Xiangkang received his Ph.D. in Electrochemistry Science from Xiamen University, China. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, he was a Research Associate in University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and Engineers in SafeLi, LLC and NanoAffix Science, LLC. Prior to that, he worked at Xiamen University, Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery Co. Ltd, and Fujian Normal University in China.
Xingkang's current research is focused on batteries (including Li-ion, Na-ion, and K-ion batteries) and water treatment.
From Phosphorus Nanorods/C to York-Shell P@Hollow C for Potassium-Ion Batteries: High Capacity with Stable Cyclic Performance
X. K. Huang, X. Y. Sui, W. X. Ji, Y. L. Wang, D. Y. Qu, and J. H. Chen, From Phosphorus Nanorods/C to York-Shell P@Hollow C for Potassium-Ion Batteries: High Capacity with Stable Cyclic Performance, J. Mater. Chem. A. 8(11), 7641-7646, DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01576H, 2020.
Zero-wastewater capacitive deionization: selective removal of heavy metal ions in tap water assisted by phosphate ions
X. K. Huang, X. R. Guo, Q. Q. Dong, and J. H. Chen. Zero-wastewater capacitive deionization: selective removal of heavy metal ions in tap water assisted by phosphate ions, Environmental Science: Nano. 2019, 6, 3225-3231.
Novel hybrid Si film/highly branched graphene nanosheets for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries
H. Kim, X. K. Huang, X. R. Guo, Y. L. Wang, S. M. Cui, Z. H. Wen, and J. H. Chen. Novel hybrid Si film/highly branched graphene nanosheets for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries, J Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 2019, 52, 345201.
Self-healing Liquid Metal Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Hollow Carbon Fibers as a Free-standing Anode for Lithium-ion Batteries
J. H. Zhu, Y. P. Wu, X. K. Huang, L. Huang, M. Y. Cao, G. Q. Song, X. R. Guo, X. Y. Sui, R. Ren, and J. H. Chen, Self-healing Liquid Metal Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Hollow Carbon Fibers as a Free-standing Anode for Lithium-ion Batteries, Nano Energy, 62, 883-889, DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.06.023, 2019.
Selective removal of lead ions through capacitive deionization: Role of ion-exchange membrane
Q. Q. Dong, X. R. Guo, X. K. Huang, L. J. Liu, R. Tallon, B. Taylor, and J. H. Chen. Selective removal of lead ions through capacitive deionization: Role of ion-exchange membrane, Chem Eng J. 2019, 361, 1535-1542.
Exfoliated molybdenum disulfide encapsulated in a metal organic framework for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
R. Ren, H. L. Zhao, X. Y. Sui, X. R. Guo, X. K. Huang, Y. L. Wang, Q. Q. Dong, and J. H. Chen. Exfoliated molybdenum disulfide encapsulated in a metal organic framework for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, Catalysts. 2019, 9(1), 89.
Electronic Resonance-Frequency Modulation for Rapid, Point-of-Care Ebola-Glycoprotein Diagnosis with a Graphene-Based Field-Effect Biotransistor
A. Maity, X. Y. Sui, B. Jing, K. J. Bottum, X. K. Huang, J. B. Chang, G. H. Zhou, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, Electronic Resonance Frequency Modulation for Rapid Point-of-care Ebola Glycoprotein Diagnosis with a Graphene-based Field-effect Bio-transistor, Anal. Chem., 90(24), 14230-14238, DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b03226, 2018.
Phosphorus/carbon composite anode for potassium-ion batteries: insights into high initial Coulombic efficiency and superior cyclic performance
X. K. Huang, D. Liu, X. R. Guo, X. Y. Sui, D. Y. Qu, and J. H. Chen. Phosphorus/carbon composite anode for potassium-ion batteries: insights into high initial Coulombic efficiency and superior cyclic performance, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2018, 6(12), 16308-16314.
Room-temperature liquid metal-based self-healing anode for lithium-ion batteries with an ultra-long cycle life
Y. P. Wu, L. Huang, X. K. Huang, X. R. Guo, D. Liu, D. Zheng, X. L. Zhang, R. Ren, D. Y. Qu, and J. H. Chen, Room-temperature liquid metal-based self-healing anode for lithium-ion batteries with an ultra-long cycle life, Energy Environ. Sci. 10, 1854-1861, DOI: 10.1039/C7EE01798G, 2017.
Multilayered Si Nanoparticle/Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid as a Lithium-Ion Battery Anode
J. B. Chang, X. K. Huang, G. H. Zhou, S. M. Cui, P. B. Hallac, J. W. Jiang, P. T. Hurley, and J. H. Chen, Multilayered Si Nanoparticle/Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid as a Lithium-Ion Battery Anode, Adv. Mater., 26(5), 758-764, DOI: 10.1002/adma.201302757, 2014.