We have developed a novel Industry-University-Research mode to solve the problems with major significance for China based on the basic research on polymer condensed matter physics and through cooperation with industry. The high performance of several commodity polymers such as PE and PP has been successfully realized by this mode.

This research area includes the study on new polymerization methods and structure design of ew types of polymers. We strive to combine frontiers of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry to solve the challenge problem in traditional polymer synthesis and explore various relevant fields in polymer chemistry.

This research area includes designing and synthesizing a series of functional polymer materials such as conducting polymers and magnetic composite microspheres etc. We constructed a series of functional porous organic polymers with various topological structures and versatile forms such as colloids, films and gels for use in heterogeneous catalysis, optical sensing, fluorescence imaging and photothermal therapy.

This research field stems from the deep interpenetration of polymer science and supramolecular chemistry, which is based on the new strategy for macromolecular self-assembly leading to “Non-Convalently Connected Micelles” proposed by Prof. JIANG. In recently years, the team members have expanded their research to life science actively.

This research area includes design, synthesis and unique biomedical applications of injectable thermogels, biodegradable polyester polymers for tissue engineering and tissue induction, and applications of natural biomacromolecules with silk as a representative.

Developing a novel family of flexible energy and electronic devices, particularly, fiber-shaped energy harvesting and storage devices and polymer light-emitting electrochemical cells, and opening up a new direction in the application of functional and smart polymers.