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We present theoretical and experimental studies of superconductivity and low temperature structural phase boundaries in lithium. We mapped the structural phase diagram of 6Li and 7Li under hydrostatic conditions between 5 top 55GPa and…
Carbenes comprise a well-known class of organometallic compounds consisting of a neutral, divalent carbon and two unshared electrons. Carbenes can have singlet or triplet ground states, each giving rise to a distinct reactivity. Methylene,…
Hybridization of atomic orbitals is a widely appreciated phenomenon whose impact on the structure and properties of, for example, organic molecules is well-established. Here, we demonstrate that hybridization also dramatically impacts the…
Here, we correlate the nanoscale morphology and chemical composition of solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) with the electrochemical property of graphite-based composite electrodes. Using electrochemical strain microscopy (ESM) and X-ray…
Graphite, the standard commercial anode for Li-ion batteries, is thermodynamically incompatible with Na-ion batteries, leading researchers to search for alternative C-based structures (e.g., hard carbon, expanded graphite). In a simplified…
The lithium-carbon binary system possesses a broad range of chemical compounds, which exhibit fascinating chemical bonding characteristics that give rise diverse and technologically important properties. While lithium carbides with various…
We present first-principles calculations on systems consisting of a few layers of graphene and lithium. In particular, we investigate the evolution of the electron-phonon coupling strength with increasing number of layers. We find that, for…
We present a comparative ab initio study of Li and Na insertion in molecular (van der Waals) crystals of TCNE (tetracyanoethylene) as well as in covalent Li/Na-TCNE crystals. We confirm the structure of previously synthesized (covalent)…
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are a new class of materials constructed from multiple principal elements statistically arranged on simple crystallographic lattices. Due to the large amount of disorder present, they are excellent model systems…
We consider collisional properties of polyatomic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules immersed into ultracold atomic gases and investigate intermolecular interactions of exemplary benzene, naphthalene, and azulene with alkali-metal (Li, Na, K,…
The coexistence curves of liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) for the mixtures: phenylacetonitrile + heptane, + octane, + nonane, + cyclooctane, or + 2,2,4-trimethylpentane and for 3-phenylpropionitrile + heptane, or + octane are reported.…
Lithium-air batteries have been considered as ultimate solutions for the power source of long-range electrified transportation, but state-of-the-art prototypes still suffer from short cycle life, low efficiency and poor power output. Here,…
Oriented external electric fields (OEEFs) offer a unique opportunity to tune certain activity of molecules by orienting the alignment of the electric field along the specific axis. The second-order NLO response of hexalithiobenzene (C6Li6)…
Weak hydrogen bonds, such as O-H$\cdots\pi$ and C-H$\cdots$O, are pivotal in a wide range of important natural and industrial processes including biochemical assembly, molecular recognition, and chemical selectivity. In this study we use…
We study superconductivity in the superionic phase of the clathrate hydride Li$_2$MgH$_{16}$, where hydrogen ions diffuse among the lattice formed by lithium and magnesium ions. By employing the stochastic path-integral approach, we…
Extensive efforts have been devoted to C-Si compound materials for improving the limited specific capacity of graphite anode and avoiding the huge volume change of Si anode in Li-ion battery, but not much progress has been made during the…
A systemically theoretical study has been presented to explored the crystal structures and electronic characteristics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), such as solid phenanthrene, picene, 1,2;8,9-dibenzopentacene, and…
The recent discovery of H3S and LaH10 superconductors with record high superconducting transition temperatures, Tc, at high pressure, has fueled the search for room-temperature superconductivity in the compressed superhydrides. Here we…
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a promising material for various applications such as gas storage/separation, catalysis, and energy storage, besides offering a confined space for chemical reaction. The introduction of unconventional…
Using a new class of (BH4)- substituted argyrodite Li6PS5Z0.83(BH4)0.17, (Z = Cl, I) solid electrolyte, Li-metal solid-state batteries operating at room temperature have been developed. The cells were made by combining the modified…