang, W. Zhao*, J. Huang*, H. Xiong *, Evolution and performances of Ni single atoms trapped by mesoporous ceria in Dry Reforming of Methane. Appl. Catal. B. 2024, 354, 124069. DOI:  10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124069

9. Z. Zeng+, J. Xu+, Y. Zhao, J. Li, C. Du, Y. Sun*, H. Xiong*, Tuning the microenvironment of Co-N₄ ensemble for Co single-atom catalysts for electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction. ChemCatChem. 2024, e202400091. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400091

10. H. Liu+, S. Liu+, Y. Liang, Y. Sun*, H. Xiong*, B-modified Pd/ZnAl₂O₄ catalyst for enhancing CO₂   hydrogenation to methanol, Catal. Lett. 2024, DOI:10.1007/s10562-024-04656-4

11. M. Xiao+, L. Zhang+, S. Zheng+, L. Fang, T. Sun, Y. Li, M. Tan, J. Zhang, Y. Zhu, J. Tian*, H. Xiong*, High-temperature Stable Hydroxyl Tuning the Local Environment of Pt Single Atom for Boosting Formaldehyde Oxidation, Catal. Sci. Technol. 2024, 14, 2250-2258. DOI: 10.1039/d4cy00104d

12. L. Zhang+, S. Wan+, C. Du+, Q. Wan+, H. Pham, J. Zhao, X. Ding, D. Wei, W. Zhao, J. Li, Y. Zheng, H. Xie, H. Zhang, M. Chen, K.H.L. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Lin, J. Huang, S. Lin*, Y. Wang, A. Datye, Y. Wang*, H. Xiong*, Generating Active Oxide-Metal Interfaces through Coordinated Migration of Metal and Oxide Single Atoms, Nat. Commun. 2024, 15, 1234. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45483-w

13. H. Zhang, J. Li, D. Wang, Y. Wang*, H. Xiong*, A review on the active sites for direct oxidation of methane to methanol by copper-zeolites: coordination structure, formation and activity, Coord. Chem. Rev. 2024, 503, 215637. DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215637

14. S. Liu+, D. Wu+, F. Yang, K. Chen, Z. Luo, J. Li, Z. Zhang, J. Zhao, L. Zhang, Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, S. Wan, Y. Peng, K.H.L. Zhang* and H. Xiong*, Atomic intimacy in Pd₁Ni/SiO₂ single-atom alloy prepared by galvanic replacement for enhanced semi-hydrogenation of acetylene, Chem. Eng. J. 2024, 481, 148658. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.148658

15. Y. Yang, Z. Ding, H. Wang, J. Li, Y. Zheng, H. Guo, L. Zhang, B. Yang, Q. Gu, H. Xiong*, Y. Sun*, Dynamic tracking of exsolved PdPt alloy/perovskite catalyst for efficient lean methane oxidation, Chin. Chem. Lett. 2024, 35, 108585. DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108585

16. D. Wu+,  S. Zhou+, C. Du, J. Li, J. Huang, H. Shen, A. Datye, S. Jiang, J. Miller, S. Lin*, H. Xiong*, The proximity between hydroxyl and single atom determines the catalytic reactivity of Rh₁/CeO₂ single-atom catalysts, Nano Res. 2024, 17, 397−406. DOI: 10.1007/s12274-023-6333-3.

   Year 2023

1. H. Zhang+, P. Han+, D. Wu, C. Du, J. Zhao, K.H. L. Zhang, J. Lin, S. Wan, J. Huang, S. Wang*, H. Xiong*, Y. Wang*, Confined Cu-OH single sites in SSZ-13 zeolite for the direct oxidation of methane to methanol, Nat. Commun. 2023, 14, 7705. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43508-4

2. F. Nkinahamira, R. Yang, R. Zhua*, J. Zhang, Z. Ren, S. Sun, H. Xiong*, Z. Zeng*, Current progress on methods and technologies for catalytic methane activation at low temperatures, Adv. Sci. 2023, 10, 2204566. DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204566

3. M. Zhong, J. Zhao, Y. Fang, D. Wu, L. Zhang, C. Du, S. Liu, S. Yang, S. Wan, Y. Jiang, J. Huang, H. Xiong*, Depositing Pd on the Outmost Surface of Pd₁Ni/SiO₂ Single-Atom Alloy via Atomic Layer Deposition for Selective Hydrogenation of Acetylene, Appl. Catal. A. 2023, 662, 119288. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2023.119288

4. J. Li+, J. Xu+, J. Zhao+, Y. Fang, C. Du, X. Ding, Y. Sun, K.H.L. Zhang, S. Xie, J. Huang, M. Salaev, G. Mamontov, W. Fai ip, H. Pan, S. Lin*, H. Xiong*, Modulation of oxygen-etching for generating nickel single atoms for efficient electroreduction of CO₂ to syngas (CO/H₂), J. Catal. 2023, 421, 332-341. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2023.03.029

Year 2022

1. Q. Wan+, H. Li+, S. Liu, Z. Zhang, H. Xiong*, Sen Lin*, Investigation on the Reaction Mechanism of Methane Oxidation over MgAl₂O₄-supported Single-Atom Catalyst Prepared at High Temperature, ChemCatChem. 2022, 14, e202200919. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200919

2. S. Liu, J. Li, H. Xiong*, Thermal-stable single-atom catalysts and beyond: A perspective, Front. Chem. 2022, 10: 959525. DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.959525

3. Z. Luo, Y-K. Peng, H. Xiong*, In situ generation of *OH on Co-SrTiO₃ tandem catalyst for conversion of methane to methanol, Chem. 2022, 8, 1-3 (Preview). DOI:10.1016/j.chempr.2022.05.013

4. D. Wu+, S. Liu+, M. Zhong, J. Zhao, C. Du, J. Lin, S. Wan, S. Wang, J. Huang*, Y Yao, Z. Li*, H. Xiong*, Nature and dynamic evolution of Rh single atoms trapped by CeO₂ in CO hydrogenation, ACS Catal. 2022, 12, 12253-12267. DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c02103

5. H. Li+ Q. Wan+, C. Du, J. Zhao, F. Li, Y. Zhang,Y. Zheng, M. Chen, K.H.L.Zhang, J. Huang, G. Fu, S. Lin*, X. Huang*, H. Xiong*, Layered Pd oxide on PdSn Nanowires for Boosting Direct H₂O₂ Synthesis, Nat. Commun. 2022, 13, 6072. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33757-0

6. H. Zhang, J. Lv, Z. Zhang, C. Du, S. Wang, J. Lin, S. Wan, Y. Wang, H. Xiong*, Oxidation of methane to methanol by water over Cu/SSZ-13: impact of Cu loading and formation of active sites, ChemCatChem. 2022, 14, e202101609. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202101609

7. L. Zhang, L. Xue, B. Lin, Q. Zhao, S. Wan, Y. Wang, H. Jia, H. Xiong*, Noble Metal Single Atom Catalysts for the Catalytic Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds, ChemSusChem. 2022, 15, e202102494. (Front Cover Art). DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102494 

8. L. Zhang, H. Li, H. Xiong*, Monolayer core-shell catalyst breaking the selectivity-activity seesaw in chemoselective hydrogenation, Sci. China Chem. 2022, 65: 1–2. (Highlight). DOI: 10.1007/s11426-021-1144-3

9. C. Zhou, H. Zhang, L. Yang, D. Wu, S. He, H. Yang, H. Xiong. Methane-selective oxidation to methanol and ammonia selective catalytic reduction of NOx over monolithic Cu/SSZ-13 catalysts: Are hydrothermal stability and active sites same? Fuel. 2022, 309, 122178. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122178

10. Z. Zhang, H. Li, D. Wu, L. Zhang, J. Li, J. Xu, S. Lin, A. Datye, H. Xiong*, Coordination structure at work: Atomically dispersed heterogeneous catalysts, Coord. Chem. Rev. 2022, 460, 214469. DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214469

11. H. Li+, Q. Wan+, C. Du+, Q. Liu, J. Qi, X. Ding, S. Wang, S. Wan, J. Lin, C. Tian, L. Li, T. Peng, W. Zhao, H. Zhang, J. Huang, X. Zhang, Q. Gu, B. Yang, H. Guo, S. Lin*, A. Datye*, Y. Wang*, H. Xiong*, Vapor-phase self-assembly to generate single atom catalysts with weak metal-support interaction, Chem. 2022, 8, 731-748. DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2021.11.002

   Year 2021

1. S. Liu, D. Wu, B. Lin, J. Li*, H. Xiong*, BTL-FT to olefins, Chapter of Book：Chemicals and fuels from Biomass via Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis: A Route to Sustainability, Royal Chemical Society. 2021 (invited). Chapter 12 - Chemicals and Fuels from Biomass via Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis (RSC Publishing)

2. H. Xiong+*, D. Kunwar+, D. Jiang+, C.E. García-Vargas, H. Li, C. Du, G. Canning, X.I. Pereira-Hernandez, Q. Wan, S. Lin, S.C. Purdy, J.T. Miller, K. Leung, S.S. Chou, H.H. Brongersma, R. Veen, J. Huang, H. Guo*, Y. Wang*, A.K. Datye*, Engineering catalyst supports to stabilize PdOx two-dimensional rafts for water-tolerant methane oxidation, Nat. Catal. 2021, 4, 830-839. DOI: 10.1038/s41929-021-00680-4

3. L. Zhang, B. Zhang, P. Xue, J. Li, Z. Zhang, Y. Yang, S. Wang, J. Lin, H. Liao, Y. Wang, Y. Yao, S. Wan*, H. Xiong*, The Effect of Pretreatment on the Reactivity of Pd/Al₂O₃ in Room Temperature Formaldehyde Oxidation, ChemCatChem. 2021, 13, 4133-4141. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202101091

4. P. Yin, S. Hu, K. Qian, Z. Wei, L. Zhang, Y. Lin, W. Huang, H. Xiong, W. Li, and H. Liang*，Quantification of critical particle distance for mitigating catalyst sintering, Nat. Commun. 2021, 12, 4865. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25116-2    

5. H. Xiong*, A. K. Datye*, Y. Wang*，Thermally-stable single atom heterogeneous catalysts, Adv. Mater. 2021, 2004319. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202004319

   Year 2020

1. Y. Yao, X. Liu, J. Gorimbo, H. Xiong, J. Fox, D. Glasser, D. Hildebrandt, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: A long term comparative study of the product selectivity and paraffin to olefin ratios over an iron-based catalyst activated by syngas or H₂, Appl. Catal. A. 2020, 602, 117700. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2020.117700

2. D. Kunwar, C. Carrillo, H. Xiong, E. Peterson, A. DeLaRiva, A. Ghosh, G. Qi, M. Yang, M. Wiebenga, S. Oh, W. Li, A.K. Datye, Investigating anomalous growth of platinum particles during accelerated aging of diesel oxidation catalysts, Appl. Catal. B. 2020, 266, 118598. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2020.118598

3. H. Zhang, J. He, S. Li, E. Lojoiu, M. Galvez, H. Xiong, P. Costa, Y. Chen, Effect of Biodiesel impurities on non-catalytic and catalytic activities of diesel soot in model DPF regeneration conditions, Fuel Processing Technology. 2020, 199, 106293. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106293

Year 2019

1. D. Kunwar, S. Zhou, A. DeLaRiva, E. Peterson, H. Xiong, X.I.P. Hernandez, S. Purdy, R. Veen, H.H. Brongersma, J.T. Miller, H. Hashiguchi, L. Kovarik, S. Lin, H. Guo, Y. Wang, A.K. Datye, Stabilizing High Metal Loadings of Thermally Stable Platinum Single Atoms on an Industrial Catalyst Support, ACS Catal. 2019, 9, 3978-3990. DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.8b04885

2.  X. P. Hernandez, A. Delariva, V. Muravev, D. Kunwar, H. Xiong, B. Sudduth, M. Engelhard, L. Kovarik, E. Hensen, Y. Wang, A.K. Datye, Tuning Pt-CeO₂ interactions by high-temperature vapor-phase synthesis for improved reducibility of lattice oxygen, Nat. Commun. 2019, 10, 1358. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09308-5

Before 2019

1. Y.X. Feng, Q. Wan, H.F. Xiong*, S.L. Zhou, X. Chen, X.I.P. Hernandez, Y. Wang, S. Lin*, A.K. Datye, H. Guo, Correlating DFT Calculations with CO Oxidation Reactivity on Ga-doped Pt/CeO₂ Single Atom Catalysts, J. Phys. Chem. C. 2018, 122, 22460 (Co-corresponding author).

2. J.P. Hong*, J. Du, B. Wang, Y.H. Zhang, C.C. Liu, H.F. Xiong*, F.L. Sun, S.F. Chen, J.L. Li*, Plasma-assisted Preparation of Highly Dispersed Cobalt Catalysts for Enhanced Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Performance, ACS Catal. 2018, 8, 6177-6185 (Co-corresponding author).

3. H.F. Xiong, M.H. Wiebenga , C. Carrillo, J. Gaudet, H.N. Pham, D. Kunwar, S.H. Oh, G.S. Qi, C.H. Kim, A.K. Datye, Design considerations for low-temperature hydrocarbon oxidation reactions on Pd based catalysts, Appl. Catal. B. 2018, 236, 436-444.

4. Y. Fu, Y. Jiang*, D. Dunphy, H.F. Xiong, E. Coker, S. Chou, H.X. Zhang, J.M. Vanegas, J.L. Cecchi, S.B. Rempe, C.J. Brinker*. Ultra-thin, enzymatic, nano-stabilized water membrane for CO₂ separation, Nat. Commu. 2018, 9, 1-12.

5. L. Nie+, D.H. Mei+, H.F. Xiong+, B. Peng, Z.B. Ren, X.I.P. Hernandez, A. DeLaRiva, M. Wang, M.H. Engelhard, L. Kovarik, A.K. Datye*, Y. Wang*, Activation of surface lattice oxygen in single atom Pt/Ceria for low temperature CO oxidation. Science. 2017, 358, 1419-1423 (Co-first author).

6. C. Carrillo, H.F. Xiong, A.T DeLaRiva, D. Kunwar, E.J. Peterson, S.R. Challa, G.S. Qi, S. Oh, M.H. Wiebenga, X.I.P. Hernandez, Y. Wang, A.K. Datye, Designing Catalysts for Meeting the DOE 150° C Challenge for Exhaust Emissions, Microsc. Microanal. 2017, 23, 2028-2029.

7. H.F. Xiong, S. Lin, J. Goetze, P. Pletcher, H. Guo, L. Kovarik, K. Artyushkova, B.M. Weckhuysen, A.K. Datye, Thermally-stable and regenerable sub-nanometer Pt-Sn particles supported on CeO₂ for selective propane dehydrogenation, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 8986-8991.

8. L. Wei, Y.X. Zhao, Y.H. Zhang, C.C Liu, J.P. Hong, Q. Xiao, H.F. Xiong*, J.L. Li*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis bifunctional catalysts: Cobalt supported on 3D mesoporous cellular silica foams assembled by ZSM-5 seed, ChemCatChem. 2017, 9, 3895-3903 (Co-corresponding author).

9. C. Carrillo, A. DeLaRiva, H.F. Xiong, E.J. Peterson, M.N. Spilde, D. Kunwar, R.S. Goeke, M. Wiebenga, S.H. Oh, G. Qi, S.R. Challa, A.K. Datye, Regenerative Trapping: How Pd Improves the Durability of Pt Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, Appl. Catal. B. 2017, 218, 581-590.

10. H.F. Xiong, K. Lester, T. Ressler, R. Schlögl, L.F. Allard, A.K. Datye, Metastable Pd↔PdO structures during high temperature methane oxidation, Catal. Lett. 2017, (Perspective article), 147, 1095-1103.

11. J.Jones+, H.F. Xiong+, A. DeLariva, E. Peterson, H. Pham, S. Challa, G.X. Qi, S. Oh, M. Weibenga, X.I.P. Hernández, Y. Wang and A.K.Datye, Thermally stable single atom platinum on ceria catalysts via atom trapping, Science. 2016, 353, 150-154 (Co-first author).

12. L. Wei, Y.X. Zhao, Y.H. Zhang, C.C Liu, J.P. Hong, H.F. Xiong*, J.L. Li*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a 3D foamed MCF silica support：toward a more open porous network of cobalt catalysts, J. Catal. 2016, 340, 205-218 (Co-corresponding author).

13. H.F. Xiong, E. Peterson, G.S. Qi, A.K. Datye, Trapping mobile Pt species by PdO in diesel oxidation catalysts: Smaller is better, Catal. Today. 2016, 272, 80-86.

14. H.F. Xiong, T.J. Schwartz, N.I. Andersen, J.A. Dumesic, A.K. Datye, Graphitic-carbon layers on oxides: towards stable heterogeneous catalysts for biomass conversion reactions, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2015, 54, 7939-7943.

15. H.F. Xiong*, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Shaped Carbons as Supports for the Catalytic Conversion of Syngas to Clean Fuels, ACS Catal. 2015, 5 (4), 2640-2658 (Review, Co-Corresponding author).

16. H.F. Xiong, M.A.M. Motchelaho, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville, Effect of Group I alkali metal promoters on Fe/CNT catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Fuel. 2015, 150, 687-696.

17. H.F. Xiong, A. DeLaRiva, Y. Wang, A.K. Datye*, Low-temperature aqueous-phase reforming of ethanol on bimetallic PdZn catalyst, Catal. Sci. Technol. 2015, 5, 254-263.

18. H.F. Xiong, H.N. Pham, A.K. Datye, Hydrothermally stable heterogeneous catalysts for conversion of biorenewables, Green Chem. 2014, 16, 4627-4643 (Critical Review, Cover art).

19. C. Carrillo, T.R. Johns, H.F. Xiong, A. DeLaRiva, S.R. Challa, R.S. Goeke, K. Artyushkova, W. Li, C.H. Kim, A.K. Datye, Trapping of Mobile Pt Species by PdO Nanoparticles under Oxidizing Conditions, J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 2014, 5 (12), 2089-2093.

20. H.F. Xiong, M.A.M. Motchelaho, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Iron-based catalysts supported on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes synthesized by post-doping, Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 2014, 482, 377-386.

21. H.F. Xiong, M. Nolan, B.H. Shanks, A.K. Datye*, Comparison of impregnation and deposition precipitation for the synthesis of hydrothermally stable niobia/carbon, Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 2014, 471, 165-174.

22. H.F. Xiong, M.A.M. Motchelaho, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Iron catalysts supported on N-doped carbon spheres prepared by chemical vapor deposition and hydrothermal approaches, J. Catal. 2014, 311, 80-87.

23. H.F. Xiong, T.F. Wang, B.H. Shanks, A.K. Datye*, Tuning the Location of Niobia/Carbon Composites in a Biphasic Reaction: Dehydration of D-Glucose to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, Catal. Lett. 2013, 143, 509-516.

24. H.F. Xiong, H.N. Pham, A.K. Datye*, A facile approach for the synthesis of niobia/carbon composites having improved hydrothermal stability for aqueous-phase reactions, J. Catal. 2013, 302, 93-100.

25. H.F. Xiong, M.A.M. Motchelaho, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Cobalt catalysts supported on a micro-coil carbon in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: A comparison with CNTs and CNFs, Catal. Today. 2013, 214, 50-60.

26. M. Moyo, M.A.M. Motchelaho, H.F. Xiong, L.L. Jewell, N.J. Coville*, Promotion of Co/carbon sphere Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by residual K and Mn from carbon oxidation by KMnO4, Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 2012, 413-414, 223-229.

27. K. Jalama, J. Kabuba, H.F Xiong, L.L. Jewell, Co/TiO2 Fischer–Tropsch catalyst activation by synthesis gas, Catal. Commun. 2012, 17, 154-159.

28. K. Jalama, N.J. Coville*, H.F. Xiong, D. Hildebrandt, D. Glasser, S. Taylor, A. Carley, J.A. Anderson, G.J. Hutchings, A comparison of Au/Co/Al2O3 and Au/Co/SiO2 catalysts in the Fischer–Tropsch reaction, Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 2011, 395, 1-9.

29. H.F. Xiong, M.A.M. Motchelaho, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Correlating the preparation and performance of cobalt catalysts supported on carbon nanotubes and carbon spheres in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, J. Catal. 2011, 278, 26-40 (Top Cited Paper in 2011 and 2012).

30. M.A. Motchelaho, H.F. Xiong, M. Moyo, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Effect of acid treatment on the surface of multiwalled carbon nanotubes prepared from Fe-Co supported on CaCO3: Correlation with Fischer-Tropsch catalyst activity, J. Mol. Catal. A. 2011, 335, 189-198.

31. H.F. Xiong, M. Moyo, M.A. Motchelaho, L.L. Linda, N.J. Coville*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over model iron catalysts supported on carbon spheres: The effect of iron precursor, support pretreatment, catalyst preparation method and promoters, Appl. Catal. A. 2010, 388, 168-178.

32. H.F. Xiong, M. Moyo, M.K. Rayner, L.L. Linda, D. Billing, N.J. Coville*, Autoreduction and catalytic performance of a cobalt Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst supported on nitrogen-doped carbon spheres, ChemCatChem. 2010, 2, 514-518.

33. H.F. Xiong, Y.H. Zhang, K.Y. Liew, J.L. Li*, Ruthenium promotion of Co/SBA-15 catalysts with high cobalt loading for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Fuel Processing Technol. 2009, 90, 237-246.

34. H.F. Xiong, Y.H. Zhang, K.Y. Liew, J.L. Li*, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: the role of pore size for Co/SBA-15 catalysts. J. Mol. Catal. A. 2008, 295, 68-76.

35. H.F. Xiong, Y.H. Zhang, S.G. Wang, K.Y. Liew, J.L. Li*, Preparation and catalytic activity for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of Ru nanoparticles confined in the channels of mesoporous SBA-15. J. Phys. Chem. C. 2008, 112, 9706-970