Best Paper Award

Dual-Channel TENG Probe for Pb²⁺ Detection in Drinking Water

Jinyang Zhang
Affiliation	Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country	China
Documents	33
Citations	1,436
h-index	23
Subject Area	Chemistry
Award Category	Best Paper Award
ORCID	0000-0003-0984-3218
Google Scholar	Scholar Profile
Event	Best Paper Awards

The Best Paper Award recognizes the outstanding scholarly contributions of Jinyang Zhang from the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. With distinguished achievements in the field of Chemistry, Jinyang Zhang has advanced scientific research through innovative publications in nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, and environmental sensing. The award particularly recognizes the paper “Dual-Channel TENG Probe for Pb²⁺ Detection in Drinking Water”, highlighting excellence in scientific innovation, research quality, and contributions to environmental monitoring and public health.

Abstract

The Best Paper Award honors Jinyang Zhang for outstanding research excellence in Chemistry and nanotechnology. The award-winning study, “Dual-Channel TENG Probe for Pb²⁺ Detection in Drinking Water”, demonstrates innovative application of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology for highly sensitive detection of lead ions in drinking water. With 33 scholarly publications, 1,436 citations, and an h-index of 23, Jinyang Zhang has established significant academic influence through impactful research that bridges materials science, analytical chemistry, and environmental sustainability. This recognition celebrates scientific originality, publication quality, and meaningful contributions to global research.

Keywords

Chemistry; Triboelectric Nanogenerator; TENG Sensor; Lead Ion Detection; Drinking Water Safety; Nanotechnology; Environmental Monitoring; Analytical Chemistry; Scientific Innovation; Best Paper Award.

Introduction

Modern chemistry increasingly integrates nanotechnology, advanced materials, and intelligent sensing systems to address environmental and public health challenges. The Best Paper Award recognizes researchers whose work demonstrates originality, scientific rigor, and practical significance. Jinyang Zhang’s research exemplifies these qualities through the development of innovative sensing technologies capable of improving environmental monitoring and water quality assessment.

Research Profile

Jinyang Zhang is affiliated with the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, one of China’s leading research institutions in nanoscience and energy technologies. With 33 publications, 1,436 citations, and an h-index of 23, the researcher has established a strong academic presence in Chemistry, nanomaterials, and sensor technology. The publication record reflects sustained contributions to interdisciplinary research that combines chemistry, materials science, and engineering to solve real-world scientific challenges.

Scientific Background

Chemical sensing technologies have become increasingly important for ensuring environmental safety and protecting public health. The development of highly sensitive, portable, and energy-efficient detection systems represents a significant area of modern chemical research. Jinyang Zhang’s work contributes to this field through innovative triboelectric nanogenerator-based sensing platforms that enable accurate detection of hazardous heavy metal contaminants, particularly lead ions (Pb²⁺) in drinking water.

Methodology

The Best Paper Award recognizes excellence based on originality, scientific quality, publication impact, citation performance, and practical significance. Jinyang Zhang’s research demonstrates methodological rigor through the integration of advanced nanomaterials, triboelectric sensing mechanisms, and analytical chemistry techniques. The award-winning study presents an innovative dual-channel TENG probe that enhances sensitivity and reliability for environmental chemical analysis.

Research Impact

Jinyang Zhang’s research has received substantial scholarly recognition, reflected by 1,436 citations and an h-index of 23. The research contributes to advances in chemical sensing, nanotechnology, and environmental monitoring while supporting the development of practical technologies for water quality assessment. The award-winning publication demonstrates how interdisciplinary scientific innovation can address global environmental and public health concerns.

Scientific Contributions

Through pioneering research in triboelectric nanogenerators, chemical sensing, and nanomaterials, Jinyang Zhang has contributed to the advancement of analytical chemistry and environmental science. The development of dual-channel sensing technology provides new opportunities for portable, accurate, and sustainable detection systems that can support environmental protection, public safety, and future scientific innovation.

Conclusion

The Best Paper Award recognizes Jinyang Zhang’s outstanding contributions to Chemistry through innovative scientific research and high-impact scholarly publications. The award-winning paper, “Dual-Channel TENG Probe for Pb²⁺ Detection in Drinking Water”, represents excellence in analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental sensing. With an impressive citation record and continued commitment to scientific innovation, Jinyang Zhang contributes significantly to advancing global chemical research and sustainable environmental technologies.

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Prof. Dr. Zouhair Lakbaibi | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Ful Professor | Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry Materials and Environment; Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador; Mohamed First University | Morocco

Zouhair Lakbaibi is a distinguished Professor in the Chemistry Department at Mohamed First University, Multidisciplinary Faculty, Nador, Morocco, with a prolific research career focused on corrosion inhibition, green chemistry, and computational chemistry. He has contributed extensively to the understanding of the interactions between chemical compounds and metal surfaces, particularly in acidic environments, using both experimental and theoretical approaches. His work spans the study of hydrazine derivatives, perillaldehyde from essential oils, and other bioactive compounds as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for mild and carbon steel, combining electrochemical analyses, adsorption behavior studies, and quantum chemical modeling. In addition, Lakbaibi has investigated the degradation of synthetic dyes via Fenton reactions and studied the adsorption and removal of heavy metal ions, including cadmium and copper, employing both experimental designs and computational simulations such as Monte Carlo and factorial analysis. His research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary focus, integrating chemistry, environmental science, and materials science, and has been published in reputable journals like Heliyon, Chemical Papers, ACS Omega, and the Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. His investigations also encompass tribological behaviors of metals in corrosive media, solvent effects in chemical reactions, and theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms and selectivity, including DFT and ELF approaches. Over the years, Lakbaibi has collaborated with numerous researchers across Morocco and internationally, emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in chemical processes. With 17 documented publications, his work highlights innovative approaches to corrosion prevention, adsorption technologies, and mechanistic studies of organic reactions, bridging theoretical and practical chemistry applications while contributing significantly to the scientific community through both experimental insights and computational modeling.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

Lakbaibi, Z., Damej, M., Molhi, A., Benmessaoud, M., Tighadouini, S., Jaafar, A., Benabbouha, T., Ansari, A., Driouich, A., & Tabyaoui, M. (2022). Evaluation of inhibitive corrosion potential of symmetrical hydrazine derivatives containing nitrophenyl moiety in 1M HCl for C38 steel: Experimental and theoretical studies. Heliyon, 8, e09087.

Ansari, A., Lakbaibi, Z., Znini, M., & Manssouri, M. (2021). Evaluation of corrosion inhibition and adsorption behavior of 7-Isopropyl-4-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzoisoxazole against carbon steel corrosion in 1 M HCl: Experimental and computational investigations. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Research, 8(3), 233677.

Manssouri, M., Znini, M., Lakbaibi, Z., Ansari, A., & El Ouadi, Y. (2021). Experimental and computational studies of perillaldehyde isolated from Ammodaucus leucotrichus essential oil as a green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1.0 M HCl. Chemical Papers, 75, 4145–4162.

Jaafar, A., Ben El Ayouchia, H., Lakbaibi, Z., Regti, A., Jaafar, N., Boussaoud, A., Benallou, A., & Jodeh, S. (2021). Fenton degradation of binary synthetic dyes mixture: Experimental and DFT studies. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 25, 1–12.

Regti, A., Lakbaibi, Z., Ben Elayouchia, H., El Haddad, M., Laamari, M. R., Jaafar, A., Elazhary, I., & El Himri, M. (2021). Optimization and computational approach to understand the adsorption behavior of alizarine red s on the surface of fish scales. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11(6), 14918–14934.

Zouhair Lakbaibi’s research advances sustainable chemistry by developing eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors and efficient heavy-metal remediation methods, bridging theoretical modeling and experimental studies. His work supports industry, environmental protection, and global innovation by offering practical solutions for metal preservation and pollution control.

JINYANG ZHANG | Chemistry | Best Paper Award