@article{li_guo_ji_lin_xu_liang_zhang_toprakci_hu_alcoutlabi_et al._2013, title={Structure control and performance improvement of carbon nanofibers containing a dispersion of silicon nanoparticles for energy storage}, volume={51}, ISSN={["1873-3891"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674384/}, DOI={10.1016/j.carbon.2012.08.027}, abstractNote={Si/C composite nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning and carbonization using polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as the spinning medium and carbon precursor. The nanofibers were used as lithium-ion battery anodes to combine the advantages of carbon (long cycle life) and silicon (high storage capacity) materials. The effects of Si particle size, Si content, and carbonization temperature on the structure and electrochemical performance of the anodes were investigated. Results show that anodes made from a 15 wt.% Si/PAN precursor with a Si particle size of 30–50 nm and carbonization temperature of 800 °C exhibit the best performance in terms of high capacity and stable cycling behavior. It is demonstrated that with careful structure control, Si/C composite nanofiber anodes are a promising material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.}, journal={CARBON}, author={Li, Ying and Guo, Bingkun and Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Xu, Guanjie and Liang, Yinzheng and Zhang, Shu and Toprakci, Ozan and Hu, Yi and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and et al.}, year={2013}, month={Jan}, pages={185–194} }
 @article{toprakci_toprakci_ji_xu_lin_zhang_2012, title={Carbon Nanotube-Loaded Electrospun LiFePO4/Carbon Composite Nanofibers As Stable and Binder-Free Cathodes for Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1944-8252"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674388/}, DOI={10.1021/am201527r}, abstractNote={LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers were synthesized by using a combination of electrospinning and sol-gel techniques. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was used as the electrospinning media and carbon source. Functionalized CNTs were used to increase the conductivity of the composite. LiFePO(4) precursor materials, PAN and functionalized CNTs were dissolved or dispersed in N,N-dimethylformamide separately and they were mixed before electrospinning. LiFePO(4) precursor/CNT/PAN composite nanofibers were then heat-treated to obtain LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy measurements were done to demonstrate the functionalization of CNTs. The structure of LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The surface morphology and microstructure of LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Electrochemical performance of LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers was evaluated in coin-type cells. Functionalized CNTs were found to be well-dispersed in the carbonaceous matrix and increased the electrochemical performance of the composite nanofibers. As a result, cells using LiFePO(4)/CNT/C composite nanofibers have good performance, in terms of large capacity, extended cycle life, and good rate capability.}, number={3}, journal={ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES}, author={Toprakci, Ozan and Toprakci, Hatice A. K. and Ji, Liwen and Xu, Guanjie and Lin, Zhan and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2012}, month={Mar}, pages={1273–1280} }
 @article{zhang_ji_lin_li_shao_fan_2012, title={Designing Energy-Storage Devices from Textile Materials}, volume={441}, ISBN={["978-3-03785-343-6"]}, ISSN={["1022-6680"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540103/}, DOI={10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.441.231}, abstractNote={Research and development in textiles have gone beyond the conventional applications as clothing and furnishing materials; for example, the convergence of textiles, nanotechnologies, and energy science opens up the opportunity to take on one of the major challenges in the 21st century energy. This presentation addresses the development of high-energy lithium-ion batteries using electrospun nanofibers.}, journal={ECO-DYEING, FINISHING AND GREEN CHEMISTRY}, author={Zhang, Xiangwu and Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Li, Ying and Shao, JH and Fan, QG}, year={2012}, pages={231–234} }
 @article{li_lin_xu_yao_zhang_toprakci_alcoutlabi_zhang_2012, title={Electrochemical Performance of Carbon Nanofibers Containing an Enhanced Dispersion of Silicon Nanoparticles for Lithium-Ion Batteries by Employing Surfactants}, volume={1}, ISSN={["2162-8734"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674390/}, DOI={10.1149/2.002202eel}, abstractNote={Si/C composite nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning and carbonization. Two surfactants: cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium dodecanoate (SD), were used to improve the dispersion of Si nanoparticles and the electrochemical performance. Results show that after 50 cycles, the discharge capacity of Si/C nanofibers does not have significant change after the addition of CTAB surfactant, however, the discharge capacity of Si/C nanofibers with SD surfactant is more than 20% higher than that without surfactant. It is demonstrated that employing SD surfactant is a simple and effective way to obtain Si/C nanofibers with large capacities and good cycling stability.}, number={2}, journal={ECS ELECTROCHEMISTRY LETTERS}, author={Li, Ying and Lin, Zhan and Xu, Guanjie and Yao, Yingfang and Zhang, Shu and Toprakci, Ozan and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2012}, pages={A31–A33} }
 @article{ji_lin_alcoutlabi_toprakci_yao_xu_li_zhang_2012, title={Electrospun carbon nanofibers decorated with various amounts of electrochemically-inert nickel nanoparticles for use as high-performance energy storage materials}, volume={2}, ISSN={["2046-2069"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674391/}, DOI={10.1039/c1ra00676b}, abstractNote={Carbon nanofibers decorated with various amounts of electrochemically-inert metallic nickel nanoparticles are synthesized through electrospinning and carbonization processes. The morphology and composition of Ni nanoparticles in carbon nanofibers are controlled by preparing different nanofiber precursors. The lithium-ion battery performance evaluations indicated that the content of electrochemically-inert Ni nanoparticles in carbon nanofibers has a great influence on the final electrochemical performance. For example, at certain Ni contents, these composite nanofibers display excellent electrochemical performance, such as high reversible capacities, good capacity retention, and excellent rate performance, when directly used as binder-free anodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. However, when the Ni content is too low or too high, the corresponding electrodes show low reversible capacities although they still have good reversibility and rate performance.}, number={1}, journal={RSC ADVANCES}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Toprakci, Ozan and Yao, Yingfang and Xu, Guanjie and Li, Shuli and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2012}, pages={192–198} }
 @article{toprakci_toprakci_ji_lin_gu_zhang_2012, title={LiFePO4 nanoparticles encapsulated in graphene-containing carbon nanofibers for use as energy storage materials}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1941-7012"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674392/}, DOI={10.1063/1.3690936}, abstractNote={LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofibers, in which LiFePO4 nanoparticles were encapsulated in graphene-containing carbon nanofiber matrix, were synthesized by using a combination of electrospinning and sol-gel techniques. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was used as the electrospinning media and the carbon source. Graphene was incorporated in order to increase the conductivity of the composite. PAN was dissolved in N,N–dimethylformamide (DMF). LiFePO4 precursor and graphene were dispersed in DMF separately and were mixed with PAN solution before electrospinning. Electrospun fibers were heat-treated to obtain LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofibers. The structure of LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofibers was determined by X–ray diffraction analysis. The surface morphology and microstructure of LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Electrochemical performance of LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofibers was evaluated in coin-type cells. Graphene flakes were found to be well-dispersed in the carbonaceous matrix and increased the electrochemical performance of the composite nanofibers. As a result, cells containing LiFePO4/graphene/C composite nanofiber cathodes showed good electrochemical performance, in terms of capacity, cycle life, and rate capability.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY}, author={Toprakci, Ozan and Toprakci, Hatice A. K. and Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Gu, Renpeng and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2012}, month={Jan} }
 @article{ji_toprakci_alcoutlabi_yao_li_zhang_guo_lin_zhang_2012, title={alpha-Fe2O3 Nanoparticle-Loaded Carbon Nanofibers as Stable and High-Capacity Anodes for Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1944-8244"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674393/}, DOI={10.1021/am300333s}, abstractNote={α-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticle-loaded carbon nanofiber composites were fabricated via electrospinning FeCl(3)·6H(2)O salt-polyacrylonitrile precursors in N,N-dimethylformamide solvent and the subsequent carbonization in inert gas. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and elemental analysis were used to study the morphology and composition of α-Fe(2)O(3)-carbon nanofiber composites. It was indicated that α-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles with an average size of about 20 nm have a homogeneous dispersion along the carbon nanofiber surface. The resultant α-Fe(2)O(3)-carbon nanofiber composites were used directly as the anode material in rechargeable lithium half cells, and their electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results indicated that these α-Fe(2)O(3)-carbon nanofiber composites have high reversible capacity, good capacity retention, and acceptable rate capability when used as anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.}, number={5}, journal={ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES}, publisher={American Chemical Society (ACS)}, author={Ji, Liwen and Toprakci, Ozan and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Yao, Yingfang and Li, Ying and Zhang, Shu and Guo, Bingkun and Lin, Zhan and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2012}, month={May}, pages={2672–2679} }
 @article{lin_ji_medford_shi_krause_zhang_2011, title={Electrocatalytic interaction of nano-engineered palladium on carbon nanofibers with hydrogen peroxide and beta-NADH}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1432-8488"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/3117879/}, DOI={10.1007/s10008-010-1218-2}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Medford, Andrew J. and Shi, Quan and Krause, Wendy E. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Jun}, pages={1287–1294} }
 @article{guo_li_yao_lin_ji_xu_liang_shi_zhang_2011, title={Electrospun Li4Ti5O12/C composites for lithium-ion batteries with high rate performance}, volume={204}, ISSN={["1872-7689"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/3117890/}, DOI={10.1016/j.ssi.2011.10.019}, abstractNote={Two types of Li4Ti5O12/C composites were synthesized through the electrospinning method. The first composite consists of Li4Ti5O12 nanoparticles and aggregates coated by carbon and connected by carbon nanofibers. The second composite is constructed solely by Li4Ti5O12/C fibers. These two composites are denoted as Li4Ti5O12/C particles/fibers and Li4Ti5O12/C fibers, respectively. It is found that both composites show higher reversible capacities and better rate performance than commercial Li4Ti5O12 nanoparticles. Comparing the two electrospun composites, Li4Ti5O12/C fibers exhibit higher reversible capacity, greater rate capacity, and smaller electrode polarization, indicating that Li4Ti5O12/C fibers have better kinetics than Li4Ti5O12/C particles/fibers due to the elimination of Li4Ti5O12 aggregates and the formation of carbon-based fiber structure.}, journal={SOLID STATE IONICS}, author={Guo, Bingkun and Li, Ying and Yao, Yingfang and Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Xu, Guangjie and Liang, Yinzheng and Shi, Quan and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Dec}, pages={61–65} }
 @article{liang_lin_qiu_zhang_2011, title={Fabrication and characterization of LATP/PAN composite fiber-based lithium-ion battery separators}, volume={56}, ISSN={["0013-4686"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540061/}, DOI={10.1016/j.electacta.2011.05.007}, abstractNote={Lithium aluminum titanium phosphate (LATP)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite fiber-based membranes were prepared by electrospinning dispersions of LATP particles in PAN solutions. The electrolyte uptakes of the electrospun LATP/PAN composite fiber-based membranes were measured and the results showed that the electrolyte uptake increased as the LATP content increased. The lithium ion conductivity, the electrochemical oxidation limit and the interface resistance of liquid electrolyte-soaked electrospun LATP/PAN composite fiber-based membranes were also measured and it was found that as the LATP content increased, the electrospun LATP/PAN composite fiber-based membranes had higher lithium ion conductivity, better electrochemical stability, and lower interfacial resistance with lithium electrode. Additionally, lithium//1 M LiPF6/EC/EMC//lithium iron phosphate cells using LATP/PAN composite fiber-based membranes as the separator demonstrated high charge/discharge capacity and good cycle performance.}, number={18}, journal={ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA}, author={Liang, Yinzheng and Lin, Zhan and Qiu, Yiping and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Jul}, pages={6474–6480} }
 @article{toprakci_ji_lin_toprakci_zhang_2011, title={Fabrication and electrochemical characteristics of electrospun LiFePO4/carbon composite fibers for lithium-ion batteries}, volume={196}, ISSN={["1873-2755"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674397/}, DOI={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.04.031}, abstractNote={LiFePO4/C composite fibers were synthesized by using a combination of electrospinning and sol–gel techniques. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was used as an electrospinning media and a carbon source. LiFePO4 precursor materials and PAN were dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide separately and they were mixed before electrospinning. LiFePO4 precursor/PAN fibers were heat treated, during which LiFePO4 precursor transformed to energy-storage LiFePO4 material and PAN was converted to carbon. The surface morphology and microstructure of the obtained LiFePO4/C composite fibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and elemental dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). XRD measurements were also carried out in order to determine the structure of LiFePO4/C composite fibers. Electrochemical performance of LiFePO4/carbon composite fibers was evaluated in coin-type cells. Carbon content and heat treatment conditions (such as stabilization temperature, calcination/carbonization temperature, calcination/carbonization time, etc.) were optimized in terms of electrochemical performance.}, number={18}, journal={JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES}, author={Toprakci, Ozan and Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Toprakci, Hatice A. K. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Sep}, pages={7692–7699} }
 @article{yao_guo_ji_jung_lin_alcoutlabi_hamouda_zhang_2011, title={Highly proton conductive electrolyte membranes: Fiber-induced long-range ionic channels}, volume={13}, ISSN={["1388-2481"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540067/}, DOI={10.1016/j.elecom.2011.06.028}, abstractNote={Novel conductive inorganic fiber/polymer hybrid proton exchange membranes (PEMs) were obtained by taking advantage of sulfated zirconia (S-ZrO2) fibers made by electrospinning and post-electrospinning processes. Induced by electrospun inorganic fibers, long-range ionic channels were formed by agglomerating functional groups, which served as continuous hopping pathways for protons and significantly improved the proton conductivity of PEMs.}, number={9}, journal={ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS}, author={Yao, Yingfang and Guo, Bingkun and Ji, Liwen and Jung, Kyung-Hye and Lin, Zhan and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Hamouda, Hechmi and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Sep}, pages={1005–1008} }
 @article{liang_ji_guo_lin_yao_li_alcoutlabi_qiu_zhang_2011, title={Preparation and electrochemical characterization of ionic-conducting lithium lanthanum titanate oxide/polyacrylonitrile submicron composite fiber-based lithium-ion battery separators}, volume={196}, ISSN={["1873-2755"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540087/}, DOI={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.06.088}, abstractNote={Lithium lanthanum titanate oxide (LLTO)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) submicron composite fiber-based membranes were prepared by electrospinning dispersions of LLTO ceramic particles in PAN solutions. These ionic-conducting LLTO/PAN composite fiber-based membranes can be directly used as lithium-ion battery separators due to their unique porous structure. Ionic conductivities were evaluated after soaking the electrospun LLTO/PAN composite fiber-based membranes in a liquid electrolyte, 1 M lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) in ethylene carbonate (EC)/ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) (1:1 vol). It was found that, among membranes with various LLTO contents, 15 wt.% LLTO/PAN composite fiber-based membranes provided the highest ionic conductivity, 1.95 × 10−3 S cm−1. Compared with pure PAN fiber membranes, LLTO/PAN composite fiber-based membranes had greater liquid electrolyte uptake, higher electrochemical stability window, and lower interfacial resistance with lithium. In addition, lithium//1 M LiPF6/EC/EMC//lithium iron phosphate cells containing LLTO/PAN composite fiber-based membranes as the separator exhibited high discharge specific capacity of 162 mAh g−1 and good cycling performance at 0.2 C rate at room temperature.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES}, author={Liang, Yinzheng and Ji, Liwen and Guo, Bingkun and Lin, Zhan and Yao, Yingfang and Li, Ying and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Qiu, Yiping and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Jan}, pages={436–441} }
 @misc{ji_lin_alcoutlabi_zhang_2011, title={Recent developments in nanostructured anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1754-5706"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540060/}, DOI={10.1039/c0ee00699h}, abstractNote={In this paper, the use of nanostructured anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is reviewed. Nanostructured materials such as nano-carbons, alloys, metal oxides, and metal sulfides/nitrides have been used as anodes for next-generation LIBs with high reversible capacity, fast power capability, good safety, and long cycle life. This is due to their relatively short mass and charge pathways, high transport rates of both lithium ions and electrons, and other extremely charming surface activities. In this review paper, the effect of the nanostructure on the electrochemical performance of these anodes is presented. Their synthesis processes, electrochemical properties, and electrode reaction mechanisms are also discussed. The major goals of this review are to give a broad overview of recent scientific researches and developments of anode materials using novel nanoscience and nanotechnology and to highlight new progresses in using these nanostructured materials to develop high-performance LIBs. Suggestions and outlooks on future research directions in this field are also given.}, number={8}, journal={ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Aug}, pages={2682–2699} }
 @article{yao_lin_li_alcoutlabi_hamouda_zhang_2011, title={Superacidic Electrospun Fiber-Nafion Hybrid Proton Exchange Membranes}, volume={1}, ISSN={["1614-6840"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540073/}, DOI={10.1002/aenm.201100435}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={6}, journal={ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS}, author={Yao, Yingfang and Lin, Zhan and Li, Ying and Alcoutlabi, Mataz and Hamouda, Hechmi and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2011}, month={Nov}, pages={1133–1140} }
 @article{ji_lin_guo_medford_zhang_2010, title={Assembly of Carbon-SnO2 Core-Sheath Composite Nanofibers for Superior Lithium Storage}, volume={16}, ISSN={["1521-3765"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540086/}, DOI={10.1002/chem.201001564}, abstractNote={Protective coating: Carbon-SnO(2) core-sheath composite nanofibers are synthesized through the creative combination of electrospinning and electrodeposition processes (see figure). They display excellent electrochemical performance when directly used as binder-free anodes for rechargeable lithium ion batteries.}, number={38}, journal={CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Guo, Bingkun and Medford, Andrew J. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, pages={11543–11548} }
 @article{lin_woodroof_ji_liang_krause_zhang_2010, title={Effect of Platinum Salt Concentration on the Electrospinning of Polyacrylonitrile/Platinum Acetylacetonate Solution}, volume={116}, ISSN={["1097-4628"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540059/}, DOI={10.1002/app.31616}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE}, author={Lin, Zhan and Woodroof, Mariah D. and Ji, Liwen and Liang, Yinzheng and Krause, Wendy and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Apr}, pages={895–901} }
 @article{lin_ji_woodroof_zhang_2010, title={Electrodeposited MnOx/carbon nanofiber composites for use as anode materials in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries}, volume={195}, ISSN={["1873-2755"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540092/}, DOI={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.02.004}, abstractNote={Carbon nanofiber-supported MnOx composites were prepared by electrodepositing MnOx nanoparticles directly onto electrospun carbon nanofibers. The morphology and size of MnOx nanoparticles were controlled by the surface treatment of carbon nanofibers and the electrodeposition duration time. SEM, TEM/EDS, elemental analysis, and XRD were used to study the morphology and composition of MnOx on the nanofibers. The resultant MnOx/carbon nanofiber composites were used directly as the anode material in lithium half cells and their electrochemical performance was characterized. Results show that MnOx/carbon nanofiber composites prepared by different deposition durations have high reversible capacity, good capacity retention, and excellent structural integrity during cycling.}, number={15}, journal={JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Woodroof, Mariah D. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Aug}, pages={5025–5031} }
 @article{lin_ji_toprakci_krause_zhang_2010, title={Electrospun carbon nanofiber-supported Pt-Pd alloy composites for oxygen reduction}, volume={25}, ISSN={["2044-5326"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674398/}, DOI={10.1557/jmr.2010.0163}, abstractNote={Carbon nanofiber-supported Pt–Pd alloy composites were prepared by co-electrodepositing Pt–Pd alloy nanoparticles directly onto electrospun carbon nanofibers. The morphology and size of Pt–Pd alloy nanoparticles were controlled by the surface treatment of carbon nanofibers and the electrodeposition duration time. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM)/(EDS) and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to study the composition of Pt–Pd alloy on the composites, and the co-electrodeposition mechanism of Pt–Pd alloy was investigated. The resultant Pt–Pd/carbon nanofiber composites were characterized by running cyclic voltammograms in oxygen-saturated 0.1 M HClO4 at 25 °C to study their electrocatalytic ability to reduce oxygen. Results show that Pt–Pd/carbon nanofiber composites possess good performance in the electrocatalytic reduction of oxygen. Among all Pt–Pd/carbon nanofibers prepared, the nanofiber composite with a Pt–Pd loading of 0.90 mg/cm2 has the highest electrocatalytic activity by catalyst mass.}, number={7}, journal={JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Toprakci, Ozan and Krause, Wendy and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Jul}, pages={1329–1335} }
 @article{ji_yao_toprakci_lin_liang_shi_medford_millns_zhang_2010, title={Fabrication of carbon nanofiber-driven electrodes from electrospun polyacrylonitrile/polypyrrole bicomponents for high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries}, volume={195}, ISSN={["1873-2755"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674401/}, DOI={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2009.10.021}, abstractNote={Carbon nanofibers were prepared through electrospinning a blend solution of polyacrylonitrile and polypyrrole, followed by carbonization at 700 °C. Structural features of electrospun polyacrylonitrile/polypyrrole bicomponent nanofibers and their corresponding carbon nanofibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimeter, thermo-gravimetric analysis, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. It was found that intermolecular interactions are formed between two different polymers, which influence the thermal properties of electrospun bicomponent nanofibers. In addition, with the increase of polypyrrole concentration, the resultant carbon nanofibers exhibit increasing disordered structure. These carbon nanofibers were used as anodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries without adding any polymer binder or conductive material and they display high reversible capacity, improved cycle performance, relatively good rate capability, and clear fibrous morphology even after 50 charge/discharge cycles. The improved electrochemical performance of these carbon nanofibers can be attributed to their unusual surface properties and unique structural features, which amplify both surface area and extensive intermingling between electrode and electrolyte phases over small length scales, thereby leading to fast kinetics and short pathways for both Li ions and electrons.}, number={7}, journal={JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES}, author={Ji, Liwen and Yao, Yingfang and Toprakci, Ozan and Lin, Zhan and Liang, Yinzheng and Shi, Quan and Medford, Andrew J. and Millns, Christopher R. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Apr}, pages={2050–2056} }
 @article{ji_lin_li_li_liang_toprakci_shi_zhang_2010, title={Formation and characterization of core-sheath nanofibers through electrospinning and surface-initiated polymerization}, volume={51}, ISSN={["1873-2291"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674399/}, DOI={10.1016/j.polymer.2010.07.042}, abstractNote={Novel core-sheath nanofibers, composed of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) core and polypyrrole (PPy) sheath with clear boundary between them, were fabricated by electrospinning PAN/FeCl3·6H2O bicomponent nanofibers and the subsequent surface-initiated polymerization in a pyrrole-containing solution. By adjusting the concentration of FeCl3·6H2O, the surface morphology of PPy sheath changed from isolated agglomerates or clusters to relatively uniform thin-film structure. Thermal properties of PAN-PPy core-sheath nanofibers were also characterized. Results indicated that the PPy sheath played a role of inhibitor and retarded the complex chemical reactions of PAN during the carbonization process.}, number={19}, journal={POLYMER}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Li, Ying and Li, Shuli and Liang, Yinzheng and Toprakci, Ozan and Shi, Quan and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Sep}, pages={4368–4374} }
 @article{ji_lin_zhou_shi_toprakci_medford_millns_zhang_2010, title={Formation and electrochemical performance of copper/carbon composite nanofibers}, volume={55}, ISSN={["1873-3859"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/674402/}, DOI={10.1016/j.electacta.2009.10.033}, abstractNote={Copper-loaded carbon nanofibers are fabricated by thermally treating electrospun Cu(CH3COO)2/polyacrylonitrile nanofibers and utilized as an energy-storage material for rechargeable lithium–ion batteries. These composite nanofibers deliver more than 400 mA g−1 reversible capacities at 50 and 100 mA g−1 current densities and also maintain clear fibrous morphology and good structural integrity after 50 charge/discharge cycles. The relatively high capacity and good cycling performance of these composite nanofibers, stemmed from the integrated combination of metallic copper and disordered carbon as well as their unique textures and surface properties, make them a promising electrode candidate for next-generation lithium–ion batteries.}, number={5}, journal={ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Zhou, Rui and Shi, Quan and Toprakci, Ozan and Medford, Andrew J. and Millns, Christopher R. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Feb}, pages={1605–1611} }
 @article{lin_ji_woodroof_yao_krause_zhang_2010, title={Synthesis and Electrocatalysis of Carbon Nanofiber-Supported Platinum by 1-AP Functionalization and Polyol Processing Technique}, volume={114}, ISSN={["1932-7447"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540058/}, DOI={10.1021/jp9096138}, abstractNote={Pt/carbon composite nanofibers were prepared by depositing Pt nanoparticles directly onto electrospun carbon nanofibers using a polyol processing technique. The morphology and size of Pt nanoparticles were controlled by 1-aminopyrene functionalization. The noncovalent functionalization of carbon nanofibers by 1-aminopyrene is simple and can be carried out at ambient temperature without damaging the integrity and electronic structure of the carbon nanofibers. The resulting Pt/carbon composite nanofibers were characterized by running cyclic voltammograms in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 0.125 M CH3OH + 0.2 M H2SO4 solutions. Results show that Pt/carbon composite nanofibers with 1-aminopyrene functionalization have Pt nanoparticles with a smaller size and better distribution compared with those treated with conventional acids. Moreover, Pt/1-aminopyrene-functionalized carbon nanofibers possess the properties of high active surface area, improved performance toward the electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol, and relatively...}, number={9}, journal={JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Woodroof, Mariah D. and Yao, Yingfang and Krause, Wendy and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Mar}, pages={3791–3797} }
 @article{lin_ji_krause_zhang_2010, title={Synthesis and electrocatalysis of 1-aminopyrene-functionalized carbon nanofiber-supported platinum-ruthenium nanoparticles}, volume={195}, ISSN={["1873-2755"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540088/}, DOI={10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.03.059}, abstractNote={Platinum–ruthenium/carbon composite nanofibers were prepared by depositing PtRu nanoparticles directly onto electrospun carbon nanofibers using a polyol processing technique. The morphology and size of PtRu nanoparticles were controlled by 1-aminopyrene functionalization. The noncovalent functionalization of carbon nanofibers by 1-aminopyrene is simple and can be carried out at ambient temperature without damaging the integrity and electronic structure of carbon nanofibers. The resulting PtRu/carbon composite nanofibers were characterized by cyclic voltammogram in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 0.125 M CH3OH + 0.2 M H2SO4 solutions, respectively. The PtRu/carbon composite nanofibers with 1-aminopyrene functionalization have smaller nanoparticles and a more uniform distribution, compared with those pretreated with conventional acids. Moreover, PtRu/1-aminopyrene functionalized carbon nanofibers have high active surface area and improved performance towards the electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol.}, number={17}, journal={JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Krause, Wendy E. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2010}, month={Sep}, pages={5520–5526} }
 @article{lin_ji_zhang_2009, title={Electrodeposition of platinum nanoparticles onto carbon nanofibers for electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol}, volume={63}, ISSN={["1873-4979"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540063/}, DOI={10.1016/j.matlet.2009.07.005}, abstractNote={Pt/carbon composite nanofibers were prepared by electrodepositing Pt nanoparticles onto electrospun carbon nanofibers and were used as catalysts towards the oxidation of methanol. The morphology and size of Pt nanoparticles were controlled by selectively adjusting the electrodeposition potential and time. SEM and TEM results show that the composite nanofibers were successfully obtained and Pt particle diameters were between 10 and 55 nm. The electrocatalytic activity of the composite nanofibers expressed by current density per Pt particle mass was found to depend on the particle size, showing an increasing activity when the catalyst diameter decreased.}, number={24-25}, journal={MATERIALS LETTERS}, author={Lin, Zhan and Ji, Liwen and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2009}, month={Oct}, pages={2115–2118} }
 @article{ji_lin_medford_zhang_2009, title={In-Situ Encapsulation of Nickel Particles in Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers and the Resultant Electrochemical Performance}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1521-3765"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540091/}, DOI={10.1002/chem.200902012}, abstractNote={Loaded nanofibers: Ni nanoparticle-loaded carbon nanofibers, which exhibit high reversible lithium-storage capacity, excellent cycling performance, and remarkably enhanced rate capability, are fabricated by using the electrospinning technique and the subsequent stabilization and carbonization processes (see figure). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.}, number={41}, journal={CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Medford, Andrew J. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2009}, pages={10718–10722} }
 @article{ji_lin_medford_zhang_2009, title={Porous carbon nanofibers from electrospun polyacrylonitrile/SiO2 composites as an energy storage material}, volume={47}, ISSN={["1873-3891"]}, url={https://publons.com/publon/6540062/}, DOI={10.1016/j.carbon.2009.08.002}, abstractNote={Porous carbon nanofibers with large accessible surface areas and well-developed pore structures were prepared by electrospinning and subsequent thermal and chemical treatments. They were directly used as anodes in lithium-ion batteries without adding any non-active materials such as polymer binders or electronic conductors. The electrochemical performance results show that porous carbon nanofiber anodes have improved lithium-ion storage ability, enhanced charge–discharge kinetics, and better cyclic stability compared with non-porous counterparts. The unique structures and properties of these materials make them excellent candidates for use as anodes in high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.}, number={14}, journal={CARBON}, author={Ji, Liwen and Lin, Zhan and Medford, Andrew J. and Zhang, Xiangwu}, year={2009}, month={Nov}, pages={3346–3354} }