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M. He, X Li, W. Li, M. Zheng, J. Wang, S. Ma, Y. Ma, G.g Yin, P. Zuo, X. Sun. Immobilization and kinetic promotion of polysulfides by molybdenum carbide in lithium-sulfur batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 411, 128563.
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M. He, X Li, N. Holmes, R. Li, J. Wang, G. Yin, P. Zuo, X. Sun. (2021). Flame-Retardant and Polysulfide-Suppressed Ether-Based Electrolytes for High Temperature Li-S Batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021, 13, 38296.
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M. He, X Li, X. Yang, C. Wang, M. Zheng, R. Li, P. Zuo, G. Yin, X. Sun. Realizing solid-phase reaction in Li–S batteries via localized high-concentration carbonate electrolyte. Advanced Energy Materials. 2021, 11, 2101004.
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S. Deng, Q Sun, M Li, K Adair, C Yu, J Li, W Li, J Fu, Xia Li, R Li, Y Hu, N Chen, H Huang, L Zhang, S Zhao, S Lu, X Sun. Insight into cathode surface to boost the performance of solid-state batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2021, 35, 661-668.
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Y. Xiang, X. Li, Y. Cheng, X. Sun, Y. Yang. Advanced Characterization Techniques for Solid State Lithium Battery Research. Materials Today, 2020, 36, 139-157. (Review, First co-author)
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M. He, X. Li, Xiaofei Yang, C. Wang, M. Zheng, R. Li, P. Zuo, G. Yin, X. Sun. Realizing Solid-Phase Reaction in Li–S Batteries via Localized High-Concentration Carbonate Electrolyte. Advanced Energy Materials, DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202101004.
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J. Liang, S. Hwang, S. Li, J. Luo, Y. Sun, Y. Zhao, Q. Sun, W. Li, M. Li, M. Banis, X. Li, R. Li, L. Zhang, S. Zhao, S. Lu, H. Huang, D. Su, X. Sun. Stabilizing and understanding the interface between nickel-rich cathode and PEO-based electrolyte by lithium niobium oxide coating for high-performance all-solid-state batteries. Nano Energy, 2020, 78, 105107.
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W. Xiao, Q. Sun, J. Liu, B. Xiao, X. Li, P.-A. Glans, J. Li, R. Li, X. Li, J. Guo, W. Yang, T.-K. Sham, X. Sun. Engineering surface oxygenated functionalities on commercial carbon toward ultrafast sodium storage in ether-based electrolytes. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 2020, 12, 37116.
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X. Li, J. Liang, M. Banis, J. Luo, C. Wang, W. Li, X. Li, Q. Sun, Y. Hu, Q. Xiao, T.-K. Sham, L. Zhang, S. Zhao, S. Lu, H. Huang, R. Li, X. Sun. Totally compatible P4S10 n cathodes with self-generated Li pathways for sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2020, 28, 325.
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C. Wang, J. Liang, S. Hwang, X. Li, Y. Zhao, K. Adair, C. Zhao, X. Li, S. Deng, X. Lin, X. Yang, R. Li, H. Huang, L. Zhang, S. Lu, D. Su, X. Sun. Unveiling the critical role of interfacial ionic conductivity in all-solid-state lithium batteries. Nano Energy, 2020, 72, 104686.
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S. Deng, Y. Sun, X. Li, Z. Ren, J. Liang, K. Doyle-Davis, J. Liang, W. Li, M. Banis, Q. Sun, R. Li, Y. Hu, H. Huang, L. Zhang, S. Lu, J. Luo, X. Sun. Eliminating the detrimental effects of conductive agents in sulfide-based solid-state batteries. ACS Energy Letters, 2020, 5, 1243.
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F. Zhao, Q. Sun, C. Yu, S. Zhang, K. Adair, S. Wang, Y. Liu, Y. Zhao, J. Liang, C. Wang, X. Li, X. Li, W. Xia, R. Li, H. Huang, L. Zhang, S. Zhao, S. Lu, X. Sun. Ultrastable anode interface achieved by fluorinating electrolytes for all-solid-state Li metal batteries. ACS Energy Letters, 2020, 5, 1035.
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J. Liang, N. Chen, X. Li, X. Li, K. Adair, J. Li, C. Wang, C. Yu, M. Banis, L. Zhang, S. Zhao, S. Lu, H. Huang, R. Li, Y. Huang, X. Sun. Li10Ge(P1–xSbx)2S12 Lithium-Ion Conductors with Enhanced Atmospheric Stability. Chemistry of Materials, 2020, 32, 2664.
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J. Liang, Y. Sun, Y. Zhao, Q. Sun, J. Luo, F. Zhao, X. Lin, X. Li, R. Li, L. Zhang, S. Lu, H. Huang, X. Sun. Engineering the conductive carbon/PEO interface to stabilize solid polymer electrolytes for all-solid-state high voltage LiCoO2 batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8, 2769.
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X. Li, et al. Unravelling the Chemistry and Microstructure Evolution of a Cathodic Interface in Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries. ACS Energy Letters, 2019, 4, 2480.
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C. Wang, X. Li, et al. Manipulating Interfacial Nanostructure to Achieve High‐Performance All‐Solid‐State Lithium‐Ion Batteries. Small Methods 2019, 1900261. (First co-author)
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S. Deng, X. Li, et al. Dual-functional Interfaces for Highly Stable Ni-Rich Layered Cathodes in Sulfide All-Solid-State Batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2020.01.009. (First co-author)
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Y. Zhao, M. Amirmaleki, Q. Sun, C. Zhao, A. Codirenzi, L. Goncharova, C. Wang, K. Adair, X. Li, X. Yang, F. Zhao, R. Li, T. Filleter, M. Cai, X. Sun. Natural SEI-inspired dual-protective layers via atomic/molecular layer deposition for long-life metallic lithium anode. Matter, 2019, 1, 1215.
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X. Li, et al. Suppressing Corrosion of Aluminum Foils via Highly Conductive Graphene-Like Carbon Coating in High-Performance Lithium-Based Batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 6, 32826. (IF: 8.5) (Highlighted by “Canadian Light Source”, “Western News”, “London Free Press newspaper”)
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S. Deng, B. Wang, Y. Yuan, X. Li, Q. Sun, K. Doyle-Davis, M. Banis, J. Liang, Y. Zhao, J. Li, R. Li, T.-K. Sham, R. Shahbazian-Yassar, H. Wang, M. Cai, J. Lu, X. Sun. Manipulation of an ionic and electronic conductive interface for highly-stable high-voltage cathodes. Nano Energy, 2019, 65, 103988. (IF: 15.5)
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X. Yang, X. Gao, Q. Sun, S. Jand, Y. Yu, Y. Zhao, X. Li, K. Adair, L.‐Y. Kuo, J. Rohrer, J. Liang, X. Lin, M. Banis, Y. Hu, H. Zhang, X. Li, R. Li, H. Zhang, P. Kaghazchi, T.‐K. Sham, X. Sun. Promoting the Transformation of Li2S2 to Li2S: Significantly Increasing Utilization of Active Materials for High‐Sulfur‐Loading Li–S Batteries. Advanced Materials, 2019, 31, 1901220.
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C. Wang, K. Adair, J. Liang, X. Li, Y. Sun, X. Li, J. Wang, Q. Sun, F. Zhao, X. Lin, R. Li, H. Huang, L. Zhang, R. Yang, S. Lu, X. Sun. Solid‐state plastic crystal electrolytes: effective protection interlayers for sulfide‐based all‐solid‐state lithium metal batteries. Advanced Functional Materials, 2019, 29, 1900392. (
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X. Li, J. Liang, J. Luo, C. Wang, X. Li, Q. Sun, R. Li, L. Zhang, R. Yang, S. Lu, H. Huang, X. Sun. High‐Performance Li-SeSx All‐Solid‐State Lithium Batteries. Advanced Materials, 2019, 1808100.
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X. Yang, X. Li, K. Adair, H. Zhang, X. Sun. Structural Design of Lithium-sulfur Batteries: From Fundamental Research to Practical Application. Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 2018, 1, 239. (First co-author, High Citation Paper from Web of Science)
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X. Li, et al. A High-energy Sulfur Cathode in Carbonate Electrolyte by Eliminating Polysulfides via Solid-Phase Lithium-Sulfur Transformation. Nature Communications, 2018, 9, 4059. (IF: 11.9) (Highlighted by “CTV News London”, “Western News”, “Canadian Light Source news on facebook”, “Green car congress”)
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X. Li, J. Liang, W. Li, J. Luo, X. Li, X. Yang, Y. Hu, Q. Xiao, W. Zhang, R. Li, T.-K. Sham, X. Sun. Stabilizing sulfur cathode in carbonate and ether electrolytes: Excluding long-chain lithium polysulfide formation and switching lithiation/delithiation route. Chemistry of Materials, 2018, 31, 2002.
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T. Zhang, X. Li, E. Asher, S. Deng, X. Sun, J. Yang. Paper with Power: Engraving 2D Materials on 3D Structures for Printed, High‐Performance, Binder‐Free, and All‐Solid‐State Supercapacitors. Advanced Functional Materials, 2018, 28, 1803600.
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C. Wang, Y. Zhao, Q. Sun, X. Li, Y. Liu, J. Liang, X. Li, X. Lin, R. Li, K. Adair, L. Zhang, R. Yang, S. Lu, X. Sun. Stabilizing interface between Li10SnP2S12 and Li metal by molecular layer deposition. Nano Energy, 2018, 53, 168.
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X Li, X Sun. Interface design and development of coating materials in lithium–sulfur batteries. Advanced Functional Materials 2018, 28 (30), 1801323.
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C. Wang, Q. Sun, Y. Liu, Y. Zhao, X. Li, X. Lin, M. Banis, M. Li, W. Li, K. Adair, D. Wang, J. Liang, R. Li, L. Zhang, R. Yang, S. Lu, X. Sun. Boosting the performance of lithium batteries with solid-liquid hybrid electrolytes: Interfacial properties and effects of liquid electrolytes. Nano Energy, 2018, 48, 35.
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J. Liang, Q. Sun, Y. Zhao, Y. Sun, C. Wang, W. Li, M. Li, D. Wang, X. Li, Y. Liu, K. Adair, R. Li, L. Zhang, R. Yang, S. Lu, H. Huang, X. Sun. Stabilization of all-solid-state Li–S batteries with a polymer–ceramic sandwich electrolyte by atomic layer deposition. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2018, 6, 23712. (2018 Journal of Materials Chemistry A-HOT Papers)
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X. Yang, Y. Yu, X. Lin, J. Liang, K. Adair, Y. Zhao, C. Wang, X. Li, Q. Sun, H. Zhang, X. Li, R. Li, H. Zhang, X. Sun. Multi-functional nanowall arrays with unrestricted Li transport channels and an integrated conductive network for high-areal-capacity Li–S batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2018, 6, 22958.
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X. Li, J. Liang, X. Li, C. Wang, J. Luo, R. Li, X. Sun, High-performance All-solid-state Li-Se Batteries Induced by Sulfide Electrolytes, Energy & Environmental Science, 2018, 11, 2828.
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Y. Zhao, Q. Sun, X. Li, C. Wang, Y. Sun, K. Adair, R. Li, X. Sun. Carbon Paper Interlayers: A Universal and Effective Approach for Highly Stable Li Metal Anodes. Nano Energy, 2018, 43, 368.
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Y. Zhao, L. Goncharova, Q. Sun, X. Li, A. Lushington, B. Wang, R. Li, F. Dai, M. Cai, X. Sun. Robust metallic lithium anode protection by the molecular‐layer‐deposition technique. Small Methods, 2018, 2, 1700417.
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S Deng, B Xiao, B Wang, X Li, K Kaliyappan, Y Zhao, A Lushington, R Li, X Sun. New insight into atomic-scale engineering of electrode surface for long-life and safe high voltage lithium ion cathodes. Nano Energy 2017, 38, 19-27.
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Q. Sun, J. Liu, X. Li, B. Wang, H. Yadegari, A. Lushington, M. Banis, Y. Zhao, W. Xiao, N. Chen, J. Wang, T. K. Sham, X. Sun. Atomic Layer Deposited Non-Noble Metal Oxide Catalyst for Sodium-Air Batteries: Tuning the Morphologies and Compositions of Discharge Product. Advanced Functional Materials, 2017, 27, 1606662. (VIP paper)
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Z Song, W Liu, N Cheng, MN Banis, X Li, Q Sun, B Xiao, Y Liu, A Lushington, R Li, L Liu, X Sun. Origin of the high oxygen reduction reaction of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped MOF-derived nanocarbon electrocatalysts. Materials Horizons, 2017, 4, 900-907
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C Zhao, C Yu, MN Banis, Q Sun, M Zhang, X Li, Y Liu, Y Zhao, H Huang, S Li, X Han, B Xiao, Z Song, R Li, J Qiu, X Sun. Decoupling atomic-layer-deposition ultrafine RuO2 for high-efficiency and ultralong-life Li-O2 batteries. Nano Energy, 2017, 34, 399-407
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J. Li, C. Liu, X. Li, Z. Wang, Y. Shao, S. Wang, X. Sun, W. Pong, J. Guo, T. K. Sham. Unraveling the Origin of Visible Light Capture by Core-shell TiO2 Nanotubes. Chemistry of Materials, 2016, 28, 4467.
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Y. Zhao, Z. Song, X. Li, Q. Sun, N. Cheng, S. Lawes, X. Sun. Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy Storage and Conversion. Energy Storage Materials, 2016, 2, 35. (Cover page, High citation paper from Web of Science)
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X. Li, A. Lushington, Q. Sun, W. Xiao, J. Liu, B. Wang, Y. He, K. Nie, Y. Hu, Q. Xiao, R. Li, J. Guo, T.-K. Sham, X. Sun. Safe and Durable High-Temperature Lithium-sulfur Batteries via Molecular Layer Deposited Coating. Nano Letters, 2016, 16, 3545. (Highlights by “Canadian Light Source Annual Report”, “Phys.org”, “IEEE Spectrum”, “Green car congress”)
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X. Li, Q. Sun, J. Liu, B. Xiao, X. Sun. Tunable Porous Structure of Metal Organic Framework Derived Carbon and the Application in Lithium-sulfur Batteries. Journal of Power Sources, 2016, 302, 174.
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Q. Sun, H Yadegari, M. Banis, J. Liu, B. Xiao, X. Li, C. Langford, R. Li, X Sun. Toward a sodium–“air” battery: revealing the critical role of humidity. J. Phys. Chem. C 24 (2015) 13433-13441.
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N. Cheng, M. Banis, J. Liu, A. Riese, X. Li, R. Li, X. Sun. Extremely Stable Platinum Nanoparticles Encapsulated in a Zirconia Nanocage by Area-Selective Atomic Layer Deposition for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Advanced Materials, 2015, 2, 277. (High Citation Paper from Web of Science)
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H. Yadegari, M. Banis, B. Xiao, Q. Sun, X. Li, A. Lushington, B. Wang, R. Li, T.-K. Sham, X. Cui, X. Sun. Three-dimensional nanostructured air electrode for sodium–oxygen batteries: a mechanism study toward the cyclability of the cell. Chem. Mater. 2015, 27, 3040.
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Q. Sun, H. Yadegari, M. N. Banis, J. Liu, B. Xiao, B. Wang, S. Lawes, X. Li, R. Li, X. Sun. Self-stacked nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes as long-life air electrode for sodium-air batteries: Elucidating the evolution of discharge product morphology. Nano Energy 12 (2015) 698.
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N. Cheng, M. Banis, J. Liu, A. Riese, X. Li, R. Li, X. Sun. Extremely stable platinum nanoparticles encapsulated in a zirconia nanocage by area‐selective atomic layer deposition for the oxygen reduction reaction. Adv. Mater. 2 (2015) 277. ( Highly cited paper from Web of Science)
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H. Yadegari, Y. Li, M. Banis, Xia Li, B. Wang, Q. Sun, R. Li, T.-K. Sham, X. Cui, X. Sun. On rechargeability and reaction kinetics of sodium–air batteries. Energy Environ. Sci. 2014, 7, 3747.
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X. Li, A. Lushington, J. Liu, R. Li, X. Sun. Superior Stable Sulfur Cathodes of Li-S Batteries Enabled by Molecular Layer Deposition. Chemical Communications, 2014, 50, 9757.
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X. Li, X. Li, M. Banis, B. Wang, A. Lushington, X. Cui, R. Li, T. -K. Sham, X. Sun. Tailoring Interactions of Carbon and Sulfur in Li-S Battery Cathode: Significant Effects of Carbon-Heteroatom Bonds. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2014, 2, 12866.
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X. Li, X. Sun, Nitrogen-Doped Carbons in Li-S Batteries: Materials Design and Electrochemical Mechanism. Frontiers in Energy Research, 2014, 2, 49. (Invited review)
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X. Li, J. Liu, B. Wang, M. Banis, B. Xiao, R. Li, T. -K. Sham, X. Sun. Nanoscale Stabilization of Li-sulfur Batteries by Atomic Layer Deposited Al2O3. RSC Advances, 2014, 4, 27126.
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B. Xiao, X. Li, Xia Li, B Wang, C Langford, R Li, X Sun, Graphene nanoribbons derived from the unzipping of carbon nanotubes: controlled synthesis and superior lithium storage performance. J. Phys. Chem. C 2013, 118, 881.
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X. Li, C. Lai, C. Xiao, X. P. Gao. Enhanced High Rate Capability of Dual-Phase Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 Induced By Pseudocapacitive Effect. Electrochimica Acta, 2011, 56, 9152.
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C. Lai, Y. Dou, X. Li, X. Gao. Improvement of the high rate capability of hierarchical structured Li4Ti5O12 induced by the pseudocapacitive effect. J. Power Sources 2011, 11, 3676.