孙正明

基本信息
	姓名：孙正明性别：男党派：中共党员职称：教授/博导、硕导联系方式：02552091086 电子邮箱：zmsun@seu.edu.cn 网站：http://smse.seu.edu.cn/sun	研究方向： 1. 无铅锡基焊料 2. 新型储能材料 3. 纳米层状材料及其复合材料 4. 金属晶须自发生长现象及机理
个人简介
简介 ****、东南大学首席教授、博导。东南大学本科，中科院金属所硕士，中科院金属所-维也纳大学联合培养博士。先后在中科院、维也纳大学（博士后）、日本丰桥技科大学（JSPS）、美国Drexel大学进行复合材料、金属间化合物、先进陶瓷等研究。回国前在日本产业技术综合研究所（AIST）任主任研究员兼国际部长助理。入选国家高层次人才计划，回国后历任东南大学材料学院首届学术委员会主任、学院院长。近年来，在金属性陶瓷MAX相材料、二维材料MXene等能源环境材料的基础与应用研究中取得重要进展，得到国家重点研发计划、国家自然科学基金重点及面上、江苏省双创团队及人才等国家与地方的重大科研项目支持。在Nat Commun、Chem、Adv Mater、Angew Chem、Adv Energy Mater、Energy Environ Sci、Adv Funct Mater、 Acta Mater等期刊发表学术论文300余篇，授权发明专利40余项。任中国材料研究学会理事，中国复合材料学会常务理事，江苏省材料学会副会长，东南大学欧美同学会副会长等职。获中国侨界贡献（创新人才）奖，江苏省科学技术奖，复合材料学会科学技术奖等。承担科研项目 1. 无铅锡基焊料的无晶须化研究，国家自然科学基金重点项目，项目负责人：孙正明，2025/1-2029/12； 2. MXene基高性能水系锌离子电池正极材料，国家自然科学基金联合重点项目，项目负责人：孙正明，2024/1-2027/12; 3. 面向高场应用的新型高性能CICC 超导导体研制：课题3-：耐温高强度结构及高性能绝缘材料的关键问题研究，国家重点研发计划项目，课题负责人：孙正明，2018/1-2022/12； 4. MAX/MXene与相关二维材料及其在环境能源领域的应用基础研究，江苏省双创团队，项目负责人：孙正明，2018/1-2020/12； 5. 基于MAX相的新型银基电接触材料研究与开发，江苏省双创人才，项目负责人：孙正明，2018/1-2020/12； 6. 金属晶须自发生长机理及其在微电子与新材料领域的应用基础研究，国家自然科学基金重点项目，项目负责人：孙正明，2018/1-2022/12（东南大学材料学院独立承担）； 7. Ag-MAX电接触材料的制备与性能研究，国家自然科学基金面上项目，项目负责人：孙正明，2017/1-2020/12； 8. MAX相表面A元素晶须自发生长规律与机理的研究，国家自然科学基金面上项目，项目负责人：孙正明， 2013/1-2016/12； 9. 7.500mm以上大口径抗腐蚀高强度双金属复合管静水压扩径复合工艺研究及产品产业化，淮安市科技成果转化专项资金项目，技术负责人：孙正明（项目负责人为合作企业法人），2016/1-2018/12； 10. 无溶剂环氧玄武岩鳞片防腐涂层的研制，江苏新澎有限公司产学院合作项目，项目负责人：孙正明， 2015/7-2018/7。团队概况课题组由孙正明教授、王雪思副教授、张培根副教授，章炜副教授、何炜副教授、潘龙副教授、水涛副教授、阮秋实讲师，以及博士后、博士研究生、硕士研究生组成。从2016年起开设材料专业本科基础课《材料科学基础》（全英文）。团队的几位老师都有海外留学经历，具备国际视野、扎实的英文功底、深厚的科研积累与丰富的教学经验。目前课题组有在读博士研究生28名，硕士研究生32名。欢迎加盟欢迎材料科学与工程、应用物理、化工、材料模拟等专业背景的同学，以及有志于材料研究与开发的基础学科（如物理、化学等）背景的学生报考硕士生、博士生。经过几年的学术训练与熏陶，研究生将具有独立承担科研课题的能力，具备用英语交流与写作的能力，成为具有国际化视野的人才。毕业后择业面广，包括高等院校教师（博士），科研院所研究人员（博士为主），制造业、能源与环境关联行业等。欢迎以上专业的博士毕业生以博士后的身份加盟课题组。欢迎有博士后经历的年轻学者加盟，申报各种人才项目。主要学术论文** 1.Z. H. Bao, C. J. Lu, Q. Liu, F. Ye, W. H. Li, Y. Zhou, L. Pan, L. B. Duan, H. J. Tang, Y. P. Wu, L. F. Hu, Z. M. Sun*, An acetate electrolyte for enhanced pseudocapacitve capacity in aqueous ammonium ion batteries. Nature Communication, 2024, 15, 1934. 2.W. Zha, Q. Ruan, L. Ma, M. Liu, H. Lin, L. Sun, Z. M. Sun, L. Tao, Highly Stable Photo-Assisted Zinc-Ion Batteries via Regulated Photo-Induced Proton Transfer, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202400621. 3.L. Ma, Q.S. Ruan, W. W. Zha, L. Q. Kong, *Z. M. Sun,** Irradiation Spillover Effect in Photo-Assisted Ion Batteries: Overcoming Size Limits for Solar Utilization. Advanced Energy Materials, 2024, 2303586. 4.F. Y. Hu, H. F. Tang, F. S. Wu, P. Ding, P. G. Zhang, W. W. Sun, L. Z. Cai, B. B. Fan, R. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Sn Whiskers from Ti₂SnC Max Phase: Bridging Dual-Functionality in Electromagnetic Attenuation. Small Methods, 2024, 2301476. 5.Y. Zhang, Z. H. Bao, R. Wang, Y. F. Su, Y. P. Wang, X. Cao, R. X. Hu, D. W. Sha, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Simultaneous derivatization and exfoliation of multilayered Ti₃C₂T_x MXene into amorphous TiO₂ nanosheets for stable K-ion storage. Nanoscale, 2024, 16(4), 1751–1757. 6.Y. J. Zhang, M. K. Han, R. X. Hu, P. G. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Sandwiched MXene/polyimide composite foams for multiscale microwave absorption. Science China-Materials, 2024, 67(1), 272–278. 7.Y. P. Wang, P. C. Yuan, Z. Y. Xu, X. X. Liu, S. F. Feng, M. F. Cao, C. Cao, X. Q. Wang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Ti₃C₂T_x MXene in-situ transformed Li₂TiO₃ interface layer enabling4.5 V-LiCoO₂/sulfide all-solid-state lithium batteries with superior rate capability and cyclability. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2023,108776. 8.Y. J. Zhang, R. X. Hu, P. G. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Gravity-induced single-layer gradient structure of Ni@Ti₃C₂T_x/PVA for enhanced microwave absorption. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11, 5873–5882. 9.Q. S. Ruan, X. F. Xi, B. Z. Yan, L. Q. Kong, C. R. Jiang, J. W. Tang, Z. M. Sun, Stored photoelectrons in a faradaic junction for decoupled solar hydrogen production in the dark. Chem* 2023, 9(7), 1850–1864. 10.D. W. Sha, Y. R. You, R. X. Hu, X. Cao, Y. C. Wei, H. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Revealing the evolution of doping anions and their impact on K-Ion storage: A case study of Se-doped In₂S₃. Energy Storage Materials, 2023, 58, 165. 11.D. W. Sha, Y. R. You, R. X. Hu, X. Cao, Y. C Wei, H. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Comprehensively Understanding the Role of Anion Vacancies on K-Ion Storage: A Case Study of Se Vacancy Engineered VSe₂. Advanced Materials, 2023, 35(15), 2211311. 12.P. Y. Hu, J. Wang, P. G. Zhang, F. S. Wu, Y. Y. Cheng, J. Wang, Z. M. Sun, Hyperelastic Kevlar Nanofiber Aerogels as Robust Thermal Switches for Smart Thermal Management. Advanced Materials, 2023, 35, 2207638. 13.Q. C. Chen, C. J. Lu, Z. M. Sun, Y. J. Zhang,Q. S. Ruan, L. Tao, A hydroxyl-induced carbon nitride homojunction with functional surface for efficient photocatalytic production of H₂O₂. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental,* 2023, 324, 122216. 14.Z. H. Tian, X. Q. Xu, J. W. Tang, Q. Q. Zhang, F. S. Wu, P. G. Zhang, J. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Large-scale preparation of nano-sized carbides and metal whiskers via mechanochemical decomposition of MAX phases. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2023, 20, 823-832. 15.L. Yang, W. Zheng, J. Halim, J. Rosen, Z. M. Sun, M. W. Barsoum, A highly reversible aqueous ammonium-ion battery based on α-MoO₃/Ti₃C₂T_z anodes and (NH₄)_xMnO₂/CNTs cathodes. Batteries & Supercaps,2023, e202200432. 16.X. Q. Xu, D. W. Sha, Z. H. Tian, F. S. Wu, W. Zheng, L. Yang, S. Y. Xie, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Lithium storage performance and mechanism of nano-sized Ti₂InC MAX phase. Nanoscale Horizons, 2023, 8, 331–337. 17.L. Pan, R. X. Hu, Y. Zhang, D. W. Sha, X. Cao, Z. R. Li, Y. G. Zhao, J. X. Ding, Y. P. Wang, Z. M. Sun, Built-in electric field-driven ultrahigh-rate K-ion storage via heterostructure engineering of dual tellurides integrated with Ti₃C₂T_x MXene. Nano-Micro Letters,2023, 15, 225. 18.L. Q. Kong, Q. S. Ruan, J. Y. Qiao, P. Y. Chen, B. Z. Yan, W. He, W. Zhang, C. R. Jiang, C. J. Lu, Z. M. Sun, Realizing Unassisted Photo‐Charging of Zinc–Air Batteries by Anisotropic Charge Separation in Photoelectrodes. Advanced Materials, 2023, 35(46), 2304669. 19.H. Xia, G. Xu, X. Cao, C. Y. Miao, H. N. Zhang, P. Y. Chen, Y. Zhou, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Single-Ion-Conducting Hydrogel Electrolytes Based on Slide-Ring Pseudo-Polyrotaxane for Ultralong-Cycling Flexible Zinc-Ion Batteries. Advanced Materials, 2023, 35, 2301996. 20.Q. Xie, C. J. Yi, H. N. Zhang, H. Xia, G. Xu, C. Y. Miao, L. Yang, T. Shui, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Stretchable Zn-Ion Hybrid Capacitor with Hydrogel Encapsulated 3D Interdigital Structure. Advanced Energy Materials, 2023, 2303592. 21.J. Y. Qiao, D. D. Dong, Q. Y. Lin, L. Q. Kong, W. J. Jiang, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Zr and Ir Codoped Perovskite Nanosheets for Efficient and Stable Oxygen Evolution. ACS Appl.Energy Mater, 2023, 6, 10593−10599. 22.X. Cao, Y. Y. You, D. W. Sha, H. Xia, H. Wang, J. Zhang, R. X. Hu, Y. C. Wei, Z. H. Bao, Y. Xu, L. Pan, C. J. Lu, W. He, M. Zhou, Z. M. Sun, Ultralong Cycle Life for Deep Potassium Storage Enabled by BiOCl/MXene van der Waals Heterostructures. Adv. Funct. Mater,2023, 33, 2303275. 23.J. Y. Qiao, Z. H. Bao, L. Q. Kong, X. Y. Liu, C. J. Lu, M. Ni, W. He, M. Zhou, Z. M. Sun, MOF-derived heterostructure CoNi/CoNiP anchored on MXene framework as a superior bifunctional electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2023, 34, 108318. 24.J. C. Qian, Y. R. You, Z. X. Fan, X. Y. Liu, J. Tang, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Mn pre-intercalated hydrated vanadium pentoxide activated by nitrogen plasma for enhanced zinc ion storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 63, 106988. 25.Y. S. Liu, C. J. Lu, Y. Chen, M. Y. Huang, Y. Liu, R. Wang, H. Y. Yao, Z. M. Sun, Mitigation of metal whisker growth from MAX phases by A-site alloying strategy. Applied Surface Science, 2023, 632, 157486. 26.Z. H. Tian，B. Z. Yan，F. S. Wu，J. W. Tang，X. Q. Xu，J. Liu，P. G. Zhang，Z. M. Sun, Synthesis of Ti₂(In Al_1-x)C (x=0–1) solid solutions with high-purity and their properties. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2023, 43(14), 5915-24. 27.F. S. Wu, P. Y. Hu, F. Y. Hu, Z. H. Tian, J. W. Tang, P. G. Zhang, L. Pan, Michel W. B., L. Z. Cai, Z. M. Sun, Multifunctional MXene/C Aerogels for Enhanced Microwave Absorption and Thermal Insulation. Nano-Micro Letters, 2023, 15(1), 194. 28.P. Y. Hu, F. S. Wu, B. J. Ma, J. Luo, P. G. Zhang, Z. H. Tian, J. Wang, Z. M. Sun, Robust and Flame-Retardant Zylon Aerogel Fibers for Wearable Thermal Insulation and Sensing in Harsh Environment. Advanced Materials, 2023, 36, 2310023. 29.F. Y. Hu, P. G. Zhang, F. S. Wu, Z. H. Tian, H. F. Tang, B. B. Fan, R. Zhang, W. W. Sun, L. Z. Cai, Z. M. Sun, One-dimensional core-sheath Sn/SnO_x derived from MAX phase for microwave absorption. Journal of Materiomics, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2023.07.014. 30.S. Y. Xie, H. N. Zhang, F. S. Wu, X. Q. Xu, Z. H. Tian, P. G. Zhang, W. Zheng, L. Yang, J. Liu, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Fabrication of Nano-sized Cr₂GaC with a Bottom-Up Approach for Lithium Storage. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2023, 6(21), 20269-77. 31.J. W. Tang, H. F. Tang, Z. H. Tian, F. S. Wu, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Indium (In) whisker growth from MAB phase Ti₂InB₂. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2023, 34(16), 1303. 32.Y. N. Ren, Z. H. Tian, Y. Zhang, F. S. Wu, H. Xie, Q. Q. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, In-Situ Growth of ZnO Whiskers on Ti₂ZnC MAX Phases. Materials, 2023, 16, 3610. 33.X. D. Yin, W. Zheng, H. F. Tang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Novel 2D/2D 1T-MoS₂/Ti₃C₂T_z heterostructures for high-voltage symmetric supercapacitors. Nanoscale, 2023, 15, 10437. 34.R. X. Hu, D. W. Sha, X. Cao, C. J. Lu, Y. C. Wei, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Anchoring MOF-Derived ZnTe@C onto Elastic Ti₃C₂T_x MXene with 0D/2D Dual Confinement for Ultrastable Potassium-Ion Storage. Advanced Energy Materials, 2022, 12, 22031. 35.H. N. Zhang, P. Y. Chen, H. Xia, G. Xu, Y. P. Wang, T. F. Zhang^, W. W. Sun, M. Turgunov, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, An Integrated Self-healing Anode Assembled via Dynamic Encapsulation of Liquid Metal with 3D Ti₃C₂T_x Network for Enhanced Lithium Storage. Energy & Environmental Science, 2022, 15, 5240–5250. 36.P. Y. Chen, Q. S. Ruan, Rasool Nasseri, H. N. Zhang, X. F. Xi, H. Xia, G. Xu, Q. Xie, C. J. Yi, Z. M. Sun, H. Shahsavan, W. Zhang. Light-Fueled Hydrogel Actuators with Controlled Deformation and Photocatalytic Activity. Advanced Science, 2022, 9, 220473. 37.W. He, Z. X. Fan, Z. Q. Huang, X. Y. Liu, J. C. Qian, M. Ni, P. G. Zhang, L. F. Hu, Z. M. Sun, A Li⁺ and PANI co-intercalation strategy for hydrated V₂O₅ to enhance zinc ion storage performance. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, 10, 18962-18971. 38.L. Pan, S. Sun, G. X. Yu, X. X. Liu, S. F. Feng, W. Zhang, M. A. Turgunov, Y. P. Wang, Z. M. Sun, Stabilizing solid electrolyte/Li interface via polymer-in-salt artificial protection layer for high-rate and stable lithium metal batteries.Chemical Engineering Journal,2022, 449, 137682. 39.L. Q. Kong, J. Y. Qiao, Q. S. Ruan, H. Wang, X. F. Xi, W. W. Zha, Z. H. Zhou, W. He, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, A very low charge potential for zinc-air battery promoted by photochemical effect of triazine-based conjugated polymer nanolayer coated TiO₂.Journal of Power Sources,2022, 536, 231507. 40.W. W. Zha, Q. S. Ruan, L. Q. Kong, X. F. Xi, M. A. Turgunov, W. Zhang, K. Chang, Z. M. Sun, A suspension-mimicking hydrogel-based n-type polymer photocathode for solar-driven water splitting. Cell Reports Physical Science,2022, 3, 100863. 41.Q. S. Ruan, J. L. Wen, L. Q. Kong, Z. H. Zhou, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Charge Trapping in Terminal States in Polymeric Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic Reduction Reaction. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2022, 126, 2430-2436. 42.Y. J. Zhang, L. Pan, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Gradient Multilayer Design of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene Nanocomposite for Strong and Broadband Microwave Absorption. Small Science,2022, 2, 22000. 43.F. S. Wu, Z. H. Tian, P. Y. Hu, J. W. Tang, X. Q. Xu, L. Pan, J. Liu, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Lightweight and flexible PAN@PPy/MXene films with outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding and Joule heating performance. Nanoscale,2022,14, 18133-18142. 44.Z. H. Tian, P. G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, J. W. Tang, Y. S. Liu, J. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Tin whisker growth from titanium-tin intermetallic and the mechanism. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2022,129, 79–86. 45.Q. Q. Zhang, J. W. Tang, H. F. Tang, Z. H. Tian, P. G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, J. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Method for inhibiting Sn whisker growth on Ti₂SnC. Journal of Materials Science, 2022, 57, 20462-20471. 46.Y. Y. You, X. Cao, X. W. Zhai, L. Wu, W. He, M. Zhou, Z. M. Sun,Ultrathin bismuth oxychloride nanosheet for enhanced potassium storage. Materials Letters,2022, 318, 132226. 47.Z. X. Fan, X. Y. Liu, J. C. Qian, J. Tang, J. Yu, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Graphene Oxide Wrapped ZnMnO₃ Nanorod as Advanced Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Energy Technology,2022,10, 2200390. 48.G. X. Yu, L. Pan, H. Zhang, Y. P. Wang, K. Li, D. M. Chen, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, Thin Yet Strong Composite Polymer Electrolyte Reinforced by Nanofibrous Membrane for Flexible Dendrite-Free Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,* 2022,3, 2100193. 49.L. M. Chen, J. Zhou, L. Z. Xu, J. X. Ding, Z. M. Sun, Q. H. Bao, X. H. Hao, Achieving ultra-short discharge time and high energy density in lead-based antiferroelectric ceramics by A-site substitution. Chemical Engineering Journal,* 2022, 447, 137367. 50.C. Zhang, Z. C. Deng, C. Chen, Y. M. Zhang, V. Mechtcherine, Z. M. Sun, Predicting the static yield stress of 3D printable concrete based on flowability of paste and thickness of excess paste layer. Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022, 129, 104494. 51.Q. Q. Zhang, Z. H. Tian, P. G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Y. S. Liu, W. He, L. Pan, Y. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Rapid and massive growth of tin whisker on mechanochemically decomposed Ti₂SnC. Materials Today Communications, 2022, 31, 103466. 52.Y. Zhang, C. J. Lu, Y. Dong, M. Zhou, J. D. Liu, H. J. Zhang, B. J. Ye, Z. M. Sun, Insights into the dual-roles of alloying elements in the growth of Sn whiskers. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2022, 117, 65-71. 53.Y. Zhang, C. J. Lu, P. G. Zhang, Z. H. Tian, Q. Q. Zhang, Y. N. Ren, Z. M. Sun, Growth kinetics of tin whiskers in Ti₂SnC phase. Applied Surface Science, 2022, 589, 152906. 54.D. W. Sha, C. J. Lu, W. He, J. X. Ding, H. Zhang, Z. H. Bao, X. Cao, J. C. Fan, Y. Dou, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Surface Selenization Strategy for V₂CT_x MXene toward Superior Zn-Ion Storage. ACS Nano, 2022, 16(2), 2711–2720. 55.G. X. Yu, Y. P. Wang, K. Li, S. Sun, S. Q. Sun, J. Chen, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Plasma optimized Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ with vertically aligned ion diffusion pathways in composite polymer electrolyte for stable solid-state lithium metal batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 430, 132874. 56.K. K. Ding, K. G. Zhang, J. X. Ding, X. Zhang, X. X. Xia, L. M. Chen, S. L. Ran, C. J. Ma, L. Yang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Effect of Al atomic layer on the wetting behavior, interface structure and electrical contact properties of silver reinforced by Ti₃AlC₂ ceramic. Ceramics International, 2022, 48(1), 190-198. 57.Z. H. Tian, F. S. Wu, P. Y. Hu, J. X. Ding, Y. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Synthesis of Ti₃(Sn_xAl_1−x)C₂ solid solutions over the whole composition range. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022, 894, 162429-162435. 58.田志华; 张培根; 刘玉爽; 陆成杰; 丁健翔; 孙正明， MAX相表面金属晶须自发生长现象的研究现状与展望. 金属学报, 2022, 58(3), 295. 59.G. Xu, H. Xia, P. Y. Chen, W. She, H. N. Zhang, J. Ma, Q. S. Ruan, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Thermochromic Hydrogels with Dynamic Solar Modulation and Regulatable Critical Response Temperature for Energy-Saving Smart Windows. Advanced Functional Material, 2022, 32, 2109597. 60.G. X. Yu, Y. P. Wang, K. Li, D. M. Chen, L. G. Qin, H. Xu, J. Chen, W. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Solution-processable Li₁₀GeP₂S₁₂ solid electrolyte for a composite electrode in all-solid-state lithium batteries. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 2021, 5(4), 1211-1221. 61.Z. H. Bao, C. J. Lu, X. Cao, P. G. Zhang, L. Yang, H. Zhang, D. W. Sha, W. He, W. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Role of MXene surface terminations in electrochemical energy storage: A review. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2021, 32(9), 2648-2658. 62.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian, C. J. Lu, J. X. Ding, Y. F. Zhu, M. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Comparison of the interfacial reactions and properties between Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ and Ag/Ti₃SiC₂ electrical contact materials. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 857, 157588. 63.Y. S. Liu, C. J. Lu, Y. Zhang, S. Li, P. G Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Effect of Cultivation Conditions on Tin Whisker Growth on Ti₂SnC. Journal of Electronic Materials, 2021, 50(3), 1083-1089. 64.C. J. Lu, Y. S. Liu, J. Fang, Y. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Isotope study reveals atomic motion mechanism for the formation of metal whiskers in MAX phase. Acta Materialia, 2021, 203, 116475. 65.S. Li, Y. S. Liu, Y. Zhang, L. X Wang, P. G. Zhang, L. Pan, W. He, W. B. Tian, Z, M, Sun, The formation mechanism of Ti₂InC by pressureless sintering and optimization of synthesis parameters. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 2021, 57(3), 911-917. 66.H. Zhang, L. Yang, P. G. Zhang, C. J. Lu, D. W. Sha, B. Z. Yan, W. He, M. Zhou, W. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, MXene‐Derived TinO_2n₋₁Quantum Dots Distributed on Porous Carbon Nanosheets for Stable and Long‐Life Li–S Batteries: Enhanced Polysulfide Mediation via Defect Engineering. Advanced Materials, 2021, 33(21), 2008447. 67.S. Tian, Y. S. Liu, P. G. Zhang, J. Zhou, F. 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Sun, Research progress of MXene-based catalysts for electrochemical water-splitting and metal-air batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2021, 43, 509–530. 72.S. Li, Y. S. Liu, P. G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, C. J. Lu, L. Pan, J. X. Ding, Z. M. Sun, Interface energy-driven indium whisker growth on ceramic substrates. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2021, 32(12), 16881-16888. 73.L. F. Hu, Z. Y. Wu, C. J. Lu, F. Ye, Q. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Principles of interlayer-spacing regulation of layered vanadium phosphates for superior zinc-ion batteries. Energy & Environmental Science, 2021, 14(7), 4095–4106. 74.Z. Y. Wu, C. J. Lu, F. Ye, L. Zhang, L. Jiang, Q. Liu, H. L. Dong, Z. M. Sun, L. F. Hu, Bilayered VOPO₄‧2H₂O Nanosheets with High-Concentration Oxygen Vacancies for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Advanced Functional Materials, 2021, 31, 2106816. 75.W. Zheng, Joseph Halim, Z. M. Sun, J. Rosen, M. W. Barsoum, MXene-manganese oxides aqueous asymmetric supercapacitors with high mass loadings, high cell voltages and slow self-discharge. Energy Storage Materials, 2021, 38, 438–446. 76.L. Zhang, C. J. Lu, F. Ye, Z. Y. Wu, Y. N. Wang, L. Jiang, L. Zhang, C. Cheng, Z. M. Sun, L. F. Hu, Vacancies boosting strategy enabling enhanced oxygen evolution activity in a library of novel amorphous selenite electrocatalysts. Applied Catalysis B-environmental, 2021, 284, 119758. 77.L, M, Chen, J. Zhou, X. Zhang, K. K. Ding, J. X. Ding, Z. M. Sun,* X. F. Wang, Low-Temperature Tunneling Electroresistance in Ferromagnetic Metal/Ferroelectric/Semiconductor Tunnel Junctions. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021, 13(19), 23282–23288. 78.L. Zhang, C. J. Lu, F. Ye, R. L. J. Pang, Y. Liu, Z. Y. Wu, Z. P. Shao, Z. M. Sun, L. F. Hu, Selenic Acid Etching Assisted Vacancy Engineering for Designing Highly Active Electrocatalysts toward the Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Advanced Materials, 2021, 33(14), 2007523. 79.Y. C. Jiang, Z. Y. Wu, F. Ye, R. L. J. Pang, L. Zhang, Q. Liu, X. T. Chang, S. B. Sun, Z. M. Sun, L. F. Hu, Spontaneous knitting behavior of 6.7-nm thin (NH₄)_0.38V₂O₅ nano-ribbons for binder-free zinc-ion batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2021, 42, 286–294. 80.Z. X. Fan, W. He, M. Ni, P. G. Zhang, W. B. Tian, W. Zhang, L. Pan, Z. M. Sun, Recent developments of pre-intercalated cathodes for rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Energy Technology, 2021, 9, 2000829. 81.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian, C. J. Lu, J. X. Ding, Y. F. Zhu, M. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Comparison of the interfacial reactions and properties between Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ and Ag/Ti₃SiC₂ electrical contact materials. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 857, 157588. 82.Y. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Tin whisker growth on immiscible Al–Sn alloy. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2020, 31(2), 1328-1334. 83.Q. Qi, H. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, Z. H. Bao, W. Zheng, W. B. Tian, W. Zhang, M. Zhou, Z. M. Sun, Self-assembled sandwich hollow porous carbon sphere @ MXene composites as superior Li-S battery cathode hosts. 2D materials, 2020, 7(2), 25049. 84.J. W. Tang, P. G. Zhang, Y. S. Liu, C. J. Lu, Y. Zhang, W. He, W. B. Tian, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Selective growth of tin whiskers from its alloys on Ti₂SnC. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2020, 54, 206-210. 85.B. Z. Yan, C. J. Lu, P. G. Zhang, J. Chen, W. He, W. B. Tian, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Oxygen/sulfur decorated 2D MXene V₂C for promising lithium ion battery anodes. Materials Today Communications, 2020, 22, 100713. 86.Y. S. Liu, C. J. Lu, P. G. Zhang, J. Yu, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Mechanisms behind the spontaneous growth of Tin whiskers on the Ti₂SnC ceramics. Acta Materialia, 2020, 185, 433–440. 87.P. G. Zhang, J. X. Ding, Y. S. Liu, L. Yang, W. B. Tian, J. Ouyang, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Mechanism and mitigation of spontaneous Ga whisker growth on Cr₂GaC. Science China Technological Sciences, 2020, 63(3), 440–445. 88.P. Feng, S. X. Ye, R. X. Wang, W. She, J. P. Liu, Z. M. Sun, Wei Zhang,Hydrogel Networks as Underwater Contact Adhesives for Diverse Surfaces. Materials Horizons, 2020, 7, 2063–2070. 89.W. Zhang, R. X. Wang, Z. M. Sun, X. W. Zhu, Q. Zhao, T. F. Zhang, A. Cholewinski, F. Yang, B. X. Zhao, R. Pinnaratip, P. K. Forooshanie, B. P. Lee, Catechol-functionalized hydrogels: biomimetic design, adhesion mechanism, and biomedical applications. Chemical Society Reviews, 2020, 49, 433–464. 90.W. Zhang, J. Ma, W. J. Zhang, P. G. Zhang, W. He, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, A multidimensional nanostructural design towards electrochemically stable and mechanically strong hydrogel electrodes. Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 6637–6643. 91.C. J. Lu, L. Yang, B. Z. Yan, L. B. Sun, P. G. Zhang, W. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Nitrogen-Doped Ti₃C₂ MXene: Mechanism Investigation and Electrochemical Analysis. Advanced Functional Materials, 2020, 30, 2000852. 92.L. Pan, Y. C. Wei, Z. M. Sun, M. Niederberger, Layered hydrotalcites derived holey porous cobalt oxide nanosheets coated by nitrogen-doped carbon for high-mass-loading Li-ion storage. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8, 26150–26157. 93.H. Zhang,P. G. Zhang, L. Pan, W. He, Q. Qi, Z. H. Bao, L. Yang, W. Zhang, M. W. Barsoum, Z. M. Sun, Ti₃C₂T_x nanosheet wrapped core-shell MnO₂ nanorods @ hollow porous carbon as a multifunctional polysulfide mediator for improved Li–S battery. Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 24196–24205. 94.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian , J. X. Ding, Y. F. Zhu, P. G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, W. He, Z. M. Sun, The beauty and the deed of silver during arc erosion of Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ contacts. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020, 820, 153136. 95.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian , J. X. Ding, A. B. Ma, P. G. Zhang, W. He, Z. M. Sun , Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ composites prepared by equal channel angular pressing followed by heat treatment. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2020, 35, 46. 96.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian , A. B. Ma, P. G. Zhang, W. He, Z. M. Sun , Anisotropic arc erosion resistance of Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ composites induced by the alignment of Ti₃AlC₂. Corrosion Science, 2020, 171, 108633. 97.J. X. Ding, P. Y. Huang, Y. H. Zha, D. D. Wang, P. G. Zhang, W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, High-purity Ti₂AlC Powder: Preparation and Application in Ag-based Electrical Contact Materials. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2020, 35, 729-734. 98.P. G. Zhang, J. X. Ding, Y. S. Liu, L. Yang, W. B. Tian, J. Ouyang, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Mechanism and mitigation of spontaneous Ga whisker growth on Cr₂GaC. Science China-Technological Sciences, 2020, 63, 440-445. 99.P. G. Zhang, J. W. Tang, Q. Tang, M. Z. Zhang, L. W. Shen, W. B. Tian, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Shell powder as a novel bio-filler for thermal insulation coatings. ChineseJournal of Chemical Engineering, 2019, 27(2), 452-458. 100.Y. Wang, W. Zheng, P. G. Zhang, W. B. Tian, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, Preparation of (V_x, Ti_1−x)₂C MXenes and their performance as anode materials for LIBs. Journal of Materials Science, 2019, 54(18), 11991-11999. 101.C. Chen, Y. C. Liu, Q. Tang, P. G. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Preparation and Properties of Wall Coatings with Calcined Shell Powder as Fillers. Materials, 2019, 12(14), 2213. 102.W. Zheng, P. G. Zhang, J. Chen, W. B. Tian, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Microwave-assisted synthesis of three-dimensional MXene derived metal oxide/carbon nanotube/iron hybrids for enhanced lithium-ions storage.Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2019, 835, 205-211. 103.Y. S. Liu, P. G. Zhang, J. Yu, Chen J, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Confining effect of oxide film on tin whisker growth. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2019, 35(8), 1735-1739. 104.W. Zhang, F. Pan, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, B. X. Zhao, Electrically conductive hydrogels for flexible energy storage systems. Progress in Polymer Science, 2019, 88, 220-240. 105.W. He, J. C. Fan, H. Zhang, M. N. Chen, Z. M. Sun, M. Ni. Zr doped BaFeO_3-δ as a robust electrode for symmetrical solid oxide fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2019, 44, 32164-32169. 106.L. Yang, W. Zheng, P. Zhang, J. Chen, W. Zhang, W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun,Freestanding nitrogen-doped d-Ti₃C₂/reduced graphene oxide hybrid films for high performance supercapacitors. Electrochimica Acta, 2019, 300, 349-356. 107.L. Yang, W. Zheng, P. Zhang, J. Chen, W. Zhang, W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, Freestanding nitrogen-doped d-Ti₃C₂/reduced graphene oxide hybrid films for high performance supercapacitors. Electrochimica Acta, 2019, 300, 349-56. 108.W. Zheng, P. G. Zhang, J. Chen, W. B. Tian, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Microwave-assisted synthesis of three-dimensional MXene derived metal oxide/carbon nanotube/iron hybrids for enhanced lithium-ions storage. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2019, 835, 205-11. 109.Y. S. Liu, P. G. Zhang, J. Yu, J. Chen, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Confining effect of oxide film on tin whisker growth. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2019, 35(8), 1735-1739. 110.J. X. Ding, W. B. Tian, P. G. Zhang, M. Zhang, J. Chen, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Preparation and arc erosion properties of Ag/Ti₂SnC composites under electric arc discharging. Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 2019, 8, 12. 111.D. D. Wang, W. B. Tian, J. X. Ding, A. B. Ma, Y. F. Zhu, P. G. Zhang, W. He, Z. M. Sun, Anisotropic properties of Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ electrical contact materials prepared by equal channel angular pressing. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 784, 431-8. 112.Y. Wang, W. Zheng, P. G. Zhang, W. B. Tian, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, Preparation of (V_x, Ti_1−x)₂C MXenes and their performance as anode materials for LIBs. Journal of Materials Science. 2019, 54, 11991-9. 113.J. X. Ding, W. B. Tian, D. D. Wang, P. G. Zhang, J. Chen, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Microstructure evolution, oxidation behavior and corrosion mechanism of Ag/Ti₂SnC composite during dynamic electric arc discharging. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 785, 1086-96. 114.丁健翔, 孙正明, 张培根, 田无边, 张亚梅. Ag基触头材料的研究现状与展望. 材料导报, 2018, 32, 58-66. 115.D. Wang, Y. Zhang, J. Chen^⁎, H. Xu, L. Qin, Y. Li, W. Zhang, P. Zhang, W. Tian, X. Guo, Z. M. Sun, Structural hybridization of ternary (0D, 1D and 2D) composites as anodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2018, 13, 293-302. 116.W. Zheng^#_, P. Zhang^#, J. Chen^, W. B. Tian., Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, In-situ synthesis of CNTs@Ti₃C₂ hybrid structures by microwave irradiation for high-performance anodes in lithium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2018, 6, 3543-3551. 117.L. Yang, P. Zhang, J. Shi, J. Liang, W.B. Tian, Y.M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Dual electrolytic plasma processing for steel surface cleaning and passivation. Journalof Materials Engineering and Performance, 2017, 26, 5009. 118.J. Ding, W. B. Tian, P. Zhang, M. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, Arc erosion behavior of Ag/Ti₃AlC₂ electrical contact materials. Journal of Alloys and Compounds,2018, 740, 669-676. 119.H. Xu, J. Chen, D. Wang, Z. M. Sun, P. Zhang, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, Hierarchically porous carbon-coated SnO₂@graphene foams as anodes for lithium ion storage. Carbon, 2017, 124, 565-575. 120.W. Zheng, P. Zhang, W. B. Tian, Y. Wang, Y. M. Zhang, J. Chen, Z. M. Sun, Microwave-assisted synthesis of SnO₂-Ti₃C₂ nanocomposite for enhanced supercapacitive performance. Materials Letters, 2017, 209, 122-125. 121.郑伟, 孙正明, 张培根, 田无边, 王英, 张亚梅. 二维纳米材料MXene的研究进展. 材料导报,* 2017, 31, 1-14. 122.S. Wang, Y. Du, W. Liao, Z. M. Sun. Hydrogen adsorption, dissociation and diffusion on two-dimensional Ti₂C monolayer. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,* 2017, 42, 27214-27219. 123.X. Qin, P. Zhang, S. Wang, Y. Du, Y. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, The influence of N content on structure, phase stability, elastic and electronic properties in Ti₃AlC_2−xN_x (x=0–2), Physica Status Solidi (b),* 2017, 254(7), 1700009. 124.Y. Liu, P. Zhang, C. Ling, J. Ding, W.B. Tian, Y.M. Zhang, Z.M. Sun, Spontaneous Sn whisker formation on Ti₂SnC, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2017, 28(8), 5788-5795. 125.J. Ding, P. Zhang, W. B. Tian, J. Shi, Y. M. Zhang, Z. M. Sun, The effects of Sn content on the microstructure and the formation mechanism of Ti₂SnC powder by pressureless synthesis, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2017, 695, 2850-2856. 126.Y. Liu, P. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, J. Ding, J. Shi, Z. M. Sun, Spontaneous growth of Sn whiskers and a new formation mechanism, Materials Letters, 2016, 178, 111-114. 127.P. Zhang, Y. Zhang, & Z. M. Sun, Spontaneous growth of metal whiskers on surfaces of solids, a review, Journal of Materials Science & Technology,* 2015, 31, 675-698. 128.P. Zhang, Shen L. W., Ouyang J., Zhang Y., Wu S., Z. M. Sun, Room temperature mushrooming of gallium wires and its growth mechanism, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2015, 619, 488-497. 129.P. Zhang, Liu Y., Ding J., Y. M. Zhang, Yan J. L., An B., Iijima T., Z. M. Sun, Controllable growth of Ga wires from Cr₂GaC-Ga and its mechanism, Physica B, Condensed Matter* 2015, 475, 90-98. 130.Z. M. Sun^, M. W. Barsoum, Y. M. Zhang, H. Hashimoto, On equilibrium Ga intergranular films in Cr₂GaC, Materials Research Letters,* 2013, 1(2), 109-113. 131.Z. M. Sun, Progress in research and development on MAX phases: a family of layered ternary compounds,International Materials Reviews,* 2011, 56(3), 143-166. 132.Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, Y. Zou, Synthesis of the MAX phases by pulse discharge sintering, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology,* 2010, 7(6), 704-718. 133.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun^, H. Hashimoto, L. Chen, Reaction mechanism in Ti-SiC-C powder mixture during pulse discharge sintering, Ceramics International,* 2010, 36(3), 1027-1031. 134.Y. L. Du, *Z. M. Sun,** H. Hashimoto, First-principles study on phase stability and compression behavior of Ti₂SC and Ti₂AlC, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2010, 405(2), 720-723. 135.W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun^, H. Hashimoto, Y. L. Du, Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Ti₃SiC₂-TiC composites, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2010, 502, 49-53. 136.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, M. W. Barsoum, Theoretical investigations on the elastic and thermodynamic properties of Ti₂AlC_0.5N_0.5 solid solution, Physics Letters A,* 2009, 374, 78-82. 137.W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, Y. Du, Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti₃SiC₂-TiC composites pulse discharge sintered from Ti/Si/TiC powder mixture, Materials Science and Engineering: A,* 2009, 526, 16-21. 138.W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, Y. L. Du, Synthesis, microstructure and properties of (Cr_1-xV_x)₂AlC solid solutions, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2009, 484(1-2), 130-133. 139.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, First-Principles Study on Thermodynamic Properties of Ti₂AlC and Ti₂SC, Materials Transactions,* 2009, 50(9), 2173-2176. 140.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, Bonding properties and bulk modulus of M₄AlC₃ (M = V, Nb, and Ta) studied by first-principles calculations, Physica Status Solidi (b),* 2009, 246(5), 1039-1043. 141.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, L. Cheng, Synthesis reactions for Ti₃AlC₂ through pulse discharge sintering TiH₂/Al/C powder mixture, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2009, 468(1-2), 217-221. 142.W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, Y. L. Du, Compressive deformation behavior of ternary compound Cr₂AlC. Journal of Materials Science,* 2009, 44 (1), 102-107. 143.W. B. Tian, Z. M. Sun, Y. L. Du, H. Hashimoto, Mechanical properties of pulse discharge sintered Cr₂AlC at 25-1000 ^oC, Materials Letters,* 2009, 63(8), 670-672. 144.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, Elastic properties of Ta₄AlC₃ studied by first-principles calculations, Solid State Communications,* 2008, 147(7-8), 246-249. 145.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, First-principles study on electronic structure and elastic properties of Ti₂SC, Physics Letters A,* 2008, 372(31), 5220-5223. 146.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, First-Principles Study of Carbon Vacancy in Ta₄AlC₃, Materials Transactions,* 2008, 49(9), 1934-1936. 147.W. Tian, Z.M. Sun^, Y. Du, H. Hashimoto, Synthesis reactions of Cr₂AlC from Cr-Al₄C₃-C by pulse discharge sintering, Materials Letters,* 2008, 62(23), 3852-3855. 148.Y. Zou, Z.M. Sun^, H. Hashimoto, S. Tada, Synthesis of high-purity polycrystalline Ti₃AlC₂ through pulse discharge sintering Ti/Al/TiC powders, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2008, 456, 456-460. 149.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun, S. Tada, H. Hashimoto, Effect of Al addition on low temperature synthesis of Ti₃SiC₂ powder, Journal of Alloys and Compounds,* 2008, 461(1-2), 579-584. 150.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun, S. Tada, H. Hashimoto, Effect of liquid reaction on the synthesis of Ti₃SiC₂powder, Ceramics International,* 2008, 34, 119-123. 151.Y. L. Du, Z. M. Sun^, H. Hashimoto, W. B. Tian, First-principles study of polymorphism in Ta₄AlC₃, Solid State Communications,* 2008, 145, 461-464. 152.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun^, H. Hashimoto, S. Tada, Low temperature synthesis of single-phase Ti₃AlC₂ through reactive sintering Ti/Al/C powders, Materials Science and Engineering: A,* 2008, 473, 90-95. 153.Y. Zou, Z. M. Sun^, S. Tada, H. 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