Xingcheng Xiao

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors demonstrate a new approach for applying controlled strains to SEI films with patterned Si electrodes, in conjunction with direct observations of mechanical degradation using in operando atomic force microscopy.

TL;DR: Measurements show that the growth morphology of metallic dendrites is surprisingly different from that seen in model systems, the morphology is not self-similar with distance back from the tip, and that this morphology can have an unexpectedly strong influence on solute segregation in castings.

TL;DR: In this paper, a facile hydrothermal and ion-exchange route was developed to synthesize the self-supported dual-phase Li4Ti5O12-TiO2 nanowire arrays to further improve its capacity as well as rate capability.

TL;DR: In this article, the amorphous silicon carbonitride (SiC x N y ) films were prepared by radio frequency (RF) magnetron reactive sputtering using sintered SiC target.

TL;DR: A novel self-supported electrode with long cycling life and high mass loading, based on carbon-coated Si nanowires grown in situ on highly conductive and flexible carbon fabric substrates through a nickel-catalyzed one-pot atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition, holds great promise in future practical applications in high energy density lithium-ion batteries.