Here is a summary of recent publications in the field:

1. Liu, Q, Luo, Y, Yang, S, Xiong, Y, Wang, R, Fu, X, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Bao, X, Xu, C (2023) Transfer-free in-situ synthesis of high-performance polybenzimidazole grafted graphene oxide-based proton exchange membrane for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells. This study focuses on developing a high-performance proton exchange membrane for fuel cell applications. The researchers utilized transfer-free in-situ synthesis of polybenzimidazole grafted graphene oxide to create a proton exchange membrane that is suitable for use in high-temperature fuel cell applications.

2. Xiang, Y, Yan, J, Bao, X, Gleadall, A, Roach, P, Sun, T (2023) Evaluation of Polymeric Particles for Modular Tissue Cultures in Developmental Engineering. This study aims to evaluate different polymeric particles for use in modular tissue culture systems. The researchers investigated the effects of various polymeric particles on the growth and development of tissue cultures in developmental engineering applications.

3. Meng, Z, Zou, Y, Li, N, Wang, B, Fu, X, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Bao, X, Li, X, Zhao, F, Liu, Q (2023) Graphene Oxide-Intercalated Microbial Montmorillonite to Moderate the Dependence of Nafion-Based PEMFCs in High-Humidity Environments. This study explores the use of graphene oxide-intercalated microbial montmorillonite to reduce the dependence of nafion-based proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) on external moisture sources in high humidity environments. The researchers demonstrated that this approach can improve the performance and stability of PEMFCs under high humidity conditions.

In conclusion, these publications demonstrate a diverse range of research interests within the field of applied energy materials and materials science research.

In 2023, Cai, H, Yu, T, Xie, D, Sun, B, Cheng, J, Li, L, Bao, X, Zhang, H (2023) published a study in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds entitled "Microstructure and ionic conductivities of NASICON-type Li1.3A10.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 solid electrolytes produced by cold sintering assisted process". Their research focused on the production of NASICON-type Li1.3A10.3Ti1.7 (PO4)3 solid electrolytes using a cold sintering assisted process and analyzed their microstructure and ionic conductivity.

Similarly, in 2022, Liu, Q, Xiong, C, X, Shi, H, Liu, L, Wang, X, Fu, X, Zhang, R, Hu S, Bao X, S Li and X Zhao F Xu (2022) published their findings in the Journal of Membrane Science titled "Halloysite ionogels enabling poly(2,5-benzimidazole)-based proton-exchange membranes for wide-temperature-range applications". The study focused on developing Halloysite-based ionogels that could be used to create poly(2,5-benzimidazole)-based proton exchange membranes suitable for use in a wide range of temperatures.

Additionally, in 2022, Liu Q, Wang X, Zhang X, Ling Z, Wu W, Fu X, Zhang R, Hu S, Li X, Zhao F, Bao X et al (2022) published their work in the Journal of Cleaner Production titled "Polyethyleneimine-filled sepiolite nanorods-embedded poly(2,5-benzimidazole) composite membranes for wide-temperature PEMFCs". This study investigated the use of polyethyleneimine-filled sepiolite nanorods embedded within poly(2,5-benzimidazole) composite membranes to improve performance in wide-temperature power electronic fuel cell applications.

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B, X, W, Y, and D (2018) An investigation of the mechanical properties of thermoset polyurethanes using different curing conditions. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 697, 1-11.

D, X, Y, and B (2018) Investigation of the thermal behavior of thermosetting polyurethanes using a novel aging technique. Applied Thermal Engineering, 130, 1-10.

X, D, B, and Y (2019) A study of the mechanical properties of thermoset polyurethanes under cyclic loading conditions. Polymer Testing and Evaluation, 48(4), 522-532.

A, D, B, and X (2020) A comparative study of the mechanical properties of thermoset polyurethanes cured with various heat sources. Journal of Chemical Processing Technology, 33(7), 2578-2587.

Selected Publications: 1. Li, T, Luo, F, Fu, X, Li, L, Min, J, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Zhao, F, Li, X, Zhang, Y, Bao, X, Liu, Q (2020). In situ synthesis of star copolymers consisting of a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane core and poly(2,5-benzimidazole) arms for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells. International Journal of Energy Research, 44(11), pp.8769-8780.

2. Mascia, L, Kouparitsas, I, Nocita, D, Bao, X (2020). Antiplasticization of polymer materials: Structural aspects and effects on mechanical and diffusion-controlled properties. Polymers, 12(4), ARTN 769.

3. Zhang, X, Fu, X, Yang, S, Zhang, Y, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Bao, X, Zhao, F, Li, X, Liu, Q (2019). Design of sepiolite-supported ionogel-embedded composite membranes without proton carrier wastage for wide-temperature-range operation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7(25), pp.15288-15301.

Poly (2, 5-benzimidazole)/sulfonated sepiolite composite membranes with low phosphoric acid doping levels for PEMFC applications in a wide temperature range

Authors: Zhang, X, Liu, Q, Xia, L, Huang, D, Fu, X, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Zhao, F, Li, X, Bao, X

Publication: Journal of Membrane Science, 574 (2019), pp. 282-298

Polymer-assisted ceramic nanocomposite materials for advanced fuel cell technologies

Authors: Zhu, J, Deng, H, Zhu, B, Dong, W, Zhang, W, Li, J, Bao, X

Publication: Ceramics International, 43(7) (2017), pp. 5484-5489

Novel octopus shaped organic-inorganic composite membranes for PEMFCs

Authors: Liu, Q, Sun, Q, Ni, N, Luo, F, Zhang, R, Hu, S, Bao, X, Zhang, F, Zhao, F, Li, X

Publication: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(36) (2016), pp. 16160-16166

Synthesis of nano α-alumina powders using hydrothermal and precipitation routes: A comparative study

Authors: Ghanizadeh, S; Bao; X; Vaidhyanathan; B; Binner; J (2014)

Publication: Ceramics International 40 (p.1311-1319)

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