Dr. Xiaopeng Xiong is professor of the College of Materials at the Xiamen University. His research focuses on the development of high-valued materials based on natural polymers, porous materials, organic-inorganic composites, and characterization and measurement of polymer materials. He has already completed over 15 projects supported by government and by industry. He has currently published about 50 refereed scientific papers, contributed 2 book chapters and granted 12 patents.