从事无机固体材料，特别是微纳米、多组分功能材料的设计合成和性能研究。立足于无机固体能源材料的设计合成，以光/电化学催化在能源领域的应用为背景，通过设计具有特殊组成和结构的无机功能材料，利用掺杂、缺陷、相变和形成半导体结等调控材料的能级结构、电荷分布和态密度等电特性，结合材料结构的优化调控物质扩散动力学，最终提高可再生能源的利用、转化和存储功效。
发表论文70余篇，其中（共同）第一作者和通讯作者论文49篇， 5篇论文入选ESI高水平论文。已发表论文他引总计1821次，H指数27。获得中国国家授权发明专利12项。
主持科研项目7项：国家自然科学基金青年基金（21501120）、973计划二级课题（2014CB239702）、上海市自然科学基金探索类项目（17ZR1441200）、上海市晨光计划（13CG10）、湖北省地质局科研项目（KJ2017-27）、上海交通大学新进教师启动计划和稀土资源利用国家重点实验室（RERU2016024）等，总经费163.6万元，已到校经费158.4万元。参与上海市科委和企业委托研发项目3项。
 

1.                   Li Xiaomin, Feng Zhenxing, Zai Jiantao*, Ma Zi-Feng, and Qian Xuefeng*, Incorporation of Co into MoS₂/graphene nanocomposites: One effective way to enhance the cycling stability of Li/Na storage. Journal of Power Sources, 2018. 373: p. 103-109.
2.                   Zai Jiantao, Cao Fenglei, Liang Na, Yu Ke, Tian Yuan, Sun Huai, Qian Xuefeng*. Rose-like I-doped Bi₂O₂CO₃ microspheres with enhanced visible light response: DFT calculation, synthesis and photocatalytic performance. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2017, 321 464.
3.                   Zai Jiantao, Qian Xuefeng*. Three dimensional metal oxides-graphene composites and their applications in lithium ion batteries. Rsc Advances, 2015, 5 (12): 8814.
4.                   Liang Na, Zai Jiantao*, Xu Miao, Zhu Qi, Wei Xiao, Qian Xuefeng*. Novel Bi₂S₃/Bi₂O₂CO₃ heterojunction photocatalysts with enhanced visible light responsive activity and wastewater treatment. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2014, 2 (12): 4208.
5.                   Zai Jiantao, Wang Kaixue, Su Yuezeng, Qian Xuefeng*, and Chen Jiesheng, High stability and superior rate capability of three-dimensional hierarchical SnS₂ microspheres as anode material in lithium ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources, 2011. 196(7): 3650.
6.                   Tao Liqi, Zai Jiantao, Wang Kaixue, Zhang Haojie, Xu Miao, Shen Jie, Su Yuezeng, and Qian Xuefeng*, Co₃O₄ nanorods/graphene nanosheets nanocomposites for lithium ion batteries with improved reversible capacity and cycle stability. Journal of Power Sources, 2012. 202: 230.

代表性论文：
7.                   He Kai, Tadesse Tsega Tsegaye, Liu Xi, Zai Jiantao*, Li Xin-Hao, Liu Xuejiao, Li Wenhao, Ali Nazakat, and Qian Xuefeng*, Utilizing the Space-charge Region of FeNi-LDH/CoP p-n Junction to Promote the Performance in Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis. Angewandte Chemie, 10.1002/anie.201905281
8.                   Ma Dui, Hu Bo, Wu Wenda, Liu Xi, Zai Jiantao*, Shu Chen, Tadesse Tsega Tsegaye, Chen Liwei, Qian Xuefeng*, and Liu T. Leo*, Highly active nanostructured CoS2/CoS heterojunction electrocatalysts for aqueous polysulfide/iodide redox flow batteries. Nature communications, 2014, 10 3367.
9.                   Dai Fang†, Zai Jiantao†, Yi Ran, Gordin Mikhail L., Sohn Hiesang, Chen Shuru, Wang Donghai Bottom-up synthesis of high surface area mesoporous crystalline silicon and evaluation of its hydrogen evolution performance. Nature Communication, 2014, 5 3605. 共同第一作者
10.               Li Xiaomin, Zai Jiantao*, Xiang Shijie, Liu Yuanyuan, He Xiaobo, Xu Zheying, Wang Kaixue, Ma Zifeng, Qian Xuefeng*. Regeneration of Metal Sulfides in the Delithiation Process: The Key to Cyclic Stability. Advanced Energy Materials, 2016, 201601056
11.               Huang Shoushuang, Zai Jiantao*, Ma Dui, He Qingquan, Liu Yuanyuan, Qiao Qiquan, Qian Xuefeng*. Colloidal synthesis of wurtz-stannite Cu₂CdGeS₄ nanocrystals with high catalytic activity toward iodine redox couples in dye-sensitized solar cells. Chemical Communications, 2016, 52 (72): 10866.
12.               Li Bo, Qi Rongrong*, Zai Jiantao*, Du Feihu, Xue Chi, Jin Ying, Jin Chengyou, Ma Zifeng, Qian Xuefeng*. Silica Wastes to High-Performance Lithium Storage Materials: A Rational Designed Al₂O₃ Coating Assisted Magnesiothermic Process. Small, 2016, 12(38):5281
13.               Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Chen Wenlong, Zai Jiantao*, Qiao Qiquan*, Qian Xuefeng*. 3D hierarchical FeSe₂ microspheres: Controlled synthesis and applications in dye-sensitized solar cells. Nano Energy, 2015, 15 (0): 205.
14.               Chen Wenlong, Wang Min, Qian Tianyue, Cao Hongliang*, Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Liang Na, Wang Cheng*, Zai Jiantao*. Rational design and fabrication of skeletal Cu₇S₄nanocages for efficient counter electrode in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Nano Energy, 2015, 12 (0): 186
15.               Xiao Yinglin, Zai Jiantao*, Li Xiaomin, Gong Yong, Li Bo, Han Qianyan, Qian Xuefeng*. Polydopamine functionalized graphene/NiFe₂O₄ nanocomposite with improving Li storage performances. Nano Energy, 2014, 6 (0): 51.
16.               Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Zai Jiantao*, Wang Min, Li Xiaomin, Li Bo, Qian Xuefeng*. The role of Mott-Schottky heterojunctions in PtCo-Cu₂ZnGeS₄ as counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells. Chemical Communications, 2015, 51 (43): 8950.
17.               He Qingquan, Huang Shoushuang, Zai Jiantao*, Tang Nianqi, Li Bo, Qiao Qiquan, Qian Xuefeng*. Efficient Counter Electrode Manufactured from Ag₂S Nanocrystal Ink for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Chemistry – A European Journal, 2015, 21 (43): 15153.
18.               Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Chen Wenlong, Qiao Qiquan*, Zai Jiantao*, Qian Xuefeng*. Ultrathin FeSe₂ Nanosheets: Controlled Synthesis and Application as a Heterogeneous Catalyst in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Chemistry – A European Journal, 2015, 21 (10): 4085.
19.               Xu Miao, Wang Min, Ye Tiannan, Liang Na, Jin Lun, Zai Jiantao*, Qian Xuefeng*. Cube-in-Cube Hollow Cu₉S₅ Nanostructures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities in Solar H₂ Evolution. Chemistry – A European Journal, 2014, 20 (42): 13576.
20.               Wang Min, Chen Wenlong, Zai Jiantao*, Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Zhang Wei, Qiao Qiquan*, Qian Xuefeng*. Hierarchical Cu₇S₄ nanotubes assembled by hexagonal nanoplates with high catalytic performance for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Power Sources, 2015, 299 212.
21.               Xu Miao, Ye Tiannan, Dai Fang, Yang Jindi, Shen Jingmei, He Qingquan, Chen Wenlong, Liang Na, Zai Jiantao*, Qian Xuefeng*. Rationally Designed n–n Heterojunction with Highly Efficient Solar Hydrogen Evolution. ChemSusChem, 2015, 8 (7): 1218.
22.               He Qingquan, Huang Shoushuang, Wang Cheng, Qiao Qiquan*, Liang Na, Xu Miao, Chen Wenlong, Zai Jiantao*, Qian Xuefeng*. The Role of Mott–Schottky Heterojunctions in Ag–Ag₈SnS₆ as Counter Electrodes in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. ChemSusChem, 2015, 8 (5): 817.
23.               Liu Xuejiao, Zai Jiantao*, Li Bo, Zou Jian, Ma Zifeng, Qian Xuefeng. Na₂Ge₄O₉ nanoparticles encapsulated in 3D carbon networks with long-term stability and superior rate capability in lithium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2016, 4 (27): 10552.
24.               He Qingquan, Qian Tianyue, Zai Jiantao*, Qiao Qiquan, Huang Shoushuang, Li Yiran, Wang Min. Efficient Ag₈GeS₆ Counter Electrode Prepared From Nanocrystal Ink for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2015, 3 (40): 20359
25.               Zai Jiantao, Liu Yuanyuan, Li Xiaomin, Ma Zi-feng, Qi Rongrong*, Qian Xuefeng*. 3D hierarchical Co-Al layered double hydroxides with long-term stability and high rate performances in supercapacitors. Nano-Micro Letters, 2017, 9: 21.
26.               Wang Min, Zai Jiantao*, Li Bo, Wang Yan, Huang Shoushuang, He Qingquan, Qian Xuefeng*. Hierarchical Cu_2-XSe nanotubes constructed by two-unit-cell-thick nanosheets: room-temperature synthesis and promoted electrocatalytic activity towards polysulfides. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2016, 4 (13): 4790.
27.               Liang Na, Wang Min, Jin Lun, Huang Shoushuang, Chen Wenlong, Xu Miao, He Qingquan, Zai Jiantao*, Fang Nenghu, Qian Xuefeng*. High efficient Ag₂O/Bi₂O₂CO₃ p-n heterojunction photocatalysts with improved visible light responsive activity. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2014, 6 (14): 11698.