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  1. An efficient multi-channel UV–vis spectral, fluorescence and RGB-based method for trace S2 − detection in agricultural foods

    Article • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, December 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  2. Mesoporous Ce/Zn Oxide Nanospheres with Prominent Oxidase-Like Activity for Reliable Tracking of the Cartap Residue and S 2– in Living Agricultural Products

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  3. Oxidase-mimic Fe-co-Ce oxide embellished chitosan fiber for quantitative degradation of luminol and visual detection of m-aminophenol

    Article • Analytica Chimica Acta, October 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  4. Reliable enrichment monitoring and removal of CrO42− and S2− using multivalent W-doped Ag quantum-dot biomimetic nanozyme

    Article • Analytica Chimica Acta, September 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  5. Bi2O3-doped Au–Ag quantum dots with prominent peroxidase-mimic activity for multi-channel response to Hg2+ and Ag+

    Article • Applied Physics Letters, August 2025, American Institute of Physics

    Zhengquan Yan

  6. Au-ag quantum dot nanozyme identified for multi-mode fluorescent, UV–vis and intelligent RGB monitoring and removal of toxic Hg2+ and S2− in food samples

    Article • Food Chemistry, August 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  7. ZnO-co-CeO2 decorated chitosan fiber oxidase mimic identified for visual monitoring of NO2−, S2− and Fe2+ in food

    Article • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, June 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  8. Nano Zr/Cu oxide modified poly-β-cyclodextrin peroxidase mimic for potable discrimination of aminophenol isomers and catalytic degradation of methyl red

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, May 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  9. Ti-co-Ce oxide decorated chitosan fiber oxidase mimic identified for portable monitoring of S2−, CrO42− and Fe2+ assisted with a smartphone

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, February 2025, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  10. Reliable ratiometric colorimetric monitoring of dopamine in practice based on the catalytic signal amplification of nano CeO2/CuO modified carboxylated chitosan

    Article • Chemical Engineering Science, August 2024, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  11. Folic acid capping Bi3+-doped Ag quantum dots for enzyme-like dual-mode recognition of toxic S2− and visual sensing of NO2−

    Article • Analytica Chimica Acta, August 2024, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  12. Ultra-small nano CeO2/CuO doped carboxylated chitosan fibers for high-performance oxidase-mimic visual monitoring of S2− and Fe2+ in agricultural products

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, April 2024, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  13. Biocompatible Folic-Acid-Strengthened Ag–Ir Quantum Dot Nanozyme for Cell and Plant Root Imaging of Cysteine/Stress and Multichannel Monitoring of Hg2+ and Dopamine

    Article • Analytical Chemistry, February 2024, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  14. Poly-β-cyclodextrin strengthen Pr6O11 porous oxidase mimic for dual-channel visual recognition of bioactive cysteine and Fe2+

    Article • Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, February 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  15. An impactful approach for visible photocatalytic reduction of CO2 accelerated with Schiff base-cobalt complex

    Article • Journal of Materials Science, November 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  16. Spindle-shaped Cu-Ru mesoporous nanospheres with enhanced enzyme-like activity for visual differentiation of toxic o-/m-aminophenol and recognition mechanisms

    Article • Environmental Research, October 2023, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  17. Nano Sn-SnO embedded in multichannel hollow carbon nanofibers: Microstructure, reversible lithium storage property and mechanism

    Article • Applied Surface Science, October 2023, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  18. Silk fibroin based wearable electrochemical sensors with biomimetic enzyme-like activity constructed for durable and on-site health monitoring

    Article • Biosensors and Bioelectronics, May 2023, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  19. Convenient colorimetric-fluorescent dual-mode recognition of I− in agricultural products and visual determination of Hg2+ in drinking beverages using Ag-Pt bimetal quantum dot nanozyme

    Article • Food Chemistry, May 2023, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  20. A high-performance fluorescent and ratiometric colorimetric detection of Cu2+ in practice

    Article • Analytical Methods, January 2023, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  21. Hybrid CuSn nanosphere-functionalized Cu/Sn co-doped hollow carbon nanofibers as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries

    Article • Nanoscale, January 2023, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  22. Peroxidase-like Cu–Fe bimetal oxide mesoporous nanospheres identified for the efficient recognition of toxic o-aminophenol and bioactive glutathione

    Article • Journal of Materials Chemistry C, January 2023, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  23. 2D Co3O4 modified by IrO2 nanozyme for convenient detection of aqueous Fe2+ and intercellular H2O2

    Article • Microchimica Acta, December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  24. β-Cyclodextrin and graphene oxide co-strengthened AgRu bimetal mesoporous nanozyme: An efficient strategy for visual detection and removal of toxic Hg2+ and Cl−

    Article • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, October 2022, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  25. Peroxidase-like activity of bimetal Cu–Zn oxide mesoporous nanospheres for the determination of o-aminophenol

    Article • Microchimica Acta, August 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  26. Ag nanozyme strengthened by folic acid: Superior peroxidase-mimicking activity and application for visual monitoring of dopamine

    Article • Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, July 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  27. NiS Nanospheres Anchored onto a Graphene Oxide Substrate (NiS@GO) for Efficient Electrochemical Sensing of Trace Amounts of Silver Ions

    Article • ChemistrySelect, March 2022, Wiley

    Zhengquan Yan

  28. Chloramphenicol-activated electro-chemiluminescent behavior of BNQDs-Ru(phen)32+ system for ultra-sensitive sensing of chloramphenicol in pharmaceutical and milk samples

    Article • Nanotechnology, February 2022, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Zhengquan Yan

  29. Chloramphenicol-activated electro-chemiluminescent behavior of BNQDs-Ru(phen)32+ system for ultra-sensitive sensing of chloramphenicol in pharmaceutical and milk samples

    Article • Nanotechnology, February 2022, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Zhengquan Yan

  30. A high-performance visual monitoring of trace toxic NO2− and S2− in 100% aqueous based on the superior oxidase-mimic activity of nano CeO2 strengthened by 2D Co3O4 substrate

    Article • Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, January 2022, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  31. Ag-β-Cyclodextrin-Graphene Oxide Ternary Nanostructures with Peroxidase-Mimicking Activity for Hg2+ Detection

    Article • ACS Applied Nano Materials, December 2021, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  32. Porous SnO2 microsphere and its carbon nanotube hybrids: Controllable preparation, structures and electrochemical performances as anode materials

    Article • Electrochimica Acta, August 2021, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  33. 2D Co3O4 stabilizing Rh nano composites developed for visual sensing bioactive urea and toxic p-aminophenol in practice by synergetic-reinforcing oxidase activity

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, May 2021, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  34. Porous Ag-Chitosan Nanospheres Bridged by Cysteine Residues for Colorimetric Sensing of Trace Hg2+

    Article • ACS Applied Nano Materials, April 2021, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  35. Hg2+-activated oxidase-like activity of Ag2S@graphene oxide nanozyme and its naked-eye monitoring Hg2+ application with obvious hyperchromic effect

    Article • Applied Surface Science, April 2021, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  36. One-dimensional nitrogen doped porous carbon nano-array arranged by carbon nanotubes for electrochemical sensing ascorbic acid, dopamine and uric acid simultaneously

    Article • Nanotechnology, March 2021, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Zhengquan Yan

  37. A neoteric dual-channel spectral sensor for wide-range pH detection based on variables in UV–vis peak and intensity

    Article • Analytical Methods, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  38. UV-Vis Spectral Properties of Water-Soluble 3,5-bis-(2,4,6-tri-hydroxyphenylazo)benzoic Acid and their Application for pH Detection

    Article • Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, November 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  39. A Dual‐Mode Colorimetric/Fluorescent Sensor Comprising Rhodamine B and Piperazine: Response to Acidic pH Values and Investigation of Recognition Mechanism

    Article • ChemistrySelect, March 2020, Wiley

    Zhengquan Yan

  40. Efficient Polymer Pendant Approach toward High Stable Organic Fluorophore for Sensing Ultratrace Hg2+ with Improved Biological Compatibility and Cell Permeability

    Article • Analytical Chemistry, January 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  41. Synergistically Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Ni-rich Cathode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries by K and Ti Co-modification

    Article • The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, January 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  42. Recent developments of nanoenzyme-based colorimetric sensors for heavy metal detection and the interaction mechanism

    Article • The Analyst, January 2020, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  43. A multiple fluorescein-based turn-on fluorophore (FHCS) identified for simultaneous determination and living imaging of toxic Al3+ and Zn2+ by improved Stokes shift

    Article • Analytica Chimica Acta, January 2020, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  44. Synergistically improved electrochemical performance and its practical application of graphene oxide stabilized nano Ag2S by one-pot homogeneous precipitation

    Article • Applied Surface Science, January 2020, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  45. π-Conjugated molecules identified for reversible and visual detection of F− in aqueous: Effect of heterocycle unit on sensing performance

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, January 2020, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  46. One-Pot Methylenation–Cyclization Employing Two Molecules of CO2 with Arylamines and Enaminones

    Article • The Journal of Organic Chemistry, December 2019, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  47. Molecular spectra of a D-π-A typed polydentate ligand chromophore and its simultaneous response to trace Cu2+ and Co2+

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, September 2019, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  48. A D-π-A-π-D organic conjugated molecule with multiple chelating points: Spectral property and its reversible visual sensing Cu2+

    Article • Dyes and Pigments, June 2019, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  49. Molecular design for novel sensing materials with self-screening interference effect (SSIE): Reversible recognizing Cu2+ in aqueous and biologic samples

    Article • Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, May 2019, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  50. A π‐Conjugated Chromophore Dye and Its Functional Paper Strips for Visually On‐Site Sensing F − and Its Reaction Mechanism

    Article • ChemistrySelect, April 2019, Wiley

    Zhengquan Yan

  51. Chitosan–gold nanocomposite and its functionalized paper strips for reversible visual sensing and removal of trace Hg2+ in practice

    Article • The Analyst, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  52. Ni-Rich Oxide LiNi0.85Co0.05Mn0.1O2 for Lithium Ion Battery: Effect of Microwave Radiation on Its Morphology and Electrochemical Property

    Article • Journal of The Electrochemical Society, January 2019, The Electrochemical Society

    Zhengquan Yan

  53. Highly fluorescent N-doped carbon dots with two-photon emission for ultrasensitive detection of tumor marker and visual monitor anticancer drug loading and delivery

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, January 2019, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  54. A multidentate ligand chromophore with rhodamine-triazole-pyridine units and its acting mechanism for dual-mode visual sensing trace Sn 2+

    Article • Dyes and Pigments, December 2018, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  55. UV–vis spectral property of a multi-hydroxyl Schiff-base derivative and its colorimetric response to some special metal ions

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, October 2018, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  56. A novel luminol derivative and its functionalized filter-paper for reversible double-wavelength colorimetric pH detection in fruit juice

    Article • Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, June 2018, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  57. A novel 4-phenyl amino thiourea derivative designed for real-time ratiometric–colorimetric detection of toxic Pb2+

    Article • Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, January 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Zhengquan Yan

  58. A novel turn-on fluorescent probe for the multi-channel detection of Zn2+ and Bi3+ with different action mechanisms

    Article • The Analyst, January 2018, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  59. Chitosan-Stabilized Gold Nano Composite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode for Electrochemical Sensing Trace Hg2+ in Practice

    Article • Journal of The Electrochemical Society, January 2018, The Electrochemical Society

    Zhengquan Yan

  60. Identification of a rigid and planar D-π-A conjugated system for colorimetric Fe(II) determination and its action mechanism

    Article • Optical Materials, November 2017, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  61. A novel polydentate ligand chromophore for simultaneously colorimetric detection of trace Ag + and Fe3 +

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, November 2017, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  62. 3D graphene-Fe 3 O 4 -polyaniline, a novel ternary composite for supercapacitor electrodes with improved electrochemical properties

    Article • Materials Today Energy, September 2017, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  63. A modified fluorescein derivative with improved water-solubility for turn-on fluorescent determination of Hg 2+ in aqueous and living cells

    Article • Talanta, August 2017, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  64. Modified hydrazone derivatives for ratiometric and colorimetric F − recognition: Relationship between architectures and performances

    Article • Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, June 2017, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  65. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Co3 O4 Sheets for Reversible Li Storage: Regulation of Structure and Performance

    Article • ChemElectroChem, March 2017, Wiley

    Zhengquan Yan

  66. A novel polydentate Schiff-base derivative developed for multi-wavelength colorimetric differentiation of trace Fe2+ from Fe3+

    Article • Analytical Methods, January 2017, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  67. Sensing materials developed and applied for bio-active Fe3+ recognition in water environment

    Article • Analytical Methods, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  68. One-pot preparation of graphene–Ag nano composite for selective and environmentally-friendly recognition of trace mercury(ii)

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  69. Spectral Properties of a Water-Soluble Squaraine Dye and Its Application in Cell Fluorescent Imaging

    Article • Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, September 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  70. Preparation and Absorption Spectral Property of a Multifunctional Water-Soluble Azo Compound with D-π-A Structure, 4-(4- Hydroxy-1-Naphthylazo)Benzoic Acid

    Article • Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, July 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Zhengquan Yan

  71. Influence of electrolyte additives on a cobalt oxide-based anode's electrochemical performance and its action mechanism

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  72. Progress in the preparation and application of three-dimensional graphene-based porous nanocomposites

    Article • Nanoscale, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  73. Identification of Multifunctional Graphene–Gold Nanocomposite for Environment-Friendly Enriching, Separating, and Detecting Hg2+ Simultaneously

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, December 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  74. Advances for the colorimetric detection of Hg2+in aqueous solution

    Article • RSC Advances, September 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  75. Spectral properties of 4-(4-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo)benzenesulfonic acid and its application for colorimetric determination of trace Fe3+

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  76. Quinoline-based azo derivative assembly: Optical limiting property and enhancement mechanism

    Article • Dyes and Pigments, December 2013, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  77. Colorimetric detection of trace Hg2+ with near-infrared absorbing squaraine functionalized by dibenzo-18-crown-6 and its mechanism

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, March 2013, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  78. Advances in synthesis and application of near-infrared absorbing squaraine dyes

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  79. Supramolecular self-assembly structures and properties of zwitterionic squaraine molecules

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan

  80. Near-Infrared Absorbing Squaraine Dyes for Solar Cells: Relationship between Architecture and Performance

    Article • The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, April 2012, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Zhengquan Yan

  81. A Convenient Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Approach Toward Highly Stable Squaraine Dyes with Reduced H‐Aggregation

    Article • Advanced Functional Materials, November 2011, Wiley

    Zhengquan Yan

  82. Preparation and properties of a functional polyacetylene with quinoline-based heterocyclic azo pendants

    Article • Polymer Science Series B, October 2011, Pleiades Publishing Ltd

    Zhengquan Yan

  83. Preparation of 4,4′-bis-(carboxyl phenylazo)-dibenzo-18-crown-6 dye and its application on ratiometric colorimetric recognition to Hg2+

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, August 2011, Elsevier

    Zhengquan Yan

  84. An effective real-time colorimeteric sensor for sensitive and selective detection of cysteine under physiological conditions

    Article • The Analyst, January 2011, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Zhengquan Yan