Selected Publications:

Moderate Dissociating Solvation Structure-Mediated Electrolytes for High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries, Y. Li, Z. Ma, P. Kumar, H. Liang, F. Zhao, A. Huang, J. Wang, W. Wahyudi, H. Zhu, J. Yin, H. Xie, Q. Li, J. Ming, ACS Energy Letters, 2025, 10, XXXX, 5345-5355. [Elsevier Publications, I.F. = 22]

Lithium-based Lifeforms: Influence Analysis of Instantaneous and Hysteresis Performances in Lithium-ion Batteries, Y. Zhang, Z. Luo, P. Kumar, S. Zhang, Y. Jin, Q. Zhang, X. Zhu, W. Meng, H. Ming, J. Qiu, Materials Science & Engineering R: Reports, 2026, 167, 101096. [Elsevier Publications, I.F. = 31.6]

Covalent Organic Framework Mediated Solvation in Gel Polymer Electrolytes for High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries, F. Zhao, T. Cai, Y. Wang, H. Yu, Z. Wang, H. Xie, Q. Li, P. Kumar, W. Wahyudi, Z. Ma, J. Ming, SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, 2025, 1-11. [Springer-Nature Publications, I.F. = 9.7]

High-Rate, Long-Lifespan, Sustainable Potassium-Ion Batteries Enabled by Non-Fluorinated Solvents, X. Guo, H. Xie, P. Kumar, H. Liang, F. Zhao, Y. Wang, T. Cai, Q. Li, W. Wahyudi, H. Zhu, J. Yin, Z. Ma, J. Ming, Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 2025, 166, 101063. [Elsevier Publications, I.F. = 31.6]

Ether-Oxygen Groups Modified Carboxylic Ester Enabling High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries, S. Li, H. Xie, P. Kumar, Y. Chen, J. Wang, Y. Huang, W. Wahyudi, H. Zhu, J. Yin, Q. Li, Z. Ma, J. Ming, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025,  64(31), e202504490. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 16.8]

Overlooked Challenges of Interfacial Chemistry Upon Developing High Energy Density Silicon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries, T. Cai, W. Wahyudi, P. Kumar, Z. Ma, Q. Sun, H. Xie, Y. Wang, F. Zhao, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, Q. Li, and J. Ming, Materials Science and Engineering Reports: R, 2024, 161, 100854. (Invited Article*). [Elsevier Publications, I.F. = 31.6]

Trace Ethylene Carbonate Mediated Low-Concentration Ether-based Electrolytes for High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries, Y. Chen, Z. Ma, Y. Wang, P. Kumar, F. Zhao, T. Cai, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, H. Cheng, Q. Lia and J. Ming, Energy & Environmental Science, 2024, 17, 5613-5626. [RSC Publications, I.F. = 32.5]

Electron-Donating or Withdrawing Groups of Carbonate Solvent on Lithium-Ion (De-) Intercalation Chemistry, J. Wang, P. Kumar, Z. Ma, H. Liang, F. Zhao, H. Xie, Y. Wang, T. Cai, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, Q. Li, J. Ming, ACS Energy Letters, 2024, 9 (9), 4386-4398. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 22]

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Behaviors of Electrolyte Mediated by Intermolecular Interactions Enabling High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries, H. Xie, H. Cheng, P. Kumar, Y. Wang, H. Liang, T. Cai, F. Zhao, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, Z. Ma, Q. Li, J. Ming, ACS Nano, 2024, 18 (33) 22503-22517. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 17.1]

Electrolyte Intermolecular Interaction Mediated Non-Flammable Potassium-Ion Sulfur Batteries, H. Liang, P. Kumar, Z. Ma, F. Zhao, H. Cheng, H. Xie, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, Q. Li, J. Ming, ACS Energy Letters, 2024, 9 (7), 3536-3546. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 22]

Low-Temperature and Fast-Charging Lithium Metal Batteries Enabled by Solvent-Solvent Interaction Mediated Electrolyte, A. Huang, Z. Ma, P. Kumar, H. Liang, T. Cai, F. Zhao, Z. Cao, L. Cavallo, Q. Li, J. Ming, Nano Letters, 2024, 24 (24), 7499-7507. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 10.8]

Intermolecular Interaction Mediated Potassium Ion Intercalation Chemistry in Ether‐Based Electrolyte for Potassium‐Ion Batteries, H. Xie, H. Liang, P. Kumar, H. Cheng, F. Zhao, Y. Wang, T. Cai, W. Wahyudi, Z. Ma, Q. Li, J. Ming, Advanced Functional Materials, 2024, 34 (28), 2401118. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 19].

Graphic, Quantitation, Visualization, Digitization, Intelligence, Standardization of Electrolyte and Electrolyte-Electrode Interface, T. Cai, Y. Wang, F. Zhao, P. Kumar, H. Xie, C. Sun, J. Wang, Q. Li, Y. Guo, J. Ming, Advanced Energy Materials, 2024, 14 (25), 2400569. (Invited Review) This article also appears in Advanced Materials’ *Hot Topic: Batteries and Supercapacitors*. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 27.8].

Non-Flammable Electrolyte Mediated by Solvation Chemistry toward High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries, H Cheng, Z Ma, P. Kumar, H Liang, Z Cao, H Xie, L Cavallo, Q Li, J Ming, ACS Energy Letters, 2024, 9 (4), 1604-1616. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 22]

High Voltage Electrolyte Design Mediated by Advanced Solvation Chemistry Toward High Energy Density and Fast Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries, H. Cheng, Z. Ma, P. Kumar, H. Liang, Z. Cao, H. Xie, L. Cavallo, H. Kim, Q. Li, Y.K. Sun, J. Ming, Advanced Energy Materials, 2024, 14 (18), 2304321. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 27.8]. 

Barrel Effect of High-Rate Capability Determined by Anode for LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 /graphite Lithium-Ion Battery, M. Liu, S. Zhang, X. Zhu, P. Kumar, H. Ming, W. Meng, H. Guan, J. Qiu, Z. Chen, Journal of Power Sources, 2024, 614, 235011. [ScienceDirect, I.F. = 10.8]

Surface Reconstruction of High-Voltage LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Cathode via the Sculpture Method toward Enhanced Stability, J. Li, Z. Luo, J. Wang, S. Zhang, P. Kumar, X. Hao, X. Zhu, W. Meng, J. Qiu, H. Ming, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16 (36), 47683-47694. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 8.3]

Ultralow Concentration Nonflammable Electrolytes Mediated by Intermolecular Interactions for Safer Potassium-Ion Sulfur Batteries, Q. Li, G. Liu, P. Kumar, F. Zhao, Y. Wang, T. Cai, Y. Chen, H. Xie, W. Wahyudi, Z. Ma, J. Ming, Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, 35(10), 2416714. This article also appears in Advanced Materials’ *Hot Topic: Carbon, Graphite, and Graphene. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 19].

The Layer Oxide Cathode Exhibits Optimal Capacitance Cooperative Effects in Capacitor Batteries, Z. Luo, J. Lia, S. Zhang, X. Chen, P. Kumar, J. Wang, X. Zhu, W. Meng, J. Qiu, H. Ming, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2025, 8 (2), 1292-1307. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 5.5].

Electrolyte Exchange Experiment in Batteries: Failure Analysis and Prospect, X. Guo, H. Xie, Z. Ma, P. Kumar, Z. Zhang, Y. Wang, Y. Chen, H. Liang, J. Wang, Q. Li, J. Ming, Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2025, 103, 601-623. [Science Direct, I.F. = 14].

Electrolyte Solvent-Ion Configuration Deciphering Lithium Plating/Stripping Chemistry for High-Performance Lithium Metal Battery, Q. Li, G. Liu, Y. Chen, J. Wang, P. Kumar, H. Xie, W. Wahyudi, H. Yu, Z. Wang, Z. Ma, J. Ming, Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, 35(22), 2420327. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 19].

Ti3C2Tx MXene@rGO Composite Electrodes for High-Performance Supercapacitor Applications, A. Rundla, Priyanka, B. Kumar, P. Tripathi, P. Kumar, K. Singh, Journal of Power Sources, 2025, 632, 236408. [ScienceDirect, I.F. = 10.8]

Analysis of failure mechanisms and behavior of LiCoO2-graphite batteries at 0 ℃, K. Li, J. Niu, Y. Hao, J. Yao, P. Kumar, Z. Luo, S. Zhang, J. Wang, X. Zhu, W. Meng, J. Qiu, G. Wang, H. Ming, Next Materials, 2025, 8(7), 100709. [ScienceDirect, I.F. = NA]

Synergistic Ti3C2Tx MXene Quantum Dots/Nanosheets Hybrid: Elevating Supercapacitor Performance, B. Kumar, A. Rundla, Priyanka, Mahaveer Singh, P. Kumar, K. Singh, Journal of Power Sources, 2025, 652, 237603. [ScienceDirect, I.F. = 10.8]

New insights on graphite anode stability in rechargeable batteries: Li-ion coordination structures prevail over solid electrolyte interphases, J. Ming, Z. Cao, W. Wahyudi, M. Li, P. Kumar, Y. Wu, J. Hwang, M. N. Hedhili, L. Cavallo, Y. K. Sun, and L. J. Li, ACS Energy Letters, 2018, 3(2), 335-340. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 22]

Phase Inversion Strategy to Flexible Freestanding Electrode: Critical Coupling of Binders and Electrolytes for High-Performance Li-S Battery, W. Wahyudi, P. Kumar, M. Li, Y. Wu, M. N. Hedhili, T. D. Anthopoulos, L. Cavallo, L. J. Li and J. Ming, Advanced Functional Materials, 2018, 28 (34) 1802244. [Wiley-VCH, I.F. = 19.92]

2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS2): Synthesis, applications, and theoretical aspects, P. Kumar, A. K. Singh, D. J. Late, A. Kumar, S. Patel and J. Singh, Applied Materials Today, 2018, 13, 242-270. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 10]

Scalable Approach to Construct Free-Standing and Flexible Carbon Networks for Lithium-Sulfur Battery, M. Li, W. Wahyudi, P. Kumar, F. Wu, X. Yang, H. Li, L. J. Li, and J. Ming, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017, 9 (9), 8047-8054. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 10.38]

Redox Species-Based Electrolytes for Advanced Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, J. Ming, P. Kumar, M. Li, A. Lu, W. Wahyudi, and L. J. Li, ACS Energy Letters, 2016, 1(3), 529-534. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 22]

Multilayer Approach for Advanced Hybrid Lithium Battery, J. Ming, M. Li, P. Kumar, and L. J. Li, ACS Nano, 2016,10 (6), 6037-6044. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 18.027]

Quantum Phase Transition from Superparamagnetic to Quantum Superparamagnetic State in Ultrasmall Cd1-xCr(II)xSe Quantum Dots?, W. Zheng, P. Kumar, A. Washington, Z. Wang, N. S. Dalal, G. F. Strouse, N. S. Dalal, K. Singh, The Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2012,134 (4), 2172-2179. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 16.383]

High-performance graphene/sulphur electrodes for flexible Li-ion batteries using the low-temperature spraying method, P. Kumar, FY Wu, LH Hu, SA Abbas, J Ming, CN Lin, J Fang, CW Chu and LJ Li, Nanoscale, 2015,7 (17), 8093-8100. [RSC-UK, I.F. = 8.30]

Large-area, continuous and high electrical performances of the bilayer to few layers MoS2 fabricated by RF sputtering via post-deposition annealing method, S. Hussain, J. Singh, D. Vikraman, A. K. Singh, P. Kumar, M. Z. Iqbal, M. F. Khan, D. C. Choi, W. Song, K.S. An, J. Eom, W.G. Lee, J. Jung, Scientific Reports, 6, 2016, 30791. [Nature, I.F. = 4.996]

Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for Energy Storage Applications, P. Kumar, H Abuhimd, W Wahyudi, M Li, J Ming, L Lain-Jong, ECS Journal of Solid-State Science and Technology 5 (11), 2016, Q3021-Q3025. [The ECS, I.F. = 2.07]

Green Strategy to Single Crystalline Anatase TiO2 Nanosheets with Dominant (001) Facets and Its Lithiation Study Toward Sustainable Cobalt-Free Lithium-Ion Full Battery, H Ming, P. Kumar, W Yang, Y Fu, J Ming, WJ Kwak, LJ Li, Y Sun, J Zheng, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 3 (12), 2015, 3086-3095. (Cover Page). [ACS Publications, I.F. = 9.224]

Hole mobility enhancement and p-doping in monolayer WSe2 by gold decoration, C.H. Chen, C.L. Wu, J. Pu, M.H. Chiu, P. Kumar, T. Takenobu and L.J. Li, 2D Materials, 1 (3), 2014, 034001. [IOP Science, I.F. =6.861]

Investigations on structural, optical and second harmonic generation in solvothermally synthesized pure and Cr-doped ZnO nanoparticles, P. Kumar, J Singh, V Parashar, K Singh, R S Tiwari, O N Srivastava, K Ramam, A C Pandey, Cryst. Eng. Comm. 14 (5), 2012, 1653-1658. [RSC, I.F. = 4.0]

P. Kumar, P.K. Dwivedi, P. Yadav, M.V. Shelke (2019) In: Rajendran S., Naushad M., Raju K., Boukherroub R. Emerging Nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental Science. Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, vol 23. Springer-Nature. [Book Chapter]

Synthesis, bandgap tuning, structural and optical investigations of Mg-doped ZnO nanowires, P. Kumar, J. Singh, KS Hui, K N Hui, K Ramam, R S Tiwari, O N Srivastava, Cryst. Eng. Comm., 14 (18), 2012, 5898-5904. [RSC, I.F. = 4]

Template free-solvothermal synthesized copper selenide (CuSe, Cu2-xSe, β-Cu2Se and Cu2Se) hexagonal nanoplates from different precursors at low temperature, P. Kumar, K. Singh, O. N. Srivastava, Journal of Crystal Growth, 312 (19), 2010, 2804-2813. [Elsevier, I.F. = 1.830]

Element-directed aqueous solution synthesis of copper telluride nanoparticles, characterization, and optical properties, P. Kumar, K. Singh, Crystal Growth and Design, 9 (7), 2009, 3089-3094. [ACS Publications, I.F. = 4.076]