Research outputs
2026
Steric-Hindrance Effect Induced Fabrication of Lightweight, Bi-Functional, and Easy-to-Infiltrate Hosts for 502 Wh kg-1 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Guo, J., Liang, H., Yang, Q., Shao, G., Pei, H., Jia, T., . . . Liu, J. (2026). Steric-Hindrance Effect Induced Fabrication of Lightweight, Bi-Functional, and Easy-to-Infiltrate Hosts for 502 Wh kg-1 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 38(7). doi:10.1002/adma.202518154
Constructing a novel dataset for permittivity and density of hydrocarbon classes in the range of aviation fuels via molecular dynamic simulations and experiments
Bin Jamaluddin, S. A., Yong, X., Alborzi, E., Dunderdale, G., & Pourkashanian, M. (2026). Constructing a novel dataset for permittivity and density of hydrocarbon classes in the range of aviation fuels via molecular dynamic simulations and experiments. FUEL, 405. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136738
2025
Hydrogen-Based Superconductors: Superconducting Mechanisms under Pressure Tuning and Future Development
Yu, J., Yong, X., Lu, S., & Tse, J. S. (2025). Hydrogen-Based Superconductors: Superconducting Mechanisms under Pressure Tuning and Future Development. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, 43(24), 3699-3715. doi:10.1002/cjoc.70233
Co-expression of multi-genes for polynary perovskite electrocatalysts for reversible solid oxide cells
Zhang, X., He, H., Chen, Y., Yang, G., Xiao, X., Lv, H., . . . Sun, Y. (2025). Co-expression of multi-genes for polynary perovskite electrocatalysts for reversible solid oxide cells. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 16(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-025-58178-7
Engineering high-density microcrystalline boundary with V-doped RuO<sub>2</sub> for high-performance oxygen evolution in acid
Wu, H., Fu, Z., Chang, J., Hu, Z., Li, J., Wang, S., . . . Lu, S. (2025). Engineering high-density microcrystalline boundary with V-doped RuO<sub>2</sub> for high-performance oxygen evolution in acid. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 16(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-025-59472-0
Advances in dual-site mechanisms for designing high-performance oxygen evolution electrocatalysts
Hu, Z., Wu, H., Yong, X., Waterhouse, G. I. N., Tang, Z., Chang, J., . . . Lu, S. (2025). Advances in dual-site mechanisms for designing high-performance oxygen evolution electrocatalysts. ESCIENCE, 5(6). doi:10.1016/j.esci.2025.100403
Strain engineering of heterogeneous catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction
Zhao, Y., Yu, H., Tang, J., Li, Y., Yong, X., Tu, X., & Wang, J. (2025). Strain engineering of heterogeneous catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. Chinese Chemical Letters, 111997. doi:10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111997
Grain-Boundary-Rich Mo-Doped RuO<sub>2</sub> for Highly Efficient and Stable Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolysis
Cheng, Y., Zhai, T., Yong, X., Zhang, R., Pan, D., Yuan, Y., . . . Lu, S. (2025). Grain-Boundary-Rich Mo-Doped RuO<sub>2</sub> for Highly Efficient and Stable Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolysis. ACS NANO, 19(38), 34329-34340. doi:10.1021/acsnano.5c12133
Regulating the band gap of Zn<sub><i>x</i></sub>Cd<sub>1-<i>x</i></sub>S in 3DOM CaTiO<sub>3</sub> for high hydrogen evolution and gluconic acid selectivity
Shen, T. -T., Liu, J., Bai, F. -Y., Xu, W. -W., Yong, X., Li, Z. -R., . . . Su, B. -L. (2025). Regulating the band gap of Zn<sub><i>x</i></sub>Cd<sub>1-<i>x</i></sub>S in 3DOM CaTiO<sub>3</sub> for high hydrogen evolution and gluconic acid selectivity. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS, 12(19), 5719-5729. doi:10.1039/d5qi00824g
Ultrathin Bi-Doped Cs<sub>2</sub>Ag<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>Na<sub>1-<i>x</i> </sub>InCl<sub>6</sub> Double Perovskite Nanoplatelets with Stokes-Shifted Photoluminescence
Liang, Q., Yong, X., Toso, S., Zhang, B., Manna, L., & Lu, S. (2025). Ultrathin Bi-Doped Cs<sub>2</sub>Ag<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>Na<sub>1-<i>x</i> </sub>InCl<sub>6</sub> Double Perovskite Nanoplatelets with Stokes-Shifted Photoluminescence. NANO LETTERS, 25(32), 12318-12325. doi:10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c02965
A Review of CO<sub>2</sub> Methanation Process: Recent Advances and Future Prospects
Wang, W., Nguyen-Quang, M., Mateo, D., Yong, X., Li, T., Xie, H., . . . Gascon, J. (2025). A Review of CO<sub>2</sub> Methanation Process: Recent Advances and Future Prospects. ACS CATALYSIS, 15(12), 10868-10896. doi:10.1021/acscatal.5c01422
Enhanced ammonia synthesis using surface microdischarge with metal-loaded nickel foam electrodes
Feng, Y., Cai, Y., Wang, Y., Li, T., Luo, S., Liang, W., . . . Tu, X. (2025). Enhanced ammonia synthesis using surface microdischarge with metal-loaded nickel foam electrodes. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 510. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.161553
Pairing Electrocatalytic Reduction and Oxidation of Biomass-Derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into Highly Value-Added Chemicals
Zhang, M., Zheng, Z., Zhang, X., Jiang, Z., Yong, X., Li, K., . . . Yan, K. (2025). Pairing Electrocatalytic Reduction and Oxidation of Biomass-Derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into Highly Value-Added Chemicals. JACS AU, 5(2), 937-947. doi:10.1021/jacsau.4c01135
Bandgap engineering of Zn<sub>1-x</sub>Cd<sub>x</sub>S for glycerol photo(electro)reforming into glyceric acid with hydrogen coproduction
Yu, X., Liu, D., Fu, C., Zhu, B., Yong, X., Hu, J., . . . Chen, Z. (2025). Bandgap engineering of Zn<sub>1-x</sub>Cd<sub>x</sub>S for glycerol photo(electro)reforming into glyceric acid with hydrogen coproduction. Chemical Synthesis, 5(3). doi:10.20517/cs.2024.136
2024
Atomically engineered interfaces inducing bridging oxygen-mediated deprotonation for enhanced oxygen evolution in acidic conditions
Wu, H., Chang, J., Yu, J., Wang, S., Hu, Z., Waterhouse, G. I. N., . . . Lu, S. (2024). Atomically engineered interfaces inducing bridging oxygen-mediated deprotonation for enhanced oxygen evolution in acidic conditions. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 15(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-024-54798-7
Prediction of enhanced superconductivity in cyclo-H12Bi/Pb involving a resonant hydrogen structure
Yu, J., Yong, X., Liu, H., & Lu, S. (2024). Prediction of enhanced superconductivity in cyclo-H12Bi/Pb involving a resonant hydrogen structure. PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 110(22). doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.110.224507
A kinetic study of nonthermal plasma pyrolysis of methane: Insights into hydrogen and carbon material production
Yuan, X., Sun, J., Ma, Y., Wang, Y., Liu, B., Cai, Y., . . . Tu, X. (2024). A kinetic study of nonthermal plasma pyrolysis of methane: Insights into hydrogen and carbon material production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 499, 156396. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.156396
Synthesis of ultrahigh-metal-density single-atom catalysts via metal sulfide-mediated atomic trapping
Chang, J., Jing, W., Yong, X., Cao, A., Yu, J., Wu, H., . . . Lu, S. (2024). Synthesis of ultrahigh-metal-density single-atom catalysts via metal sulfide-mediated atomic trapping. NATURE SYNTHESIS, 3(11), 1427-1438. doi:10.1038/s44160-024-00607-4
Interface engineering of the dz2 electrons mobility for single atom catalytic activity and selectivity
Chen, H., Wang, J., Zhao, Y., Zhou, X., Yang, H., Li, Y., . . . Tse, J. S. (2024). Interface engineering of the dz2 electrons mobility for single atom catalytic activity and selectivity. MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY, 45. doi:10.1016/j.mtener.2024.101661
Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Molecular Interactions between Engineered Graphene and Phosphate Ions for Graphene-Based Phosphate Sensing
Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Molecular Interactions between Engineered Graphene and Phosphate Ions for Graphene-Based Phosphate Sensing (n.d.). doi:10.1021/acsanm.3c04147.s001
Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Molecular Interactions between Engineered Graphene and Phosphate Ions for Graphene-Based Phosphate Sensing
Yong, X., Nagaraja, T., Krishnamoorthy, R., Guanes, A., Das, S. R., & Martsinovich, N. (2023). Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Molecular Interactions between Engineered Graphene and Phosphate Ions for Graphene-Based Phosphate Sensing. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS, 7(16), 18386-18397. doi:10.1021/acsanm.3c04147
The local disorder induced by high-entropy doping results in highly stable cathode materials for aqueous potassium-ion batteries
Zeng, G., Liu, B., Ali, U., Li, Y., Jia, H., Sun, M., . . . Wang, C. (2024). The local disorder induced by high-entropy doping results in highly stable cathode materials for aqueous potassium-ion batteries. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, 351. doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.123996
Carbon dots-derived three-dimensional-ordered macroporous host with high penetrability and catalytic activity for LSBs under lean electrolyte
Duan, J. -Z., Pei, H. -Y., Yang, Q., Li, X., Ba, X., Yong, X., . . . Lu, S. -Y. (2024). Carbon dots-derived three-dimensional-ordered macroporous host with high penetrability and catalytic activity for LSBs under lean electrolyte. RARE METALS, 43(6), 2560-2573. doi:10.1007/s12598-024-02646-4
Co-N-C axially coordination regulated H2O2 selectivity via water medicated recombination of solute •OH: A new route
Chen, J., Wang, J., Li, S., Zhao, Y., Zhao, J., Liang, X., . . . Tse, J. S. (2024). Co-N-C axially coordination regulated H2O2 selectivity via water medicated recombination of solute •OH: A new route. Chemical Engineering Journal, 489, 151412. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.151412
Effect of Zeolite 3.7 Å coated monoliths on improvement of aviation fuel thermal oxidative stability
Alborzi, E., Yong, X., Roostaeinia, M., Mielczarek, D. C., Flyagina, I. S., Blakey, S. G., & Pourkashanian, M. (2024). Effect of Zeolite 3.7 Å coated monoliths on improvement of aviation fuel thermal oxidative stability. FUEL, 360. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130498
A Robust Anti-Thermal-Quenching Phosphor Based on Zero-Dimensional Metal Halide Rb3InCl6:xSb3.
Zhang, B., Ru, Y., Zhou, J., Jia, J., Song, H., Liu, Z., . . . Lu, S. (2024). A Robust Anti-Thermal-Quenching Phosphor Based on Zero-Dimensional Metal Halide Rb3InCl6:xSb3.. Journal of the American Chemical Society. doi:10.1021/jacs.3c14137
Phenanthrolines decorated with branched lipophilic chains and their yellow emitting heteroleptic iridium(III) complexes: Synthesis, photophysical and acidochromic behaviour, and computational analysis
Canas, A. M. G., Yong, X., Alenezi, M. S., Martsinovich, N., & Sergeeva, N. N. (2024). Phenanthrolines decorated with branched lipophilic chains and their yellow emitting heteroleptic iridium(III) complexes: Synthesis, photophysical and acidochromic behaviour, and computational analysis. DYES AND PIGMENTS, 222. doi:10.1016/j.dyepig.2023.111844
RuO<sub>2</sub>–CeO<sub>2</sub> Lattice Matching Strategy Enables Robust Water Oxidation Electrocatalysis in Acidic Media via Two Distinct Oxygen Evolution Mechanisms
Song, H., Yong, X., Waterhouse, G. I. N., Yu, J., Wang, H., Cai, J., . . . Lu, S. (2024). RuO<sub>2</sub>–CeO<sub>2</sub> Lattice Matching Strategy Enables Robust Water Oxidation Electrocatalysis in Acidic Media via Two Distinct Oxygen Evolution Mechanisms. ACS Catalysis, 3298-3307. doi:10.1021/acscatal.3c06182
p-d Orbital Hybridization Engineered Single-Atom Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Ammonia Synthesis
Yu, J., Yong, X., & Lu, S. (2024). p-d Orbital Hybridization Engineered Single-Atom Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Ammonia Synthesis. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, 7(2). doi:10.1002/eem2.12587
Manganese charge redistribution induced by high-entropy charge compensation mechanism for aqueous potassium-ion batteries
Liu, B., Zhang, Q., Zhang, L., Yong, X., Li, L., & Wang, C. (2024). Manganese charge redistribution induced by high-entropy charge compensation mechanism for aqueous potassium-ion batteries. ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS, 66. doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103221
Experimental and quantum chemical investigation into the nature of jet fuel deposition on surfaces
Adams, C., Alborzi, E., Yong, X., Blakey, S., Meijer, A. J. H. M., & Pourkashanian, M. (2024). Experimental and quantum chemical investigation into the nature of jet fuel deposition on surfaces. FUEL, 358. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130101
N,P co-doped carbon quantum dots bridge g-C3N4 and SnO2: Accelerating charge transport in S-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production
Shang, Y., Liu, T., Chen, G., Alborzi, E., Yong, X., & Wang, Y. (2024). N,P co-doped carbon quantum dots bridge g-C3N4 and SnO2: Accelerating charge transport in S-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 971. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.172667
Bi-Layer Single Atom Catalysts Boosted Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electroreduction with High Activity and Selectivity
Yu, J., Yong, X., Cao, A., & Lu, S. (2024). Bi-Layer Single Atom Catalysts Boosted Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electroreduction with High Activity and Selectivity. ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA, 40(6). doi:10.3866/PKU.WHXB202307015
Co-N-C Axially Coordination Regulated H 2 O 2 Selectivity Via Water Medicated Recombination of Solute Oh•: A New Route
2023
Construction of Zn-doped RuO<sub>2</sub> nanowires for efficient and stable water oxidation in acidic media
Zhang, D., Li, M., Yong, X., Song, H., Waterhouse, G. I. N., Yi, Y., . . . Lu, S. (2023). Construction of Zn-doped RuO<sub>2</sub> nanowires for efficient and stable water oxidation in acidic media. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 14(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-023-38213-1
Facet-Defect Tolerant Bi-Doped Cs<sub>2</sub>Ag<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>Na<sub>1-<i>x</i> </sub>InCl<sub>6</sub> Nanoplatelets with a Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield
Zhang, B., Liang, Q., Yong, X., Wu, H., Chu, Z., Ma, Y., . . . Lu, S. (2023). Facet-Defect Tolerant Bi-Doped Cs<sub>2</sub>Ag<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>Na<sub>1-<i>x</i> </sub>InCl<sub>6</sub> Nanoplatelets with a Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield. NANO LETTERS, 23(19), 9050-9055. doi:10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02830
Facet-Defect Tolerant Bi-Doped Cs2AgxNa1xInCl6 Nanoplatelets with a Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield
Facet-Defect Tolerant Bi-Doped Cs2AgxNa1xInCl6 Nanoplatelets with a Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield (n.d.). doi:10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02830.s003
Innovations in the Solid-State Fluorescence of Carbon Dots: Strategies, Optical Manipulations, and Applications
Wang, H., Ai, L., Song, H., Song, Z., Yong, X., Qu, S., & Lu, S. (2023). Innovations in the Solid-State Fluorescence of Carbon Dots: Strategies, Optical Manipulations, and Applications. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 33(41). doi:10.1002/adfm.202303756
Atomistic Insights into the Origin of High-Performance Thermoelectric Response in Hybrid Perovskites
Shi, W., Yao, M., Wu, X., Zhou, T., Yong, X., Deng, T., . . . Xi, J. (2023). Atomistic Insights into the Origin of High-Performance Thermoelectric Response in Hybrid Perovskites. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 10(20). doi:10.1002/advs.202300666
Brightening Blue Photoluminescence in Nonemission MOF-2 by Pressure Treatment Engineering
Zhang, T., Yong, X., Yu, J., Wang, Y., Wu, M., Yang, Q., . . . Zou, B. (2023). Brightening Blue Photoluminescence in Nonemission MOF-2 by Pressure Treatment Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 35(23). doi:10.1002/adma.202211729
Pressure Engineering Toward Harvesting the Bright Deep-Blue-Light Emission in Y-based Metal-Organic Frameworks
Wang, Y., Liu, C., Yong, X., Yang, X., Yu, J., Lu, S., . . . Zou, B. (2023). Pressure Engineering Toward Harvesting the Bright Deep-Blue-Light Emission in Y-based Metal-Organic Frameworks. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 33(21). doi:10.1002/adfm.202300109
Ligand-Triggered Self-Assembly of Flexible Carbon Dot Nanoribbons for Optoelectronic Memristor Devices and Neuromorphic Computing
Ai, L., Pei, Y., Song, Z., Yong, X., Song, H., Liu, G., . . . Lu, S. (2023). Ligand-Triggered Self-Assembly of Flexible Carbon Dot Nanoribbons for Optoelectronic Memristor Devices and Neuromorphic Computing. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 10(12). doi:10.1002/advs.202207688
Solid-State Luminescence in Self-Assembled Chlorosalicylaldehyde-Modified Carbon Dots
Liu, T., Yin, G., Song, Z., Yu, J., Yong, X., Zhang, B., . . . Lu, S. (2023). Solid-State Luminescence in Self-Assembled Chlorosalicylaldehyde-Modified Carbon Dots. ACS MATERIALS LETTERS. doi:10.1021/acsmaterialslett.2c01130
Full-Color Circularly Polarized Luminescence of CsPbX<sub>3</sub> Nanocrystals Triggered by Chiral Carbon Dots
Ru, Y., Zhang, B., Yong, X., Sui, L., Yu, J., Song, H., & Lu, S. (2023). Full-Color Circularly Polarized Luminescence of CsPbX<sub>3</sub> Nanocrystals Triggered by Chiral Carbon Dots. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 35(5). doi:10.1002/adma.202207265
2022
Spatial charge separation on the (110)/(102) facets of cocatalyst-free ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> for the selective conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran
Zhao, H., Trivedi, D., Roostaeinia, M., Yong, X., Chen, J., Kumar, P., . . . Hu, J. (2023). Spatial charge separation on the (110)/(102) facets of cocatalyst-free ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> for the selective conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran. GREEN CHEMISTRY, 25(2), 692-699. doi:10.1039/d2gc04362a
Electron-phonon coupling-assisted universal red luminescence of o-phenylenediamine-based carbon dots
Wang, B., Wei, Z., Sui, L., Yu, J., Zhang, B., Wang, X., . . . Lu, S. (2022). Electron-phonon coupling-assisted universal red luminescence of o-phenylenediamine-based carbon dots. LIGHT-SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS, 11(1). doi:10.1038/s41377-022-00865-x
Neutral Antiaromatic Bis(1,2-dithiolene)-Chelated Nickel Complexes Bearing Multiradical Characters
Wong, Z. M., Yong, X., Deng, T., Shi, W., Wu, G., Li, N., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2022). Neutral Antiaromatic Bis(1,2-dithiolene)-Chelated Nickel Complexes Bearing Multiradical Characters. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A, 126(33), 5552-5558. doi:10.1021/acs.jpca.2c04134
Simulating the Structure of Carbon Dots via Crystalline π-Aggregated Organic Nanodots Prepared by Kinetically Trapped Self-Assembly
Yang, J., Guo, L., Yong, X., Zhang, T., Wang, B., Song, H., . . . Lu, S. (2022). Simulating the Structure of Carbon Dots via Crystalline π-Aggregated Organic Nanodots Prepared by Kinetically Trapped Self-Assembly. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 61(33). doi:10.1002/anie.202207817
Photoluminescence mechanisms of red-emissive carbon dots derived from non-conjugated molecules
Yang, X., Ai, L., Yu, J., Waterhouse, G. I. N., Sui, L., Ding, J., . . . Lu, S. (2022). Photoluminescence mechanisms of red-emissive carbon dots derived from non-conjugated molecules. SCIENCE BULLETIN, 67(14), 1450-1457. doi:10.1016/j.scib.2022.06.013
Engineering the synergistic effect of carbon dots-stabilized atomic and subnanometric ruthenium as highly efficient electrocatalysts for robust hydrogen evolution
Liu, Y., Chen, N., Li, W., Sun, M., Wu, T., Huang, B., . . . Lu, S. (2022). Engineering the synergistic effect of carbon dots-stabilized atomic and subnanometric ruthenium as highly efficient electrocatalysts for robust hydrogen evolution. SMARTMAT, 3(2), 249-259. doi:10.1002/smm2.1067
Photoinduced Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Transformation via Conformational Change with Turn-On Fluorescence
Liang, H. -W., Jia, T., Yong, X., Yu, J. -K., Yi, Y., Lu, S., . . . Wang, H. (2022). Photoinduced Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Transformation via Conformational Change with Turn-On Fluorescence. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN, 22(4), 2082-2086. doi:10.1021/acs.cgd.2c00179
2021
Electrochemical ammonia synthesis via nitrate reduction on Fe single atom catalyst
Wu, Z. -Y., Karamad, M., Yong, X., Huang, Q., Cullen, D. A., Zhu, P., . . . Wang, H. (2021). Electrochemical ammonia synthesis via nitrate reduction on Fe single atom catalyst. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 12(1). doi:10.1038/s41467-021-23115-x
Onset of anharmonicity and thermal conductivity in SnSe
Hu, M. Y., Yong, X., English, N. J., & Tse, J. S. (2021). Onset of anharmonicity and thermal conductivity in SnSe. PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 104(18). doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.104.184303
Ligand-Engineered Metal-Organic Frameworks for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Carbon Monoxide
Al-Attas, T. A., Marei, N. N., Yong, X., Yasri, N. G., Thangadurai, V., Shimizu, G., . . . Kibria, M. G. (2021). Ligand-Engineered Metal-Organic Frameworks for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Carbon Monoxide. ACS CATALYSIS, 11(12), 7350-7357. doi:10.1021/acscatal.1c01506
Quasi-Grotthuss mechanism in a nonporous sulphate
Li, B., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Yong, X., & Zhang, J. (2021). Quasi-Grotthuss mechanism in a nonporous sulphate. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 57, 233-237. doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2020.09.012
Pressure-Triggered Blue Emission of Zero-Dimensional Organic Bismuth Bromide Perovskite
Sun, M. -E., Geng, T., Yong, X., Lu, S., Ai, L., Xiao, G., . . . Zang, S. -Q. (2021). Pressure-Triggered Blue Emission of Zero-Dimensional Organic Bismuth Bromide Perovskite. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 8(9). doi:10.1002/advs.202004853
Ternary cobalt-iron sulfide as a robust electrocatalyst for water oxidation: A dual effect from surface evolution and metal doping
Naderi, A., Yong, X., Karamad, M., Cai, J., Zang, Y., Gates, I., . . . Wang, G. (2021). Ternary cobalt-iron sulfide as a robust electrocatalyst for water oxidation: A dual effect from surface evolution and metal doping. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 542. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148681
Coproduction of hydrogen and lactic acid from glucose photocatalysis on band-engineered Zn<sub>1-x</sub>Cd<sub>x</sub>S homojunction
Zhao, H., Li, C. -F., Yong, X., Kumar, P., Palma, B., Hu, Z. -Y., . . . Hu, J. (2021). Coproduction of hydrogen and lactic acid from glucose photocatalysis on band-engineered Zn<sub>1-x</sub>Cd<sub>x</sub>S homojunction. ISCIENCE, 24(2). doi:10.1016/j.isci.2021.102109
Theoretical Understanding of Structure-Property Relationships in Luminescence of Carbon Dots
Yu, J., Yong, X., Tang, Z., Yang, B., & Lu, S. (2021). Theoretical Understanding of Structure-Property Relationships in Luminescence of Carbon Dots. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 12(32), 7671-7687. doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01856
2020
Theoretical search for high-performance thermoelectric donor-acceptor copolymers: the role of super-exchange couplings
Yong, X., Wu, G., Shi, W., Wong, Z. M., Deng, T., Zhu, Q., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2020). Theoretical search for high-performance thermoelectric donor-acceptor copolymers: the role of super-exchange couplings. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 8(41), 21852-21861. doi:10.1039/d0ta05765g
Interface electron collaborative migration of Co-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/carbon dots: Boosting the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane
Wu, H., Wu, M., Wang, B., Yong, X., Liu, Y., Li, B., . . . Lu, S. (2020). Interface electron collaborative migration of Co-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/carbon dots: Boosting the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane. JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY, 48, 43-53. doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2019.12.023
Temperature-dependent kinetic pathways featuring distinctive thermal-activation mechanisms in structural evolution of ice VII
Lin, C., Liu, X., Yong, X., Tse, J. S., Smith, J. S., English, N. J., . . . Mao, H. -K. (2020). Temperature-dependent kinetic pathways featuring distinctive thermal-activation mechanisms in structural evolution of ice VII. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 117(27), 15437-15442. doi:10.1073/pnas.2007959117
Thermal Conductivity of High-Temperature Phases of Cu<sub>2</sub>S from <i>Ab Initio</i> Molecular Dynamics: Advent of Lattice-Site Hopping
Yong, X., English, N. J., & Tse, J. S. (2020). Thermal Conductivity of High-Temperature Phases of Cu<sub>2</sub>S from <i>Ab Initio</i> Molecular Dynamics: Advent of Lattice-Site Hopping. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 124(23), 12318-12323. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c04095
Beyond the Mahan-Sofo best thermoelectric strategy: high thermoelectric performance from directional π-conjugation in two-dimensional poly(tetrathienoanthracene)
Deng, T., Yong, X., Shi, W., Wong, Z. M., Wu, G., Pan, H., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2020). Beyond the Mahan-Sofo best thermoelectric strategy: high thermoelectric performance from directional π-conjugation in two-dimensional poly(tetrathienoanthracene). JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 8(8), 4257-4262. doi:10.1039/c9ta13886b
High-Density COH<i><sub>X</sub></i> Network Glass
Ryu, Y. J., Yoo, C. -S., Lim, J., Kim, M., Yong, X., & Tse, J. S. (2020). High-Density COH<i><sub>X</sub></i> Network Glass. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 124(1), 107-114. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.9b09479
2019
Classical and path-integral molecular-dynamics study on liquid water and ice melting using non-empirical TTM2.1-F model
Yong, X., Burnham, C. J., English, N. J., & Tse, J. S. (2019). Classical and path-integral molecular-dynamics study on liquid water and ice melting using non-empirical TTM2.1-F model. MOLECULAR PHYSICS, 117(22), 3241-3253. doi:10.1080/00268976.2019.1652774
Pressure-induced structural transition and band gap evolution of double perovskite Cs<sub>2</sub>AgBiBr<sub>6</sub> nanocrystals
Fu, R., Chen, Y., Yong, X., Ma, Z., Wang, L., Lv, P., . . . Zou, B. (2019). Pressure-induced structural transition and band gap evolution of double perovskite Cs<sub>2</sub>AgBiBr<sub>6</sub> nanocrystals. NANOSCALE, 11(36), 17004-17009. doi:10.1039/c9nr07030c
Hard BN Clathrate Superconductors
Li, X., Yong, X., Wu, M., Lu, S., Liu, H., Meng, S., . . . Li, Y. (2019). Hard BN Clathrate Superconductors. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 10(10), 2554-2560. doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b00619
White Photoluminescent Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> MXene Quantum Dots with Two-Photon Fluorescence
Lu, S., Sui, L., Liu, Y., Yong, X., Xiao, G., Yuan, K., . . . Yang, B. (2019). White Photoluminescent Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> MXene Quantum Dots with Two-Photon Fluorescence. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 6(9). doi:10.1002/advs.201801470
Unified Catalyst for Efficient and Stable Hydrogen Production by Both the Electrolysis of Water and the Hydrolysis of Ammonia Borane
Liu, Y., Yong, X., Liu, Z., Chen, Z., Kang, Z., & Lu, S. (2019). Unified Catalyst for Efficient and Stable Hydrogen Production by Both the Electrolysis of Water and the Hydrolysis of Ammonia Borane. ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS, 3(5). doi:10.1002/adsu.201800161
2D Single-Layer π-Conjugated Nickel Bis(dithiolene) Complex: A Good-Electron-Poor-Phonon Thermoelectric Material
Deng, T., Yong, X., Shi, W., Gan, C. K., Li, W., Hippalgaonkar, K., . . . Wu, G. (2019). 2D Single-Layer π-Conjugated Nickel Bis(dithiolene) Complex: A Good-Electron-Poor-Phonon Thermoelectric Material. ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, 5(4). doi:10.1002/aelm.201800892
Graphitic Nitrogen and High-Crystalline Triggered Strong Photoluminescence and Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism in Carbonized Polymer Dots
Lu, S., Sui, L., Wu, M., Zhu, S., Yong, X., & Yang, B. (2019). Graphitic Nitrogen and High-Crystalline Triggered Strong Photoluminescence and Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism in Carbonized Polymer Dots. ADVANCED SCIENCE, 6(2). doi:10.1002/advs.201801192
Theoretical investigation of the valence states in Au <i>via</i> the Au-F compounds under high pressure
Liu, G., Feng, X., Wang, L., Redfern, S. A. T., Yong, X., Gao, G., & Liu, H. (2019). Theoretical investigation of the valence states in Au <i>via</i> the Au-F compounds under high pressure. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 21(32), 17621-17627. doi:10.1039/c9cp02409c
2018
Orbital-Engineering-Based Screening of π-Conjugated d<SUP>8</SUP> Transition-Metal Coordination Polymers for High-Performance n-Type Thermoelectric Applications
Shi, W., Wu, G., Yong, X., Deng, T., Wang, J. -S., Zheng, J. -C., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2018). Orbital-Engineering-Based Screening of π-Conjugated d<SUP>8</SUP> Transition-Metal Coordination Polymers for High-Performance n-Type Thermoelectric Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(41), 35306-35315. doi:10.1021/acsami.8b13877
Carbon-Quantum-Dots-Loaded Ruthenium Nanoparticles as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Media
Li, W., Liu, Y., Wu, M., Feng, X., Redfern, S. A. T., Shang, Y., . . . Yang, B. (2018). Carbon-Quantum-Dots-Loaded Ruthenium Nanoparticles as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Media. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 30(31). doi:10.1002/adma.201800676
Mechanism of Chemical Reactions between SiO<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> under Mantle Conditions
Yong, X., Tse, J. S., & Chen, J. (2018). Mechanism of Chemical Reactions between SiO<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> under Mantle Conditions. ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY, 2(6), 548-555. doi:10.1021/acsearthspacechem.7b00144
Polymer-Passivated Inorganic Cesium Lead Mixed-Halide Perovskites for Stable and Efficient Solar Cells with High Open-Circuit Voltage over 1.3 V
Zeng, Q., Zhang, X., Feng, X., Lu, S., Chen, Z., Yong, X., . . . Yang, B. (2018). Polymer-Passivated Inorganic Cesium Lead Mixed-Halide Perovskites for Stable and Efficient Solar Cells with High Open-Circuit Voltage over 1.3 V. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 30(9). doi:10.1002/adma.201705393
A theoretical mechanistic study on electrical conductivity enhancement of DMSO treated PEDOT:PSS
Yildirim, E., Wu, G., Yong, X., Tan, T. L., Zhu, Q., Xu, J., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2018). A theoretical mechanistic study on electrical conductivity enhancement of DMSO treated PEDOT:PSS. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C, 6(19), 5122-5131. doi:10.1039/c8tc00917a
Tuning the thermoelectric performance of p- d conjugated nickel coordination polymers through metal- ligand frontier molecular orbital alignment
Yong, X., Shi, W., Wu, G., Goh, S. S., Bai, S., Xu, J. -W., . . . Yang, S. -W. (2018). Tuning the thermoelectric performance of p- d conjugated nickel coordination polymers through metal- ligand frontier molecular orbital alignment. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 6(40), 19757-19766. doi:10.1039/c8ta07344a
2017
Kinetically Controlled Two-Step Amorphization and Amorphous-Amorphous Transition in Ice
Lin, C., Yong, X., Tse, J. S., Smith, J. S., Sinogeikin, S. V., Kenney-Benson, C., & Shen, G. (2017). Kinetically Controlled Two-Step Amorphization and Amorphous-Amorphous Transition in Ice. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 119(13). doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.119.135701
Formation and properties of water from quartz and hydrogen at high pressure and temperature (vol 461, pg 54, 2017)
Futera, Z., Yong, X., Pan, Y., Tse, J. S., & English, N. J. (2017). Formation and properties of water from quartz and hydrogen at high pressure and temperature (vol 461, pg 54, 2017). EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS, 471, 199. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2017.05.004
Piezochromic Carbon Dots with Two-photon Fluorescence
Lu, S., Xiao, G., Sui, L., Feng, T., Yong, X., Zhu, S., . . . Yang, B. (2017). Piezochromic Carbon Dots with Two-photon Fluorescence. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 56(22), 6187-6191. doi:10.1002/anie.201700757
Piezochromic Carbon Dots with Two‐photon Fluorescence
Lu, S., Xiao, G., Sui, L., Feng, T., Yong, X., Zhu, S., . . . Yang, B. (2017). Piezochromic Carbon Dots with Two‐photon Fluorescence. Angewandte Chemie, 129(22), 6283-6287. doi:10.1002/ange.201700757
Hydrogen-Doped Polymeric Carbon Monoxide at High Pressure
Ryu, Y. -J., Yoo, C. -S., Kim, M., Yong, X., Tse, J., Lee, S. K., & Kim, E. J. (2017). Hydrogen-Doped Polymeric Carbon Monoxide at High Pressure. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 121(18), 10078-10086. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b01506
Formation and properties of water from quartz and hydrogen at high pressure and temperature
Futera, Z., Yong, X., Pan, Y., Tse, J. S., & English, N. J. (2017). Formation and properties of water from quartz and hydrogen at high pressure and temperature. EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS, 461, 54-60. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2016.12.031
REPLY TO DATCHI ET AL.: Recovered phase CO<sub>2</sub>-V at low temperature and a newly predicted 3D-extended CO<sub>2</sub> phase
Liu, H., Yong, X., Yao, Y., Tse, J. S., & Yoo, C. -S. (2017). REPLY TO DATCHI ET AL.: Recovered phase CO<sub>2</sub>-V at low temperature and a newly predicted 3D-extended CO<sub>2</sub> phase. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 114(5), E658-E659. doi:10.1073/pnas.1620267114
Solid-State Polymerization of CO<sub>2</sub> from Catalytic Photoexcitation: An Ab lnitio Molecular Dynamics Study
Yong, X., Tse, J. S., & Yoo, C. S. (2017). Solid-State Polymerization of CO<sub>2</sub> from Catalytic Photoexcitation: An Ab lnitio Molecular Dynamics Study. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 121(1), 115-122. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b10157
optPBE-vdW density functional theory study of liquid water and pressure-induced structural evolution in ice Ih
Yong, X., Tse, J. S., & English, N. J. (2017). optPBE-vdW density functional theory study of liquid water and pressure-induced structural evolution in ice Ih. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, 95(11), 1205-1211. doi:10.1139/cjc-2017-0201
2016
Crystal structures and dynamical properties of dense CO<sub>2</sub>
Yong, X., Liu, H., Wu, M., Yao, Y., Tse, J. S., Dias, R., & Yoo, C. -S. (2016). Crystal structures and dynamical properties of dense CO<sub>2</sub>. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 113(40), 11110-11115. doi:10.1073/pnas.1601254113
2015
Immobilized Heteropolyacids with zeolite (MCM-41) to enhance photocatalytic performance of BiOBr
Wang, Q., Jiao, D., Bai, Y., Zhong, J., Zhao, L., Yong, X., . . . Li, J. (2015). Immobilized Heteropolyacids with zeolite (MCM-41) to enhance photocatalytic performance of BiOBr. MATERIALS LETTERS, 161, 267-270. doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2015.08.111
2014
Dihydrogen Bonding in Compressed Ammonia Borane and Its Roles in Structural Stability
Yao, Y., Yong, X., Tse, J. S., & Greschner, M. J. (2014). Dihydrogen Bonding in Compressed Ammonia Borane and Its Roles in Structural Stability. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 118(51), 29591-29598. doi:10.1021/jp509633h
2013
Theoretical investigations for organic solar cells
Yong, X., & Zhang, J. P. (2013). Theoretical investigations for organic solar cells. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, 28(1-2), 40-64. doi:10.1179/1753555712Y.0000000041
2011
A rational design strategy for donors in organic solar cells: the conjugated planar molecules possessing anisotropic multibranches and intramolecular charge transfer
Yong, X., & Zhang, J. (2011). A rational design strategy for donors in organic solar cells: the conjugated planar molecules possessing anisotropic multibranches and intramolecular charge transfer. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 21(30), 11159-11166. doi:10.1039/c1jm11423a
The low spin Co<SUP>II</SUP> fragment with homoleptic 1,10-phenanthroline ligands: synthesis, structures, DFT investigations, and magnetic properties
Li, B., Zhang, J., Yong, X., Li, W., & Zheng, Y. (2011). The low spin Co<SUP>II</SUP> fragment with homoleptic 1,10-phenanthroline ligands: synthesis, structures, DFT investigations, and magnetic properties. DALTON TRANSACTIONS, 40(17), 4459-4464. doi:10.1039/c0dt01640c