Selected Corresponding-author papers:
33.Z. Fan, W. Zhao, S. Shi, M. Zhou, J. Li, Y. Liu, Z. Pan, X. Yang, Regulating Electric Double Layer via Self-Assembled Monolayer for Stable Solid/Electrolyte Interphase on Mg Metal Anode. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024, e202416582. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202416582
32. Fan, Z., Li, R., Zhang, X. et al. Defect Engineering: Can it Mitigate Strong Coulomb Effect of Mg2+ in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries?. Nano-Micro Lett. 17, 4 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-024-01495-1
31. Y. Shi, B. Zhang, T. Qian, X. Zhao, C. Liu, J. Li, Z. Zuo*, X. Yang*, Modulating ion coordination environment for improved Li+ /Mg2+ selectivity in mixed solutions, AIChE Journal, 10.1002/aic.18505
30. H. Dou, W. Zhao, X. Zhao, X. Wang*, X. Yang*, Micro-selection and Macro-orientation Strategy Enables High-Areal-Capacity Magnesium Metal Anode, ACS Energy Lett. 2024, 9, 800–809
29. Jianping Chen, Yayun Shi, Songhe Zheng, Wanyu Zhao, Ruimin Li, Ke Ye, Xiaoli Zhao, Zhijun Zuo, Zhenghui Pan,* Xiaowei Yang*, Blocking Interfacial Proton Transport via Self-Assembled Monolayer for Hydrogen Evolution-Free Zinc Batteries, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2024,63, e202404825
28. Y. Shi, Z. Zuo, X. Yang, Wetting sub-nanochannels via ionic hydration effect for improving charging dynamics, Green Energy & Environment, 2024, 9, 473-480
27. J Li, Y. Shi, C. Qi, B. Zhang, X. Yang, et al. Charging Metal-Organic Framework Membranes by Incorporating Crown Ethers to Capture Cations for Ion Sieving, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2023, 62, e202309918
26. S. Zhu, X. Zhao, Y. Shi, Yuchen Wu, Congcong Liu, Bowen Zhang, Zhijun Zuo, X. Yang, Voltage-Mediated Water Dynamics Enables On-Demand Transport of Sugar Molecules in Two-Dimensional Channels, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2023, 62, e202309024.
25. J Chen, W Zhao, J Jiang, X Zhao, S Zheng, Z. Pan, X. Yang, Challenges and Perspectives of Hydrogen Evolution-Free Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries, Energy Storage Materials 2023, 59, 102767
24. Y Liu, W Zhao, Z Pan, ZQ Fan, M Zhang, X Zhao, X. Yang, Interfacial Engineering of Magnesiophilic Coordination Layer Stabilizes Mg Metal Anode, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2023, 62, e202302617.
23. Zheng, W. Zhao, Z. Pan*, X. Yang*, 2D Materials Boost advanced Zn Anodes: Principles, Advances, and Challenges, Nano-Micro Letters, 2023,15: 46.
22. W. Zhao, Y. Liu, X. Zhao, Z. Pan, J. Chen, S. Zheng, L. Qu, X. Yang*, Chloride-Free Electrolytes for High-Voltage Magnesium Metal Batteries: Challenges, Strategies, and Perspectives, Chem. Eur. J., 2023, 62, e202203334
21. W. Zhao, Z. Pan, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, H. Dou, Y. Shi, Z. Zuo, B. Zhang, J. Chen, X. Zhao, X. Yang, Tailoring Coordination in Conventional Ether-based Electrolytes for Reversible Magnesium Metal Anodes, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2022, 61, e202205187;
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202205187
20. W. Zhao, M. Guo, Z. Zuo, X. Zhao, H. Dou, Y. Zhang, S. Li, Z. Wu, Y. Shi, Z.-F. Ma, X. Yang, Engineering sodium metal anode with sodiophilic bismuthide penetration for dendrite-free and highrate sodium-ion battery, Engineering 2022, 11, 87-94;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2021.08.028
19. Y. Zhang, J. Li, W. Zhao, H. Dou, X. Zhao, Y. Liu, B. Zhang, X. Yang*, Defect-Free Metal-Organic Framework Membrane for Precise Ion/Solvent Separation toward Highly Stable Magnesium Metal Anode, Adv. Mater. 2022, 34, 2108114 (Editor's choice);
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202108114
18. H. Dou, X. Zhao, Y. Zhang, W. Zhao, Y. Yan, Z.-F. Ma, X. Wang* and X. Yang*, Revisiting the degradation of solid/electrolyte interfaces of magnesium metal anodes: Decisive role of interfacial composition, Nano Energy, 2021, 86, 106087;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106087
17. S. Li, J. Fu*, G. Miao, S. Wang, W. Zhao, Z. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Yang*. Toward Planar and Dendrite-free Zn Electrodepositions by Regulating Sn-Crystal Textured Surface. Adv. Mater. 2021, 33, 2008424;
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202008424
16. X. Zhao, Y. Wang, Y. Shi, X. Yan, Y. Tian, Z. Zuo, X. Yang*, Exploiting Interfacial Cl–/Cl0 Redox for a 1.8-V Voltage Plateau Aqueous Electrochemical Capacitor, ACS Energy Lett. 2021, 6, 1134-1140;
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.1c00045
15. Y. Yan, Y.-S. He, X. Zhao, W. Zhao, Z.-F. Ma*, X. Yang*, Regulating adhesion of solid-electrolyte interphase to silicon via covalent bonding strategy towards high Coulombic-efficiency anodes, Nano Energy, 2021, 84, 105935;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.105935
14. M. Guo, H. L. Dou, W. Y. Zhao, X. L. Zhao*, B. X. Wan, J. H. Wang, Y. T. Yan, X. M. Wang, Z. F. Ma and X. W. Yang*, Three dimensional frameworks of super ionic conductor for thermodynamically and dynamically favorable sodium metal anode, Nano Energy, 2020, 70, 9;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.104479
13. J. Zhao, M. Tang, J. Cao, D. Ye, X. Guo, J. Xi, Y. Zhou, Y. Xia, J. Qiao, R. Chai, X.W. Yang*, J. Kang*, Structurally Tunable Reduced Graphene Oxide Substrate Maintains Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency. Adv. Sci. 2019, 1802136;
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201802136
12. S.P. Wang, X.L. Zhao, X.J. Yan, C.C. Liu, X.W. Yang*. Regulating Fast Anionic Redox for High-Voltage Aqueous Hydrogen-Ion based Energy Storage, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2019, 131, 211-216;
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201811220
11. M. Guo, J. Wang, H. Dou, G. Gao*, S. Wang, J. Wang, Z. Xiao, G. Wu, X.W. Yang* and Z.-F. Ma*, Agglomeration-resistant 2D nanoflakes configured with super electronic networks for extraordinary fast and stable sodium-ion storage, Nano Energy, 2019, 56, 502-511;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.11.091
10. C.C. Liu, X.J. Yan, F. Hu, Guohua Gao, Guangming Wu*, X.W. Yang*, Toward superior capacitive energy storage: Recent advances in pore engineering for dense electrodes, Adv. Mater. 2018, 30, 1705713;
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201705713
9. F Hu, S. Zhu, S. Chen, Y. Li, L. Ma, T. Wu, Y. Zhang, C. Wang, C. Liu, X. Yang, L. Song, X.W. Yang* and Y. Xiong*, Amorphous Metallic NiFeP: A Conductive Bulk Material Achieving High Activity for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Both Alkaline and Acidic Media. Adv. Mater. 2017, 29, 1606570;
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201606570
8. M. Wang, X. Yang, P. Zhang, L. Cai, X. Yang, Y. Chen, Y. Jing, J. Kong, X.W. Yang* and F.-L. Sun*, Sustained Delivery Growth Factors with Polyethyleneimine-Modified Nanoparticles Promote Embryonic Stem Cells Differentiation and Liver Regeneration, Adv. Sci. 2016, 1500393;
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201500393
7. YF Wang, X.W. Yang, AG Pandolfo, J Ding, D Li*, High-Rate and High-Volumetric Capacitance of Compact Graphene-Polyaniline Hydrogel Electrodes, Adv. Energy Mater. 2016, 6, 1600185;
https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201600185
6. H. Li, X.W. Yang*, X. Wang, M. Liu, F. Ye, J. Wang, Y. Qiu, W. Li, Y. Zhang*, Dense integration of graphene and sulfur through the soft approach for compact lithium/sulfur battery cathode, Nano Energy, 2015, 12, 468-475;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2015.01.007
Selected 1st-& Corresponding-author papers:
5. Y. Qiu, G. Li, Y. Hou, Z. Pan, H. Li, W. Li, M. Liu, F. Ye, X.W. Yang*, Y. Zhang*, Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes on Carbon Nanofibers: A Hierarchical Three-Dimensional Carbon Nanostructure for High-Energy Flexible Supercapacitors, Chem. Mater. 2015, 27, 1194–1200 (Cover);
https://doi.org/10.1021/cm503784x
4. X.W. Yang, C. Cheng, Y. Wang, L. Qiu, D. Li*, Liquid-mediated dense integration of graphene materials for highly compact capacitive energy storage, Science, 2013, 341, 534-537;
3. Y. Wang, X.W. Yang (Equal contribution), L. Qiu, D. Li*, Revisiting the capacitance of polyaniline by using graphene hydrogel film as a substrate: the importance of nano-architecturing, Energy Environ. Sci. 2013, 6, 477-481;
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2EE24018A
2. X.W. Yang, J. Zhu, L. Qiu, D. Li*, Bioinspired effective prevention of restacking in multilayered graphene films: Towards the next generation of high-performance supercapacitors, Adv. Mater. 2011, 23, 2383-2388;
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201100261
1. X.W. Yang, L. Qiu, C. Cheng, Y. Wu, Z.-F. Ma, D. Li*, Ordered gelation of chemical converted graphene for next-generation of electroconductive hydrogel films, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2011, 50, 7325-7328;
https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.201100723