Publications

Publications List

*corresponding author, ‡ undergraduate, #RET,^║high school student

Preprints

D. Hou, Y. Chen, G. Lee, J. Hu, E. Gabriel, K. Graff, T. Li, W. Yang, H. Jia, Y. Dong, Y. Ren, W. Xu, J. Li, C. Sun, C. Wang, W. Lu, X. Zhou, Z. Chen, D. Schwartz, M. Chan, Y. Liu, H. Xiong, “Suppressing high-voltage phase transition in layered oxide positive electrodes toward stable cycling for sodium ion batteries” (2025)

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Publications after joining Boise State

91. J. Hu, Q. Dou, E. Gabriel, D. Hou, K. Graff, R. Schrock,^† M. Wu, S. Deng, J. Russell, C. Koroni, D. Schwartz, A. Zhu,^║ B. Li,^║ Y. Dong,* H. Xiong*, “Single Crystalline Na_0.67Ni_0.33Mn_0.67O₂ Positive Electrode Material via Molten Salt Synthesis for Sodium Ion Batteries”, ACS Applied Energy Materials, ASAP. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.5c00264.

Graph of SC-NNMO vs PC-NNMO over 300 cycles showing specific capacity and coulombic efficiency

90. L. Tao, H. Zhang, S.R. Shah, X. Yang, J. Lai, Y. Guo, J.A. Russell, D. Xia, J. Min, W. Huang, C. Shi, Z. Liang, D. Yu, S. Hwang, H. Xiong, L. A. Madsen, K. Zhao, F. Shi, F. Lin, “Revealing the roles of the solid–electrolyte interphase in designing stable, fast-charging, low-temperature Li-ion batteries”, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2025, 122, e2420398122.

89. J. Min, S. Bak, Y. Zhang, M. Yuan, N. Pietra, J. A. Russell, D. Xia, Y. Du, H. Xiong, L. A. Madsen, F. Lin*, “Investigating the effect of heterogeneities across the electrode|multiphase polymer electrolyte interfaces in high-potential lithium batteries.”, Nature Nanotechnology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-025-01885-5

88. K. Graff, D. Hou, E. Gabriel, J. Park, A. Koisch,^† R. Schrock,^† A. Conrado,^† A. Gutierrez, C. S. Johnson, E. Lee & H. Xiong*, “Structure-Property Relationship in P2-, P3-, and P2/P3- Intergrowth Manganese-Based Layered Transition Metal Oxides as Positive Electrodes for Na-Ion Batteries” (invited research article), ChemElectroChem, 2025, 12, e202400662.

Graph showing cycle performance of P2-, P2/P3-, and P3-NM13, with P2/P3-NM13 having highest retention.

87. H. Liu, Y. Chen , P.-H. Chien , G. Amouzandeh , D. Hou , E. Truong , I. Oyekunle , J. Bhagu , S. Holder , H. Xiong , P. Gorkov , J. Rosenberg , S. Grant, & Y.-Y. Hu*, “Dendrite formation in solid-state batteries arising from lithium plating and electrolyte reduction”, Nature Materials, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-024-02094-6

86. J. A. Russell, P. H. Davis, C. M. Efaw, H. Xiong, “Recent Advances in Charaterization of Rechargeable Battery Materials via Scanning Probe Microscopy”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2025, 13, 5561-5581.

Probe analyzing sample with visualizations of topography, conductivity, and modulus mapping.

85. C. M. Efaw, Z. Wang, H. Zhang, L. Xu, S. Kim, B. Park, P. L. Barnes, H. Xiong, E. J. Dufek, P. G. Khalifah, H. Xu, and B. Li*, “Impacts of Pressure Cell Designs on Li-NMC811 Pouch Cells”, Device, 2025, 3, 100660.

84. T.P. Poudel, P. O. Ifeoluwa, M. Deck, Y. Chen, D. Hou, P. Ojha, B. Ogbolu, C. Huang, H. Xiong and Y.-Y. Hu*, “Li_1.6AlCl_3.4S_0.6: a low-cost and high-performance solid electrolyte for solid-state batteries”, Chemical Science, 2025, 16, 2391-2401.

83. E. Gabriel, P. Wang, D. Hou,* K. Graff, S. D. Kelly, C. Sun, C. Deng, I. Hwang, J. Liu, C. Li, S. Kuraitis, J. Park, E. Lee, A. Conrado,^† J. Pipkin,^† M. Cook,^† S. McCallum,^† Y. Xie, Z. Chen, K. M. Wiaderek, A. Yakovenko, Y. Ren, Y. Xiao, Y. Liu, E. Graugnard, Y.-Y. Hu*, H. Xiong*, “The Role of Li Doping in Layered/Layered Na_xLi_yNi_0.4Fe_0.2Mn_0.4O₂IntergrowthElectrodes for Sodium Ion Batteries”, Nano Energy, 2024, 134, 110556.

Diagram showing Li-doped layered electrode with enhanced surface reactions, stability, and reversibility.

82. H. Li, Y. Fan, G. Han, X. Zhang, H. Ben, H. Xiong*, C. Ma* and Z. Li*, “ Electrochemically self-driven integration of FeSe/FeS heterostructures for enhanced sodium storage and rapid kinetics”, Chemical Communications, 2025, 61, 889-892.

81. T. Poudel, E. Truong, I. Oyekunle, M. Deck, B. Ogbolu, Y. Chen, P. Ojha, D. Gamaralalage, T. Nadeemali, S. Patel, Y. Jin, D. Hou*, Dewen, C. Huang, L. Chen, T. Li, Y. Liu, H. Xiong and Y.-Y. Hu*, “Sliceable, Moldable, and Highly Conductive Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries”, ACS Energy Letters, 2024, 10, 40-47.

80. B. Ogbolu, E. Truong, E. Gabriel, D. Hou, T. Poudel, D. Gamaralalage, Y. Chen, Y. Liu, H. Xiong and Y.-Y. Hu* “Tailoring Ion Transport in Li_3-3yHo_1+yCl_6-xBr_xvia Transition-Metal Free Structural Planes and Charge Carrier Distribution”, Advanced Science, 2024, 2409668.

79. X. Guo, Y. Li, S. Halacoglu, K. Graff, C. Zhang, K. Fu, H. Xiong, H. Wang*, “Self-Templated 3D Sulfide-Based Solid Composite Electrolyte for Solid-State Sodium Metal Batteries”, Small, 2024, 2406298.

78. L. Wang, Y. Fan, Y. Zhao, Q. Yuan, H. Ben, H. Xiong, Y. Shao, C. Lin and C. Ma*, “Optimized architectural engineering and interface modulation in metallic-phase selenide for exceptional sodium-storage performance”, Nano Energy, 2024, 132, 110408.

77. Ma, Z. Fu, Y. Fan, H. Li, Z.-F. Ma, W. Jiang, G. Han, H. Ben, H. Xiong*, “Synergistic Interface and Structural Engineering for High Initial Coulombic Efficiency and Stable Sodium Storage in Metal Sulfides”, Chemical Science, 2024, 15, 8966-8973.

Schematic and SEM images of CoS@rGO composite synthesis and structure at various magnifications.

76. Olsen, W.-Y. Chen, M. L. Lau, C. Koroni, C. Yang, M. A. Muntaha, S. Pooley, Z. Shang, D. Hou, L. Wang, M. Long, J. Wharry*, H. Xiong*, “Mechanisms of Ion Irradiation Induced Ordering in Amorphous TiO₂ Nanotubes: Effects of Ion Mass and Energy”, Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2024, 597, 155114.

TEM image of TiO₂ nanotubes showing ion-induced crystallization, swelling, and volume changes.

75. Gabriel, Z. Wang, V. V. Singh, K. Graff, J. Liu, C. Koroni, D. Hou, D. Schwartz, C. Li, J. Liu, X. Guo, N. C. Osti,*, S. P. Ong,*, H. Xiong*, “Influence of Interlayer Cation Ordering on Na Transport in P2-type Na_0.67-xLi_y Ni_0.33-zMn_0.67+zO₂ for Sodium-Ion Batteries” (Front Cover), Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146, 22, 15108–15118.

74. Xia D, Jeong H, Hou D, Tao L, Li T, Knight K, Hu A, Kamphaus EP, Nordlund D, Sainio S, Liu Y, Morris JR, Xu W, Huang H, Li L, Xiong H, Cheng L, Lin F*. Self-terminating, heterogeneous solid–electrolyte interphase enables reversible Li–ether cointercalation in graphite anodes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2024, 121(5):e2313096121.

73. Koroni C, Dixon K, Barnes P, Hou D, Landsberg L,‡ Wang Z,^║ Grbic’ G,^║ Pooley S,‡ Frisone S,# Olsen T, Muenzer A,‡ Nguyen D,‡ Bernal B,^║ Xiong H* Morphology and Crystallinity Effects of Nanochanneled Niobium Oxide Electrodes for Na-Ion Batteries. ACS Nanoscience Au, 2023, 4, 1, 76-84. pdf

Graph of Na-ion diffusivity vs potential with morphology and crystallinity effects at three conditions.

72. Olsen T, Koroni C, Liu Y, Russell JA, Wharry JP,* Xiong H* Radiation effects on materials for electrochemical energy storage systems. (Invited Review, Front Cover) Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2023, 25(45):30761–30784. pdf

71. Efaw CM, Wu Q, Gao N, Zhang Y, Zhu H, Gering K, Hurley MF, Xiong H, Hu E, Cao X, Xu W, Zhang J-G, Dufek EJ, Xiao J, Yang X-Q, Liu J, Qi Y, Li B Localized high-concentration electrolytes get more localized through micelle-like structures. Nature Materials, 2023, 22(12):1531–1539. pdf

70. Wiederrecht GP, Bachelot R, Xiong H, Termentzidis K, Nominé A, Huang J, Kamat PV, Rozhkova EA, Sumant A, Ostraat M, Jain PK, Heckle C, Li J, Pupek KZ Nanomaterials and Sustainability. ACS Energy Letters, 2023, 8(8):3443–3449. pdf

Diagram linking nanoscale manufacturing, sustainability, and energy/CO₂-reduction applications.

69. Park J, Ku K, Gim J, Son S, Jeong H, Cheng L, Iddir H, Hou D, Xiong H, Liu Y, Lee E, Johnson C Multifunctional Effect of Fe Substitution in Na Layered Cathode Materials for Enhanced Storage Stability. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2023, 15(32):38454–38462. pdf

Effects of air exposure on NaMO₂ with FeOₓ layer formation, reduced Na₂CO₃, and Na⁺ extraction.

68. Tao L, Russell JA, Xia D, Ma B, Hwang S, Yang Z, Hu A, Zhang Y, Sittisomwong P, Yu D, Deck PA, Madsen LA, Huang H, Xiong H, Bai P, Xu K, Lin F Reversible Switch in Charge Storage Enabled by Selective Ion Transport in Solid Electrolyte Interphase. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2023, 145(30):16538–16547. pdf

Diagram showing gating mechanism with particles blocked in "closed" state and passing in "open" state.

67. Gabriel, E.; Graff, K.; Hou, D.; Conrado,‡ A.; Xiong, H.* “Heterostructure engineering in electrode materials for sodium ion batteries: recent progress and perspectives” (Invited Perspective, Web of Science highly cited paper), eScience, 2023, 100139. pdf

Interface diagram of heterostructure synthesis showing engineered layers and interaction mechanisms.

66. May, J.; Koirala, D.; Dalbec, F.; Russell, J.; Xiong, H.; Echeverria, E.; McIlroy, D.N. and Cheng I.F.* “Superhydrophilicity and Antifouling Behavior in Electrochemically Oxidized Nanocrystalline Pseudographite“, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2023, 62(17), 6687–6696.

65. Zhou, X.; Stan, L.; Hou, D.; Jin, Y.; Xiong, H.; Zhu, L.; and Liu, Y.* ” Operando study of mechanical integrity of high-volume expansion Li-ion battery anode materials coated by Al2O3“. Nanotechnology, 2023, 34, 235705.

64. Ma, C.*; Hou, D.; Jiang, J.; Fan, Y.; Li, X.; Li, T.; Ma, Z.-F.; Ben, H.; Xiong, H.* “Elucidating the Synergic Effect in Nanoscale MoS2/TiO2 Heterointerface for Na-Ion Storage“. Advanced Science, 2022, 2204837. pdf

CNT synthesis with MoS₂ and TiO₂ via hydrothermal/solvothermal methods, shown in SEM/TEM images.

63. Koroni, C.; Olsen, T.; Wharry, J.P.*; Xiong, H.* “Irradiation-Induced Amorphous-to-Crystalline Phase Transformations in Ceramic Materials“. Materials, 2022, 15, 5924. (Invited Perspective, Editor’s Choice) pdf

62. Wang, A.C. Thenuwara, J. Luo, P.P. Shetty, M.T. McDowell, H. Zhu, S. Posada-Pérez, H. Xiong*, G. Hautier* & W. Li* “Extending the low-temperature operation of sodium metal batteries combining linear and cyclic ether-based electrolyte solutions”, Nature Communications, 2022, 13, 4934. pdf

61. P. Barnes, Y. Zuo, K. Dixon,^† D. Hou, S. Lee, Z. Ma, J. G. Connell, H. Zhou, C. Deng, K. A. Smith, E. Gabriel, O. O. Maryon,^† P. H. Davis, H. Zhu, Y. Du, J. Qi, Z. Zhu, C. Chen, Z. Zhu, Y. Zhou, A. E. Weltner,^† D. Schwartz, P. J. Simmonds, S. P. Ong,* and H. Xiong* “Electrochemically-Induced Amorphous to Rock Salt Phase Transformation in Niobium Oxide Electrodes for Li-Ion Batteries”, Nature Materials, 2022, 21, 795-803. pdf

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Diagram showing amorphous-to-rock salt transformation with battery icons indicating energy application.

60. E. Gabriel, D. Hou, E. Lee & H Xiong* “Multiphase Layered Transition Metal Oxide Positive Electrodes for Sodium Ion Batteries”, Energy Science & Engineering, 2022,10: 1672- 1705, doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1128 (Invited Review).

Material science flowchart linking structure design, synthesis methods, and advanced characterization.

59. Hou, E. Gabriel, K. Graff, T. Li, Y. Ren, Z. Wang,^║ Y. Liu & H. Xiong* “Thermal Dynamics of P2-Na_0.67Ni_0.33Mn_0.67O₂ Cathode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries Studied by In Situ Analysis”, Journal of Materials Research, 2022, 37, 1156–1163. pdf

XRD patterns and lattice parameters of Na₂/₃Ni₁/₃Mn₂/₃O₂ across temperatures, showing structural shifts.

58. Yang, T. Olsen, L. M. Lau, K. A. Smith, K. Hattar, A. Sen, Y. Wu, D. Hou, B. Narayanan, M. Long, J. Wharry* & H Xiong* “In Situ Ion Irradiation of Amorphous TiO₂ Nanotubes”, Journal of Materials Research, 2022, 37, 1144–1155. pdf

57. K Liu, Y Xie, Z Yang, HK Kim, TL Dzwiniel, J Yang, H Xiong, C Liao “Design of a Single-Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolyte for Sodium-Ion Batteries”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2021, 168, 160543. pdf

56. H. Zhu, J. A. Russell, Z. Fang, P. Barnes, L. Li, C. M. Efaw, A. Muenzer,‡ J. May, K. Hamal, I. F. Cheng, P. H. Davis, E. J. Dufek* & H. Xiong* “A Comparison of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation and Evolution on Highly Oriented Pyrolytic and Disordered Graphite Negative Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries“, Small, 2021, 2105292. pdf

AFM images comparing HOPG and GUITAR surface morphology at pristine and post-cycle stages in 3-electrode setup.

55. D. Hou, D. Xia, E. Gabriel, J. A. Russell, K. Graff, Y. Ren, C.-J. Sun, F. Lin*, Y. Liu*, and H. Xiong* “Role of Lithium Doping in P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 for Sodium-Ion Batteries” ACS Energy Letters, 2021, 6, 4023–4054 (Invited Review, Featured Front Cover). pdf

Graphical overview of multiscale material analysis using TXM, XRD, STEM, XAS, and statistical techniques.

54. Y. Xie, E. Gabriel, L. Fan, I. Hwang, X. Li, H. Zhu, Y. Ren, C.-J. Sun, J. Pipkin, M. Dustin, M. Li, Z. Chen*, E. Lee*, & H. Xiong* “Role of Lithium Doping in P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 for Sodium-Ion Batteries.” Chemistry of Materials, 2021, 33(12), 4445–4455. pdf

53. C. Deng, E. Gabriel, P. Skinner, S. Lee, P. Barnes, C. Ma, J. Gim, M. L. Lau, E. Lee, and H. Xiong* “Origins of Irreversibility in Layered NaNixFeyMnzO2 Cathode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries“, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020, 12, 46, 51397–51408. pdf

Diagram and graph showing how Fe content and voltage affect NaNiₓFeₓMn₂O₂ cycling stability and capacity retention.

52. C. Ma, Y. Hou, K. Jiang, L. Zhao, T. Olsen, Y. Fan, J. Jiang, Z. Xu, Z.-F. Ma, D. Legut, H. Xiong, X.-Z. Yuan “In situ cross-linking construction of 3D mesoporous bimetallic phosphide-in-carbon superstructure with atomic interface toward enhanced sodium ion storage performance“, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 413, 127449. pdf

Process diagram showing ion cross-linking, freeze drying, and phosphorization yielding porous material.

51. T. Pandhi, C. Cornwell, K. Fujimoto, P. Barnes, J. Cox, H. Xiong, P.H. Davis, H. Subbaraman, J. E. Koehne, D. Estrada “Fully inkjet-printed multilayered graphene-based flexible electrodes for repeatable electrochemical response“, RSC Advances, 2020, 10 (63), 38205-38219. pdf

Labeled image of Ag/AgCl and graphene electrodes on SU8 substrate beside voltammogram scan of all electrodes.

50. C. R. Ma, Z. Xu, J. Jiang, Z.-F. Ma, T. Olsen, H. Xiong*, S. Wang* and X.-Z. Yuan* “Tailored nanoscale interface in a hierarchical carbon nanotube supported MoS 2@ MoO 2-C electrode toward high performance sodium ion storage“, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8, 11011-11018. pdf

Diagram illustrating MoO₃/MoS₂ heterointerface with labeled charge transfer highway and active sites.

49. J. Deng, M. L. Lau,^† C. R. Ma, P. Skinner,^† Y. Z. Liu, W. Xu, H. Zhou, X. Zhang, D. Wu, Y.D. Yin, Y. Ren, J. Perez, D. Jaramillo, P. Barnes, D. Hou, M. Dahl, B. Williford,^† M. Dahl, C. Zheng and H. Xiong* “A mechanistic study of mesoporous TiO₂ nanoparticle negative electrode materials with varying crystallinity for lithium ion batteries“, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8, 3333-3343. pdf

TEM and SAED of A-, PC-, and FC-TiO₂ samples, plus graphs of radial distribution and electrochemical data.

48. M. Efaw, J. L. Vandegrift, M. Reynolds, B. J. Jaques, H. Hu, H. Xiong, and M. F. Hurley ” Characterization of zirconium oxides part II: New insights on the growth of zirconia revealed through complementary high-resolution mapping techniques“, Corrosion Science, 2020, 167, 108491. pdf

Four-part image analyzing oxide-metal interface via VPD, topography, peak position, and element counts.

47. R. Ma, H. Yang, Z. Xu, Z. Fu, Y. Xie, H. Zhang, M. Hong, Z.-F. Ma, H. Xiong* and X.-Z. Yuan* ” Insights into High Capacity and Ultrastable Carbonaceous Anodes for Potassium-Ion Storage via Hierarchical Heterostructure“, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8, 2836-2842. pdf

Surface-redox schematic showing K (red), P (orange), and C (gray) atoms interacting across lattice structures.

46. P. Barnes, K. Smith, R. Parrish,^† C. Jones,^† P. Skinner,^† E. Storch,^║ Q. White,^║ C. J. Deng, D. Karsann,^† M. L. Lau,^† J. J. Dumais, E. Dufek, and H. Xiong* “A non-aqueous sodium hexafluorophosphate-based electrolyte degradation study: formation and mitigation of hydrofluoric acid”, Journal of Power Sources, 2020, 447, 227363. pdf

Diagram of NaPF₆ degradation pathways with chemical reactions above and corresponding ¹⁹F NMR spectrum below.

45. M. Efaw, J. L. Vandegrift, M. Reynolds, S. McMurdie, B. J. Jaques, H. Hu, H. Xiong, and M. F. Hurley “Characterization of zirconium oxides part I: Raman mapping and spectral feature analysis“, Nuclear Materials and Energy, 2019, 21, 100707. pdf

Microstructure comparison of zirconium alloys pre/post breakaway oxidation with tetragonality heatmaps.

44. A. Smith, A. I. Savva, K. Y. S. Mao, Y. Q. Wang, D. A. Tenne, D. Chen, Y. Z. Liu, P. Barnes, C. J. Deng, D. P. Butt, J. P. Wharry, and H. Xiong* “Effect of proton irradiation on anatase TiO₂ nanotube anodes for lithium-ion batteries“, J. Mater. Sci., 2019, 54, 13221-13235. pdf

Graph comparing voltage vs. areal capacity for H⁺ treatments at 25 °C and 250 °C versus anatase control.

Highlighted in October Editor’s pick

43. J. Deng, C. R. Ma, M. L. Lau,^† P. Skinner,^† Y. Z. Liu, W. Xu, H. Zhou, Y. Ren, Y. D. Yin, B. Williford,^† M. Dahl, and H. Xiong* “Amorphous and crystalline TiO₂ nanoparticle negative electrodes for sodium-ion batteries“, Electrochimica Acta, 2019, 321, 134723. pdf

Graph of Na⁺ diffusivity vs voltage for C-TiO₂ and A-TiO₂ with atomic structure diagram showing Ti–Ti bonding.

42. Ma, C.; Li, X.; Deng, C.; Hu, Y.-Y.; Lee, S.; Liao, X.; He, Y.; Ma, Z.; Xiong, H.* “Coaxial Carbon Nanotube Supported TiO2@MoO2@Carbon Core–Shell Anode for Ultrafast and High-Capacity Sodium Ion Storage”, ACS Nano 2019, 13, 1, 671–680. pdf

41. Ma, C.; Deng, C.; Liao, X.; He, Y.; Ma, Z.; Xiong, H.* “Urchin-like MoP Nanocrystals Embedded in N-Doped Carbon as High Rate Lithium Ion Battery Anode“, ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2018, 1, 12, 7140–7145. pdf

40. C. Deng, P. Skinner,‡ Y. Liu, M. Sun, W. Tong, C. Ma, M. Lau,‡ R. Hunt,‡ P. Barnes, J. Xu,* and H. Xiong* “Li-Substituted Layered Spinel Cathode Material for Sodium Ion Batteries“, Chem. Mater., 2018, 30, 22, 8145–8154. pdf

39. Ma, C.; Deng, C.; Liao, X.; He, Y.; Ma, Z.*; Xiong, H.* “Nitrogen and Phosphorus Codoped Porous Carbon Framework as Anode Material for High Rate Lithium-Ion Batteries“, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2018, 10, 43, 36969–36975. pdf

38. Ma, C.; Fu, Z.; Deng, C.; Liao, X.; He, Y.; Ma, Z.*; Xiong, H.* “Carbon-coated FeP nanoparticles anchored on carbon nanotube networks as an anode for long-life sodium-ion storage“, Chem. Commun., 2018, 54, 11348-11351. pdf

37. A. I. Savva, K. Smith, M. Lawson, S. R. Croft‡, A. E. Weltner‡, C. D. Jones‡, H. Bull#, P. J. Simmonds, L. Li and H. C. Xiong*, “Defect Generation in TiO2 Nanotube Anodes via Heat Treatment in Various Atmospheres for Lithium-Ion Batteries “, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018, 20, 22537-22546. pdf

*Highlighted by PCCP Editors and featured in 2018 HOT articles collection

36. Barnes, P.; Savva, A.; Dixon K.‡ ; Bull, H.#; Rill, L.‡ ; Karsann, D.‡ ; Croft, S.‡ ; Schimpf, J.‡ and H. Xiong* “Electropolishing valve metals with a sulfuric acid-methanol electrolyte at low temperature“, Surface & Coatings Technology, 2018, 347, 150–156. pdf

35. Smith, K.; Savva, A.; Wu, Y.; Tenne, D.; Butt, D.P.; Wharry, J. P.* and Xiong, H.* “Effects of intermediate energy heavy-ion irradiation on the microstructure of rutile TiO2 single crystal” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2018, 101 (9), 4357 – 4366. pdf

34. Deng, C; Lau, M‡; Barkholtz, H.M.; Xu, H.; Parrish, R.‡; Xu, M.; Xu, T.; Liu, Y.; Wang, H.; Connell, J.G.; Smith, K.A.; Xiong, H.* “Amorphous boron nanorod as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries at room temperature” Nanoscale, 2017, 9, 10757-10763. pdf

33. Smith, K.; Savva, A.; Deng C.; Wharry, J. P.; Hwang, S.; Su, D.; Wang, Y.; Gong, J.; Xu, T.; Butt, D.P.; Xiong, H.* “Effects of Proton Irradiation on Structural and Electrochemical Charge Storage Properties of TiO2 Nanotube Electrode for Lithium-ion Batteries” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2017, 5, 11815-11824. pdf (This article is part of the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry A Emerging Investigators)

32. Smith, K.; Parrish, R.‡; Wei, W.; Liu, Y.; Li, T.; Hu, Y. H.; Xiong, H.* “Disordered 3D Multi-layer Graphene Anode Material from CO2 for Sodium-Ion Batteries” ChemSusChem, 2016, 9, 1397 – 1402. pdf

31. Shakourian-Fard, M.; Kamath, G.; Smith, K.; Xiong, H. & Sankaranarayanan, S. K. R. S. “Trends in Na-Ion Solvation with Alkyl-Carbonate Electrolytes for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Insights from First-Principles Calculations” J. Phys. Chem. C, 2015, 119, 22747 – 22759. pdf

30. Zhang, J.; Rowland, C.; Liu, Y.; Xiong, H.; Kwon, S.; Shevchenko; Schaller, R.D.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Tkachev, S.; Tijana, R. “Evolution of Self-Assembled ZnTe Magic-Sized Nanoclusters” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2015, 137, 742 -749. pdf

Absorbance and diffraction data at three wavelengths showing spectral shifts and pattern morphology.

29. Kamath, G.; Cutler, R.; Deshmukh, S.A.; Shakourian-Fard, M.; Parrish, R.^‡; Huether, J.; Butt, D.; Xiong, H.* & Sankaranarayanan, S. K. R. S.* “In silico Based Rank-order Determination and Experiments On Non-aqueous Electrolytes For Sodium Ion Battery Applications” J. Phys. Chem. C, 2014, 118, 13406−13416. pdf

28. Xiong, H.*; Yildirim, H.;Podsiadlo, P.; Zhang, J.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Greeley, J.P.;Shevchenko, E.V.; Zhuravlev, K.K.; Tkachev, S.; Sankaranarayanan, S.K.R.S.* and Rajh, T.* “Compositional Tuning of Structural Stability of Lithiated Cubic Titania via Vacancy Filling Mechanism under High Pressure“, Phys. Rev. Lett., 2013, 110, 078304. pdf

Compositional Tuning of Structural Stability of Lithiated Cubic

Publications before joining Boise State

27. Bahns, J. T.; Sankaranarayanan, S.K.R.S.; Giebink, N. C.; Xiong, H. and Gray, S. K. “Optically Directed Mesoscale Assembly and Patterning of Electrically Conductive Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Structures”, Adv. Mater., 2012, 24, OP242–OP246.

26. Koo, B.; Xiong, H.; Slater, M.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Balasubramanian, M; Podsiadlo, P.; Johnson, C.S.; Rajh T. and Shevchenko, E.V. “Hollow Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Application in Lithium Ion Batteries” Nano Lett., 2012, 12, 2429-2435.25.

25. Urgun-Demirtas, M.; Benda, P. L.; Gillenwater, P. S.; Negri, M. C.; Xiong, H. and Snyder, S. W. “Achieving Very Low Mercury Levels in Refinery Wastewater by Membrane Filtration” J. Hazard. Mater., 2012, 215–216, 98-107. Link

24. Xiong, H.; Yildirim, H.; Shevchenko, E.V.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Koo, B.; Slater, M.; Balasubramanian, M.; Sankaranarayanan, S.K.R.S.; Greeley, J.; Tepavcevic, S.; Dimitrijevic, N.M.; Podsiadlo, P.; Johnson, C.S. and Rajh T.“Self-Improving Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries Based on Amorphous to Cubic Phase Transition in TiO₂ Nanotubes” J. Phys. Chem. C, 2012, 116, 3181-3187.

Self-Improving Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries

23. Tepavcevic, S.; Xiong, H.; Stamenkovic, V.; Zuo, X.; Balasubramanian, M.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Johnson, C.S. and Rajh T. “Bilayered Vanadium Oxide Electrodes for Rechargeable Sodium Batteries” ACS Nano, 2011, 6, 530-538.

22. Xiong, H.; Slater, M.; Balasubramanian, M.; Johnson, C.S. and Rajh T. “Amorphous TiO₂ Nanotube Anode for Rechargeable Sodium Ion Batteries” J. Phys. Chem. Lett., 2011, 2, 2560-2565.

21. Kim, J.; Xiong, H.; Hofmann, M.; Kong, J.; Amemiya, S.“Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy of Individual Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes” Anal. Chem., 2010, 82, 1605-1607.

20. Xiong, H.; Lai, B.-K.; Johnson, A. C.; Ramanathan, S. “Low-temperature Electrochemical Characterization of Dense Ultra-thin Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite (La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.8Fe_0.2O₃) Cathodes Synthesized by RF-sputtering on Nanoporous Alumina-supported Y-doped Zirconia Membranes” J. Power Sources, 2009, 193, 589-592.

Low-temperature Electrochemical Characterization of Dense Ultra-thin Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite

19. Lai, B.-K.; Xiong, H.; Tsuchiya, M.; Johnson, A. C.; Ramanathan, S. “Microstructure and Microfabrication Considerations for Self-supported On-chip Ultra-thin Micro-Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Membranes” Fuel Cells, 2009, 5, 699-710.

18. Lai, B.-K.; Johnson, A. C.; Xiong, H.; Ramanathan, S. “Ultra-thin Nanocrystalline Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite (La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.8Fe_0.2O_3-δ) Films Synthesis by RF-Sputtering and Temperature-Dependent Conductivity Studies” J. Power Sources, 2009, 186, 115-122.

17. Johnson, A. C.; Lai, B.-K.; Xiong, H.; Ramanathan, S. “An Experimental Investigation into Micro-fabricated Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Ultra-thin La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.8Fe_0.2O₃ cathodes and yttria-doped zirconia electrolyte films” J. Power Sources, 2009, 186, 252-260.

16. Xiong, H.; Kim, J.;Kim, E.; Amemiya, S.“Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy of One-Dimensional Nanostructure: Effects of Nanostructure Dimensions on the Tip Feedback Current under Unbiased Conditions” J. Electroanal. Chem., 2009, 629, 78-86.

15. Kim, E.; Xiong, H.; Striemer, C. C.; Fang, D. Z.; Fauchet, P. M.; McGrath, J. L.; Amemiya, S.“A Structure–Permeability Relationship of Ultrathin Nanoporous Silicon Membrane: A Comparison with the Nuclear Envelope” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130, 4230-4231.

A Structure–Permeability Relationship of Ultrathin Nanoporous Silicon Membrane:

14. Xiong, H.; Guo, J.; Amemiya, S. “Probing Heterogeneous Electron Transfer at an Unbiased Conductor by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy in the Feedback Mode” Anal. Chem., 2007, 79, 2735-2744.

13. Amemiya, S.; Guo, J.; Xiong, H.; Gross, D. A. “Biological Applications of Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy: Chemical Imaging of Single Living Cells and Beyond (invited review)” Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 2006, 386, 458-471.

12. Xiong, H.; Gross, D. A.; Guo, J.; Amemiya, S. “Local Feedback Mode of Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy for Electrochemical Characterization of One-Dimensional Nanostructure: Theory and Experiment with Nanoband Electrode as Model Substrate” Anal. Chem., 2006, 78, 1946-1957.

11. Zhong, G. Q.; Xiong, H.; Jia, Y. Q. “Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Relative Content of the Mn⁴⁺ Ion, Tolerance Factor and Catalytic Property of La_1-xCa_xMnO₃(x = 0.0-1.0)” Mater. Chem. Phys., 2005, 91, 10-16.

10. Xiong, H.; Guo, J.; Kurihara, K.; Amemiya, S. “Fabrication and Characterization of Conical Microelectrode Probes Templated by Selectively Etched Optical Fibers for Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy” Electrochem. Comm., 2004, 6, 615-620.

9. Lu, Y.; Xiong, H.; Jiang, X.; Xia, Y.; Prentiss, M.; Whitesides, G. M. “Asymmetric Dimers Can Be Formed by Dewetting Half-Shells of Gold Deposited on the Surfaces of Spherical Oxide Colloids” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2003, 125, 12724-12725.

8. Song, Y. W.; Ma, Y.; Xiong, H.; Jia, Y. Q.; Liu, M. L.; Jin, M. Z.“Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Moessbauer Spectra and Dielectric Property of La_1-xSr_xFe_1-xTi_xO₃ (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1)” Mater. Chem .Phys., 2003, 78, 660-665.

7. Li, X. L.; Song, Y. W.; Xiong, H.; Jia, Y. Q.; Matsushita, N.; Xuan, Y. “Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Property of Sm_2-xCo_xTi_2-xNb_xO₇(x=0, 0.2, 0.4)” Mater. Chem. Phys., 2003, 77, 625-631.

6. Li, X. L.; Ma, Y.; Xiong, H.; Jia, Y. Q.; Zhao, X. H.; Ruan, S. K.; Du, J. “Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of New Pyrochlore Compounds Sm_1.6M_0.4Ti_1.6Nb_0.4O₇ (M = Cu, Ni)” Phys. Status Solidi A., 2002, 194, 331-337.

5. Zhang, G. J.; Song, Y. W.; Xiong, H.; Zheng, J. Y.; Jia, Y. Q. “Synthesis and Crystal Structure of La_0.9Ca_0.1Cr_1-xNi_xO₃ (x = 0.0-1.0) and Electric Conductivity of La_0.9Ca_0.1Cr_0.5Ni_0.5O₃” Mater. Chem. Phys., 2002, 73, 101-105.

4. Xiong, H.; Zhang, G. J.; Zheng, J. Y.; Jia, Y. Q. “Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electric Conductivity of La_0.9Ca_0.1Cr_0.5B_0.5O₃ (B=Mn, Fe, Ni)” Mater. Lett., 2001, 51, 61-67.

3. Zhang, G. J.; Xiong, H.; Zheng, J. Y.; Jia, Y. Q.; Xuan, Y.; Mizutani, N. “Relative Content of the Cr⁴⁺ Ion and Electrical Conductivity of La_0.75Ca_0.25Cr_0.75Fe_0.25O₃” Mater. Chem. Phys., 2001, 71, 84-89.

2. Zhao, X. H.; Ruan, S. K.; Du, J.; Liu, M. L.; Jin, M. Z.; Li, X. L.; Xiong, H.; Song, Y. W.; Jia, Y. Q.“Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Moessbauer Spectrum, and Magnetic Susceptibility of New Pyrochlore Compound CaNdFe_1/2Nb_3/2O₇” J. Solid State Chem., 2000, 154, 483-487.

1. Zhang, G. J.; Yang, J. G.; Xiong, H.; Jia, Y. Q.; Liu, M. L.; Jin, M. Z.“Moessbauer Spectra of ⁵⁷Fe in La_0.75M_0.25Cr_0.75Fe_0.25O₃(M = Ca, Sr, Ba)” Phys. Status Solidi B, 2000, 221, 751-757.

Book Chapters

1. H. Xiong*; E. Dufek, K. Gering. “Batteries – Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries” in Comprehensive Energy Systems, Elsevier, 2018

2. Lai, B.K.; Johnson, A.C.; Xiong, H.;Ko, C. and Ramanathan, S. “Exploratory studies on silicon-based oxide fuel cell power sources incorporating ultra-thin nanostructured platinum and cerium oxide films as anode components” Future Trends in Microelectronics: Unmapped Roads, Wiley-IEEE Press, (Ed. A Zaslavsky, J. Xu and S. Luryi) 2009

Patents

Xiong, C. J. Deng, J. Xu. “Li-substituted Layered Spinel Cathode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries”, US Patent application 19975-090US01
J. Johnson, H. Xiong, T. Rajh, E. Schevchenko, S. Tepavcevic. “High Capacity Electrode Materials for Batteries and Process for Their Manufacture” US patent 20140212733