Publications

Research articles and contributions from the SGMI Group.

Representative Publications

  1. Geng, X.M., Wang, J.Y., Hu, X.P., Zhu, Y.L., Chen, Y.X., Li, P.Y., Yang, J.H., Zhao, J.X., Wen, X.Y., Lu, J.Y., Zhao, C.T.,* Pei, Y.,* Ci, L.J.,* Li, D.P.,* Overcoming the size-effect paradox in all-solid-state batteries via micro-size single-crystal LRM cathodes, Nature Communications. 2026. In press.
  2. Ren, Q.C., Pei, Y.,* Xiang, Y.X., Liu, Y.Y., Jiang. H.L., Chen, X.M., Hu, H., Huang, Z.F., Fang, Y.J.,Liu, L.,* Jiao, L.F.,* Out-of-Plane Symmetry Design Arrests Structural Evolution in Layered-type Framework for Sustainable Sodium Shuttling, Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2026, 148, 10, 10356-10365.
  3. Peng, P., Chen, Z.Y., Chen, Q.,* Li, D.P., Song, L., Lu, J.Y., Luo, Y.W., Li, K.K, Hu, K.L., Tunmee,S., Kidkhunthod, P., Wannapaiboon, S., Zhen, L., Xu, C.Y.,* and Pei, Y.,* Weakened Interfacial Hybridization Unlocks High-capacity Operation of Commercial Spinel Cathodes, Advanced Materials. 2026, 38, e20303.
  4. Zhu, C.Y.,† Zhang, M.R.,† Chen, Q.,† Yue, L.Q., Song, R., Wang, C., Li, H.Z., Zhou, F.C., Li,Y.. Zhao, W.W., Zhen, L., Si, M.W., Li, J., Wang, J.L., Chai, Y., Xu, C.Y., and Qin, J.K., Magnesium niobate as a high-κ gate dielectric for two-dimensional electronics. Nature Electronics. 2024. 7(12): 1137-1146.
  5. Ma, M.Y., Zhao, X., Sun, X.Y.,* Jiang, J.T., Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Microstructure evolution and strengthening mechanism of FeCo-1.5V0.5Nb0.4W soft magnetic alloy rolled strip with high yield strength and low coercivity, Acta Materialia. 2024, 268: 119793
  6. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Wang, M.Y.,† Zhang, P.J., Ren, Q.Y., Qin, J.K., Xiao, P.H., Song, L., Chen, Y., Yin, W., Tong, X., Zhen, L.,* Wang, P.,* Xu, C.Y.,* A medium-entropy transition metal oxide cathode for high-capacity lithium metal batteries, Nature Communications. 2022, 13, 1, 6158.
  7. Chen, Q.,† Pei, Y.,† Chen, H.W., Song, Y., Zhen, L., Xu, C.Y., Xiao, P.H., Henkelman, G., Highly reversible oxygen redox in layered compounds enabled by surface polyanions, Nature Communications. 2020, 11: 3411.
  8. Wang, S.S.,* Jiang, J.T., Fan, G.H., Panindre, A.M., Frankel, G.S., Zhen, L.,* Accelerated precipitation and growth of phases in an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy processed by surface abrasion, Acta Materialia. 2017, 131: 233-245
  9. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Ha, Y.,† Su, D., Zhou, H., Li, S., Yao, Z.P., Ma, L., Sanders, K.J., Sheng, C.C., Goward, G.R., Gu, L., Yu, A.P., Yang, W.L., Chen, Z.W., Fluorinated Rocksalt Cathode with Ultra-high Active Li Content for Lithium-ion Batteries, Angewandte Chemie-International Edition. 2022, 61, 47, e202212471.

2026

  1. Geng, X.M., Wang, J.Y., Hu, X.P., Zhu, Y.L., Chen, Y.X., Li, P.Y., Yang, J.H., Zhao, J.X., Wen, X.Y., Lu, J.Y., Zhao, C.T.,* Pei, Y.,* Ci, L.J.,* Li, D.P.,* Overcoming the size-effect paradox in all-solid-state batteries via micro-size single-crystal LRM cathodes, Nature Communications. 2026. In press.
  2. Ren, Q.C., Pei, Y.,* Xiang, Y.X., Liu, Y.Y., Jiang. H.L., Chen, X.M., Hu, H., Huang, Z.F., Fang, Y.J.,Liu, L.,* Jiao, L.F.,* Out-of-Plane Symmetry Design Arrests Structural Evolution in Layered-type Framework for Sustainable Sodium Shuttling, Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2026, 148, 10, 10356-10365.
  3. Peng, P., Chen, Z.Y., Chen, Q.,* Li, D.P., Song, L., Lu, J.Y., Luo, Y.W., Li, K.K, Hu, K.L., Tunmee,S., Kidkhunthod, P., Wannapaiboon, S., Zhen, L., Xu, C.Y.,* and Pei, Y.,* Weakened Interfacial Hybridization Unlocks High-capacity Operation of Commercial Spinel Cathodes, Advanced Materials. 2026, 38, e20303.
  4. Wang, J.Y., Wang, B.B., Wang, X.Y., Zhu, B.X., Zhen, L.,* Liu, L.,* Critical role of microstructure-driven hydrogen distribution in stress corrosion cracking behavior of medium Mn steels, Corrosion Science. 2026, 271: 114117
  5. Zhao, X., Guan, Z.J., Ma, M.Y., Liu, L., Sun, X.Y.,* Jiang, J.T., Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Tailoring Ni, Nb in commercial FeCo-V soft magnetic alloys to promote strength-coercivity synergy, Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 2025, 249, 174-188.
  6. Fan, D.G., Zhao, X.X., Zhang, J., Jiang, H., Lu, Z.Y., Yuan, Y., Jiang, J.T.,* Zhen, L.,* A unified physical model for precipitation strengthening in nickel-based superalloys, Materials Science and Engineering A. 2026, 950: 149510
  7. Lan, Q.W., Xiang, K.Y.,* Ding, L.P., Jiang, J.T., Li, D.Y., Jia, Z.H.,* Zhen, L.,* Solute segregation at the Al/η-MgZn2 interface in Al-Zn-Mg-(Cu) alloys, Computational Materials Science. 2026, 270: 114786
  8. Dong, L.W., Pan, K.R., Zhou, S.M., Chen, Q.,* Ni, W.H., Limphirat, W., Li, Z., Wang, L.,* Dou, H.,* Pei, Y.,* MgF2 surface loading stabilizes the interfacial chemical environment of O3-Type NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 cathodes for sodium-ion batteries, Energy Materials. 2026, 6, 600078.
  9. Liu, K., Luo, Y.W., Yu, Y.G., Li, Q.W., Liu, K.H., Li, Y.W., Pei, Y.,* Huang, B.,* Moderate electrolyte concentration optimizes electrochemical kinetics and interfacial stability for VOPO4· 2H2O cathodes in Na-ion batteries, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 2026, 1014, 120153.

2025

  1. Shin, K†, Pei, Y.,† Zhou, X. L., Chen, Q., Kidkhunthod, P., Zheng, Y.P., Guo, X.L., Tunmee, S., Zhang, Q.C., Tang, Y.B., Reversible anion-cation relay-intercalation in a t-MnO2 cathode to boost the efficiency of aqueous dual-ion batteries, Advanced Materials. 2025, 37, 4, 2413645.
  2. Sun, R.Y.,† Hou, Z.Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Zhu, B.X., Zhu, C.Y., Huang, P.Y., Hu, Z.H., Zhen, L., Zhou, F.C.,* Xu, C.Y.,* Qin, J.K.,* Orientation-Selective Memory Switching in Quasi-1D NbSe3 Neuromorphic Device for Omnibearing Motion Detection, Advanced Materials. 2025, 37, 3, 2409017.
  3. Wang, B.B., Liu, L.,* Lu, Y., Lei, Z., Zhen, L.,* Significantly enhanced impact toughness from ambient to cryogenic temperature in high-strength steel via Mn segregation induced delamination, International Journal of Plasticity. 2025, 192: 104420
  4. Fan, D.G., Zhang, J., Zhao, X.Y., Jiang, H., Jiang, J.T.,* Zhen, L.,* The probabilistic distribution model of the γ′ phase in nickel-based superalloys, Scripta Materialia. 2025, 261: 116580
  5. Liang, S.Y., Liu, L.,* Wang, X.Y., Jiang, J.T., Zhen, L.,* High strength Al-Cu-Li alloy with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance developed by cold rolling tailored precipitation, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 2025, 36: 5414-5424.
  6. Wang, J.Y., Lu, Y., Wang, X.Y., Liang, S.Y., Xiong, J.,* Zhen, L.,* Liu, L.,* Target-driven design of high strength yet corrosion resistant medium Mn steel via interpretable machine-learning, Materials & Design. 2025, 260: 115217
  7. Liang, S.Y., Liu, L.*, Wang, X.Y., Jiang, J.T., Zhen, L.,* Subgrain boundary engineering enables synergistic improvement of strength and corrosion resistance in an Al-Cu-Li alloy, Materials & Design. 2025, 256: 114330
  8. He, Q.Y.,# Liang, Y.X.,# Chen, J.Z., Wang, X.Y., Shao, W.Z., Jiang, J.T.,* Zhen, L.,* Synergistic effects of pre-charged hydrogen and tensile stress on the stress corrosion cracking of 2024-T351 aluminum alloy, JOM. 2025, 77: 1079-1090.
  9. Jiang, H., Li, S.X., Hao, L.L., Li, W.J., Han, Z.Q., Lv, L.X.,* Zhen, L.,* Kinetic simulation of early-stage precipitation behavior in Mg-RE binary alloys during aging process, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 2025, 13: 1078-1087

2024

  1. Zhu, C.Y.,† Zhang, M.R.,† Chen, Q.,† Yue, L.Q., Song, R., Wang, C., Li, H.Z., Zhou, F.C., Li,Y.. Zhao, W.W., Zhen, L., Si, M.W., Li, J., Wang, J.L., Chai, Y., Xu, C.Y., and Qin, J.K., Magnesium niobate as a high-κ gate dielectric for two-dimensional electronics. Nature Electronics. 2024. 7(12): 1137-1146.
  2. Ma, M.Y., Zhao, X., Sun, X.Y.,* Jiang, J.T., Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Microstructure evolution and strengthening mechanism of FeCo-1.5V0.5Nb0.4W soft magnetic alloy rolled strip with high yield strength and low coercivity, Acta Materialia. 2024, 268: 119793
  3. Zheng, Q., Wang, J.F., Huang, F.,* Huang, Z., Tian, S.,Y., Chen, Q.,* Pei, Y., Zheng, K.,B., Tian, J.,J.,* Constructing InP/ZnSe Quantum Dots with Shell Gradient In3+ Doping for Photoelectrochemical Cells, ACS Energy Letters. 2024,9:2358-2366.
  4. Wang, X.Y., Li, G.A., He, Q.Y., Xiao, E.H., Jiang, J.T.,* Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Hydrogen trapping and embrittlement resistance in Al-Cu-Li alloys, Corrosion Science. 2024, 226: 111628
  5. Lu, Y., Liu, L.,* Jian, J., Zhen, L.,* Towards strength-ductility synergy in a medium Mn steel through developing heterogeneous dual-morphology microstructure, Materials Science and Engineering A. 2024, 915: 147229.
  6. Lai, T., Sheng, A., Zhang, Z.F., Li, W., Yang, J.W., Zhong, S.K., Li, Y.W., Pei, Y.,* Huang, B.,* Effects of strontium oxide on synthesis and performance of monocrystalline ultrahigh-Ni layered cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources. 2024, 590: 233811.
  7. Jiang, W.J., Ren, Q.C., Hu, T.L., Huang, Z.F., Li, Z., Liu, S.X., Pei, Y.,* Liu, L.,* Unlocking the high-capacity operation of P2-type cathode through bifunctional spectator ions substitution, Journal of Power Sources. 2024, 613:234925.
  8. Yang, X.X., Wang, X.Y., Jiang, Y.Z., Li, G.A., Shen, X.Y., Lai, X.M., Wang, X.Y., Jiang, J.T.,* Zhen, L.,* Influence of hydrogen ingress and capture on the mechanical properties of spray formed 2195 aluminum alloy, Engineering Failure Analysis. 2024, 165: 108751

2023

  1. Wang, X.Y., Li, G.A., He, Q.Y., Jiang, J.T.,* Li, D.F., Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Intergranular corrosion of an Al-Cu-Li alloy: the influence from grain structure, Corrosion Science. 2023, 211: 110845
  2. Meng, J.K., Liu, L.,* Jiang, J.T., Huang, G., Zhen, L.,* Fracture behaviors of commercially pure titanium under biaxial tension: Experiment and modeling, Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 2023, 140: 176-186
  3. Wang, R., Jiang, H., Shao, W.Z., Yang, S.X., Sun, X.Y.,* Cao, J., Zhen, L.,* Quenching induced residue stress in M50 steel ring: A FEM simulation, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 2023, 24: 5298-5308
  4. Meng, J.K., Liu, L.,* Jiang, J.T., Liao, X.Q., Chen, X.G., Zhen, L.,* The role of biaxial stress ratio on the mechanical behaviors and deformation mechanisms in HCP α-Ti, Materials Science and Engineering A. 2023, 862: 144452
  5. Jiang, H., Xu, X.Y., Fan, D.G., Jiang, J.T.,* Zou, W.B., Zhen, L.,* Effect of pre-stretching on the precipitation evolution and mechanical properties of GW63K magnesium alloy, Materials Science and Engineering A. 2023, 883: 145504
  6. He, Q.Y., Jiang, J.T.,* Wang, X.Y., Chen, J.Z., Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Insight into intergranular corrosion of the aluminum alloy 2024-T3: effect of pre-charged hydrogen, Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 2023, 170: 041501
  7. Lu, L.X.,* Jiang, H., Bian, Q., Shao, W.Z., Li, L.Y., Zhang, Y.W.,* Liang, B., Shi, Y.S., Zhen, L.,* Integrated modelling and simulation of NiTi alloy by powder bed fusion: Single track study, Materials & Design. 2023, 227: 111755
  8. Liu, L., Zhang, B., Jiang, J.T.,* Shao, W.Z., Zhen, L.,* Investigation of the twin-induced adiabatic shear bands evolution in a Mg-Al-Mn alloy under ballistic impact, Materials Characterizations. 2023, 203: 113102
  9. Liu, J., Huang, J., Sun, J., Song, Y., Yang, J., Chen, Q.*, Zhang, X.Y.*, Zhang, L.X.*, Rapid synthesis of NiMo-based electrocatalysts at room temperature for efficient oxygen and hydrogen evolution in seawater. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 2023, 935, 117311.
  10. Liu, J., Yang, J., Song, Y., Sun, J., Tian, Y., Chen, Q.*, Zhang, X.Y.*, Zhang, L.X.*, Introducing non-bridging ligand in metal-organic framework-based electrocatalyst enabling reinforced oxygen evolution in seawater. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2023, 643, 17-25.

2022 & Before

  1. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Wang, M.Y.,† Zhang, P.J., Ren, Q.Y., Qin, J.K., Xiao, P.H., Song, L., Chen, Y., Yin, W., Tong, X., Zhen, L.,* Wang, P.,* Xu, C.Y.,* A medium-entropy transition metal oxide cathode for high-capacity lithium metal batteries, Nature Communications. 2022, 13, 1, 6158.
  2. Chen, Q.,† Pei, Y.,† Chen, H.W., Song, Y., Zhen, L., Xu, C.Y., Xiao, P.H., Henkelman, G., Highly reversible oxygen redox in layered compounds enabled by surface polyanions, Nature Communications. 2020, 11: 3411.
  3. Wang, S.S.,* Jiang, J.T., Fan, G.H., Panindre, A.M., Frankel, G.S., Zhen, L.,* Accelerated precipitation and growth of phases in an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy processed by surface abrasion, Acta Materialia. 2017, 131: 233-245
  4. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Ha, Y.,† Su, D., Zhou, H., Li, S., Yao, Z.P., Ma, L., Sanders, K.J., Sheng, C.C., Goward, G.R., Gu, L., Yu, A.P., Yang, W.L., Chen, Z.W., Fluorinated Rocksalt Cathode with Ultra-high Active Li Content for Lithium-ion Batteries, Angewandte Chemie-International Edition. 2022, 61, 47, e202212471.
  5. Pei, Y., Xu, C.,Y., Xiao, Y.,C., Chen, Q., Huang, B., Li, B., Li, S., Zhen, L., Cao, G.,Z., Phase transition induced synthesis of layered/spinel heterostructure with enhanced electrochemical properties, Advanced Functional Materials. 2017, 27,7, 1604349.
  6. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Wang, M.Y., Li, B., Wang, P., Henkelman, G., Zhen, L.,* Cao, G.Z.,* Xu, C.Y.,* Reviving reversible anion redox in 3d-transition-metal Li rich oxides by introducing surface defects. Nano Energy. 2020,71: 104644.
  7. Pei, Y.,† Chen, Q.,† Xiao, Y.,C., Liu, L., Xu, C.,Y., Zhen, L., Henkelman, G., Cao, G.,Z., Understanding the phase transitions in spinel-layered-rock salt system: Criterion for the rational design of LLO/spinel nanocomposites, Nano Energy. 2017, 40, 566-575.
  8. Chen, Q.,† Xiao, P.,H.,† Pei,Y., Song, Y., Xu, C.,Y., Zhen, L.,* Henkelman, G.,* Structural transformations in Li 2 MnSiO 4: evidence that a Li intercalation material can reversibly cycle through a disordered phase, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2017, 5,32, 16722-16731. (selected as hot paper)
  9. Pei,Y., Li, Shuang., Chen, Q., Liang, R.L., Li, M., Gao, R., Ren, D.Z., Deng, Y.P., Jin, H.L., Wang, S., Su, D., Hu, Y.F., Chen, Z.W., Cationic–anionic redox couple gradient to immunize against irreversible processes of Li-rich layered oxides, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2021, 9: 2325-2333.
  10. Pei, Y., Chen, Q., Xu, C.Y.,* Wang, H.X., Fang, H.T, Zhen, L.,* Cao, G.Z.,* Chelate-induce formation of Li2MnSiO4 nanorods as a high capacity cathode material for Li-ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2016, 4: 9447-9454.
  11. Zhang, M.W.,† Pei, Y.,† Liang, R.L., Gao, R., Deng, Y.P., Hu, Y.F., Chen, Z.W., Yu, A.P., Ionic interaction-mediated interlayer repulsion force promotes steadily shuttling of Zn2+ ions within VOPO4. Nano Energy. 2022, 98, 107268.
  12. Wu, W.,† Liu, M.X.,† Pei, Y.,† Li, W.J., Lin, W., Huang, Q.Y., Wang, M., Yang, H.T., Deng, L.B., Yao, L., Zheng, Z.J., Unprecedented Superhigh-rate and Ultrastable Anode for High-power Battery via Cationic Disordering. Advanced Energy Materials. 2022, 12, 30, 2201130.