Xiahui Zhang / Xia-hui Zhang (张霞辉), Ph.D.

Education

• Postdoc. School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (Advisor: Prof. Min-Kyu Song), Washington State University, 2021–2023.
• Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering Program (Advisor: Prof. Min-Kyu Song), Washington State University, 2020.
• B.S. School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South Univeristy, 2015.

Research Interests

• Controllable synthesis and characterization of novel functional materials such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Rational design of electrode materials for high-energy batteries such as Li–O₂, Li–S, Li–Se batteries.
• MOF-based solid-state electrolytes, composite polymer electrolytes, and separators for lithium–metal batteries.
• Advanced liquid electrolytes and SEI-forming additives for lithium–metal batteries.
• Advanced layered oxide cathodes (e.g., Ni-rich NMC) for high-voltage lithium–metal batteries.
• Atomistic modeling for energy storage materials, such as molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio calculations based on density functional theory (DFT), and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD).

Professional Activities

• Review Editor (Editorial Board): Frontiers in Energy Research (2022-present)
• Guest Associate Editor (Editorial Board): Frontiers in Energy Research (Research Topic: Multiscale Modeling of Advanced Materials and Characterizations for “Beyond Lithium-Ion” Batteries, call for papers by April 15, 2023).
• Guest Associate Editor (Editorial Board): Frontiers in Chemistry (Research Topic: Interfacial Chemistry in Solid-State Lithium-Ion and Lithium Metal Batteries and Beyond, call for papers by Feb. 03, 2023).
• Guest Editor: Processes (Special Issue: Materials and Processing for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Beyond, call for papers by Dec. 31, 2022).

Selected Publications (†: equal contribution)

Complete List of Publications on Google Scholar (谷歌学术) or ORCID

1. P. Dong†, X. Zhang†, W. Hiscox, J. Liu, J. Zamora, X. Li, M. Su, Q. Zhang, X. Guo, J. McCloy, and M.-K. Song. Towards High-Performance Metal-Organic-Framework-Based Quasi-Solid-State Electrolytes: Tunable Structures and Electrochemical Properties. Adv. Mater., 2023, 2211841.
2. X. Zhang, P. Dong, S. Noh, X. Zhang, Y. Cha, S. Ha, J.-H. Jang, and M.-K. Song. Unravelling the Complex LiOH-Based Cathode Chemistry in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2022, e202212942.
3. X. Zhang, P. Dong, and M.-K. Song. Advances in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries Based on LiOH Formation and Decomposition. Front. Chem., 2022, 10, 923936. (Invited Review & Research Topic "Rising stars in Electrochemistry 2021")
4. X. Zhang†, P. Dong†, and M.-K. Song. Metal–Organic Frameworks for High‐Energy Lithium Batteries with Enhanced Safety: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives. Batteries & Supercaps, 2019, 2, 591-626. (Invited Review & Cover Feature)
5. X. Zhang, P. Dong, J.-I. Lee, J. T. Gray, Y.-H. Cha, S. Ha, and M.-K. Song. Enhanced cycling performance of rechargeable Li–O₂ batteries via LiOH formation and decomposition using high-performance MOF-74@CNTs hybrid catalysts. Energy Storage Mater. 2019, 17, 167-177
6. X. Zhang†, C. Y. Chuah†, P. Dong, Y.-H. Cha, T.-H. Bae, and M.-K. Song. Hierarchically Porous Co-MOF-74 Hollow Nanorods for Enhanced Dynamic CO₂ Separation. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2018, 10, 43316-43322.
7. P. Dong, X. Zhang, K. S. Han, Y. Cha, and M.-K. Song. Deep Eutectic Solvent-based Polymer Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. J. Energy Chem, 2022, 70, 363-372.
8. P. Dong, X. Zhang, Y. Cha, J. I. Lee, and M.-K. Song. In-situ Surface Protection of Lithium Metal Anode in Lithium-Selenium Disulfide Batteries with Ionic Liquid-based Electrolytes. Nano Energy, 2020, 69, 104434.
9. Y. Liu, L.-B. Tang, H.-X. Wei, X. Zhang, Z.-J. He, Y.-J. Li, J.-C. Zheng. Enhancement on Structural Stability of Ni-Rich Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries by In-Situ Fabricating Dual-Modified Layer. Nano Energy, 2019, 65, 104043.
10. S.-Q. Yang, P.-B. Wang, H.-X. Wei, L.-B. Tang, X. Zhang, Z.-J. He, Y.-J. Li, H. Tong, J.-C. Zheng. Li₄V₂Mn(PO₄)₄-Stablized Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂ Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries. Nano Energy, 2019, 63, 103889.
11. P. Dong, K. S. Han, J.-I. Lee, X. Zhang, Y. Cha, and M.-K. Song. Controlled Synthesis of Sulfur-Rich Polymeric Selenium Sulfides as Promising Electrode Materials for Long-Life, High-Rate Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2018, 10, 29565-29573.
12. Y. Qu, Z. Zhang, X. Zhang, G. Ren, X. Wang, Y. Lai, Y. Liu, and J. Li. Highly Ordered Nitrogen-Rich Mesoporous Carbon Derived from Biomass Waste for High-Performance Lithium-Sulphur Batteries. Carbon, 2015, 84: 399–408.
13. Y. Qu, Z. Zhang, X. Zhang, G. Ren, X. Wang, Y. Lai, Y. Liu, and J. Li. Synthesis of Hierarchical Porous Honeycomb Carbon of Lithium-Sulphur Battery Cathode with High Rate Capability and Long Cycling Stability. Electrochim. Acta, 2014, 137, 439-446.

Selected Presentations (⁎: presenter)

1. X. Zhang⁎, P. Dong, Y. Cha, and M.-K. Song. Metal–organic Frameworks for Lithium–oxygen Batteries with Enhanced Cycling Performance. TMS 2020 Meeting. San Diego, CA, USA, Feb. 2020. (Oral)
2. X. Zhang⁎, P. Dong, J. T. Gray, Y.-H. Cha, S. Ha, and M.-K. Song. Unraveling the Enhanced Cycling Performance of Lithium–Oxygen Batteries Based on Metal Organic Frameworks. 236th ECS meeting (Abstract #552). Atlanta, GA, USA, Oct. 2019. (Poster)
3. X. Zhang⁎, J.-I. Lee, Y. Cha, P. Dong, and M.-K. Song. Nanocrystalline Metal–Organic Frameworks/Carbon Nanotubes Composites as Catalytic Cathode Materials for Lithium–Oxygen Batteries with Long Cycle Life. 233rd ECS meeting (Abstract #588). Seattle, WA, USA, May 2018. (Oral)
4. X. Zhang⁎, J.-I. Lee, Y. Cha, and M.-K. Song. Nanocrystalline Metal-Organic Frameworks as Catalytic Cathode Materials for Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. 5th MOF 2016 Conference. Long Beach, CA, USA, Sept. 2016. (Oral)

Patents

1. M.-K. Song and X. Zhang. Cathode Materials for Lithium/Oxygen Batteries. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Patent Application, WO2019222649A1, 2019.
2. Z. Zhang, Y. Qu, S. Jiang, G. Ren, X. Zhang, H. Hu, and Y. Liu. Preparation Method of Nitrogen-Rich Multimode Beehive Carbon-Sulfur Composite Anode Material. China Patent, CN103746098A, 2014.

Useful links

• Google Scholar (谷歌学术)
• ResearchGate (研究大门)
• LinkedIn (领英)

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