B.S. in Polymer Materials and Engineering
Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, China

M.S. in Physical Chemistry
Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

CHEM 3381: Physical Chemistry I

CHEM 3382: Physical Chemistry II

CHEM 3383: Physical Chemistry Lab I

CHEM 3384: Physical Chemistry Lab II

Dr. Xin Wang acquired his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Arkansas (UArk) in 2022 and his master’s degree in Physical Chemistry from Tongji University in 2016. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU). Prior to joining WKU, Dr. Wang worked as a postdoc for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Solid Energy Systems (SES). Dr. Wang applies sophisticated techniques Atomic/Molecular Layer Deposition (ALD/MLD) to Li-ion and Li-metal batteries to improve their energy density and cycling lifetime. He has made non-negligible contributions to the field of rechargeable batteries, as he first attempted to do metal sulfide coatings on LiNi_xMn_yCo_1-x-yO₂ (NMC) cathode materials and came up with the protection mechanism. In addition, he developed a novel polymer coating layer on Li metal anodes, which cannot be achieved by other deposition methods. Since 2019, his work has been published in a variety of top journals, such as Matter, Energy Storage Materials, Journal Energy Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Journal.

Dr. Wang’s research focuses on atomic/molecular layer deposition (ALD/MLD) and their applications in lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles.

1. X. Wang, J. Cai, K.V. Carballo, F. Watanabe, and X. Meng*. Tackling issues of lithium metal anodes with a novel polymeric lithicone coating. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 475, 146156. (IF = 15.100)

2. X. Wang, H. Zhou*, Z. Chen*, and X. Meng*. Synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction and absorption spectroscopy studies on layered LiNixMnyCozO2 cathode materials: A review. Energy Storage Materials, 2022, 49, 181-208. (IF = 20.400)

3. X. Wang, J. Cai, Y. Ren, M. Benamara, X. Zhou, Z. Chen, Y. Liu, X. Xiao*, and X. Meng*. High-performance LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 cathode by nanoscale lithium sulfide coating via atomic layer deposition. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2022, 69, 531-540. (IF = 13.099)

4. J. Cai^†, X. Han^†, X. Wang^†, and X. Meng*. Atomic layer deposition of two-dimensional layered materials processes growth characteristics and applications. Matter, 2020, 2, 587-630. (Equal contribution) (IF = 18.899)

5. X. Wang, and X. Meng*. Surface modifications of layered LiNixMnyCozO2 cathodes via atomic and molecular layer deposition. Rare Metals, 2023, 42, 2121-2156. (IF = 8.800)

6. X. Wang, J. Cai, X. Han, Y. Liu*, J. Li*, and X. Meng*. Atomic-scale constituting stable interface for improved LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 cathodes of lithium-ion batteries. Nanotechnology, 2020, 32, 115401. (IF = 3.500)

7. X. Wang, S. Ghosh, M. Mohajer, H. Zhou, Y. Liu, X. Han, J. Cai, M. Zou*, and X. Meng*. Atomic layer deposition of zirconium oxide thin films. Journal of Materials Research, 2020, 35 (7), 804-812. (IF = 2.700)

8. K.V. Carballo, X. Wang, M. Benemara and X. Meng*. Effects of cathode loadings and anode protection on the performance of lithium metal batteries, Nanotechnology, 2024, 35, 075401. (IF = 3.500)

9. Y. Liu, X. Wang, J. Cai, X. Han, D. Geng*, J. Li*, and X. Meng*. Atomic-scale tuned interface of nickel-rich cathode for enhanced electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2020, 54, 77-86. (IF = 10.899)

10. Y. Liu, X. Wang, S. Ghosh, M. Zou, H. Zhou, X. Xiao*, and X. Meng*. Atomic layer deposition of lithium zirconium oxides for the improved performance of lithium-ion batteries, Dalton Transactions, 2022, 51, 2737-2749. (IF = 4.000)

11. X. Han, J. Cai, X. Wang, Y. Liu, H. Zhou, and X. Meng. Understanding effects of conductive additives in lithium-sulfur batteries. Materials Today Communications, 2021, 26, 101934. (IF = 3.800)

12. M. Liu, X. Wang, D. Zhu, L. Li, H. Duan, Z. Xu, Z. Wang and L. Gan. Encapsulation of NiO nanoparticles in mesoporous carbon nanospheres for advanced energy storage. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2017, 308, 240-247. (IF = 15.100)

13. W. Lu, M. Liu, L. Miao, D. Zhu, X. Wang, H. Duan, L. Li, L. Gan, and L. Chen. Nitrogen-containing ultramicroporous carbon nanospheres for high performance supercapacitor electrodes. Electrochimica Acta, 2016, 205, 132-141. (IF = 6.600)