Ultra‐stable, highly proton conductive, and self‐healing proton exchange membranes based on molecule intercalation technique and noncovalent assembly …

L Zhu, Y Li, P Ye, J Zhao, J Liu, J Lei… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Proton exchange membranes (PEMs) that can heal mechanical damage to restore original
functions are imperative for fabricating reliable and durable proton exchange membrane fuel …

A novel green lignosulfonic acid/Nafion composite membrane with reduced cost and enhanced thermal stability

L Zhu, Y Li, J Zhao, J Liu, J Lei, L Wang… - Chemical …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
A green biopolymer, lignosulfonate acid (LSA), was first used as an additive in the Nafion
membrane for fuel cell applications. The Nafion/LSA composite membrane displayed …

Bioinspired heterogeneous construction of lignocellulose‐reinforced COF membranes for efficient proton conduction

L Zhu, P Ye, L Zhang, Y Ren, J Liu, J Lei, L Wang - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The exponential interest in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) arises from the direct
correlation between their diverse and intriguing properties and the modular design principle. …

Efficient proton conduction in porous and crystalline covalent-organic frameworks (COFs)

L Zhu, H Zhu, L Wang, J Lei, J Liu - Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
To attain the objectives of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, the development of stable
and high-performance ion-conducting materials holds enormous relevance in various energy …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in high-performance Nafion membranes for hydrogen fuel cells applications

LY Zhu, YC Li, J Liu, J He, LY Wang, JD Lei - Petroleum Science, 2022 - Elsevier
As a promising alternative to petroleum fossil energy, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel
cell has drawn considerable attention due to its low pollution emission, high energy density, …

Lignocellulose‐mediated functionalization of liquid metals toward the frontiers of multifunctional materials

W Li, L Zhu, Y Xu, G Wang, T Xu, C Si - Advanced Materials, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Lignocellulose‐mediated liquid metal (LM) composites, as emerging functional materials,
show tremendous potential for a variety of applications. The abundant hydroxyl, carboxyl, and …

Subnanometer Nanowire‐Reinforced Construction of COF‐Based Membranes with Engineering Biomimetic Texture for Efficient and Stable Proton Conduction

L Zhu, L Zhang, Y Ren, J Lei, L Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving rapid ion transport through nanochannels is essential for both biological and
artificial membrane systems. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with well‐defined …

Engineered nanochannels in MXene heterogeneous proton exchange membranes mediated by cellulose nanofiber/sodium alginate dual crosslinked networks

L Zhu, H Yang, T Xu, L Wang, J Lei… - Advanced Functional …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
2D architectures and superior physiochemical properties of MXene offer an exciting opportunity
to develop a new class of polymer electrolyte membranes by controlling the stacking …

Engineering modulation of cellulose-induced metal–organic frameworks assembly behavior for advanced adsorption and separation

H Yang, L Zhu, Y Zhou, T Xu, C Zheng, Z Yuan… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The exploration of methods to remove harmful pollutants has become inevitable due to the
increasing number of industries and the intensification and acceleration of environmental …

Modulation and Mechanisms of Cellulose‐Based Hydrogels for Flexible Sensors

M Zhang, T Xu, K Liu, L Zhu, C Miao, T Chen, M Gao… - …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Flexible sensors exhibit the properties of excellent shape adaptability and deformation ability,
which have been applied for environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, food safety, …