Xenocs China –The 4th SAXS Prize Concludes with Great Success in Mianyang

The fourth edition of the SAXS Prize, organized by Xenocs China in collaboration with the Chinese Crystallographic Society’s SAXS Committee, concluded with great success on 20 to 23 October 2026. The award ceremony took place during the 5th Small Angle Scattering Conference of the Chinese Crystallographic Society, held in Mianyang, Sichuan, in the presence of numerous experts and scholars.

This competition aims to encourage users to share successful SAXS application experiences, enhance the contribution of SAXS technology to scientific research, and promote its application across a wide range of fields.

Fredéric Brossan, Managing Director of Xenocs, attended the conference and presented the Best Paper Award:

“As a leader in the SAXS market in China, Xenocs is proud to support the scientific community and, in particular, the next generation of researchers. »

Award Winners

First Prize

“Xeuss 3.0 Helps Reveal the Native Structure of Wheat Straw Cell Walls: From Scattering Characterization to Unified Structural Models”

Hu Yucheng, Beijing Forestry University

Second Prize

“Real-Time Monitoring of Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle Structure Evolution in Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly with the Xeuss 3.0 System”

Zhang Yunjie, South China University of Technology

“In Situ SAXS/WAXS Analysis of Melt-Recrystallization Mechanisms in Self-Hardening Shape Memory Polymers”

Zhang Xing, Zhejiang University

Third Prize

“Breakthrough in Salt-Driven Phase Transition Mechanisms: Xeuss 2.0 SAXS Precisely Analyzes Plant Protein Complex Aggregation Systems”

Yang Zhongyu, South China University of Technology

“Application of Xenocs Xeuss 3.0 Small-Angle X-ray Scattering in the Self-Assembly Study of Polymer Brush-Grafted Nanoparticles”

Ren Rui, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

“Quantitative Characterization of Metal Ion-Regulated Orientation of Graphene Thin Film Nanosheets Based on Xeuss WAXS”

Zhang Zejun, Qingdao University of Science and Technology

“Xeuss 2.0 SAXS/WAXS Reveals Special Crystals in Graphene-Based Biopolyesters”

Zhao Hui, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Xenocs Rising Star Award

“Xenocs Xeuss 3.0 Precisely Analyzes Polymer Semiconductor Molecular Orientation, Enabling Leaps in Full-Color OLED Performance”

Shi Yulong, Fudan University

Xenocs Distinguished Customer Award

“Characterization of the Crystal Structure and Order–Disorder Phase Transition of PDMND Polyterpene Based on Xeuss 2.0 WAXS”

Hu Jian’s team, Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Acknowledgments

We extend our special thanks to all participants for their support and involvement in this year’s contest. Their innovative research contributed greatly to the event’s success.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the expert judges for dedicating their time to thoroughly evaluating each submission. Their professional expertise and attention to detail were vital to the success and credibility of the event.

Reviews Experts: Bu Wensheng, Cheng He, Liu Feng, Li Na, Lu Xinhui, Tang Yujing

Xenocs China will host the 5th SAXS Prize Contest in 2027. This event will continue to promote research and innovation in SAXS technology, fostering collaboration and progress in the field. Scholars interested in participating are encouraged to stay tuned for future updates and to register for the contest.