Highlighted paper:

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Principal mode of Syndecan-4 mechanotransduction for the endothelial glycocalyx is a scissor-like dimer motion. Acta Physiologica 2019,228(3):e13376. DOI: 10.1111/apha.13376 (Spotlighted by an Editorial)

Journal papers by year:

2025

Jiabao Wang, Jin Han, Yuejin Zhu*, Xi Zhuo Jiang*. A numerical investigation of flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation transition: Effects of the position and the delayed injection time of fluidic obstacles. Physics of Fluids 2025, 37, 016120. (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Enhanced CO₂ electrochemical reduction on single-atom catalysts with optimized environmental, central and axial chemical ambient. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2025, 686, 1188-1199. (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Zhuo Zhi, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Rational design of dual-atom catalysts for electrochemical CO₂ reduction to C1 and C2 products with high activity and selectivity: a density functional theory study. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2025, 64, 4378-4387. (*corresponding author)

Chandani Polgolla, Jun Xia*, Xi Zhuo Jiang. Optimising the thicknesses of porous transport layers of a PEM fuel cell. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 2025, 0(0), 1-16.

Jiabao Wang, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Yuejin Zhu*. Explosion characteristic in hydrogen-air mixtures: The comprehensive effect of blockage ratio and obstacle shape in confined spaces. Process Safety and Environmental Protection 2025. (*corresponding author)

2024

Jing Wang, Fuquan Huang, Xinyan Wang, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo. Role of methane in ammonia combustion in air: From microscale to macroscale. Fuel Processing Technology 2024, 256, 108075. (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Effects of Electric Field on Chemical Looping Combustion: A DFT Study of CO Oxidation on CuO (111) Surface. ACS Omega 2024. (*corresponding author)

Jing Wang, Yingshan Hong, Yuqing Liu, Fuquan Huang, Xinyan Wang, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo. A comparative study of effects of methane and hydrogen on ammonia combustion in air via reactive molecular dynamics. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2024, 74, 459-467. (*corresponding author)

Jiabao Wang, Tong Li, Shaoqiu Ji, Yunxi Nie, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Yuejin Zhu*. Numerical study on flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation transition: Spatial distribution of solid obstacles. Physics of Fluids 2024, 36, 086123. (*corresponding author)

Jiangjiao Li, Jin Han, Dapeng Niu, Xi Zhuo Jiang*. Fast and accurate gas turbine emission prediction based on a light and enhanced Transformer model. Fuel 2024, 376, 132750. (*corresponding author)

Fan Liu, Yu Qing Liu, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Jun Xia. Exploring thermophysical properties of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy via molecular dynamics simulations. Heliyon 2024. 

(*corresponding author)

Jiabao Wang, Huangwei Chen, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Yuejin Zhu*. Numerical study on flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation transition affected by the solid obstacles with different shapes. Applied Thermal Engineering 2024, 257,124296. (*corresponding author)

2023

Jing Wang, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Exploring reaction mechanism for ammonia/methane combustion via reactive molecular dynamics simulations. Fuel 2023, 331: p121798. (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Reactive force field molecular dynamics simulation of pyridine combustion assisted by an electric field. Fuel 2023, 333: p126455. (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo. Understanding mechanisms of pyridine oxidation with ozone addition via reactive force field molecular dynamics simulations. Chemical Engineering Science 2023, 266:118290 (*corresponding author)

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Effects of nitrogen-free species on NO removal performance by coal pyrolysis gas via reactive molecular dynamics simulations. Journal of the Energy Institute 2023, 107:1-9. (*corresponding author)

Qian Mao, Muye Feng, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yihua Ren, Kai H. Luo. Classical and Reactive Molecular Dynamics: Principles and Applications in Combustion and Energy Systems. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 2023,97:101084

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Impact of oxygen and nitrogen-containing species on performance of NO removal by coal pyrolysis gas. Process Safety and Environmental Protection 2023,173: 229-236.(*corresponding author) 

2022

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yiannis Ventikos. Molecular Dynamics Simulation: a New Way to Understand the Functionality of the Endothelial Glycocalyx. Current Opinion in Structural Biology 2022, 73:102330. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbi.2022.102330

Zhongze Bai, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Kai H. Luo*. Effects of water on pyridine pyrolysis: a reactive force field molecular dynamics study. Energy 2022, 238:121798. (*corresponding author) DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121798

2021

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Michael S. Goligorsky. Biomechanical properties of endothelial glycocalyx: An imperfect pendulum. Matrix Biology Plus 2021,12, 10087. DOI: 

10.1016/j.mbplus.2021.100087

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Michael S. Goligorsky, Kai H. Luo. Cross Talk between Endothelial and Red Blood Cell Glycocalyxes via Near-Field Flow. Biophysical Journal 2021, 120(15): 3180-3191. DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2021.06.002

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Understanding the Role of Endothelial Glycocalyx in Mechanotransduction via Computational Simulation: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology 2021,9:732815. DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.732815

2020

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Lumeng Yang, Yiannis Ventikos, Kai H. Luo. Sodium ion transport across the endothelial glycocalyx layer under electric field conditions: A molecular dynamics study. Journal of Chemical Physics 2020, 153:105102. DOI: 10.1063/5.0014177

Xi Zhuo Jiang and Kai H. Luo. Reactive and Electron Force Field Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Electric Field Assisted Ethanol Oxidation Reactions. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 2021,38(4):6605-6613. DOI: 10.1016/j.proci.2020.06.318

2019

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Principal mode of Syndecan-4 mechanotransduction for the endothelial glycocalyx is a scissor-like dimer motion. Acta Physiologica 2019,228(3):e13376. DOI: 10.1111/apha.13376 (Spotlighted by an Editorial)

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Liwei Guo, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Membrane Deformation of Endothelial Surface Layer Interspersed with Syndecan-4: A Molecular Dynamics Study. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2019,48(1):357-366. DOI: 10.1007/s10439-019-02353-7

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yufang Lu, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Understanding Endothelial Glycocalyx Function Under Flow Shear Stress from a Molecular Perspective. Biorheology 2019. DOI: 10.3233/BIR-180193

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yiannis Ventikos, Kai H. Luo. Microvascular Ion Transport through Endothelial Glycocalyx Layer: New Mechanism and Improved Starling Principle. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology 2019, 317:H104-H113. DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00794.2018

Muye Feng, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Qian Mao, Kai H. Luo, Paul Hellier. Initiation mechanisms of enhanced pyrolysis and oxidation of JP-10 (exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene) on functionalized graphene sheets: Insights from ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations. Fuel 2019; 254: 115643. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2019.115643

Muye Feng, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Weilin Zeng, Kai H. Luo. Ethanol oxidation with high water content: A reactive molecular dynamics simulation study. Fuel 2019; 235: 515-521. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.08.040

2018

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Muye Feng, Yiannis Ventikos, Kai H Luo. Large-Scale Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Flow Under Complex Structure of Endothelial Glycocalyx. Computers and Fluids 2018; 173:140-146. DOI: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2018.03.014

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Muye Feng, Yiannis Ventikos, Kai H Luo. Regimes of Flow Over Complex Structures of Endothelial Glycocalyx: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study. Scientific Reports 2018; 8:5732. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-24041-7

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Muye Feng, Weilin Zeng, Kai H Luo. Study of Mechanisms for Electric Field Effects on Ethanol Oxidation via Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 2019. 37(4): 5525-5535. DOI: 10.1016/j.proci.2018.07.053

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai H. Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Reducing salt intake and exercising regularly: implications from molecular dynamics simulations of endothelial glycocalyx. Frontiers in Physiology 2018. 9:1667. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01667

Muye Feng, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai H. Luo. A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study of Methane Oxidation Assisted by Platinum/Graphene-Based Catalysts. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.proci.2018.05.109

2017 and before

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Haipeng Gong, Kai H Luo, Yiannis Ventikos. Large -Scale Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Coupled Dynamics of Flow and Glycocalyx: Towards Understanding Atomic Events on Endothelial Cell Surface. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2017; 14: 20170780. DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2017.0780

Lejun Feng, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Jing Chen, Yuezheng Ma, Lin Shi. Time-based Category of Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) Users and Energy Matching Regimes. Applied Thermal Engineering 2017; 127:266-274. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.07.148

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yi Ran Zhang, Kai Hong Luo. Dynamics of Nano-Cluster Collisions in Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016; 16:8380-8386. DOI: 10.1166/ jnn.2016.11758

JIANG Xizhuo, WANG Xiao, LI Minzhi, SHI Lin. Experimental Study of Working Fluids in Absorption Energy Storage Systems Driven by Waste Heat. Proceedings of the CSEE, 2016; 36: 3366-3372. DOI: 10.13334/j.0258-8013.pcsee.151880 (in Chinese)

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Xiangyu Wang, Lejun Feng, Danxing Zheng, Lin Shi. Adapted Computational Method of Energy Level and Energy Quality Evolution for Combined Cooling, Heating and Power Systems with Energy Storage Units. Energy 2017; 120: 209-216. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.12.124

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Guangbiao Zeng, Minzhi Li, Lin Shi. Evaluation of Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) Systems with Energy Storage Units at Different Locations. Applied Thermal Engineering 2016; 95: 204-210. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.11.011

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Minzhi Li, Guangbiao Zeng, Lin Shi. Multiple Effects of Energy Storage Units on Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) Systems. International Journal of Energy Research 2016; 40:853-862. DOI: 10.1002/er.3498

Yue Mi, Danxing Zheng, Xizhuo Jiang. Multi-product carbon footprint assessment for low-rank coal-based acetylene manufacturing process. Journal of Cleaner Production 2016; 112: 1676-1682. DOI: 10.1016/ j.jclepro. 2015.05.010

Minzhi Li, Xi Zhuo Jiang*, Danxing Zheng, Guangbiao Zeng, Lin Shi. Thermodynamic Boundaries of Energy Saving in Conventional CCHP (Combined Cooling, Heating and Power) Systems. Energy 2016; 94: 243-249. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.11.005 (* corresponding author)

Xi Zhuo Jiang, Danxing Zheng, Yue Mi. Carbon Footprint Analysis of a Combined Cooling Heating and Power System. Energy Conversion and Manage 2015; 103: 36-42. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2015. 06. 036

Yi Ran Zhang, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Kai Hong Luo. Bounce Regime of Droplet Collisions: A Molecular Dynamics Study. Journal of Computational Science, 2016;17:457-462. DOI:10.1016/j.jocs.2016. 03.011

Yi Ran Zhang, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yi Ran Chen, Kai H Luo. Self-propelled Jump Regime in Nanoscale Droplet Collisions: A Molecular Dynamics Study. Communications in Computational Physics. DOI: 10.4208/cicp.OA-2016-0253

Xizhuo Jiang, Wenjie Xiong, Yun Li, Danxing Zheng, Xiao Wang, Lin Shi. Vapor Pressure Measurement of Two Quaternary Systems LiBr+ LiNO₃+ LiCl+ H₂O and LiBr+ LiCl+ 1,3-Propanediol+ H₂O. Journal of Chemical Engineering Data, 2014, 59(4): 1320-1325. DOI: 10.1021/je5000023

主要研究领域包括：微纳尺度流动及传热传质（侧重交叉学科的课题，如内皮细胞糖萼层表面的相关现象等）、清洁/先进燃烧反应微观机理等。

主要研究方法为多尺度数值计算方法（如大规模分子动力学模拟、耗散粒子动力学、量子化学计算等）和理论分析等。