Chao Shen

ORCID: 0000-0003-0386-6689
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Research Areas
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Extraction and Separation Processes
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
  • Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies
  • Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
  • Petroleum Processing and Analysis
  • Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

Northwestern Polytechnical University
2016-2025

Zhejiang Shuren University
2018-2025

Fudan University
2022-2025

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
2025

City of Hope
2023-2025

Beckman Research Institute
2023-2025

Zhejiang University
2025

Nano Energy (South Africa)
2017-2025

Materials Science & Engineering
2025

Central South University
2010-2024

Given their low cost and eco-friendliness, rechargeable Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) have received increasing attention as a device with great potential for large-scale energy storage. However, the development of ZIBs high capacities long lifespans is challenging because dendritic growth Zn absence suitable cathode materials. Herein, we report novel aqueous battery (AZIB) that consist coated reduced graphene oxide anode V3O7·H2O/rGO composite cathode. The new AZIB exhibits excellent cycle...

10.1021/acsami.8b07781 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2018-07-06

Advanced electrode design is crucial in the rapid development of flexible energy storage devices for emerging electronics. Herein, we report a rational synthesis graphene/Mn3O4 nanocomposite membranes with excellent mechanical flexibility and Li-ion properties. The strong interaction between large-area graphene nanosheets long Mn3O4 nanowires not only enables membrane to endure various deformations but also produces synergistic effect enhanced reaction kinetics by providing enlarged...

10.1021/acsnano.6b02319 article EN ACS Nano 2016-05-12

Abstract Potassium has its unique advantages over lithium or sodium as a charge carrier in rechargeable batteries. However, progresses K‐ion battery (KIB) chemistry have so far been hindered by lacking suitable electrode materials to host the relatively large K + ions compared Li and Na counterparts. Herein, molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) “roses” grown on reduced graphene oxide sheets @rGO) are synthesized via two‐step solvothermal route. The as‐synthesized MoS @rGO composite, with expanded...

10.1002/smll.201701471 article EN Small 2017-09-22

Abstract Li‐metal batteries (LiMBs) are experiencing a renaissance; however, achieving scalable production of dendrite‐free Li anodes for practical application is still formidable challenge. Herein, facile and universal method developed to directly reduce graphene oxide (GO) using alkali metals (e.g., Li, Na, K) in moderate conditions. Based on this innovation, spontaneously reduced coating can be designed modulated surface (SR‐G‐Li). The symmetrical SR‐G‐Li|SR‐G‐Li cell run up 1000 cycles...

10.1002/adma.201801213 article EN Advanced Materials 2018-05-28

A brand new polysulfide entrapping strategy based on the ferroelectric effect has been demonstrated for first time. By simply adding nano-ferroelectrics (BaTiO3 nanoparticles) into cathode, heteropolar polysulfides can be anchored within cathode due to internal electric field originated from spontaneous polarization BaTiO3 nanoparticles, and thus significantly improving cycle stability of Li–S batteries. As a service our authors readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied...

10.1002/adma.201604724 article EN Advanced Materials 2016-12-05

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are strong contenders among lithium due to superior capacity and energy density, but the polysulfide shuttling effect limits cycle life reduces efficiency a voltage gap between charge discharge. Here, we demonstrate that graphene foam impregnated with single-atom catalysts (SACs) can be coated on commercial polypropylene separator catalyze conversion, leading reduced much improved life. Also, Fe/Co/Ni SACs, Fe SACs may better option used in Li-S systems. By...

10.1021/acsami.9b05628 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2019-06-14

Because of its ultrahigh specific capacity, lithium metal holds great promise for revolutionizing current rechargeable battery technologies. Nevertheless, the unavoidable formation dendritic Li, as well resulting safety hazards and poor cycling stability, have significantly hindered practical applications. A mainstream strategy to solve this problem is introducing porous media, such solid electrolytes, modified separators, or artificial protection layers, block Li dendrite penetration....

10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b00183 article EN Nano Letters 2018-03-01

Abstract Water‐in‐salt electrolytes (WISE) have largely widened the electrochemical stability window (ESW) of aqueous by formation passivating solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on anode and also absorption hydrophobic anion‐rich double layer cathode. However, cathodic limiting potential WISE is still too high for most high‐capacity anodes in sodium‐ion batteries (ASIBs), cost practical application. Herein, a low‐cost 19 m (m: mol kg −1 ) bi‐salts with wide ESW 2.8 V was designed, where 17...

10.1002/anie.202017167 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2021-03-10

The first example for photo‐induced oxidative C‐H esterification of quinoxalinones with arylaldehydes under benign conditions has been reported. This method is distinguished by its capacity to accommodate a diverse array and arylaldehydes, culminating in the synthesis corresponding esters moderate good yields. protocol lauded environmental benignity, eschewing need hazardous transition metals costly photocatalysts, relies solely on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as oxidant. Moreover, scalability...

10.1002/adsc.202500018 article EN Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis 2025-02-28

Abstract Inhomogeneous mass and charge transfers induce severe Li dendrite formation, impeding the service of metal anodes in rechargeable batteries. Various 3D hosts are proposed to address related issues. To enable better progress, hybrid micro/nanostructures with ability realize spatial control deposition over nucleation should be developed. Here, it is demonstrated that edge‐rich graphene (ERG), which vertically grown on a carbon nanofiber (CNF) substrate via simple chemical vapor...

10.1002/aenm.201800564 article EN Advanced Energy Materials 2018-05-16

Owing to its ultrahigh specific capacity and low electrochemical potential, lithium (Li) metal is regarded as one of the most attractive anode materials for next-generation batteries. Nevertheless, commercialization Li-metal-based rechargeable batteries (LiMBs) has been retarded by uncontrollable growth Li dendrites, well resulting poor cycle stability safety hazards. In this work, a 3D graphene@Ni scaffold proposed accomplish dendrite-free deposition via structural interfacial synergistic...

10.1021/acsami.6b09031 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2016-09-12

Currently, the sodium-ion battery is one of hottest topics in field research. For practical application, however, high tap density, which a key point electrode materials, has always been ignored previous studies. Here, we present fabrication NASICON-type Na3V2(PO4)2F3@C/CNT composite cathode with density 1.2 g cm−3 for power and long lifespan batteries. The spherical NVPF@C/CNTs synthesized through spray drying method are composed micron-sized primary particles dispersed within intertwined...

10.1039/c8ta00990b article EN Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2018-01-01

The microstructure, mechanical properties, <italic>in vitro</italic> degradation behavior, hemocompatibility and cytotoxicity were tested to investigate Zn–1.2Mg alloy as a new biodegradable material.

10.1039/c6ra14300h article EN RSC Advances 2016-01-01

Abstract With high theoretical energy density, rechargeable metal–gas batteries (e.g., Li–CO 2 battery) are considered as one of the most promising storage devices. However, their practical applications hindered by sluggish reaction kinetics and discharge product accumulation during battery cycling. Currently, solutions focus on exploration new catalysts while thorough understanding underlying mechanisms is often ignored. Herein, interfacial electronic interaction within rationally designed...

10.1002/aenm.201901806 article EN Advanced Energy Materials 2019-07-30

For large segmental bone defects, porous titanium scaffolds have some advantages, however, they lack electrical activity which hinders their further use. In this study, a barium titanate (BaTiO3) piezoelectric ceramic was used to modify the surface of Ti6Al4V scaffold (pTi), characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron and roughness water contact angle analyses. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) applied in vitro vivo study. The...

10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.07.001 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Bioactive Materials 2020-07-15

Abstract Rechargeable lithium (Li) metal batteries hold great promise for revolutionizing current energy‐storage technologies. However, the uncontrollable growth of dendrites impedes service Li anodes in high energy and safety batteries. There are numerous studies on anodes, yet little attention has been paid to intrinsic electrocrystallization characteristics their underlying mechanisms. Herein, a guided planar layers, instead random dendrites, is achieved self‐assembled reduced graphene...

10.1002/adma.201907079 article EN Advanced Materials 2019-12-23

The lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling market is becoming increasingly important because of the widespread use LIBs in every aspect our lives. Mobile devices and electric cars represent largest application areas for LIBs. Vigorous innovation these sectors spurring continuous deployment LIB powered devices, consequently more will become waste as they approach end life. Considering significant economic environmental impacts, not only necessary, but also urgent. WPI group has successfully...

10.1038/s41598-018-38238-3 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2019-02-07

Abstract Lithium metal is the “holy grail” of anodes, capable unlocking full potential cathodes in next‐generation batteries. However, use pure lithium anodes faces several challenges terms safety, cycle life, and rate capability. Herein, a solution‐processable conjugated microporous thermosetting polymer (CMP) developed. The CMP can be further converted into large‐scale membrane with nanofluidic channels (5–6 Å). These serve as facile selective Li‐ion diffusion pathways on surfaces thereby...

10.1002/adma.202006323 article EN Advanced Materials 2020-12-16

Inducing uniform deposition of lithium from the stage metal crystallization nucleation is vital importance to achieve dendrite-free anodes. Herein, using experiments and simulation, homogenization Li normalization growth can be achieved on PNIPAM polymer brushes with lithiophilic functional groups modified Cu substrates. The amide O homogenize ion mass transfer induce distribution sites. What more, ultra-small space between each brush act as channels for transportation growth. Owing...

10.1002/anie.201911267 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2019-10-07
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