Publications

M. Galib, J. Xu, A. Amardeep, J. Liu, M. Ponga. “Dendrite suppression in zn batteries through hetero-epitaxial residual stresses shield”, ACS Applied Materials Interfaces, 2025, 2025, 17, 35, 49387–49399. (Cover)

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c06192

R. A. Mir, A. Amardeep, J. Liu. “Harnessing hybrid aqueous/organic electrolytes for high energy density supercapacitors”, Small, 2025, 2501264.

https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202501264

L. Tao, C. Li, X. Lu, R. A. Mir, N. López-Salas, J. Liu. “Adenine and D-Ribose co-derived activated carbon with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone modified aqueous electrolyte for long-life zinc Ion capacitors”, Batteries & Supercaps, 2025, 00, e202500161.

https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202500161

R. A. Mir, X. Jia, L. Tao, E. J. Hansen, A. Khosrozadeh, M. B. Miller, J. Liu. “High-energy Mn2V2O7//C asymmetric supercapacitors in aqueous/organic hybrid electrolytes”, Nano Energy, 2025, 133, 110446.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110446

J. Xu, M. Galib, Z. Wu, L. Tao, Y. Shao, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, E.J. Hansen, Y. Chen, Z. Wang, C. Liu, M. Ponga, J. Liu. “High-entropy strategy to suppress volumetric strain and enhance diffusion rate of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 cathode for durable and high-areal-capacity zinc-ion battery pouch cells”, Nano Energy, 2024, 132, 110373.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110373

Z. Wu, Y. Shao, E.J. Hansen, L. Tao, R.A. Mir, D. Kasprzak, J. Liu. “Carbon dioxide evolution in aqueous zinc metal batteries”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2024, 16(50), 69133–69141. (Cover)

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c12005

M. Galib, O.K. Orhan, J. Liu, M. Ponga. “Evolution of residual stresses in lattice mismatched epitaxial layers in thin film deposition”, J. Mech. Phys. Solids., 2024, 193, 105897.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2024.105897

Z. Wu, J. Liu. “A trio of revelations: weakly solvating modulation in aqueous electrolytes for zinc metal batteries”, Batteries & Supercaps, 2024, e202400483.

https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400483

Z. Wu, Y. Li, A. Amardeep, Y. Shao, Y. Zhang, J. Zou, L. Wang, J. Xu, D. Kasprzak, E.J. Hansen, J. Liu*. “Unveiling the mysteries: acetonitrile’s dance with weakly-solvating electrolytes in shaping gas evolution and electrochemical performance of zinc-ion batteries”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2024, e202402206.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ange.202402206

Y. Zhang, J. Liu*. “Materials design and mechanistic understanding of tellurium and tellurium-sulfur cathodes for rechargeable batteries”, Acc. Chem. Res., 2024, accepted. (Cover)

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00308

S. Dong, G. Xie, S. Xu, X. Tan, M. Chaudhary, Y. Zhang, R. Wu, F. Wen, C. Ayranci, V. Michaelis, A. Quirk, S. Rosendahl, J. Liu, M. Fleischauer, L. Sang*. “Cellulose encapsulated composite electrolyte design: towards chemically and mechanically enhanced solid-sodium batteries”, ACS Nano, 2024, 18 (25), 16285–16296.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.4c03910

D. Kasprzak, Z. Wu, L. Tao, J. Xu, Y. Zhang, J. Liu*. “Water-in-salt gel biopolymer electrolytes for flexible and wearable Zn/alkali metal dual-ion batteries”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2024, 16, (28), 36304–36314. (Front Cover)

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.4c04570

M. Alam, J. Xu, E.J. Hansen, E. Nurlaela, A.R. Uhl, J. Liu*. “Bismuth-atom electrocatalyst for a stable and economical aqueous Zn-CO2 battery”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, accepted.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/ta/d4ta03766a

D. Kasprzak, L. Tao, Z. Wu, J. Xu, X. Sun, F. Jiang, J. Liu*. “Gel biopolymer electrolyte for high-voltage, durable, and flexible Zn/K dual-ion pouch cells”, Chem. Eng. J., 2024, 496, 154154.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894724056432

Y. Zhang, A. Amardeep, Z. Wu, L. Tao, J. Xu, D.J. Freschi, J. Liu*. “A tellurium-boosted high-areal-capacity zinc-sulfur battery”, Adv. Sci., 2024, 2308580.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202308580

L. Tao, X. Lu, K. Qu, Y. Zeng, M.B. Miller, J. Liu*. “Highly solubilized urea as effective proton donor-acceptors for durable zinc-ion storage beyond single-anion selection criteria". Small, 2024, 2311205.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/smll.202311205

Y. Shao, J. Xu, A. Amardeep, Y. Xia, X. Meng, J. Liu*, S. Liao*. “Lithium-ion conductive coatings for nickel-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries”, Small Methods, 2024, 2400256.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/smtd.202400256

S. Suresh, A.T. Gidey, T.H. Chowdhury, S.R. Rondiya, L. Tao, J. Liu, B. Bermang, A.R. Uhl*. “Rear surface passivation for ink-based, submicron CuIn(S, Se)2 solar cells”. Adv. Energy Mater., 2024, 14(10), 2303309.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aenm.202303309

J. Li, H. Tong, W. Zhou, J. Liu, X. Song. “Electrochemical performance and microstructure evolution of a quasi-solid-state lithium battery prepared by spark plasma sintering”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2024, 16(6), 8045-8054.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.3c16344

R. A. Mir, A.H. Ahmadian Hoseini, E.J. Hansen, L. Tao, Y. Zhang, J. Liu*, “Molybdenum sulfide nanoflowers as electrodes for efficient and scalable lithium-ion capacitors”, Chem. Eur. J., 2024, e202400907. (Cover)

https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/chem.202400907

A. Amardeep, D.J. Freschi, L. Sang*, J. Liu*. “A facile chemical reduction approach of Li-Sn modified Li anode for dendrite suppression”, Adv. Energy Sustainability Res., 2024, 2400035.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aesr.202400035?af=R

L. Liu, Y. Zhang, Y. Wang, L. Wang*, J. Liu. “Development of V2O3 nanostructures for alkali metal ion batteries: a novel approach through mild metal vapor reduction and interface engineering”, ACS Omega, 2024, 9 (31), 33815–33825.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.4c03401

N. Chen, L. Tao, X. Lu, M. Mehadi Hassan, R. Yang, J. Liu*, Q. Lu*. “An adhesive cellulose nanocrystal-reinforced nanocomposite hydrogel electrolyte for supercapacitor applications”, Giant, 2024, 17, 100230.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666542523000929

C. Liu, B. Liu, L.J. Yuan, Y. Zhang, F.W. Ding, Y.X. Li, G. Sun, Y.K. Dai, J. Liu, X. Sui*, Z.B. Wang*. “Nanowire sulfide/carbon composite with high electrochemical performance in potassium-ion batteries”, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2024, 653, 756-763.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002197972301799X

C. Li, Z. Song, M. Liu, E. Lepre, M. Antonietti, J. Zhu, J. Liu, Y. Fu, N. López-Salas. “Template-induced graphitic nanodomains in nitrogen-doped carbons enable high-performance sodium-ion capacitors”, Energy Environ. Mater., 2023, accepted.

Y. Zhang, H. Liu, Z. Xie, W. Qu, D.J. Freschi, J. Liu. “Progress and perspectives of lithium aluminum germanium phosphate-based solid electrolytes for lithium batteries”, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2023, 33, 2300973.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202300973

Z. Wu, Y. Li, J. Liu. “Coulombic efficiency for practical zinc metal batteries: critical analysis and perspectives”, Small Methods, 2023, accepted.

C. Liu, S. Busse, J. Liu, R. Godin. “Aminosilanized interface promotes electrochemically-stable carbon nitride films with fewer trap states on FTO for (photo)electrochemical systems”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2023, accepted.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c09284

X. Lu, Z. Liu, A. Amardeep, Z. Wu, L. Tao, K. Qu, H. Sun, Y. Liu, J. Liu. “Ultra-stable zinc metal anodes at - 20ºC through eutectic solvation sheath in chlorine-functionalized eutectic electrolytes with 1,3-dioxolane”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2023, e202307475.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/anie.202307475

Y. Wang, R. Wang, H. Zhu, W. Jiang, J. Guo, D. Yang, L. Liu, J. Liu. “Atomic layer deposition of ultrathin Al2O3 layer on carbon nanotube anodes for potassium ion batteries with high initial coulombic efficiency and electrochemical performance”, Adv. Mater. Technol., 2023, 2300435.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/admt.202300435

N. Hu, W. Lv, H. Tang, H. Qin, Y. Zhou, L. Yi, D. Huang, Z. Wu, J. Liu, Z. Chen, J. Xu, H. He. “A bio-inspired electrolyte with in situ repair of Zn surface cracks and regulation of Zn ion solvation chemistry to enable long life and deep-cycling zinc metal batteries”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023,11, 14921-14932.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/ta/d3ta02804f/unauth

Y. Shao, C. Li, L. Li, J. Liu, S. Liao. “Morphology tuned porous lithium-rich cathode materials synthesized via a solvothermal approach for Li-ion battery application”,

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsaem.2c03971

Y. Zhang, O. Orhan, L. Tao, W. Lu, P. Mauricio, D. Freschi, J. Liu, “A high-performance tellurium-sulfur cathode in carbonate-based electrolytes”, Nano Energy, 2023, 107, 108141.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211285522012198

S. Feng, J. Liu, X. Zhang, L. Shi, C. Anderson, Y. Lin, M. Song, J. Liu, J. Xiao, D. Lu “Rationalizing nitrogen-doped secondary carbon particles for practical lithium-sulfur batteries”, Nano Energy, 2022, 103, 107794.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211285522008710

X. Lu, L. Tao, K. Qu, A. Amardeep, J. Liu. “Duet-insurance” eutectic electrolytes for zinc-ion capacitor pouch cells”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2023, accepted.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202211736

Z. Wu, J. Zou, Y. Li, E. Hansen, D. Sun, H. Wang, L. Wang, J. Liu. “Regulating zinc nucleation sites and electric field distribution to achieve high-performance zinc metal anode via simple surface texturing”, Small, 2022, 2206634..

https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202206634

C. Liu, J. Liu, R. Godin. “ALD-deposited NiO approaches the performance of platinum as a hydrogen evolution cocatalyst on carbon nitride”, ACS Catalysts, 2023, 13, 573-586.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscatal.2c04795

A, Amardeep, D. Freschi, J. Wang, J. Liu. “Fundamentals, preparation, and mechanism understanding of Li/Na/Mg-Sn alloy anodes for liquid and solid-state lithium batteries and beyond”, Nano Research, 2023, accepted.

H. Saneifar, J. Liu, “Li4Ti5O12-hard carbon composite anode for fast-charging Li-ion batteries”, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2023, 929, 117100.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1572665722010943

B. Gorji, A. Khosrozadeh, S. Doja, L. Tao, M. B. Miller, L. Bichler, M. Arjmand, J. Liu. “Critical evaluation of hybrid and organic electrolytes for supercapacitors with optimized porous carbon”, Electrochimina Acta, 2023, 441, 141778.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141778

A. Khosrozadeh, M. Chang, P. Vahdatkhah, J. Liu, O. Voznyy. “Reduced water activity in co-solvent electrolyte enables 2V zinc-ion hybrid capacitors with prolonged stability and high energy density”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, 10, 20431-20445.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/ta/d2ta02345h

X. Lu, L. Tao, K. Qu, Y. Zhang, J. Liu. “A low-concentration eutectic electrolyte for superior cycling ability of aqueous zinc-ion capacitors”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA05573B.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/ta/d2ta05573b

X. Lu, Z. Liu, L. Tao, H. Sun, Y. Liu, J. Liu. “Protic ethers as highly efficient hydrogen-bond regulators for aqueous eutectic electrolytes”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, 19, 13711-13718.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/ta/d2ta03053e

H. Qin, W. Kuang, D. Huang, X. Zhang, J. Liu, L. Yi, F. Shen, Z. Wei, Y. Huang, J. Xu, H. He. “Achieving high-rate and high-capacity Zn metal anodes via a three-in-one carbon protective layer”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A

https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA04875B

A.H. Ahmadian Hoseini, M.H. Aboonasr Shiraz, L. Tao, J. Liu, M. Arjmand. “Synthesis of soybean-derived porous carbon as selenium host for high-performance lithium-selenium batteries”, Electrochimica Acta,

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013468622011112

X. Lu, E. Hansen, G. He, J. Liu, “Eutectic electrolytes chemistry for rechargeable Zn batteries”

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/smll.202200550

Y. Zhang, H. Liu, Z. Xie, W. Qu, J. Liu. “Improving the stability of lithium aluminum germanium phosphate with lithium metal by interface engineering”,

https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/11/1912

H. Zhu, M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, L. Liu, Y. Zhang, J. Liu, “Atomic layer deposited aluminum oxynitride coating for high-performance Si anode in lithium-ion batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169433221030191

Y. Zhang, A. Bahi, F. Ko, J. Liu. “Polyacrylonitrile-reinforced composite gel polymer electrolytes for stable potassium metal anodes”

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/smll.202107186

Z. Wu, J. Zou, Y. Zhang, X. Lin, D. Fry, L. Wang, J. Liu. “Lignin-derived hard carbon anode for potassium-ion batteries: interplay among lignin molecular weight, material structures, and storage mechanisms”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894721031284

H. Tong, J. Liu, Y. Qiao, X. Song. “Characteristics of interface between solid electrolyte and electrode in all-solid-state batteries prepared by spark plasma sintering”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775321014476

Y. Zhang, W. Lu, D Manaig, D. J. Freschi, Y. Liu, J. Liu. “Quasi-solid-state lithium-tellurium batteries based on flexible gel polymer electrolytes”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021979721011450

H He, H. Qin, J. Wu, X. Chen, R. Huang, F. Shen, Z. Wu, G. Chen, S. Yin, J. Liu. “Engineering interfacial layers to enable Zn metal anodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S240582972100430X

H He, H. Qin, N. Hu, F. Shen, J. Liu. “Low temperature-induced highly stable Zn metal anodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries”,

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2021/cc/d1cc04731k

C. Liu, Y. Zhang, Q.Y. Zhou, Y.K.Dai, Y. Xia, J. Liu, X.L. Sui, D.M. Gu, Z.B. Wang. “3D nano heterostructure of ZnMn2O4@graphene-carbon microtubes for high-performance Li-ion capacitors”

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.1c13674

Z. Wu, J. Zou, S. Shabanian, K. Golovin, J. Liu. “The roles of electrolyte chemistry in hard carbon anode for potassium-ion batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894721025560#:~:text=Electrolytes%2520contribute%2520to%2520solid%252Delectrolyte,irreversible%2520side%2520reactions%2520%255B24%255D.

Y. Zhang, D. Manaig, D.J. Freschi, J. Liu. “Materials design and fundamental understanding of tellurium-based electrochemistry for rechargeable batteries

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405829721002154

A. H. Ahmadian Hoseini, E. Erfanian, M. Kamkar, U. Sundararaj, J. Liu, M. Arjmand. “Waste to value-added product: Developing electrically conductive nanocomposites using a non-recyclable plastic waste containing vulcanized rubber”

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/15/2427

M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, E. Rehl, H. Kazemian, J. Liu. “Durable lithium/selenium batteries enabled by the integration of MOF-derived porous carbon and alucone coating

https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/1976

Y. Zhang, W. Lu, P. Zhao, L. Tao, Y. Liu, D Manaig, D. J. Freschi, J. Liu. “The role of carbon pore structure in tellurium/carbon cathodes for lithium-tellurium batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013468621009117

J. Liu, J. Wang. “New hybrid organic-inorganic thin films by molecular layer deposition for rechargeable batteries”

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2021.665884/full#:~:text=all%252010%2520Articles-,New%2520Hybrid%2520Organic%252DInorganic%2520Thin%2520Films%2520by,Layer%2520Deposition%2520for%2520Rechargeable%2520Batteries&text=The%2520design%2520of%2520multifunctional%2520thin,desirable%2520performance%2520for%2520various%2520applications

A. Khosrozadeh, Li Tao, Peter Zhao, M. B. Millerd, O. Voznyy, J. Liu. “Hybrid water/acetonitrile electrolyte enables using smaller ions for achieving superior energy density in carbon-based supercapacitors”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775321004389

Y. Zhao, L. Zhang, J. Liu, K. Adair, F. Zhao, Y. Sun, T. Wu, X. Bi, K. Amine, J. Lu, X. Sun. “Atomic/molecular layer deposition for energy storage and conversion”

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2021/cs/d0cs00156b

Y. Zhang, C. Liu, Z. Wu, D. Manaig, D.J. Freschi, Z. Wang, J. Liu. “Enhanced potassium storage performance for K-Te batteries via cathode design and electrolyte salt chemistry”,

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsami.1c01155

H. Zhu, M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, L. Liu, Y. Hu, J. Liu. “Facile and low-cost Al2O3 coating as an artificial solid electrolyte interphase layer on graphite/silicon composites for lithium-ion batteries”

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6528/abd580

Z. Bakenov, K. Zhu, J. Liu, H. Yadegari. “Editorial on the research topic: energy storage systems beyond Li-Ion intercalation chemistry”,

L. Liu, W. Dai, H. Zhu, Y. Gu, K. Wang, C. Li, C. Pan, M. Zhou, J. Liu. “Artificial cathode-electrolyte interphase towards high-performance lithium-ion batteries: a case study of β-AgVO3”

https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/3/569

X. Song, H. He, M.H. Aboonasr Shiraz, H. Zhu, A. Khosrozadeh, J. Liu. “Enhanced reversibility and electrochemical window of Zn-ion batteries with water/acetonitrile hybrid electrolytes”

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2021/cc/d0cc06076c

H. He, H. Tong, X. Song, X. Song, J. Liu, “Highly stable Zn metal anode enabled by atomic layer deposited Al2O3 coating for aqueous zinc-ion batteries”

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/ta/d0ta00748j

H. He, J. Liu, “Suppressing Zn dendrite growth by molecular layer deposition to enable long-life and deeply rechargeable aqueous Zn anodes”

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/ta/d0ta07232j

Y. Zhang, W. Lu, P. Zhao, M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, D. Manaig, D. Freschi, Y. Liu, J. Liu, “A durable lithium–tellurium battery: Effects of carbon pore structure and tellurium content”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0008622320310587

M.N. Aboonasr Shiraz, Y. Hu, J. Liu, “A stable lithium-ion selenium batteries enabled by microporous carbon/Se and fluoroethylene carbonate additive”,

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/09707.0279ecst/meta

E. Hansen, J. Liu. “Materials and structure design for solid-state zinc-ion batteries: a mini-review”,

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2020.616665/full

H. Zhu, M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, L. Yao, K. Adair, Z. Wang, H. Tong, X. Song, T.-K. Sham, M. Arjmand, X. Song, J. Liu. “Molecular-layer-deposited tincone: a new hybrid organic-inorganic anode material for three-dimensional microbatteries”

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/cc/d0cc03869e

C. Liu, Y. Xia, H.B. He, Q.Y. Zhou, F.D. Yu, Y. Zhang, Z.R. Wu, J. Liu, X.L. Sui, D.M. Gu, Z.B. Wang. “A pseudocapacitive crystalline MnCo2O4.5 and amorphous MnCo2S4 core-shell heterostructure with graphene for high-performance K-ion hybrid capacitors”,

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.0c16812

T. Liu, J. Wang, C. Zhong, S. Lu, W. Yang, J. Liu, W. Hu, C.M. Li, “Benchmarking three ruthenium phosphide phases for electrocatalysis of the hydrogen evolution reaction: experimental and theoretical insights”

https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/chem.201901215

M.N. Aboonasr Shiraz, H. Zhu, J. Liu, “Nanoscale Al2O3 coating to stabilize selenium cathode for sodium–selenium batteries”

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-materials-research/article/nanoscale-al2o3-coating-to-stabilize-selenium-cathode-for-sodiumselenium-batteries/46D6583DC57BE00CFDEDDE8499ABDC55

H. He, L. Zan, J. Liu, Y. Zhang, “Template-assisted molten-salt synthesis of hierarchical lithium-rich layered oxide nanowires as high-rate and long-cycling cathode materials”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013468619324302

M.N. Aboonasr Shiraz, P. Zhao, J. Liu, “High-performance sodium–selenium batteries enabled by microporous carbon/selenium cathode and fluoroethylene carbonate electrolyte additive”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775320301580

F. Huang, S. Wang, Y. Jie, E. Hansen, S. Wang, Z. Lei, J. Liu, R. Cao, G. Zhang, S. Jiao, “Deciphering pitting behavior of lithium metal anodes in lithium-sulfur batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2095495620301005

L. Tao, L. Liu, R. Chang, H. He, P. Zhao, J. Liu, “Structural and interface design of hierarchical porous carbon derived from soybeans as anode materials for potassium-ion batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775320304754

C. Liu, A. Khosrozadeh, Q.-Q. Ren, L.-H. Yan, S.-W. Zhang, B.-S. Yin, L.-F. Que, K. Goh, S.-H. Li, Y. Xia, J. Liu, Lei Zhao, D.-M. Gu, Z.-B. Wang, “Intercalation-pseudocapacitance hybrid anode for high rate and energy lithium-ion capacitors”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2095495620305271

H. Zhu, A. Prasad, S. Doja, L. Bichler, J. Liu, “Spark plasma sintering of lithium aluminum germanium phosphate solid electrolyte and its electrochemical properties”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6722947/

P. Zhao, M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, H. Zhu, Y. Liu, L. Tao, J. Li, “Hierarchically porous carbon from waste coffee grounds for high-performance Li–Se batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S001346861931802X

M. H. Aboonasr Shiraz, H. Zhu, Y. Liu, X. Sun, J. Liu, “Activation-free synthesis of microporous carbon from polyvinylidene fluoride as host materials for Li-Se batteries”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775319310523

P. Yan, J. Zheng, J. Liu, B. Wang, X. Cheng, Y. Zhang, X. Sun, C. Wang, J-G. Zhang, “Tailoring grain boundary structures and chemistry of Ni-rich layered cathodes for enhanced cycle stability of lithium-ion batteries”, 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-018-0191-3

J. Liu, D. Lu, J. Zheng, P. Yan, B. Wang, X. Sun, Y. Shao, C. Wang, J. Xiao, J.G. Zhang,  J. Liu, “Minimizing polysulfide shuttle effect in lithium-ion sulfur batteries by anode surface passivation”

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.8b02381

D. Lu, Q. Li, J. Liu, J. Zheng, Y. Wang, S. Ferrara, J. Xiao, J.G. Zhang, J. Liu, “Enabling high energy density cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries”,

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.8b05166

H. Zhu, J. Liu, “Emerging applications of spark plasma sintering in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries and beyond “

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775318303975

Y. Liu, J. Liu, J. Wang, M. Banis, B. Xiao, A. Lushington, W. Xiao, R. Li, T-K Sham, G. Liang, X. Sun, “Evidence of size-dependent conductive phase on lithium iron phosphate during carbon coating”

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-03324-7

J. Liu, H. Zhu, and M. Shiraz, “Towards 3D solid-state batteries via atomic layer deposition approach”

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2018.00010/full#:~:text=Recently%252C%2520atomic%2520layer%2520deposition%2520(ALD,high%252Daspect%252Dratio%2520substrates.

B. Xiao, B. Wang, J. Liu, K. Kaliyappan, Q. Sun, Y. Liu, G. Dadheech, M.P. Balogh, L. Yang, TK Sham, R. Li, M. Cai, X. Sun, “Highly stable Li1.2Mn0.54Co0.13Ni0.13O2 enabled by novel atomic layer deposited AlPO4 coating

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Highly-stable-Li1.2Mn0.54Co0.13Ni0.13O2-enabled-by-novel-atomic-layer-deposited-AlPO4-coating.pdf

B. Wang, J. Liu, M.N. Banis, R. Li, T.K. Sham, X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposited lithium silicates as solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries “

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Atomic-layer-deposited-lithium-silicates-as-solid-state-electrolytes-for-all-solid-state-batteries.pdf

C. Cao, S. Mukherjee, J. Liu, B. Wang, M. Amirmaleki, Z. Lu, J.Y. Howe, D. Perovic, X. Sun, C.V. Singh, Y. Sun, T. Filleter, “Role of graphene in enhancing the mechanical properties of TiO2/graphene heterostructures”

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Role-of-graphene-in-enhancing-the-mechanical-properties-of-TiO2-graphene-heterostructures.pdf

J. Li, J. Liu, Q. Sun, M.N. Banis, X. Sun and T.-K. Sham,  “Tracking the effect of sodium insertion and extraction in amorphous and anatase TiO2 nanotubes”

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Tracking-the-effect-of-sodium-insertion-and-extraction-in-amorphous-and-anatase-TiO2-nanotubes.pdf

A. Lushington, C. Langford, J. Liu, K. Nie, R. Li, X. Sun, J. Guo, and X. Sun, “Orientation and ordering of organic and hybrid inorganic-organic polyurea films using molecular layer deposition “

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Tracking-the-effect-of-sodium-insertion-and-extraction-in-amorphous-and-anatase-TiO2-nanotubes-1.pdf

J. Liu, B. Wang, M.N. Banis, Z. Wang, R. Li, J. Wang, Y. Hu, T.-K. Shan, and X. Sun, “Investigation of amorphous to crystalline phase transition of sodium titanate by XAS and STXM “

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Investigation-of-amorphous-to-crystalline-phase-transition-of-sodium-titanate-by-X-ray-absorption-spectroscopy-and-scanning-transmission-X-ray-microscopy%25E2%2580%259D.pdf

 J. Liu, B. Wang, Q. Sun, R. Li, T.K. Sham, and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposition of hierarchical CNTs@FePO4 architecture as a 3D electrode for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries”,

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Atomic-Layer-Deposition-of-Hierarchical-CNTs@FePO4-Architecture-as-a-3D-Electrode-for-Lithium%25E2%2580%2590Ion-and-Sodium%25E2%2580%2590Ion-Batteries.pdf

B. Wang, J. Liu, Q. Sun, B. Xiao, R. Li, T.K. Sham, and X. Sun, “Titanium dioxide/lithium phosphate nanocomposite derived from atomic layer deposition as a high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries “

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Titanium-Dioxide-Lithium-Phosphate-Nanocomposite-Derived-from-Atomic-Layer-Deposition-as-a-High%25E2%2580%2590Performance-Anode-for-Lithium-Ion-Batteries.pdf

X. Li, A. Lushington, Q. Sun, W. Xiao, J. Liu, B. Wang, Y. Ye, K. Nie, Y. Hu, Q. Xiao, R. Li, J. Guo, T.K. Sham and X. Sun, “Stable and durable high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries via molecular layer deposited coating”

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Safe-and-Durable-High-Temperature-Lithium%25E2%2580%2593Sulfur-Batteries-via-Molecular-Layer-Deposited-Coating.pdf

N. Cheng, S. Stambula, D. Wang, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, A. Riese, B. Xiao, R. Li, T.K. Sham, L.M. Liu, G.A. Bottom, and X. Sun, “Pt single-atom/cluster catalysis of the hydrogen evolution reaction”,

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Platinum-single-atom-and-cluster-catalysis-of-the-hydrogen-evolution-reaction.pdf

X. Li, Q. Sun, J. Liu, B. Xiao, R. Li and X. Sun, “Tunable porous structure of metal organic framework derived carbon and the application in lithium-sulfur batteries “

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Tunable-porous-structure-of-metal-organic-framework-derived-carbon-and-the-application-in-lithium-sulfur-batteries.pdf

F. Xiao, Z. Dong, H. Mao, J. Liu, X. Sun and Y. Song, “Morphology and lattice stability dependent performance of nanostructured Li4Ti5O12 probed by in situ high-pressure Raman spectroscopy and synchrotron X-ray diffraction”

https://engineering-jianliu.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/04/Morphology-and-lattice-stability-dependent-performance-of-nanostructured-Li4Ti5O12-probed-by-in-situ-high-pressure-Raman-spectroscopy-and-synchrotron-X-ray-diffraction.pdf

J. Liu, M.N. Banis, B. Xiao, Q. Sun, A. Lushington, R. Li, J. Guo, T.K. Sham and X. Sun, “Atomically precise growth of sodium titanates as anode materials for high-rate and ultralong cycle-life sodium-ion batteries”

J. Liu and X. Sun, “Elegant design of electrode and electrode/electrolyte interface in lithium-ion batteries by atomic layer deposition”,

http://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0957-4484/page/Focus-ALD

J. Liu, B. Xiao, M.N. Banis, R. Li, T.-K Sham and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposition of amorphous iron phosphates on carbon nanotubes as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries”

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00134686/162

Kaliyappan, J. Liu, A. Lushington, R. Li and X. Sun, “Highly stable Na2/3(Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13)O2 cathode modified by atomic layer deposition for sodium-ion batteries”

N. Cheng, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, A. Riese, S. Mu, R. Li, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Atomic scale enhancement of metal-support interactions between Pt and ZrC for highly stable electrocatalysts”,

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/ee/c5ee90022k/unauth#!divAbstract

Cheng, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, A. Riese, X. Li, R. Li, S. Ye, S. Knights and X. Sun, “Extremely stable platinum nanoparticles encapsulated in zirconia nanocages by area-selective atomic layer deposition for oxygen reduction reaction”,

B. Xiao, J. Liu, Q. Sun, B. Wang, M.N. Banis, D. Zhao, Z. Wang, R. Li, X. Cui, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Unraveling the role of electrochemically active FePO4 coating by atomic layer deposition for increased high-voltage stability of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode material”

A. Lushington, J. Liu, M.N. Banis, B. Xiao and X. Sun, “A novel approach in controlling the conductivity of thin films using molecular layer deposition"

Q. Sun, H. Yadegari, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, B. Xiao, B. Wang, S. Lawes, R. Li and X. Sun, “Self-stacked nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and long-life air electrode for sodium-air batteries: elucidating the evolution of discharge product morphology”

Q. Sun, H. Yadegari, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, B. Xiao, X. Li, C. Langford, R. Li and X. Sun, “Toward a sodium-“air” battery: revealing the critical role of humidity”

J. Liu, M.N. Banis, Q. Sun, A. Lushington, R. Li, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Rational design of atomic layer deposited LiFePO4 as a high performance cathode for lithium ion batteries”,

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.201470252/abstract

J. Wang, J. Yang, Y. Tang, J. Liu, Y. Zhang, G. Liang, M. Gauthier, Y.K. Chen-Wiegart, M.N. Banis, X. Li, R. Li, J. Wang, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Size-dependent surface phase change of lithium iron phosphate during carbon coating”

X. Li, J. Liu, M.N. Banis, A. Lushington, R. Li, M. Cai and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposition of solid state electrolyte coated cathode materials with superior high-voltage cycling behavior for lithium-ion battery application”

B. Wang, J. Liu, Q. Sun, R. Li, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposition of lithium phosphate as solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state microbatteries

http://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0957-4484/page/Focus-ALD

X. Li, J. Liu, X. Meng, Y. Tang, M.N. Banis, J. Yang, Y. Hu, R. Li, M. Cai and X. Sun, “Significant impact on cathode performance of lithium-ion batteries by precisely controlled metal oxide coatings via atomic layer deposition”

N. Cheng, J. Liu, M.N. Banis, D. Geng, R. Li, S. Ye, S. Knights and X. Sun, “High stability and activity of Pt electrocatalyst on atomic layer deposited metal oxide/nitrogen-doped graphene hybrid support”

A. Lushington, J. Liu, Y. Tang, R. Li and X. Sun, “Surface modification of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes by ozone via atomic layer deposition”

X. Li, J. Liu, B. Wang, M.N. Banis, B. Wei, R. Li, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Nanoscale stabilization of Li-sulfur batteries by atomic layer deposited Al2O3”

X. Li, A. Lushington, J. Liu, R. Li and X. Sun, “Superior stable sulfur cathodes of Li-S batteries enabled by molecular layer deposition”

D. Wang, J. Yang, J. Liu, X. Li, R. Li, M. Cai, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposited coatings to significantly stabilize anodes for Li ion batteries: effects of coating thickness via the size of anode particles”

S. Stabula, N. Gauquelin, M. Bugnet, S. Gorantla, S. Turner, S. Sun, J. Liu, G. Zhang, X. Sun and G. Botton, “Chemical structure of nitrogen-doped graphene with single platinum atoms and atomic clusters as platform for the PEMFC electrode”

J. Liu, M.N. Banis, X. Li, A. Lushington, M. Cai, R. Li, T.-K. Sham and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposition of lithium tantalate solid-state electrolytes”

J. Liu, X. Meng, Y. Hu, D. Geng, M.N. Banis, M. Cai, R. Li and X. Sun, “Controlled synthesis of zirconium oxide on graphene nanosheets by atomic layer deposition and its growth mechanism”

J. Liu, X. Li, M. Cai, R. Li and X. Sun, “Ultrathin atomic layer deposited ZrO2 coating to enhance the electrochemical performance of Li4Ti5O12 as an anode material”

J. Liu, Y. Tang, B. Xiao, T.-K. Sham, R. Li and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposited aluminum phosphate thin films on N-doped CNTs”

X. Meng, J. Liu, X. Li, M. N. Banis, J. Yang, R. Li and X. Sun, “Atomic layer deposited Li4Ti5O12 on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes”

Li, Y. Hu, J. Liu, A. Lushington, R. Li and X. Sun, “Structurally tailored graphene nanosheets as lithium-ion battery anodes: an insight to yield exceptionally high lithium storage performance”

J. Liu, X. Meng, M.N. Banis, M. Cai, R. Li and X. Sun, “Crystallinity-controlled synthesis of zirconium oxide thin films on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes by atomic layer deposition”

J. Liu, X. Li, J. Yang, D. Geng, Y. Li, D. Wang, R. Li, X. Sun, M. Cai and M.W. Verbrugge, “Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of nanostructured spinel Li4Ti5O12 as anode materials for lithium ion batteries”

X. Li, J. Liu, Y. Zhang, Y. Li, H. Liu, X. Meng, J. Yang, D. Geng, D. Wang, R. Li, and X. Sun, “High concentration nitrogen doped carbon nanotube anodes with superior Li+ storage performance for lithium rechargeable battery application”

X. Li, X. Meng, J. Liu, D. Geng, Y. Zhang, M.N. Banis, Y. Li, J. Yang, R. Li, X. Sun, M. Cai and M.W. Verbrugge, “Tin oxide with controlled morphology and crystallinity by atomic layer deposition on graphene nanosheets for enhanced lithium storage”

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.201290045/abstract

J. Yang, J. Wang, X. Li, D. Wang, J. Liu, G. Liang, M. Gauthier, Y. Li, D. Geng, R. Li and X. Sun, “Hierarchically porous LiFePO4/nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes composite as a cathode for lithium ion batteries”,

Y. Li, J. Wang, Y. Zhang, M.N. Banis, J. Liu, D. Geng, R. Li and X. Sun, “Facile controlled synthesis and growth mechanisms of flower-like and tubular MnO2 nanostructures by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method”

P. Pei, X. Song, J. Liu, A. Song, P. Zhang and G. Chen, “Study on the hydrogen desorption mechanism of a Mg-V composite prepared by SPS”

J. Liu, H. Liu, Y. Zhang, R. Li, G. Liang, M. Gauthier and X. Sun, “Synthesis and characterization of phosphorus-nitrogen doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes”

J. Liu, Y. Zhang, M.I. Ionescu, R. Li and X. Sun, “Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes with tunable structure and high yield produced by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis”

X. Meng, D. Geng, J. Liu, R. Li and X. Sun. “Controllable synthesis of graphene-based titanium dioxide nanocomposites by atomic layer deposition”

http://ej.iop.org/pdf/nano/vol22/na2216-webcover.pdf

Y. Li, J. Wang, X. Li, J. Liu, D. Geng, J. Yang, R. Li and X. Sun, “Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes as cathode for lithium-air batteries”

D. Geng, S. Yang, Y. Zhang, J. Yang, J. Liu, R. Li, T.-K. Sham, X. Sun, S. Ye and S. Knights, “Nitrogen doping effects on the structure of graphene”

J. Liu, X. Song, P. Pei and G. Chen, “Hydrogen storage properties of Mg-50vol.% V7.4Zr7.4Ti7.4Ni composite prepared by spark plasma sintering”

J. Liu, X. Song, P. Pei and G. Chen, “Hydrogen storage performance of Mg-based composites prepared by spark plasma sintering”

X. Meng, D. Geng, J. Liu, M.N. Banis, Y. Zhang, R. Li and X. Sun, “Non-aqueous approach to synthesize amorphous/crystalline metal oxide-graphene nanosheet hybrid composites”

X. Song, P. Zhang, P. Pei, J. Liu, R. Li and G. Chen, “The role of spark plasma sintering on the improvement of hydrogen storage properties of Mg-based composites"

P. Pei, X. Song, J. Liu, M. Zhao and G. Chen, “Improving hydrogen storage properties of Laves Phase related BCC solid solution alloy by SPS preparation method”

P. Pei, X. Song, J. Liu, G. Chen, X. Qin and B. Wang, “The effect of rapid solidification on the microstructure and hydrogen storage properties of V35Ti25Cr40 hydrogen storage alloy”