Energy and environmental issues are longstanding problems troubling the progress of human civilization. Nanocatalysis technology is driving green chemistry and environmental protection technologies towards higher efficiency and precision with unprecedented innovative force. Nanocatalytic materials demonstrate immense potential in pollutant degradation, air purification, carbon dioxide reduction, sterilization and self-cleaning, water splitting for hydrogen production, clean energy conversion, and resource recycling, offering breakthrough pathways at the micro-scale to address global environmental challenges. This project invites experts in nanomaterials science. It deeply integrates materials design, nanosynthesis, catalytic mechanisms, and environmental issues, fostering an in-depth understanding of the interdisciplinary relationships between material structure, catalytic activity, and environmental effects. By simulating real-world scenarios such as the degradation of organic pollutant wastewater or photocatalytic hydrogen production, participants will explore the applications of nanocatalysis in environmental remediation and energy regeneration, laying a solid foundation for future endeavors in environmental materials and sustainable chemistry.

Teaching Faculty

Experts in the field of nanomaterials science from national research institutes are specially invited

Cutting-edge Topics

Systematically learn the fundamentals of nanotechnology and nanocatalytic materials, their unique properties, and cutting-edge applications in environmental protection

Real Lab Practice

Conduct experiments such as organic pollutant degradation in wastewater or photocatalytic hydrogen production to deeply explore the cutting-edge applications of nanocatalysis in environmental remediation and energy regeneration

Outcome Application

Research outcomes are applied to explore technological innovations in frontier fields such as environmental materials and sustainable chemistry

Main Experiments

Synthesis Experiment of Nanocatalytic Materials

Photocatalytic Experiment

Physicochemical Characterization Experiment of Nanomaterials

Wastewater Degradation

毛细管电泳

流式细胞术

荧光蛋白标记

核酸酶切

Certificates

项目感言

精彩瞬间

Why Us

History

XLAB has a 20+ year history. It was initiated by Professor Neher of the University of Göttingen in Germany and strongly supported by the German government and the University of Göttingen. XLAB, centered around high-end scientific experiments, is widely favored by over 10,000 students yearly. XLAB has established practice centers worldwide, aiming to expand this unique concept and teaching method to reach more students.

XLAB aims to enable more people to learn and experience the joy of science, encouraging them to explore the mysteries of science and consider how to use science to solve human problems. Therefore, XALB's subjects are generally more complex in physics, biology, or medicine. Instead, they focus more on interdisciplinary, cutting-edge topics such as genetic engineering, medical research, nanobiology, medical chemistry, high-energy physics, and more.

Subject

Experiment

Experiments are the core of the XLAB. Each participant can enter advanced laboratories to conduct safe experiments, analyze data, and write experiment reports. Over six hours of scientific research daily enhances students' scientific knowledge and logical thinking and cultivates concentration and endurance. Students will be able to experience the work content and status firsthand and consider whether to choose a research direction in future education.

The courses in XLAB are unique. They consist of four key modules: Subject Introduction and Program Thinking, Scientific Research Teaching, Laboratory Operations, Experimental Data Analysis, and Research Report Writing. All courses are taught in small groups of 10 to 25 students.

Course

Faculty

Experts are invited to design experiments and teach students since the topics and content of XLAB exceed the curriculum of high schools and are specialized in specific research areas. Relevant scientific research institutions support XLAB China and provide an in-depth academic experience for Chinese students based on its unique teaching methods and experimental requirements.

Two authoritative certificates are available: the XLAB Program Certificate of Participation, which details the experimental content and is signed by instructors. Students will complete an academic report containing experimental results and data analysis to apply for the ASDAN "Science Award" Certificate for 30 credit hours of study officially accredited by UCAS.

Certificate

Research

XALB provides invaluable research scenarios for students who plan or are currently engaged in natural science research-oriented learning, such as EPQ or scientific papers, to implement their research plans and participate in hands-on scientific research. Experimental reports can be considered as part of their research achievements.