Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
PhD Physical Chemistry (Catalysis Chemistry) ’93
East China Institute of Chemical Technology
M.Ch.E. Energy Chemical Engineering (Industrial Catalysis) ’87
B.Ch.E. Energy Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical) ’84
Please see the Transportation Energy Center (TEC), Professor Johannes W. Schwank, Director.
University of Michigan
Chemical Engineering Department
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Area Specialist Lead, 2015-2020
Assistant Research Scientist, 2006-2015
Senior Research Fellow, 2005-2006
Research Fellow, 2004-2005
Visiting Research Investigator, 2002-2004
Fudan University
Department of Environmental Science & Engineering
Shanghai, China
Associate Professor, 1997-2002
Lecturer, 1996-1997
Fudan University
Department of Chemistry
Shanghai, China
Postdoctoral Researcher, 1994-1996
The National University of Singapore
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Research Engineer, 1999-2001
1st Class prize of Science & Technology Progress Awards of Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 2005
Hydro Environment Teaching Award, Fudan University, China, 1998
Forward Teaching and Research Award, Fudan University, China, 1998
Environmental Expert for ISO14000, Shanghai Management Audit Center, China, 1997
Ford-China Research & Development Award, Ford Motor Company and National Science Foundation of China, 1997
Postdoctoral Research Award, Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China, China, 1995
Fudan University Postdoctoral Fellowship, China, 1994
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Thomas A. Westrich, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, “Isooctane decomposition and carbon deposition over ceria-zirconia supported nickel catalysts”, Applied Catalysis A, 386, 83 (2010).
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, “Investigation on NOx storage characterization and aging influence of lean NOx trap model catalyst BaO-Pt/Al2O3”, SAE technical paper 2010-01-0364 (2010).
Hui Feng, Xiaoyin Chen, Honghong Shan, Johannes W. Schwank, “Solid-state transformation of hollow silica microspheres into hierarchical ZSM-5 having tunable mesopores”, Catalysis Communications, 11, 700 (2010).
Xiaoyin Chen, Benjamin D. Gould, Johannes Schwank, “n-Dodecane reforming over monolith-based Ni catalysts: SEM study of axial carbon distribution profile”, Applied Catalysis A, General, 356, 137 (2009).
Benjamin D. Gould, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “n-Dodecane reforming over nickel-based monolith catalysts: Deactivation and carbon deposition”, Applied Catalysis A: General, 334, 277 (2008).
Benjamin D. Gould, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “Dodecane reforming over nickel-based monolith catalysts”, Journal of Catalysis, 250, 209 (2007).
Xiaoyin Chen, Andrew R. Tadd, Johannes Schwank, “Carbon deposited on Ni/Ce-Zr-O isooctane autothermal reforming catalysts”, Journal of Catalysis, 251, 374 (2007).
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, Steam Effect on NOx Reduction over Lean NOx Trap Pt-BaO/Al2O3 Model Catalyst, Topics in Catalysis, 46, 39 (2007).
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, Thermal decomposition of dispersed and bulk-like NOx species in model NOx trap materials, Applied Catalysis: B Environmental, 61, 164 (2005).
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, A thermogravimetric determination of dispersed and bulk-like barium species supported on g-alumina, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 15, 366 (2005).
S.-C. Shen, Xiaoyin Chen, S. Kawi, CO2 Adsorption over Si-MCM-41 Materials Having Basic Sites Created by Post-modification with La2O3, Langmuir, 20, 9130 (2004).
X.-Y. Chen, S.-C. Shen, H.-H. Chen, and S. Kawi, SCR of lean NOx with C3H8 over Co/MFI catalysts: dependence on synthesis condition of MFI and Co location, Journal of Catalysis, 221, 137 (2004).
H.-H. Chen, S.-C. Shen, Xiaoyin Chen, S. Kawi, Selective catalytic reduction of NO over Co/beta- zeolite: effects of synthesis condition of beta-zeolites, Co precursor, Co loading method and reductant, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 50, 31 (2004).
Xiaoyin Chen, S. Kawi, A new MFI-type zeolite containing uniform supermicropores: synthesis by structural transformation of CTA+-MCM-41 and application in SCR of NOx, Chemical Communications, 1354 (2001).
Xiaoyin Chen, Yong Liu, Guoxing Niu, Zhuxian Yang, Maiying Bian, Adi He, High temperature thermal stabilization of alumina modified by lanthanum species, Applied Catalysis A: General, 205, 159 (2001).
Zhuxian Yang, Xiaoyin Chen, Guoxin Niu, Yong Liu, Mianyin Bian, Adi He, Comparison of effect of La-modification on the thermostabilities of alumina and alumina-supported Pd catalysts prepared from different alumina sources, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 29, 185 (2001).
Limin Huang, Xiaoyin Chen, Quanzhi Li, Synthesis of microporous molecular sieves by surfactant decomposition, Journal of Material Chemistry, 11, 610 (2001).
Q.-H. Xia, X. Chen, T. Tatsumi, Epoxidation of cyclic alkenes with hydrogen peroxide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide on na-containing Tibzeolite, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 176, 179 (2001).
Yong Liu, Xiaoyin Chen, Research progress of thermal stability of alumina, Chemistry, 64(2), 65 (2001).
Yong Liu, Jingxian Wang, Zhuxian Yang, Adi He, Xiaoyin Chen, Thermal stabilization of barium on the alumina at high temperature, ACTA PHYS-CHIM SIN, 16, 533 (2000).
Yong Liu, Xiaoyin Chen, Guoxing Niu, Zhuxian Yang, Maiying Bian, Adi, He, High temperature thermal stabilization of alumina modified by strontium oxide, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 21(2), 121 (2000).
Yong Liu, Xiaoyin Chen, Guoxing Niu, Zhuxian Yang, Maiying Bian, Adi He, Influence of preparation method on high temperature thermal stabilization of alumina modified by strontium oxide, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 21(3), 273 (2000).
Zhuxian Yang, Xiaoyin Chen, Yong Liu, Maiying Bian, Adi He, Guoxing Niu, Activity and thermostability of different phases-supported catalytic oxidation catalysts, Chinese Environmental Science, 21(5), 55 (2000).
Yong Liu, Xiaoyin Chen, Guoxing Niu, Zhuxian Yang, Maiying Bian, Adi He, High-temperature thermal stability of alumina modified by barium, Natural Science Journal of Fudan University, 39 (4), 374 (2000).
Jingxian Wang, Yong Liu, Adi He, Xiaoyin Chen, The effects of different La-modified methods on high-temperature thermal stability of g-alumina, Natural Science Journal of Fudan University, 39 (4), 450 (2000).
Guoxing Niu, Yao Huang, Xiaoyin Chen, Jianming He, Yong Liu and Adi He, Theraml and hydrothermal stability of siliceous Y zeolite and its application to high-temperature combustion, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 21, 63 (1999).
Yong Liu, Xiaoyin Chen, Guoxing Niu, Zhuxian Yang, Maiying Bian, Adi, He, Effect of gelation on thermostability of alumina modified with baria, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 20(6), 664 (1999).
Guoxing Niu, Jianming He, Xiaoyin Chen, Yong Liu, Maiying Bian, Adi, He, The effects of different additives and preparation methods on thermal stability of aluminas, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 20(5), 536 (1999).
Xiaoyin Chen, Zhuxian Yang, Yong Liu, Maiying Bian, Adi, He, Guoxing Niu, Activity and durability of Pd-supported catalysts for catalytic oxidation, Natural Science Journal of Fudan University, 38(6), 689 (1999).
Xiaoyin Chen, Guozhong Ding, Haiying Chen and Quanzhi Li, Role of alkalinity on structural stability of mesoporous M41S materials, Natural Science Journal of Fudan University, 38, 650 (1999).
Xiaoyin Chen, Limin Huang and Quanzhi Li, Hydrothermal transformation and characterization of porous silica templated by surfactants, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 101(42), 8460 (1997).
Xiaoyin Chen, Limin Huang, Guozhong Ding and Quanzhi Li, Characterization and catalytic performance of mesoporous molecular sieves Al-MCM-41 materials, Catalysis Letters, 44, 123 (1997).
Chen Xiaoyin, Ding Guozhong, Chen Haiying, Li Quanzhi Formation at low surfactant concentrations and characterization of mesoporous MCM-41, Science in China B 40(3), 278 (1997).
Chen Xiaoyin, Ding Guozhong, Chen Haiying, Li Quanzhi, Effect of synthesis temperature on structural transformations of mesoporous molecular sieve M41S, Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities 18 (2), 186 (1997).
Chen Xiaoyin, Ding Guozhong, Chen Haiying, Li Quanzhi, Effect of synthesis temperature on structural transformations of mesoporous molecular sieve M41S: Characterization of different structural materials, Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities 18 (4), 519 (1997).
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Direct synthesis of cyclohexanone oxime from cyclohexanone, 2. Effect of surface acidity of Ti-PILC on ammoximation, Chinese Journal of Fine Petrochemical Technology, No.1, p44 (1996).
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao, Lubin Zheng, Studies of Exchange species on Synthesis of Titanium Pillared Clay, Chinese Science Bulletin, 40(4), 350 (1995).
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Direct Synthesis of Cyclohexanone Oxime from Cyclohexanone, 1. Reaction Characteristic for Ammoximation of Cyclohenanone Catalyzed by Titanium Pillared Clay, Chinese Journal of Fine Petrochemical Technology, No.6, p38 (1995).
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Synthesis of Titanium Pillared Clay, 2. Ti(SO4)2 as Titanium Source, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 15(5), 361 (1994).
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Synthesis of Titanium Pillared Clay, 1. TiCl4 as Titanium Source, Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 15(5), 355 (1994).
Reports
Xiaoyin Chen was one of co-authors of the report “Energy Storage and Distributed Energy Generation Project”, DE-FG02-06CH11300, 2008.
CONFERENCE ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Presenter is underlined)
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, Wei Li, “Reactivity of NH3 over (Fe)H-ZSM-5 zeolite: studies of temperature-programmed and steady-state reactions”, 6th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis, September 12-15, 2010, Beijing, China.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, “Investigation on NOx storage characteristics and aging influence of lean NOx trap model catalyst BaO-Pt/Al2O3”, SAE 2010 World Congress, April 13-15, 2010, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Hui Feng, Johannes W. Schwank, “Optimization of LNT/SCR aftertreatment catalysts: investigation of NH3 storage/release dynamics over Fe-loaded zeolites”, 2009 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN.
Thomas A. Westrich, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, “Catalytic cracking of isooctane and carbon deposition over Ni supported on ceria-zirconia catalyst”, 2009 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN.
Xiaoyin Chen, Edwin Yik, Jonathon Butler, Thomas A. Westrich Johannes W. Schwank, “Catalytic Steam Gasification of Carbon Derived From Isooctane Decomposition Over Ni Supported On Ceria-Zirconia Catalyst”, 2009 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN.
Johannes Schwank, Andrew R. Tadd, Xiaoyin Chen, Benjamin D. Gould, Joseph Mayne, Kevin Dahlberg, “Nickel-based Monolith Catalysts for Autothermal Reforming of n-Dodecane”, 21th North American Meeting, North American Catalysis Society, June 7-12, 2009, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Benjamin D. Gould, Kevin Dahlberg and Johannes W. Schwank, “Dodecane ATR Ni-monolith catalysts: effects of O/C ratio and catalyst calcinations temperature”, 2008 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2008, Philadephia, PA, USA.
Hui Feng, Xiaoyin Chen and Johannes W. Schwank, “Synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite with hierarchical pore structure for dodecane autothermal reforming”, 2008 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2008, Philadephia, PA, USA.
Johannes W. Schwank, Benjamin D. Gould and Xiaoyin Chen, “Morphological study of deposited carbon derived from Dodecane reforming over Ni-based monolith catalysts”, 2008 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2008, Philadephia, PA, USA.
Benjamin D. Gould, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes W. Schwank, “Autothermal Reforming of n-dodecane over Ni-based Monolith Catalysts”, 29th Annual Michigan Catalysis Society Spring Symposium, 2007.
Xiaoyin Chen and Johannes Schwank, “Component Role and Condition Influence on Lean Nox Trap Pt-BaO/Al2O3 Model Catalyst”, 2007 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 4-9, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Johannes Schwank, Andrew R. Tadd, and Xiaoyin Chen, “Characterization of Carbon Deposited on Ni/ce-Zr-O Isooctane Autothermal Reforming Catalysts”, 2007 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 4-9, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Thomas A. Westrich, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “Thermogravimetric Analysis Of Atr Coke Products: Reaction Mechanism For Iso-Octane Decomposition Over Nickel Catalysts”, 2007 AIChE Annual Meeting, Novmber 4-9, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “Lean NOx Trap Pt-Ba/Al2O3 Model Catalyst: Stability and Reactivity of Barium Species under Different Purging Conditions”, 2006 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 12-17, 2006, San Francisco, California, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “Steam Effect on NOx Reduction over Pt-BaO/Al2O3 Catalyst”, AIChE Annual Meeting, October 30-November 4, 2005, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Andrew R. Tadd, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “The Effects of Nickel Loading on a Ni/Ce0.75Zr0.25O2 Autothermal Reforming Catalyst”, 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting, October 30-November 4, 2005, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, “Optimization of NOx Storage Performance through Modifying Catalyst Composition and Alumina Support”, AIChE 2004 Annual Meeting, Novebmer 7-12, 2004, Austin, Texas, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, “A TGA DETERMINATION OF DISPERSED AND BULK-LIKE Ba-SPECIES ON ALUMINA SUPPORT” 26th Annual Spring Symposium, The Michigan Catalysis Society, Dearbon, May 18, 2004.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, “Investigation of Surface and Bulk Ba-NOx Species in Lean NOx Storage Materials”, 2003 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 7-12, 2003, San Francisco, California, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li, William F. Schneider, Christian T. Goralski, Jr. and Peter J. Schmitz, “The Role of Surface and Bulk Ba-NOx Species in Lean NOx Storage Materials”, 25th Annual Spring Symposium, The Michigan Catalysis Society, Midland, 2003.
Limin Huang, Xiaoyin Chen, Haiyin Chen and Quanzhi Li, Investigation of Synthesis of Microporous Molecular Sieves by Surfactants, The 9th National Conference on Catalysis, Beijing, 1998.
Guoxing Niu, Xiaoyin Chen, Adi He and Meiying Bian, Effect of La3+ location on the thermal stability of g-Al2O3, The 6th National Symposium on Rare-earth based Catalysis, Shanghai, 1998.
Xiaoyin Chen and Quanzhi Li, Structural Directing Role of Surfactant on Synthesis of Molecular Sieve Materials, The 8th National Conference on Catalysis, Xiamen, 1996.
Guozhong Ding, Xiaoyin Chen, Limin Huang and Quanzhi Li, Characterization and Catalytic Performance of Al-MCM-41 Mesoporous Molecular Sieves, The 8th National Conference on Catalysis, Xiamen, 1996.
Xiaoyin Chen, Guozhong Ding, Haiyin Chen and Quanzhi Li, Effect of Crystallization on Formation and Structural Transformations of Mesoporous Molecular Sieves (M41S), Proceedings of The 7th National Symposium on Petrochemical, Shanghai, 1996.
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, TiO2-Sol Preparation and Its Application in Cross-Linking with Na-Montmorillonite, The 34th IUPAC Congress, Beijing, 1993.
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, TiO2-Sol preparation and its application in cross-linking with Na-Montmorillonite, The 34th IUPAC Congress, Beijing, 1993
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Preparation of Titanium Cross-Linked Montmorillonite: Effect of Cross-linking Conditions, The 9th National Conference on Catalysis Shanghai, 1992.
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Preparation of Titanium-containing Pillared Clays: Effect of Pillaring Agents, The 3rd National Fine Petrochemical Symposium, Beijing, 1992.
Conference Posters
Hui Feng, Xiaoyin Chen and Johannes W. Schwank, “Crystallization study of ZSM-5 zeolite on silica gel microspheres”, 30th Annual Michigan Catalysis Society Spring Symposium, May 12, 2008.
Xiaoyin Chen, Andrew R. Tadd, Johannes Schwank, “XPS Identification of Deposited Carbon on Ni/Ce-Zr-O Catalyst”, North American Catalysis Society, 20th North American Meeting, June 17-22, 2007, Houston, Texas, USA.
Benjamin Gould, Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, “Nickel Based Monolith Catalysts for Autothermal Reforming of n-Dodecane”, North American Catalysis Society, 20th North American Meeting, June 17-22, 2007, Houston, Texas, USA.
Benjamin D. Gould, Xiaoyin Chen and Johannes W. Schwank, “Heavy Hydrocarbon Reforming Deactivation Investigation on Pathways Over Nickel- Bbased Ce-Zr-O Monolith Catalysts for Heavy Hydrocarbon Reforming.” 20th North American Meeting, North American Catalysis Society, June 17-21, 2007, Houston, Texas, USA
Xiaoyin Chen, Johannes Schwank, John Li and Peter J. Schmitz, “Optimization of Storage Performance of Lean NOx Trap Catalysts”, North American Catalysis Society, 19th North American Meeting, May 22-27, 2005, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Synthesis of Ti-PILC by TiCl4/HCl Solution, Influence of Concentrations on Pore Sizes, ZMPC’93 International Symposium, Nagoya, 1993.
Xiaoyin Chen, Longxiang Tao and Lubin Zheng, Preparation of TiO2 Pillared Clays with Different Pore Sizes, The 9th IZC, Montreal, 1992.