Journal Publications

Currently published 49 publications in peer-reviewed journals, including 13 first/corresponding-authored papers, which are cited over 4000 times. The h-index is 30.

2026

49. Chen Wang, Weiqi Zhang, Zhu'an Wan, Zixi Wan, Beitao Ren, Xiao Qiu, Wenying Tang, Wenhao Ye, Chak Lam Jonathan Chan, Zhesi Chen, Feng Xue, Jinghao Li, Zhilong Song, Zhiyong Fan*, Nanostructured catalytic filter-assisted nanotube array sensor for selective NO2 detection, ACS Sensors, accepted.

48. Wenhao Ye, Ruochen Ding, Chen Wang, Wenying Tang, Daquan Zhang, Xiao Qiu, Swapnadeep Poddar, Zixi Wan, Chak Lam Jonathan Chan, Feng Xue, Yu Fu, Beitao Ren, Bin Wang, Yu Zhou, Zhenghao Long, Yucheng Ding, Weiqi Zhang, Zhu'an Wan, Jianhao Zhao, Yuanjing Lin, Zhiyong Fan*, Miniaturized olfactory sensor chip-based AI-wearable biometric ring for human body metabolic odor analysis, Nature Communications, 2026, online.

47. Wenying Tang, Chak Lam Jonathan Chan, Weiqi Zhang, Jianhao Zhao, Chen Wang, Swapnadeep Poddar, Zhesi Chen, Zhu'an Wan, Bin Wang, Wenhao Ye, Feng Xue, Zixi Wan, Zhiyong Fan*, A high-performance artificial olfactory chip for real-time cold chain food freshness monitoring, ACS Nano, 2026, online.

46. Qisong Jia, Chang Zhang, Tongchao Wang, Ji Liu, Zhuoyi Jia, Jingwen Shu, Chen Wang*, Peng Sun*, Geyu Lu*, Bionic Electronic Nose Technology: Bridging Bioinspiration, Nanomaterials, and AI for Next-Generation Odor Sensing,  Advanced Materials Technologies, 2026, online.

2025

45. Jia Yan, Yue Kang, Tongchao Wang, Yi Tian, Chen Wang*, Zichao Ma*, Zhilong Song*, AI empowers intelligent chemical sensing systems, The Innovation Informatics, 2025,1, 1, 100014.

44. Zhu'an Wan, Weiqi Zhang, Suman Ma, Zhilong Song, Chen Wang, Yucheng Ding, Chak Lam Jonathan Chan, Feng Xue, Zixi Wan, Wenhao Ye, Zhiyong Fan*, Inkjet-printed wearable e-nose with liquid-phase ligand-exchanged quantum dots for human-centered gas/odor monitoring, ACS Sensors, 2025, 10, 11, 8447-8457. 

43. Qisong Jia, Wenhao Ye, Chang Zhang, Zhuoyi Jia, Ji Liu, Tongchao Wang, Liupeng Zhao, Yongshun Liu*, Chen Wang*, Peng Sun*, Zhiyong Fan, Geyu Lu, Wearable multimodal sensing system for synchronously health–environmental monitoring via hybrid neuroevolutionary signal decoupling, Nano Letters, 2025, 25, 24, 9726-9733.

2024

42. B. Ren, D. Zhang, X. Qiu, Y. Ding, Q. Zhang, Y. Fu, J.-F. Liao, S. Poddar, C. L. J. Chan, B. Cao, C. Wang, Y. Zhou, D.-B. Kuang, H. Zeng, Z. Fan*, Full-color fibre light-emitting diodes based on perovskite quantum wires, Science Adances, 2024, 10, eadn1095.

41. Y. Liu, T. Gu, F. Liu*, B. Wang, J. He, C. Wang, X. Meng*, P. Sun*, G. Lu, Multilayer fluorine-free MoBTx MBene with hydrophilic structural-modulating for the fabrication of a low-resistance and high-resolution humidity sensor, Advanced Sciences, 2024, 11, 33, 2404178.

40. S. Ma, Z. Wan, C. Wang, Z. Song, Y. Ding, D. Zhang, C. L. J. Chan, L. Shu, L. Huang, Z. Yang, F. Wang, J. Bai, Z. Fan*, Y. Lin*, Ultra-sensitive and stable multiplexed biosensors array in fully printed and integrated platforms for reliable perspiration analysis, Advanced Materials, 2024, 2311106.

39. C. Wang†, Z. Chen†, C. L. J. Chan, Z. Wan, W. Ye, W. Tang, Z. Ma, B. Ren, D. Zhang, Z. Song, Y. Ding, Z. Long, S. Poddar, W. Zhang, Z. Wan, F. Xue, S. Ma, Q. Zhou, G. Lu, K. Liu, Z. Fan*, Biomimetic olfactory chips based on large-scale monolithically integrated nanotube sensor arrays, Nature Electronics, 2024, 7, 157-167.

2023

38. Z. Ni, P. Qin, H. Liu, J. Chen, S. Cai, W. Tang, C. Wang, G. Qu, C. Lin, Z. Fan, Z. Xu, G. Li, Z. Huang*, Significant enhancement of circular polarization in light emission through controlling helical pitches of semiconductor nanohelices, ACS Nano, 2023, 17, 20, 20611-20620.

37. L. Zhao, R. Jin, C. Wang*, T. Wang, Y. Sun, P. Sun*, G. Lu, Flower-like ZnO-Co3O3 heterojunction composites for enhanced acetone sensing, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2023, 390, 133964.

36.  Y. Xiao, H. Li, C. Wang*, S. Pan, J. He, A. Liu, J. Wang, P. Sun, F. Liu*, G. Lu, Room temperature wearable gas sensors for fabrication and applications, Advanced Sensor Research, 2023, 2300035.

35. D. Zhang, Y. Zhu, R. Jiao, J. Zhou, Q. Zhang, S. Poddar, B. Ren, X. Qiu, B. Cao, Y. Zhou, C. Wang, K. Wang, Y. Zi, H. Zeng, G. Li, H. Yu, Q. Zhou, Z. Fan*, Metal seeding growth of three-dimensional perovskite nanowire forests for high-performance stretchable photodetectors, Nano Energy, 2023, 108386.

2022

34. Z. Song, W. Tang, Z. Chen, Z. Wan, C. L. J. Chan, C. Wang, W. Ye, Z. Fan*, Temperature-Modulated Selective Detection of Part-per-Trillion NO2 Using Platinum Nanoclusters Sensitized 3D Metal Oxide Nanotube Arrays, Small, 2022, 2203212.

33. W. Tang, Z. Chen, Z. Song, C. Wang, Z. Wan, C. L. J. Chan, Z. Chen, W. Ye, Z. Fan*, Microheater Integrated Nanotube Array Gas Sensor for Parts- Per-Trillion Level Gas Detection and Single Sensor-Based Gas Discrimination, ACS Nano, 2022, 16 (7), 10968-10978. 

32. D Zhang, Q. Zhang, B. Ren, Y. Zhu, M. Abdellah, Y. Fu, B. Cao, C. Wang, L. Gu, Y. Ding, K.-H. Tsui, S. Fan, S. Poddar, L. Shu, Y. Zhang, D.-B. Kuang, J.-F. Liao, Y. Lu, K. Zheng, Z. He, Z. Fan*, Large-scale planar and spherical light-emitting diodes based on arrays of perovskite quantum wires, Nature Photonics, 2022, 16, 4, 284-290. 

31. W. Li, K. Nagashima*, C. Wang, H. Yosida, T. Hosomi, T. Takahashi, W. Tanaka, T. Yanagida*, Spectroscopic study for UV irradiation effect on adsorption state of volatile aldehyde at single crystalline ZnO nanowire surface, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, 2022, 43, 2, 37-41. 

2021

30. W. Li, K. Nagashima*, T. Hosomi, C. Wang, Y. Hanai, A. Nakao, A. Shunori, J. Liu, G. Zhang, T. Takahashi, W. Tanaka, M. Kanai, T. Yanagida*, Mechanistic approach for long-term stability of a polyethylene glycol-carbon black nanocomposite sensor, ACS Sensors, 2021, 7, 1, 151-158. 

29. Y. Zhu, L. Shu, Q. Zhang, Y. Zhu, S. Poddar, C. Wang, Z. He, and Z. Fan*, Moth eye‐inspired highly efficient, robust, and neutral‐colored semi-transparent perovskite solar cells for building‐integrated photovoltaics, EcoMat, 2021, 3, e12117. 

28. Z. Song, W. Ye, Z. Chen, Z.Chen, M. Li, W. Tang, C. Wang, Z. Wan, S. Poddar, X. Wen, X. Pan, Y. Lin, Q. Zhou, and Z. Fan*, Wireless Self-Powered High-Performance Integrated Nanostructured-Gas-Sensor Network for Future Smart Homes, ACS Nano, 2021, 4, 15, 7659-7667.

27. J. Liu, K. Nagashima, Y. Nagamatsu, T. Hosomi, H. Saito, C. Wang, W. Mizukami, G. Zhang, B. Samransuksamer, T. Takahashi, M. Kanai, T. Yasui, Y. Baba, and T. Yanagida*, The impact of surface Cu2+ of ZnO/(Cu1−xZnx)O heterostructured nanowires on the adsorption and chemical transformation of carbonyl compounds, Chemical Science, 2021, 12, 14, 5073-5081.

2020

26. C. Wang, T. Hosomi*, K. Nagashima, T. Takahashi, G. Zhang, M. Kanai, H. Yoshida, and T. Yanagida*, Phosphonic acid modified ZnO nanowire sensors: Directing reaction pathway of volatile carbonyl compounds, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020, 12, 44265-44272.

25. G. Zhang, C. Wang, W. Mizukami, T. Hosomi, K. Nagashima, H. Yoshida, K. Nakamura, T. Takahashi, M. Kanai, T. Yasui, Y. Aoki, Y. Baba, and T. Yanagida*, Monovalent sulfur oxoanions enable millimeter-long single-crystalline h-WO3 nanowire synthesis. Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 9058-9066.  

2019

24. C. Wang, T. Hosomi*, K. Nagashima, T. Takahashi, G. Zhang, M. Kanai, H. Zeng, W. Mizukami, N. Shioya, T. Shimoaka, T. Tamaoka, H. Yoshida, S. Takeda, T. Yasui, Y. Baba, Y. Aoki, J. Terao, T. Hasegawa, and T. Yanagida*, Rational method of monitoring molecular transformations on metal-oxide nanowire surfaces, Nano Letters, 2019, 19, 2443-2449.

23. H. Koga*, K. Nagashima*, Y. Huang, G. Zhang, C. Wang, T. Takahashi, A. Inoue, H. Yan, M. Kanai, Y He, K. Uetani, M. Nogi, and T. Yanagida, Paper-based disposable molecular sensor constructed from oxide nanowires, cellulose nanofibers, and pencil-drawn electrodes, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11, 15044-15050.

2016

22. C. Wang, T. Wang, B. Wang, X. Zhou, X. Cheng, P. Sun*, J. Zheng, and G. Lu*, Design of α-Fe2O3 nanorods functionalized tubular NiO nanostructure for discriminating toluene molecules, Scientific Reports, 2016, 6, 26432.

21. C. Wang, X. Cui, J. Liu, X. Zhou, X. Cheng, P. Sun*, X. Hu, X. Li, J. Zheng, and G. Lu*, Design of superior ethanol gas sensor based on Al-doped NiO nanorod-flowers, ACS Sensors, 2016, 1, 131-136. (Cover paper)

20. J. Liu, C. Wang, Q. Yang, Y. Gao, X. Zhou, X. Liang, P. Sun*, and G. Lu*, Hydrothermal synthesis and gas-sensing properties of flower-like Sn3O4, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2016, 224, 128-133.

19. Q. Wang, C. Wang, H. Sun, P. Sun, Y. Wang, J. Lin, and G. Lu*, Microwave assisted synthesis of hierarchical Pd/SnO2 nanostructures for CO gas sensor, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2016, 222, 257-263.

18. X. Zhou, B. Wang, H. Sun, C. Wang, P. Sun*, X. Li, X. Hu, and G. Lu*, Temple-free synthesis of hierarchical ZnFe2O4 yolk-shell microspheres for high-sensitive acetone sensors, Nanoscale, 2016, 8, 5446-5453.

17. Q. Wang, X, Li, F. Liu, Y. Sun, C. Wang, X. Li, P, Sun, J. Lin, and G. Lu*, Three-dimensional flake-flower Co/Sn oxide composite and its excellent ethanol sensing properties, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2016, 230, 17-24.

2015

16. C. Wang, J. Liu, Q. Yang, P. Sun*, Y. Gao, F. Liu, J. Zheng, and G. Lu*, Ultrasensitive and low detection limit of acetone gas sensor based on W-doped NiO hierarchical nanostructure, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2015, 220, 59-67.

15. P. Sun, C. Wang, J. Liu, X. Zhou, X. Li, X. Hu, and G. Lu*, Hierarchical assembly of α-Fe2O3 nanosheets on SnO2 hollow nanospheres with enhanced ethanol sensing properties, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2015, 7, 19119-19125.

14. X. Li, C. Wang, H. Guo, P. Sun, F. Liu, X. Liang, and G. Lu*, Double-shell architectures of ZnFe2O4 nanosheets on ZnO hollow spheres for high-performance gas sensor, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2015, 7, 17811-17818.

13. C. Feng, C. Wang, H. Zhang, X. Li, C. Wang, P. Cheng, J. Ma, P. Sun, Y. Gao, H. Zhang, Y. Sun*, J. Zheng, and G. Lu*, Enhanced sensitive and selective xylene sensors using W-doped NiO nanotubes, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2015, 221, 1475-1482.

12. X. Cheng, C. Wang, B. Wang, R. Sun, Y. Guan, Y. Sun, X. Liang*, P. Sun, and G. Lu*, Mixed-potential-type YSZ-based sensor with nano-structured NiO and porous TPB processed with pore-formers using coating technique, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2015, 221, 1321-1329.

11. X. Zhou, J. Liu, C. Wang, P. Sun*, X. Hu, X. Li, K. Shimanoe, N. Yamazoe, and G. Lu*, Highly sensitive acetone gas sensor based on porous ZnFe2O4 nanospheres, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2015, 206, 577-583.

10. X. Li, J. Liu, H. Guo, X. Zhou, C. Wang, P. Sun, X. Hu, and G. Lu*, Au@In2O3 core-shell composites: metal-semiconductor heterostructure for gas sensing applications, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 545-551.

9. X. Hu, X. Zhou, B. Wang, P. Sun, X. Li, C. Wang, J. Liu, and G. Lu*, Facile synthesis of hollow In2O3 microspheres and their gas sensing performance, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 4609-4614.

2014

8. C. Wang, X. Cheng, X. Zhou, P. Sun*, X. Hu, K. Shimanoe, G. Lu*, and N. Yamazoe, Hierarchical α-Fe2O3/NiO composites with a hollow structure for a gas sensor, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2014, 6, 12031-12037.

7. P. Sun, C. Wang, X. Zhou, P. Cheng, K. Shimanoe, G. Lu*, and N. Yamanoe, Cu-doped α-Fe2O3 hierarchical microcubes: synthesis and gas sensing properties, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2014, 193, 616-622.

6. X. Li, C. Wang, X. Zhou, J. Liu, P. Sun, and G. Lu*, Gas sensing properties of flower-like ZnO prepared by a microwave-assisted technique, RSC Advances, 2014, 4, 47319-47324.

5. X. Zhou, C. Wang, W. Feng, P. Sun, X. Li, and G. Lu*, Hollow α-Fe2O3 quasi-cubic structures: hydrothermal synthesis and gas sensing properties, Materials Letters, 2014, 120, 5-8.

4. P. Sun, X. Zhou, C. Wang, B. Wang, X. Xu, and G. Lu*, One-step synthesis and gas sensing properties of hierarchical Cd-doped SnO2 nanostructures, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2014, 190, 32-39.

3. P. Sun, X. Zhou, C. Wang, K. Shimanoe, G. Lu*, and N. Yamazoe, Hollow SnO2/α-Fe2O3 spheres with a double-shell structure for gas sensors, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2014, 2, 1302-1308.

2. X. Zhou, W. Feng, C. Wang, X. Hu, X. Li, P. Sun, K. Shimanoe, N. Yamazoe, and G. Lu*, Porous ZnO/ZnCo2O4 hollow spheres: synthesis, characterization, and applications in gas sensing, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2014, 2, 17683-17690.

1. X. Li, X. Zhou, H. Guo, C. Wang, J. Liu, P. Sun, F. Liu, and G. Lu*, Design of Au@ZnO yolk-shell nanospheres with enhanced gas sensing properties, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2014, 6, 18661-18667.

Conferences

1. C. Wang, T. Hosomi, K. Nagashima, T. Takahashi, G. Zhang, M. Kanai, H. Zeng, W. Mizukami, Y. Aoki, T. Yanagida, T. Tamaoka, H. Yoshida, S. Takeda, N. Shioya, T. Shimoaka, T. Hasegawa, T. Yasui, Y. Baba, J. Terao, Spectroscopic analysis on single crystalline nanowire surface reveals chemical transformation pathways of aldehyde on ZnO, JSAP Kyushu Chapter Annual Metting 2018 / The 3rd Asian Applied Physics Conference (Asian-APC), Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan, December 8-9, 2018. (Oral)

2. C. Wang, T. Hosomi, K. Nagashima, T. Takahashi, G. Zhang, M. Kanai, H. Zeng, T. Yanagida, Spectroscopic analysis on single crystalline nanowire surface reveals chemical transformation pathways of aldehyde on ZnO, Cross Straits Symposium on Energy and Environmental Science and Technology (CSS-EEST20), Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea, November 26-28, 2018. (Poster)

3. C. Wang, K. Nagashima, T. Takahashi, G. Zhang, C. Nakamura, M. Kanai, T. Yanagida, Impact of thermodynamically defined oxide nanowire surfaces on stability of molecule-to-surface interaction, International Symposium on Materials for Chemistry and Engineering (IMCE 2018), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, March 16, 2018. (Poster)

4. C. Wang, G. Zhang, T. Yanagida, Effect of UV irradiation on nonanal adsorption on ZnO nanowire array, 3rd International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES2017), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, October 19-20, 2017. (Oral)