Yuanyuan Zhu

Prof. Dr. Yuanyuan Zhu

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Academic Career Length

17Years (2010-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 July 2022 in Energy Storage Materials
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YZYuanyuan Zhu
Yuanyuan Zhu
SWSen Wang
Sen Wang
JMJiaxin Ma
Jiaxin Ma
PDPratteek Das
Pratteek Das
SZShuanghao Zheng
Shuanghao Zheng
ZWZhong-Shuai Wu
Zhong-Shuai Wu

7 March 2024 in Carbon Energy
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YZYuanyuan Zhu
Yuanyuan Zhu
QZQingxiao Zhang
Qingxiao Zhang
JMJiaxin Ma
Jiaxin Ma
PDPratteek Das
Pratteek Das
LZLiangzhu Zhang
Liangzhu Zhang
Zhong-Shuai WuZhong-Shuai Wu
Zhong-Shuai Wu
The rapid advancement in the miniaturization, integration, and intelligence of electronic devices has escalated the demand for customizable micro‐supercapacitors (MSCs) with high energy density. However, efficient microfabrication of safe and high‐energy MXene MSCs for integrating microelectronics remains a significant challenge due to the low voltage window in aqueous electrolytes (typically ≤0.6 V) and limited areal mass loading of MXene microelectrodes. Here, we tackle these challenges by developing a high‐concentration (18 mol kg−1) “water‐in‐LiBr” (WiB) gel electrolyte for MXene symmetric MSCs (M‐SMSCs), demonstrating a record high voltage window of 1.8 V. Subsequently, additive‐free aqueous MXene ink with excellent rheological behavior is developed for three‐dimensional (3D) printing customizable all‐MXene microelectrodes on various substrates. Leveraging the synergy of a high‐voltage WiB gel electrolyte and 3D‐printed microelectrodes, quasi‐solid‐state M‐SMSCs operating stably at 1.8 V are constructed, and achieve an ultrahigh areal energy density of 1772 μWh cm−2 and excellent low‐temperature tolerance, with a long‐term operation at −40°C. Finally, by extending the 3D printing protocol, M‐SMSCs are integrated with humidity sensors on a single planar substrate, demonstrating their reliability in miniaturized integrated microsystems.


31 July 2023 in Molecules
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MHMinmin Hu
Minmin Hu
LCLihong Chen
Lihong Chen
YJYunqi Jing
Yunqi Jing
YZYuanyuan Zhu
Yuanyuan Zhu
JDJun Dai
Jun Dai
ZLZhenjiang Li
Zhenjiang Li
MXene, a new intercalation pseudocapacitive electrode material, possesses a high theoretical capacitance for supercapacitor application. However, limited accessible interlayer space and active sites are major challenges to achieve this high capacitance in practical application. In order to stimulate the electrochemical activity of MXene to a greater extent, herein, a method of hydrothermal treatment in NaOH solution with reducing reagent-citric acid is first proposed. After this treatment, the gravimetric capacitance of MXene exhibits a significant enhancement, about 250% of the original value, reaching 543 F g−1 at 2 mV s−1. This improved electrochemical performance is attributed to the tailoring of an interlayer structure and surface chemistry state. An expanded and homogenized interlayer space is created, which provides enough space for electrolyte ions storage. The –F terminations are replaced with O-containing groups, which enhances the hydrophilicity, facilitating the electrolyte’s accessibility to MXene’s surface, and makes MXene show stronger adsorption for electrolyte ion-H+, providing sufficient electrochemical active sites. The change in terminations further leads to the increase in Ti valence, which becomes more prone to reduction. This work establishes full knowledge of the rational MXene design for electrochemical energy storage applications.

30 July 2023 in Molecules
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LLLi Li
Li Li
FXFengting Xie
Fengting Xie
HWHeyu Wu
Heyu Wu
YZYuanyuan Zhu
Yuanyuan Zhu
PZPinghua Zhang
Pinghua Zhang
GZGuang Zhu
Guang Zhu
Exploring anode materials with an excellent electrochemical performance is of great significance for supercapacitor applications. In this work, a N-doped-carbon-nanofiber (NCNF)-supported Fe3C/Fe2O3 nanoparticle (NCFCO) composite was synthesized via the facile carbonizing and subsequent annealing of electrospinning nanofibers containing an Fe source. In the hybrid structure, the porous carbon nanofibers used as a substrate could provide fast electron and ion transport for the Faradic reactions of Fe3C/Fe2O3 during charge–discharge cycling. The as-obtained NCFCO yields a high specific capacitance of 590.1 F g−1 at 2 A g−1, superior to that of NCNF-supported Fe3C nanoparticles (NCFC, 261.7 F g−1), and NCNFs/Fe2O3 (NCFO, 398.3 F g−1). The asymmetric supercapacitor, which was assembled using the NCFCO anode and activated carbon cathode, delivered a large energy density of 14.2 Wh kg−1 at 800 W kg−1. Additionally, it demonstrated an impressive capacitance retention of 96.7%, even after 10,000 cycles. The superior electrochemical performance can be ascribed to the synergistic contributions of NCNF and Fe3C/Fe2O3.

8 May 2024 in Energy Storage Materials
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XJXin Jiang
Xin Jiang
Jin JiaJin Jia
Jin Jia
YZYuanyuan Zhu
Yuanyuan Zhu
JLJiajia Li
Jiajia Li
HJHaowen Jia
Haowen Jia
GZGuang Zhu
Guang Zhu