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Atomically dispersed Co-Nx sites anchored on t-ZrO2-embedded porous carbon derived from MOF-808 for enhanced oxygen reduction in alkaline media
Berhanu Telay Mekonnen, Yi-Kang Rong, Sun-Tang Chang, Guan-Cheng Chen, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Liang-Yun Li, Chen-Hao Wang*
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 235 (2026) 155243
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Molybdenum-doped NiCoβOβ nanowires with enriched oxygen vacancies for wide-current-density VRFBs
Zih-Jhong Huang, Hailegnaw Gizaw Workie, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Johan Nabiel Raihan, Sun-Tang Chang, Tai-Chin Chiang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Surface & Coatings Technology, 527 (2026) 133385
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Engineering palladium-nickel alloy sites on N-doped reduced graphene oxide for enhanced catalytic hydrogenation of vanadium electrolytes
Hailegnaw Gizaw Workie, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Zih-Jhong Huang, Johan Nabiel Raihan, Sun-Tang Chang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 26 (2026) 101115
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Engineering high-entropy oxide on reduced graphene oxide as a highly stable and efficient electrocatalyst for vanadium redox flow batteries
Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Krishnakant Tiwari, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Sun-Tang Chang, Ying-Rui Lu, Chen-Hao Wang*
Journal of Energy Storage, 141 (2026) 119119
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We are pleased to announce a new collaborative publication:
Enhanced Fuel Cell Performance with Robust Pyridinium-Derivative-Functionalized SBS Triblock Copolymer Anion-Exchange Membranes
Beyadgalem Endawoke Anley, Yohannis Wondwosen Ahmed, Afandi Yusuf, Andy Candra, Sintayehu Leshe Kitaw, Tsung-Yun Wu, Chun-Chiang Huang, Jun-Sheng Wang, Darieo Thankachan, Mahvash Hira Khan, Yu-Ting Cheng, Chen-Hao Wang, and Hsieh-Chih Tsai*
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 18 (2026) 6687β6700
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We are pleased to announce a new collaborative publication:
Capped VaporβLiquidβSolid Growth of Vanadium-Substituted MoSβ Ultrathin Films for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
Pin-Pin Huang, Mohammad Qorbani, Ying-Ti Hung, Ying-Ren Lai, Amr Sabbah, Mao-Feng Tseng, Chih-Yang Huang, Sumangaladevi Koodathil, Septia Kholimatussadiah, Mahmoud Kamal Hussien, Tzu-Hsuan Feng, Yo-Hsun Liu, Hsin Wang, Jia-Wei Lin, Chen-Hao Wang, Chih-I Wu, Michitoshi Hayashi, Kuei-Hsien Chen, and Li-Chyong Chen*
ACS Nano, 20 (2026) 2211β2224
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Revealing the operando ORR mechanism of single-atom catalysts anchored in nanobowl structures for advanced hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells
Sun-Tang Chang, Hui-Xin Liu, Yi-Ching Chu, Ying-Rui Lu, Chen-Hao Wang*
Chemical Engineering Journal, 528 (2026) 172462
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Engineering defect-rich high-entropy (CrMnFeCoNi)βOβ/rGO nanocomposites for high-performance vanadium redox flow batteries
Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Yu-Ling Wang, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Hailegnaw Gizaw Workie, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Journal of Power Sources, 666 (2026) 239082
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Restricting Copper Reconstruction with Ultrathin Polydopamine for Selective and Stable Electrochemical COβ Reduction Reaction to Cβ Products
Omran Moradlou, Mohammad Qorbani, Amr Sabbah, Varad Modak, Mengstu Etay Ashebir, Osama Nasr, Chih-Yang Huang, Fadila Arum Ramadani, Chen-Hao Wang, Heng-Liang Wu, Li-Chyong Chen, Kuei-Hsien Chen*
Adv. Energy Sustainability Res., e202500354 (2025)
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Highly durable and efficient hydrogen production from alkaline seawater using pulse-deposited NiMoP nanosphere electrocatalysts
Berhanu Telay Mekonnen, Guan-Cheng Chen, Sun-Tang Chang, Yao-Ming Wang, Sheng-Yu Wang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 9 (2025) 6811β6821
DOI: 10.1039/d5se01340b
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Local collaboration between oxygen vacancy, palladium and platinum trimer triggers exceptional performance in the alkaline fuel cell
Dinesh Bhalothia, Che Yan, Yawei Wu, Jui-Cheng Kao, Yu-Chieh Lo, Haolin Li, Nozomu Hiraoka, Hirofumi Ishii, Yen-Fa Liao, Sheng Dai, Chen-Hao Wang, Alice Hu, Jyh-Pin Chou, Po-Chun Chen, Tsan-Yao Chen
Chemical Engineering Journal, 522 (2025) 167605
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Unveiling the potential of oxygen-rich VNbMoTaWOx high-entropy catalyst for superior anode performance for sustainable vanadium redox flow batteries
Krishnakant Tiwari, Chen-Hao Wang, Bih-Show Lou, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Igamcha Moirangthem, Shiqi Wang, Ismail Rahmadtulloh, Chaur-Jeng Wang, Wenyi Huo, Jyh-Wei Lee
Journal of Power Sources, 654 (2025) 237826
π€ Collaborative SCI Publication
We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance evaluation of nanocomposite AlCrNbSiTiBCN high entropy alloy coatings fabricated using superimposed HiPIMS-MF system: Effect of B contents
Igamcha Moirangthem, Chaur-Jeng Wang, Bih-Show Lou, Ismail Rahmadtulloh, Krishnakant Tiwari, Chen-Hao Wang, and Jyh-Wei Lee*
Surfaces and Interfaces, 64 (2025) 106435
π€ Collaborative SCI Publication
We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Electrodeposited barnacle-like phosphorized nickelβcopper porous catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction
Hsueh-Yu Chen, Guan-Cheng Chen, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang*
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 128 (2025) 740β748
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries Using Li4Ti5O12/TiO2 Nanocomposite-Modified Graphite Felt Electrodes
Zih-Jhong Huang, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Guan-Cheng Chen, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Tai-Chin Chiang, Chen-Hao Wang*
ChemElectroChem, 12 (2025) e202400477
π€ Collaborative SCI Publication
We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Unveiling the TiZrNbTaFeCx high entropy alloy carbide coatings fabricated by superimposed HiPIMS-MF technique β effect of carbon contents on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance
Ismail Rahmadtulloh, Chaur-Jeng Wang, Bih-Show Lou, Chia-Lin Li, Igamcha Moirangthem, Krishnakant Tiwari, Chen-Hao Wang, and Jyh-Wei Lee*
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 36 (2025) 661β679
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Our lab collaborated on a new publication:
Elucidating the synergistic behavior of plasma-surface interaction via air tornado-type atmospheric pressure plasma on graphite felt for vanadium redox flow batteries
Song-Yu Chen, Yu-Lin Kuo, Chen-Hao Wang, Tai-Chin Chiang
Applied Surface Science, 695 (2025) 162874
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of copper-doped cobalt oxide nanowire-modified graphite felt as positive electrode material for vanadium redox flow batteries
Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Chun-Hong Guo, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Zih-Jhong Huang, Guan-Cheng Chen, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Chen-Hao Wang*
Chemical Engineering Journal, 505 (2025) 159170
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Molecular engineering, supporting electrolyte, and membrane selections for enhanced cycling stability of non-aqueous organic redox flow batteries: A review
Belay Getahun Tegegne, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu*, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Chen-Hao Wang**
Chemical Engineering Journal, 501 (2024) 157792
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MOF-199-Based Nitrogen-Doped Bimetal Cathode Catalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Afandi Yusuf, Yusuf Pradesar, Guan-Cheng Chen, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang*
ACS Applied Energy Materials, 7 (2024) 10960β10970
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Perspective on electrocatalysts and performance hindrances at the negative electrode in vanadium redox flow batteries
Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu*, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Guan-Cheng Chen, Chen-Hao Wang*
Journal of Energy Storage, 102 (2024) 114026
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
High-Entropy Oxide of (BiZrMoWCeLa)Oβ as a Novel Catalyst for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu*, Guan-Cheng Chen, Yun-Ting Ou, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, and Chen-Hao Wang*
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2024, 16, 10019β10032
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We are pleased to announce a collaborative publication:
High entropy alloy oxide coating of VNbMoTaWOx as a novel electrode modification of vanadium redox flow batteries
Krishnakant Tiwari, Chen-Hao Wang, Bih-Show Lou, Chaur-Jeng Wang, Igamcha Moirangthem, Ismail Rahmadtulloh, Jyh-Wei Lee*
Journal of Energy Storage 94 (2024) 112344
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Surface Electroactive Sites of Tungstated Zirconia Catalysts for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
Aknachew Wodaje Bayeh, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu*, Guan-Cheng Chen, Yun-Ting Ou, Zih-Jhong Huang, Tai-Chin Chiang, Hsin-Chih Huang, and Chen-Hao Wang*
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2024, 16, 7047β7056
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Electronic structure and defect density co-modulation of CoSeβ/CeOβ nanocomposite for bifunctional hydrogen oxidation and reduction reactions
Hamed Cheshideh, Guan-Cheng Chen, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Materials Today Sustainability 26 (2024) 100695
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Electronic structure and defect density co-modulation of CoSe2/CeO2 nanocomposite for bifunctional hydrogen oxidation and reduction reactions
Hamed Cheshideh, Guan-Cheng Chen, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Materials Today Sustainability 26 (2024) 100695
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Potential synergy between PtβNiβ Atomic-Clusters, oxygen vacancies and adjacent Pd nanoparticles outperforms commercial Pt nanocatalyst in alkaline fuel cells
Dinesh Bhalothia, Amisha Beniwal, Che Yan, Kai-Chin Wang, Chen-Hao Wang, Tsan-Yao Chen*
Chemical Engineering Journal 483 (2024) 149421
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We are pleased to announce a collaborative publication:
Potential synergy between Pt2Ni4 Atomic-Clusters, oxygen vacancies and adjacent Pd nanoparticles outperforms commercial Pt nanocatalyst in alkaline fuel cells
Dinesh Bhalothia, Amisha Beniwal, Che Yan, Kai-Chin Wang, Chen-Hao Wang, Tsan-Yao Chen*
Chemical Engineering Journal 483 (2024) 149421
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We are pleased to announce a new publication:
Nitrogen-doped carbonaceous electrode modified by biological metal-organic framework for vanadium redox flow batteries
Yun-Ting Ou, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Keseven Lakshmanan, Guan-Cheng Chen, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Surface & Coatings Technology, 480 (2024) 130574
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Defect-rich high-entropy spinel oxide catalyst for efficient vanadium redox flow battery
Xun-Hong Xiao, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu**, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Guan-Cheng Chen, Yun-Ting Ou, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Chen-Hao Wang*
Journal of Power Sources 597 (2024) 234178
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Novel ruthenium-based catalysts with atomic dispersion for oxygen evolution reaction in water electrolysis
Kuo-Wei Liao, Hsueh-Yu Chen, Wen-Hui Wei, Guan-Cheng Chen, Ichiro Yamanaka, Bo-Tau Liu, Ting-Fu Hong, Tai-Chin Chiang, Hsin-Chih Huang**, Chen-Hao Wang*
Materials Today Chemistry 35 (2024) 101857