Overview
Background
I am an electrochemist and materials scientist focused on designing advanced catalysts and electrolyte systems for sustainable energy storage and conversion. My research integrates operando spectroscopy, electrochemical engineering, and data-driven analysis to understand and control reactions at the solid–liquid interface.
My work aims to improve the efficiency, stability, and manufacturability of redox flow batteries and related electrochemical technologies that enable large-scale integration of renewable energy. By combining fundamental mechanistic studies with practical system development, I seek to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and industrial deployment.
Research Keywords
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Electrocatalysis
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Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs)
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Electrolyte design and stability
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Operando / in situ spectroscopy (XAS, WAXS, IR)
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Reaction mechanisms at electrified interfaces
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Sustainable energy storage materials
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Electrochemical process optimisation
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Structure–property–performance relationships
My interdisciplinary approach connects materials chemistry, electrochemical engineering, and advanced characterization to develop monitorable and scalable electrochemical systems. This work supports the transition to reliable, long-duration energy storage solutions for renewable-powered grids.
I welcome collaboration with researchers and industry partners interested in electrochemical technologies, advanced diagnostics, and translation of fundamental insights into practical energy systems.
Availability
- Dr Mengyang Dong is:
- Available for supervision
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Solar-driven atmospheric water production through hierarchically ordered porous carbon for self-sustaining green hydrogen production
Fu, Bo, Zhang, Jifang, Robinson, Neil, Zhang, Zhen, Zhu, Zhengju, Dong, Mengyang, Zhang, Xinyuan, Kang, Jian, Michalski, Paul, Zhao, Zeyang, Ji, Jiapeng, Xu, Yiming, Zhang, Kaidi, Wang, Xinyu, Chen, Shan, Xu, Haolan, Liu, Porun, Yin, Huajie and Zhao, Huijun (2025). Solar-driven atmospheric water production through hierarchically ordered porous carbon for self-sustaining green hydrogen production. Advanced Materials, 37 (44) e11336, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/adma.202511336
2024
Journal Article
Three-dimensional porous Ti supported Ni/Sb Co-doped SnO2 anode for electrocatalytic production of ozone
Hu, Mengqing, Zhao, Di, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huai Qin, Zou, Yu, Xu, Yiming, Zhou, Ming, Zhang, Lei, Wang, Liang, Shu, Yajie, Zhang, Kaidi, Chen, Ziyao, Sun, Yiwei, Harbort, Joshua, Harmer, Jeffrey, Liu, Porun, Yin, Huajie and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Three-dimensional porous Ti supported Ni/Sb Co-doped SnO2 anode for electrocatalytic production of ozone. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12 (6) 114915, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2024.114915
2024
Journal Article
Catalyst development for electrochemical hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform molecules
Zhang, Kaidi, Sun, Yiwei, Chen, Ziyao, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huaiqin, Xu, Yiming, Zou, Yu, Hu, Mengqing, Fu, Bo, Wang, Xinyu, Ahmad, Waseem, Wang, Liang, Zhang, Lei, Zhou, Ming, Wang, Yun, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Catalyst development for electrochemical hydrogenation of biomass-derived platform molecules. Chemical Physics Reviews, 5 (4) 041306, 4. doi: 10.1063/5.0205930
2024
Journal Article
Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination
Fu, Bo, Zhang, Xinyuan, Robinson, Neil, Zhang, Zhen, Zhang, Jifang, Ji, Jiapeng, Xu, Yiming, Zhang, Kaidi, Dong, Mengyang, Kang, Jian, Zhang, Lei, Wang, Liang, Zou, Yu, Zhou, Ming, Chen, Shan, Yin, Huajie, Xu, Haolan, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Multi-shelled hollow porous carbon nanospheres-based evaporator for highly efficient solar-driven desalination. Nano Energy, 129 110054, 129. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110054
2024
Journal Article
Atomically dispersed nickel (Ni) species on black TiO2–Ov photocatalysts derived from Ti3C2Tx (MXene)
Bat-Erdene, Munkhjargal, Hamza, Mahmoud Adel, Sainbileg, Batjargal, Suragtkhuu, Selengesuren, Chen, Dechao, Li, Qin, Batsukh, Ikhbayar, Wang, Liang, Dong, Mengyang, Hayashi, Michitoshi, Shapter, Joseph G., Shearer, Cameron J. and Batmunkh, Munkhbayar (2024). Atomically dispersed nickel (Ni) species on black TiO2–Ov photocatalysts derived from Ti3C2Tx (MXene). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 128 (25), 10577-10585. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c03169
2024
Journal Article
Strain-modulated Ru-O Covalency in Ru-Sn Oxide Enabling Efficient and Stable Water Oxidation in Acidic Solution
Xu, Yiming, Mao, Zhixian, Zhang, Jifang, Ji, Jiapeng, Zou, Yu, Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Bo, Hu, Mengqing, Zhang, Kaidi, Chen, Ziyao, Chen, Shan, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2024). Strain-modulated Ru-O Covalency in Ru-Sn Oxide Enabling Efficient and Stable Water Oxidation in Acidic Solution. Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 63 (8), e202316029-8. doi: 10.1002/anie.202316029
2023
Journal Article
NiCo alloy-anchored self-supporting carbon foam as a bifunctional oxygen electrode for rechargeable and flexible Zn–air batteries
Dong, Mengyang, Fu, Huai Qin, Xu, Yiming, Zou, Yu, Chen, Ziyao, Wang, Liang, Hu, Mengqing, Zhang, Kaidi, Fu, Bo, Yin, Huajie, Liu, Porun and Zhao, Huijun (2023). NiCo alloy-anchored self-supporting carbon foam as a bifunctional oxygen electrode for rechargeable and flexible Zn–air batteries. Battery Energy, 2 (4) 20220063, 4. doi: 10.1002/bte2.20220063
2022
Journal Article
Synergistic Cr2O3@Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO
Fu, Huai Qin, Liu, Junxian, Bedford, Nicholas M., Wang, Yun, Sun, Ji Wei, Zou, Yu, Dong, Mengyang, Wright, Joshua, Diao, Hui, Liu, Porun, Yang, Hua Gui and Zhao, Huijun (2022). Synergistic Cr2O3@Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO. Advanced Materials, 34 (29) 2202854, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/adma.202202854
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