Publications

Research Articles: 

2024

[4] Y. Yu, M. I. Levine, Z. Yang, S. Jeon, E. A. Stach, J. Xie*. “Boosting the Low-Temperature Performance of Graphite Anodes by Creating an Electrochemically Active Interface”, ACS Applied Energy Materials 6 2024 (24), 12371-12378.

[3] Zhao, X., Cheng, H., Chen, X., Zhang, Q., Li, C., Xie, J., ... & Sasaki, K. (2024). Multiple Metal–Nitrogen Bonds Synergistically Boosting the Activity and Durability of High-Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 146(5), 3010-3022. 

[2] Yu, Y., Zhu, G., Zhang, Q., Behzadnia, M., Yang, Z., Liu, Y., & Xie, J. (2024). Multinonmetal-Doped V2O5 Nanocomposites for Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 7 (23), 11031-11037,

[1] Yu, Y., Xu, J., Duanmu, K., Shutthanandan, V., Wi, S., Yang, Z., ... & Xie, J. (2024). Stabilizing Graphite Anode in Electrolytes with Nanoscale Anion Networking for High-Rate Lithium Storage. ACS Energy Letters, 9(10), 5002-5011. 

2023

[11] Zeng, Y., Liang, J., Li, C., Qiao, Z., Li, B., Hwang, S., ... & Wu, G. (2023). Regulating catalytic properties and thermal stability of Pt and PtCo intermetallic fuel-cell catalysts via strong coupling effects between single-metal site-rich carbon and Pt. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145(32), 17643-17655. 

[10] Yu, Y., Levine, M. I., Yang, Z., Jeon, S., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2023). Boosting the Low-Temperature Performance of Graphite Anodes by Creating an Electrochemically Active Interface. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 6(24), 12371-12378. 

[9] Zeng, Y., Li, C., Li, B., Liang, J., Zachman, M. J., Cullen, D. A., ... & Wu, G. (2023). Tuning the thermal activation atmosphere breaks the activity–stability trade-off of Fe–N–C oxygen reduction fuel cell catalysts. Nature Catalysis, 6(12), 1215-1227. 

[9] Chen, G., Lu, R., Li, C., Yu, J., Li, X., Ni, L., ... & Feng, X. (2023). Hierarchically porous carbons with highly curved surfaces for hosting single metal FeN4 sites as outstanding oxygen reduction catalysts. Advanced Materials, 35(32), 2300907. 

[7] Yu, K., Hart, J. L., Xie, J., Taheri, M. L., & Ferreira, P. (2023). A novel approach to identify the ionomer phase in PEMFC by EELS. Nano Energy, 111, 108393. 

[6] Liu, Y., Yu, Y., Yang, F., Zhu, G., Yu, K., Kou, R., ... & Xie, J. (2023). Reversible Iron Oxyfluoride (FeOF)‐Graphene Composites as Sustainable Cathodes for High Energy Density Lithium Batteries. Small, 19(15), 2206947. 

[5]Gong, Q., Zhang, H., Yu, H., Jeon, S., Ren, Y., Yang, Z., ... & Xie, J. (2023). Amino-tethering synthesis strategy toward highly accessible sub-3-nm L10-PtM catalysts for high-power fuel cells. Matter, 6(3), 963-982. 

[4] Yu, K., Li, C., Xie, J., & Ferreira, P. J. (2023). Understanding the Degradation Mechanisms of Pt Electrocatalysts in PEMFCs by Combining 2D and 3D Identical Location TEM. Nano Letters, 23(5), 1858-1864. 

[3] Li, C., Zhu, L., Song, L., Zhu, G., Zhang, Q., Zhao, Y., ... & Xie, J. (2023). Synergistic effect of polyaniline on stabilizing Pt nanoparticles in PEMFCs. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(14), 7756-7766. 

[2] Yu, Y., Koh, H., Zhang, Z., Yang, Z., Alexandrova, A. N., Agarwal, M., ... & Xie, J. (2023). Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components. Energy & Environmental Science, 16(12), 5904-5915. 

[1] Li, C., Yu, K., Bird, A., Guo, F., Ilavsky, J., Liu, Y., ... & Xie, J. (2023). Unraveling the core of fuel cell performance: engineering the ionomer/catalyst interface. Energy & Environmental Science, 16(7), 2977-2990. 

2022

[8] Yu, H., Zachman, M. J., Li, C., Hu, L., Kariuki, N. N., Mukundan, R., ... & Cullen, D. A. (2022). Recreating fuel cell catalyst degradation in aqueous environments for identical-location scanning transmission electron microscopy studies. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(18), 20418-20429. 

[7] Yu, Y., Yang, Z., Liu, Y., & Xie, J. (2022). Achieving SEI preformed graphite in flow cell to mitigate initial lithium loss. Carbon, 196, 589-595. 

[6] Liu, S., Li, C., Zachman, M. J., Zeng, Y., Yu, H., Li, B., ... & Wu, G. (2022). Atomically dispersed iron sites with a nitrogen–carbon coating as highly active and durable oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells. Nature Energy, 7(7), 652-663. 

[5] Chen, M., Li, C., Zhang, B., Zeng, Y., Karakalos, S., Hwang, S., ... & Wu, G. (2022). High-platinum-content catalysts on atomically dispersed and nitrogen coordinated single manganese site carbons for heavy-duty fuel cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 169(3), 034510. 

[4] Yu, H., Zachman, M. J., Li, C., Hu, L., Kariuki, N. N., Mukundan, R., ... & Cullen, D. A. (2022). Recreating fuel cell catalyst degradation in aqueous environments for identical-location scanning transmission electron microscopy studies. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(18), 20418-20429. 

[3] Li, C., Song, L., Zhao, X., Sasaki, K., & Xie, J. (2022). Nitrogen-doped PtNi catalysts on polybenzimidazole-functionalized carbon support for the oxygen reduction reaction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(23), 26814-26823. 

[2] Liu, T., Liu, Y., Yu, Y., Ren, Y., Sun, C., Liu, Y., ... & Xie, J. (2022). Approaching theoretical specific capacity of iron-rich lithium iron silicate using graphene-incorporation and fluorine-doping. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 10(8), 4006-4014. 

[1] Fang, X., Cavazos, A. T., Li, Z., Li, C., Xie, J., Wassall, S. R., ... & Wei, X. (2022). Six-electron organic redoxmers for aqueous redox flow batteries. Chemical Communications, 58(95), 13226-13229. 

2021

[3] Li, X., He, Y., Cheng, S., Li, B., Zeng, Y., Xie, Z., ... & Su, D. (2021). Atomic structure evolution of Pt–Co binary catalysts: single metal sites versus intermetallic nanocrystals. Advanced Materials, 33(48), 2106371. 

[2] Gong, Q., Li, C., Liu, Y., Ilavsky, J., Guo, F., Cheng, X., & Xie, J. (2021). Effects of ink formulation on construction of catalyst layers for high-performance polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(31), 37004-37013. 

[1] Qiao, Z., Wang, C., Li, C., Zeng, Y., Hwang, S., Li, B., ... & Wu, G. (2021). Atomically dispersed single iron sites for promoting Pt and Pt 3 Co fuel cell catalysts: performance and durability improvements. Energy & Environmental Science, 14(9), 4948-4960. 

2020

[2] Yu, Y., Liu, Y., & Xie, J. (2020). Building better Li metal anodes in liquid electrolyte: challenges and progress. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(1), 18-33. 

[1] Li, C., Liu, Y., Xin, L., Yu, Y., Gong, Q., Yang, F., & Xie, J. (2020). Surface proton conduction over catalyst support via chemically grafted groups. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 167(16), 164509. 

2018

[4] Fang, Y., Liu, Q., Xiao, L., Rong, Y., Liu, Y., Chen, Z., ... & Ren, Y. (2018). A fully sodiated NaVOPO4 with layered structure for high-voltage and long-lifespan sodium-ion batteries. Chem, 4(5), 1167-1180. 

[3] Aliahmad, N., Liu, Y., Xie, J., & Agarwal, M. (2018). V2O5/graphene hybrid supported on paper current collectors for flexible ultrahigh-capacity electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(19), 16490-16499. 

[2] Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Yang, F., He, H., Xiao, X., Ren, Y., ... & Xie, J. (2018). Capacity fading mechanism of the commercial 18650 LiFePO4-based lithium-ion batteries: an in situ time-resolved high-energy synchrotron XRD study. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(5), 4622-4629. 

[1] Isert, S., Xin, L., Xie, J., & Son, S. F. (2017). The effect of decorated graphene addition on the burning rate of ammonium perchlorate composite propellants. Combustion and Flame, 183, 322-329. 

2017

[3] Liu, Y., Liu, Q., Xin, L., Liu, Y., Yang, F., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2017). Making Li-metal electrodes rechargeable by controlling the dendrite growth direction. Nature Energy, 2(7), 1-10. 

[2] Xin, L., Yang, F., Xie, J., Yang, Z., Kariuki, N. N., Myers, D. J., ... & Sharman, J. (2017). Enhanced MEA performance for PEMFCs under low relative humidity and low oxygen content conditions via catalyst functionalization. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164(6), F674. 

[1] Yang, F., Xin, L., Uzunoglu, A., Qiu, Y., Stanciu, L., Ilavsky, J., ... & Xie, J. (2017). Investigation of the interaction between nafion ionomer and surface functionalized carbon black using both ultrasmall angle X-ray scattering and cryo-TEM. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(7), 6530-6538. 

2016

[3] Qiu, Y., Xin, L., Jia, F., Xie, J., & Li, W. (2016). Three-dimensional phosphorus-doped graphitic-C3N4 self-assembly with NH2-functionalized carbon composite materials for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction. Langmuir, 32(48), 12569-12578. 

[2] Xin, L., Yang, F., Qiu, Y., Uzunoglu, A., Rockward, T., Borup, R. L., ... & Xie, J. (2016). Polybenzimidazole (PBI) functionalized nanographene as highly stable catalyst support for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 163(10), F1228. 

[1] Xin, L., Yang, F., Rasouli, S., Qiu, Y., Li, Z. F., Uzunoglu, A., ... & Xie, J. (2016). Understanding Pt nanoparticle anchoring on graphene supports through surface functionalization. ACS Catalysis, 6(4), 2642-2653. 

2015

[5] Li, Z. F., Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Yang, F., Xin, L., Zhou, Y., ... & Xie, J. (2015). Facile preparation of graphene/SnO2 xerogel hybrids as the anode material in Li-ion batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 7(49), 27087-27095. 

[4]Li, Z. F., Xin, L., Yang, F., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, H., ... & Xie, J. (2015). Hierarchical polybenzimidazole-grafted graphene hybrids as supports for Pt nanoparticle catalysts with excellent PEMFC performance. Nano Energy, 16, 281-292. 

[3] Liu, Y., Liu, Q., Li, Z., Ren, Y., Xie, J., He, H., & Xu, F. (2014). Failure study of commercial LiFePO4 cells in over-discharge conditions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(4), A620. 

[2] Liu, Q., Li, Z. F., Liu, Y., Zhang, H., Ren, Y., Sun, C. J., ... & Xie, J. (2015). Graphene-modified nanostructured vanadium pentoxide hybrids with extraordinary electrochemical performance for Li-ion batteries. Nature Communications, 6(1), 6127. 

[1] Li, Z. F., Zhang, H., Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Stanciu, L., & Xie, J. (2014). Hierarchical nanocomposites of vanadium oxide thin film anchored on graphene as high-performance cathodes in li-ion batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(21), 18894-18900. 

2014

[7] Jia, C., Liu, Q., Sun, C. J., Yang, F., Ren, Y., Heald, S. M., ... & Xie, J. (2014). In situ x-ray near-edge absorption spectroscopy investigation of the state of charge of all-vanadium redox flow batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(20), 17920-17925. 

[6] Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Sun, C. J., Li, Z. F., Ren, Y., Lu, W., ... & Xie, J. (2014). The structural evolution of V2O5 nanocystals during electrochemical cycling studied using in operando synchrotron techniques. Electrochimica Acta, 136, 318-322. 

[5] Zhang, H., Li, Z. F., Snyder, A., Xie, J., & Stanciu, L. A. (2014). Functionalized graphene oxide for the fabrication of paraoxon biosensors. Analytica Chimica Acta, 827, 86-94. 

[4] Li, Z. F., Zhang, H., Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Stanciu, L., & Xie, J. (2014). Covalently-grafted polyaniline on graphene oxide sheets for high performance electrochemical supercapacitors. Carbon, 71, 257-267. 

[3] Li, Z. F., Zhang, H., Liu, Q., Liu, Y., Stanciu, L., & Xie, J. (2014). Novel pyrolyzed polyaniline-grafted silicon nanoparticles encapsulated in graphene sheets as Li-ion battery anodes. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(8), 5996-6002. 

[2] Liu, Q., He, H., Li, Z. F., Liu, Y., Ren, Y., Lu, W., ... & Xie, J. (2014). Rate-dependent, Li-ion insertion/deinsertion behavior of LiFePO4 cathodes in commercial 18650 LiFePO4 cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(5), 3282-3289. 

[1] Liu, Y., Liu, Q., Li, Z., Ren, Y., Xie, J., He, H., & Xu, F. (2014). Failure study of commercial LiFePO4 cells in over-discharge conditions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(4), A620. 

2013

[5] Li, Z. F., Xie, J., Stanciu, L., & Ren, Y. (2013). Nanostructured graphenes and metal oxides for fuel cell and battery applications. Advanced Materials Research, 705, 126-131. 

[4] Wang, M. X., Liu, Q., Li, Z. F., Sun, H. F., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2013). Structural modification of graphene sheets to create a dense network of defect sites. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 4(9), 1484-1488. 

[3] Li, Z. F., Zhang, H., Liu, Q., Sun, L., Stanciu, L., & Xie, J. (2013). Fabrication of high-surface-area graphene/polyaniline nanocomposites and their application in supercapacitors. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5(7), 2685-2691. 

[2] Xu, F., Wang, M. X., Sun, L., Liu, Q., Sun, H. F., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2013). Enhanced Pt/C catalyst stability using p-benzensulfonic acid functionalized carbon blacks as catalyst supports. Electrochimica Acta, 94, 172-181. 

[1] He, H., Liu, Y., Liu, Q., Li, Z., Xu, F., Dun, C., ... & Xie, J. (2013). Failure investigation of LiFePO4 cells in over-discharge conditions. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 160(6), A793. 

2012

[5] Shi, J., Zhang, H., Snyder, A., Wang, M. X., Xie, J., Porterfield, D. M., & Stanciu, L. A. (2012). An aqueous media based approach for the preparation of a biosensor platform composed of graphene oxide and Pt-black. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 38(1), 314-320. 

[4] Wang, M. X., Liu, Q., Sun, H. F., Stach, E. A., Zhang, H., Stanciu, L., & Xie, J. (2012). Preparation of high-surface-area carbon nanoparticle/graphene composites. Carbon, 50(10), 3845-3853. 

[3] Xu, F., He, H., Liu, Y., Dun, C., Ren, Y., Liu, Q., ... & Xie, J. (2012). Failure investigation of LiFePO4 cells under overcharge conditions. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 159(5), A678. 

[2] Wang, M. X., Xu, F., & Xie, J. (2012). Enhanced carbon corrosion resistance for FEFC Pt/C catalysts using steam-etched carbon blacks as a catalyst support. Electrochimica Acta, 63, 295-301. 

[1] Liu, Q., He, H., Chao, Z. S., Xie, J., & Ruchenstein, E. (2012). Synthesis of mesoporous chromium phosphates via solid-state reaction at low temperature. New Journal of Chemistry, 36(1), 139-147. 

2011

[1] Wang, M. X., Xu, F., Sun, H. F., Liu, Q., Artyushkova, K., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2011). Nanoscale graphite-supported Pt catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions in fuel cells. Electrochimica Acta, 56(5), 2566-2573. 

[2] Wang, M. X., Xu, F., Liu, Q., Sun, H. F., Cheng, R. H., He, H., ... & Xie, J. (2011). Enhancing the catalytic performance of Pt/C catalysts using steam-etched carbon blacks as a catalyst support. Carbon, 1(49), 256-265. 

2010

[5] Xu, F., Zhang, H., Ilavsky, J., Stanciu, L., Ho, D., Justice, M. J., ... & Xie, J. (2010). Investigation of a catalyst ink dispersion using both ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering and cryogenic TEM. Langmuir, 26(24), 19199-19208. 

[4] Xie, J., Xu, F., Wood III, D. L., More, K. L., Zawodzinski, T. A., & Smith, W. H. (2010). Influence of ionomer content on the structure and performance of PEFC membrane electrode assemblies. Electrochimica Acta, 55(24), 7404-7412. 

[3] Wang, M. X., Liu, Q., Sun, H. F., Ogbeifun, N., Xu, F., Stach, E. A., & Xie, J. (2010). Investigation of carbon corrosion in polymer electrolyte fuel cells using steam etching. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 123(2-3), 761-766. 

[2] Xu, F., Wang, M. X., Liu, Q., Sun, H. F., Simonson, S., Ogbeifun, N., ... & Xie, J. (2010). Investigation of the carbon corrosion process for polymer electrolyte fuel cells using a rotating disk electrode technique. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 157(8), B1138. 

[1] Huang, L., Xie, J., Chen, R., Chu, D., & Hsu, A. T. (2010). Nanorod alumina-supported Ni–Zr–Fe/Al2O3 catalysts for hydrogen production in auto-thermal reforming of ethanol. Materials Research Bulletin, 45(1), 92-96. 

Prior to 2010

[10] Huang, L., Xie, J., Chu, W., Chen, R., Chu, D., & Hsu, A. T. (2009). Iron-promoted nickel-based catalysts for hydrogen generation via auto-thermal reforming of ethanol. Catalysis Communications, 10(5), 502-508. 

[9] Huang, L., Xie, J., Chen, R., Chu, D., Chu, W., & Hsu, A. T. (2008). Effect of iron on durability of nickel-based catalysts in auto-thermal reforming of ethanol for hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33(24), 7448-7456. 

[8] Xie, J., Wood, D. L., More, K. L., Atanassov, P., & Borup, R. L. (2005). Microstructural changes of membrane electrode assemblies during PEFC durability testing at high humidity conditions. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 152(5), A1011. 

[7] Xie, J., Wood, D. L., Wayne, D. M., Zawodzinski, T. A., Atanassov, P., & Borup, R. L. (2004). Durability of PEFCs at high humidity conditions. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 152(1), A104. 

[6] Xie, J., More, K. L., Zawodzinski, T. A., & Smith, W. H. (2004). Porosimetry of MEAs made by “thin film decal” method and its effect on performance of PEFCs. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 151(11), A1841. 

[5] Reeves, K. S., More, K. L., Walker, L. R., & Xie, J. (2004). TEM Evaluation of Aged Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Microscopy and Microanalysis, 10(S02), 1368-1369. 

[4] Xie, J., Garzon, F., Zawodzinski, T., & Smith, W. (2004). Ionomer segregation in composite MEAs and its effect on polymer electrolyte fuel cell performance. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 151(7), A1084. 

[3] Xie, J., Zhao, X., Cao, G., Zhong, Y., & Zhao, M. (2003). Electrochemical lithium intercalation in CoSb 3 compound. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 22(3). 

[2] Xie, J., & Riechel, T. L. (2000). Room temperature chloroaluminate molten salts buffered with magnesium metal. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 147(11), 4247. 

[1] Xie, J., & Riechel, T. L. (1998). Electrochemistry of 1‐Ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium Chloride in Acetonitrile. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 145(8), 2660. 

Issued Patents: 

1. Jian Xie, “Lithium Silicate Cathodes For Lithium-Ion Batteries”, US 12,206,108B2, January 21, 2025; ZL 202080032770.8 (China), November 1, 2021.

2. Jian Xie, “GRAPHENE AND NETWORK FORMER-MODIFIED VANADIUM PENTOXIDE SILICON DIOXIDE CATHODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES”, US Patent, 12,040,481, July 16, 2024.

3. Jian Xie and Yadong Liu, “Ultra-High Specific Energy Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries And Methods For Producing The Same”, US Patent, 11,888,146, January 30, 2024, ZL 202180090195.1 (China), July 1, 2023.

4. Jian Xie, “Novel Ionomer/Catalyst Interface”, US Patent, 11,394,032, July 19, 2022.

5. Jian Xie, “Systems and Methods of Graphene Supported Catalysts”, US Patent, 10,886,540 B2, Jan 5, 2021.

6. Jian Xie, “Covalently-Grafted Polyaniline on Graphene Oxide Sheets and Its Application in Electrochemical Supercapacitors”, US 10,157,711, March 18, 2018.

7. Jian Xie, “Novel carbonized polyaniline-grafted silicon nanoparticles encapsulated in graphene sheets for li-ion battery anodes”, US Patent 10,020,500, July 10, 2018,

8. Jian Xie, “Carbonized Polyaniline-Grafted Silicon Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Graphene Sheets for Li-ion Battery Anodes”, US Patent, US 10,020,500 B2, July 10, 2018.

9. Jian Xie and Meixian Wang, “High Surface Area Nano-Structured Graphene Composites and Capacitive Devices Incorporating the Same”, 9656862, May 23, 2017. 9,859,063 B2, Jan 2, 2018.

10. Jian Xie, “Rechargeable Rare Earth and Alkaline Earth Electrodes Having Controlled Dendritic Growth and Methods for Making and Using the same”, US Patent, 9,853,283, 12/26/22017, 9,590,236, 3/7/2017, Australia, 2012255242, 11/16/2017, Singapore, 194742, 9/15/2014, Canada, 2,836,466, 7/23/2019, Japan, 6215819, 9/29/2017, Mexico, 350778, 9/14/2017, Vietnam, 26735, 11/11/2020, Europe, 2710653, 11/29/2017, South Kora, 10-1970840, 4/15/2019, China, ZL201280035599.1, 9/7/2016, Singapore, 10201405466R, 3/6/2020, China ZL201610671707.4, 12/31/2019, France, 2710653, 11/29/2017, Germany, 2710653, 11/29/2017, United Kingdom, 2710653, 11/29/2017, Sweden, 3367467, 3/4/2020.  

11. Jian Xie, “Graphene Supported Vanadium Oxide Monolayer Capacitor Material and Method of Making the Same”, US Patent, 9,520,241, December 13, 2016.

12. Jian Xie, “Battery Early Warning and Monitoring System” U.S. Patent 8,952,823, Feb 10, 2015, 9,177,466 B2. Nov 3, 2015, 9,454,888, September 27, 2016.

13. Jian Xie, Lihong Huang, Rongrong Chen, Andrew Hsu, “New Catalyst for Ethanol Autothermal Reforming”, US Patent 7,888,283. February 22, 2011.

Pending Patents:

1. Jian Xie, Hannah Zhang and Guangqi Zhu, “Catalysts For Oxygen Reduction Reactions And Methods Of synthesis Thereof”, 63/703,547, filed, Oct 4, 2024.

2.  Jian Xie and Chengzhao Li, “Catalyst Layers, Membrane Electrode Assemblies And Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Equipped Therewith, And Methods Of Making”, 18/775,322 filed July 17, 2024.

3. Jian Xie, Guangqi Zhu, and Hannah Zhang, “Low Enthalpy Alloy Catalysts and Methods”, 53/665,585, filed, Jun 28, 2024.

4. Jian Xie And Guangqi Zhu, “Catalyst Supports, Catalysts, Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, And Related Methods”, 63446993, Filed Feb. 20, 2023

5. Jian Xie and Chenzhao Li, “Catalyst Layers, Membrane Electrode Assemblies And Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Equipped Therewith, And Methods Of Making”, 63/513,966, filed Jul 17, 2023.

6. Jian Xie and Qing Gong, “Highly Effective Pt Alloy Catalysts for High Performance Polymer Electrolyte Fuel cell”, in application.  

7. Jian Xie, Gang Wu, et al “Precise Engineering of Active Sites for High-Performance Atomically Dispersed PGM-free Catalysts via Pyrolysis Atmosphere Control for Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells”, in application.

8. Jian Xie, Gang Wu, et al “Iron‐Nitrogen‐Carbon Catalyst and Methods of Making Same”, 63/369,584, 07/27/2022

9. Jian Xie and Yikang Yu, “SEI Preformed Graphite and Associated Methods, Apparatus, And Products”, 63/251,064, and Filing Date:  10/01/2021.

10. Jian Xie and Chenzhao Li, “Low Pt Loading Membrane Electrode Assembly for High Performance Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, and Method for making and Using the same”, Application Number: 63/224,333, 7/21/2021.

11. Jian Xie and Yadong Liu, “Ultra-High Specific Energy Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries And Methods For Producing The Same”, 63/112,204, November 11, 2020

12. Jian Xie and Yadong Liu, “Oxyfluoride Cathodes and A Method Of Producing The Same”, 16/289290, February 28, 2018. 63/112,204

13. Jian Xie and Yadong Liu, “Fast Charge FeOF Cathode for Lithium Ion Batteries”, 62/684,252, June 13, 2018.