Yu-Han Zhang

Dr. Yu-Han Zhang

Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, Beijing

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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

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14 February 2024 in Chemical Society Reviews
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YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
SZShu Zhang
Shu Zhang
NHNaifang Hu
Naifang Hu
YLYuehui Liu
Yuehui Liu
JMJun Ma
Jun Ma
GCGuanglei Cui
Guanglei Cui
This review focuses on the chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics of intrinsic and anionic redox-mediated oxygen vacancies in oxide cathodes.

26 September 2023 in Advanced Science
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LWLin‐Rong Wu
Lin‐Rong Wu
YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
ZWZhen Wu
Zhen Wu
JTJinlv Tian
Jinlv Tian
HWHaorui Wang
Haorui Wang
ZZZhi Zhu
Zhi Zhu
High‐capacity O3‐type layered sodium oxides are considered one of the most promising cathode materials for the next generation of Na‐ion batteries (NIBs). However, these cathodes usually suffer from low high‐rate capacity and poor cycling stability due to structure deformation, native air sensitivity, and interfacial side reactions. Herein, a multi‐site substituted strategy is employed to enhance the stability of O3‐type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2. Simulations indicate that the Ti substitution decreases the charge density of Ni ions and improves the antioxidative capability of the material. In addition, the synergistic effect of K+ and Ti4+ significantly reduces the formation energy of Na+ vacancy and delivers an ultra‐low lattice strain during the repeated Na+ extraction/insertion. In situ characterizations verify that the complicated phase transformation is mitigated during the charge/discharge process, resulting in greatly improved structure stability. The co‐substituted cathode delivers a high‐rate capacity of 97 mAh g−1 at 5 C and excellent capacity retention of 81% after 400 cycles at 0.5 C. The full cell paired with commercial hard carbon anode also exhibits high capacity and long cycling life. This dual‐ion substitution strategy will provide a universal approach for the new rational design of high‐capacity cathode materials for NIBs.

26 December 2023 in Chemistry of Materials
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YLYuehui Liu
Yuehui Liu
YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
JMJun Ma
Jun Ma
Jingwen ZhaoJingwen Zhao
Jingwen Zhao
XLXia Li
Xia Li
GCGuanglei Cui
Guanglei Cui

13 September 2022 in Advanced Energy Materials
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YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
DZDing Zhang
Ding Zhang
LWLin‐Rong Wu
Lin‐Rong Wu
JMJun Ma
Jun Ma
QYQun Yi
Qun Yi
GCGuanglei Cui
Guanglei Cui

26 March 2025 in Nature Communications
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LDLi Du
Li Du
GXGaojie Xu
Gaojie Xu
CSChenghao Sun
Chenghao Sun
YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
HZHuanrui Zhang
Huanrui Zhang
GCGuanglei Cui
Guanglei Cui
The overall performance of sodium-ion batteries, particularly regarding safety and cycle life, remains below expectations due to severe degradation of electrode materials and the electrode/electrolyte interphase. Herein, we develop a smart gel polymer electrolyte for hard carbon||NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 batteries through the in situ radical polymerization of a cyanoethylurea-containing methacrylate monomer and an isocyanate-based methacrylate monomer in conventional NaPF6-carbonate-based electrolytes. We demonstrate that the smart gel polymer electrolyte facilitates the formation of robust electrode/electrolyte interphase layers, thus improving the thermal and chem-electrochemical stability of the electrodes. When the temperature exceeds 120 °C, the in situ formed gel polymer electrolyte undergoes further crosslinking through nucleophilic addition reactions between urea and isocyanate motifs. This additional crosslinking blocks ion transportation and inhibits crosstalk effects, thus boosting the safety of pouch-type hard carbon||NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 batteries. Moreover, the smart gel polymer electrolyte enables hard carbon||NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 full cells to achieve improved cycle life even at the elevated temperature of 50 °C. The design philosophy behind the development of in situ formed smart gel polymer electrolytes offers valuable guidance for creating high-safety, long-life, and sustainable sodium-ion batteries.

27 October 2023 in Chemical Engineering Journal
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WSWen-Jing Shi
Wen-Jing Shi
HLHeng-Xiang Li
Heng-Xiang Li
DZDing Zhang
Ding Zhang
FDFang-Hui Du
Fang-Hui Du
YZYu-Han Zhang
Yu-Han Zhang
Pengfang ZhangPengfang Zhang
Pengfang Zhang