Yagang Zhang

ORCID: 0000-0001-9457-1450
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Research Areas
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Analytical chemistry methods development
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Synthesis and properties of polymers
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
  • biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
  • Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
  • Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials
  • Advanced oxidation water treatment
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
2019-2025

National Engineering Research Center of Electromagnetic Radiation Control Materials
2022-2024

Xi’an University
2023-2024

Xi'an University of Technology
2023-2024

Xi'an University of Science and Technology
2017-2024

Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry
2013-2021

Chinese Academy of Sciences
2013-2021

Chang'an University
2021

Iowa State University
2021

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2012-2020

Abstract The electrocatalytic performance of nanomaterials can be enhanced by fine‐tuning the coordination environment and number low‐coordination atoms. Confinement engineering is most effective strategy for precise chemical synthesis electrocatalysts through modulation electron transfer properties, atomic arrangement, molecular structure in a confined region. It not only alters environments to adjust formation mechanism active centers, but also regulates physicochemical properties...

10.1002/adfm.202207727 article EN Advanced Functional Materials 2022-09-09

Abstract Molybdenum carbide (Mo 2 C) materials are promising electrocatalysts with potential applications in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to low cost and Pt-like electronic structures. Nevertheless, their HER activity is usually hindered by the strong binding energy. Moreover, lack of water-cleaving sites makes it difficult for catalysts work alkaline solutions. Here, we designed synthesized a B N dual-doped carbon layer that encapsulated on Mo C nanocrystals C@BNC) accelerating...

10.1007/s40820-023-01135-0 article EN cc-by Nano-Micro Letters 2023-07-03

Abstract Catalytic conversion of biomass‐based platform chemicals is one the significant approaches to utilize renewable biomass resources. 2,5‐Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), obtained by an electrocatalytic oxidation 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), has attracted extensive attention due potential replacing terephthalic synthesize high‐performance polymeric materials for commercialization. In present work, pH‐dependent reaction pathways and factors influencing degree functional group are first...

10.1002/sus2.109 article EN cc-by SusMat 2023-01-16

Hierarchical nitrogen-doped porous carbons (HNPCs) with tunable pore structures and ultrahigh specific surface areas were designed prepared from sustainable biomass precursor cellulose carbamate <italic>via</italic> simultaneous carbonization activation by a facile one-pot approach.

10.1039/c7ta02113e article EN Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2017-01-01

Abstract In high‐temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT‐PEMFCs), the poisoning of Pt by phosphoric species severely affects kinetics oxygen reduction reaction, which restricts their commercialized application. Herein, for first time, phosphate tolerance PtFe ordered intermetallic alloys is enhanced a doping‐modulated strain strategy via employing low amount Cu as dopant to boost HT‐PEMFCs. This doping facilitates formation compressive in crystals, consequently altering...

10.1002/adfm.202109244 article EN Advanced Functional Materials 2021-11-16

Abstract Electrocatalytic 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation reaction (HMFOR) provides a promising strategy to convert biomass derivative high-value-added chemicals. Herein, cascade is proposed construct Pd–NiCo 2 O 4 electrocatalyst by Pd loading on Ni-doped Co 3 and for highly active stable synergistic HMF oxidation. An elevated current density of 800 mA cm –2 can be achieved at 1.5 V, both Faradaic efficiency yield 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid remained close 100% over 10 consecutive...

10.1007/s40820-024-01493-3 article EN cc-by Nano-Micro Letters 2024-08-22

Ammonia (NH3) is vital in modern agriculture and industry as a potential energy carrier. The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate (NO3−) to ammonia under ambient conditions offers sustainable alternative the energy-intensive Haber−Bosch process. However, achieving high selectivity this conversion poses significant challenges due multi-step electron proton transfer processes low adsorption capacity transition metal electrocatalysts. Herein, we introduce novel approach by employing...

10.3390/nano14010102 article EN cc-by Nanomaterials 2024-01-01

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained significant attention in various fields, as they play a vital role energy storage and conversion.

10.1039/d3ma00859b article EN cc-by-nc Materials Advances 2024-01-01

We examined the influence of functional monomer dimerization on efficiency molecular imprinting process. Specifically, methacrylic acid (MAA) binding properties molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) was studied. First, MAA and association between template ethyl adenine-9-acetate (EA9A) were characterized in solution. Next, a series MIPs control nonimprinted (NIPs) made under varying conditions that systematically disrupted templation process by addition polar solvents to polymerization...

10.1021/ma101013c article EN Macromolecules 2010-07-12

As a high performance fiber material, carbon fibers are practically important in various applications. Traditional methods for the preparation of based on fossil fuels using poly(acrylonitrile) and mesophase pitch as starting materials. The renewable low cost biomass is an alternative sustainable approach green chemistry. Herein, environmentally friendly established to prepare from waste cotton linter though CarbaCell method wet-spinning technology carbonization process. Crude cellulose...

10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01408 article EN ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2016-09-09

Biomass-derived O- and N-doped porous carbon has become the most competitive supercapacitor electrode material because of its renewability sustainability. We herein presented a facile approach to prepare O/N-doped with cotton as starting material. Absorbent immersed in diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) was activated at 800 °C (CDAP800s) then oxidized temperature range 300-400 °C. The electrochemical capacitance impregnated significantly improved by doping O N, yield from 13% 38%. sample...

10.1039/c7ra11475c article EN cc-by RSC Advances 2018-01-01

Abstract All‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs) based on inorganic solid electrolytes fascinate a large body of researchers in terms overcoming the inferior energy density and safety issues existing lithium‐ion batteries. To date, cathode designs ASSBs achieve remarkable achievements, adding urgency scaling up battery system toward solid‐state pouch cell configuration for application market. Herein, recent developments materials design considerations their format are reviewed to straighten out...

10.1002/advs.202401889 article EN cc-by Advanced Science 2024-03-30
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