Meng Gu

34.9k total citations · 22 hit papers
362 papers, 29.5k citations indexed

About

Meng Gu is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. According to data from OpenAlex, Meng Gu has authored 362 papers receiving a total of 29.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 232 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 141 papers in Materials Chemistry and 128 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Recurrent topics in Meng Gu's work include Advancements in Battery Materials (139 papers), Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies (113 papers) and Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion (96 papers). Meng Gu is often cited by papers focused on Advancements in Battery Materials (139 papers), Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies (113 papers) and Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion (96 papers). Meng Gu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Hong Kong. Meng Gu's co-authors include Chongmin Wang, Ji‐Guang Zhang, Jianming Zheng, Jie Xiao, Qi Wang, Yuanmin Zhu, Pengfei Yan, Jun Liu, Duojie Wu and Nigel D. Browning and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, Physical Review Letters and Advanced Materials.

In The Last Decade

Meng Gu

353 papers receiving 29.1k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Intragranular cracking as a critical barrier for high-voltage usage of layer-structured cathode for lithium-ion batteries
    2017 831 citations Pengfei Yan, Meng Gu et al. Nature Communications profile →
  2. Formation of the Spinel Phase in the Layered Composite Cathode Used in Li-Ion Batteries
    2012 821 citations Meng Gu, Nigel D. Browning et al. profile →
  3. Mesoporous silicon sponge as an anti-pulverization structure for high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes
    2014 725 citations Meng Gu, Pengfei Yan et al. Nature Communications profile →
  4. Lewis Acid–Base Interactions between Polysulfides and Metal Organic Framework in Lithium Sulfur Batteries
    2014 661 citations Meng Gu et al. Nano Letters profile →
  5. Ultrahigh-Loading of Ir Single Atoms on NiO Matrix to Dramatically Enhance Oxygen Evolution Reaction
    2020 569 citations Jun Li, Meng Gu et al. profile →
  6. Molecular engineering of dispersed nickel phthalocyanines on carbon nanotubes for selective CO2 reduction
    2020 533 citations Meng Gu, Jun Li et al. profile →
  7. Atomic layer deposited Pt-Ru dual-metal dimers and identifying their active sites for hydrogen evolution reaction
    2019 517 citations Zhiqiang Wang, Ruying Li et al. Nature Communications profile →
  8. Simultaneously achieved temperature-insensitive high energy density and efficiency in domain engineered BaTiO3-Bi(Mg0.5Zr0.5)O3 lead-free relaxor ferroelectrics
    2018 510 citations Meng Gu, Hong Wang et al. profile →
  9. Designing principle for Ni-rich cathode materials with high energy density for practical applications
    2018 491 citations Meng Gu et al. profile →
  10. Highly stable single Pt atomic sites anchored on aniline-stacked graphene for hydrogen evolution reaction
    2018 458 citations Xiaoping Ouyang, Meng Gu et al. Energy & Environmental Science profile →
  11. Controlling SEI Formation on SnSb‐Porous Carbon Nanofibers for Improved Na Ion Storage
    2014 455 citations Meng Gu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  12. Bismuth Nanoparticle Decorating Graphite Felt as a High-Performance Electrode for an All-Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
    2013 419 citations Meng Gu et al. Nano Letters profile →
  13. Realizing record high performance in n-type Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric materials
    2020 375 citations Meng Gu et al. Energy & Environmental Science profile →
  14. Atomically dispersed Pt and Fe sites and Pt–Fe nanoparticles for durable proton exchange membrane fuel cells
    2022 368 citations Fei Xiao, Shangqian Zhu et al. profile →
  15. Corrosion/Fragmentation of Layered Composite Cathode and Related Capacity/Voltage Fading during Cycling Process
    2013 361 citations Meng Gu et al. Nano Letters profile →
  16. Structural and Chemical Evolution of Li- and Mn-Rich Layered Cathode Material
    2015 354 citations Meng Gu, Nigel D. Browning et al. profile →
  17. Dual‐Doping and Synergism toward High‐Performance Seawater Electrolysis
    2021 316 citations Meng Gu et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  18. Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonia on Low-Cost Ultrathin CoOx Nanosheets
    2021 271 citations Yian Wang, Xuming Yang et al. profile →
  19. Poor Stability of Li2CO3 in the Solid Electrolyte Interphase of a Lithium‐Metal Anode Revealed by Cryo‐Electron Microscopy
    2021 255 citations Bing Han, Yucheng Zou et al. Advanced Materials profile →
  20. Origin of dendrite-free lithium deposition in concentrated electrolytes
    2023 166 citations Yawei Chen, Menghao Li et al. Nature Communications profile →
  21. A gradient oxy-thiophosphate-coated Ni-rich layered oxide cathode for stable all-solid-state Li-ion batteries
    2023 136 citations Yuanmin Zhu, Yang Zhao et al. Nature Communications profile →
  22. Amorphous Oxyhalide Matters for Achieving Lithium Superionic Conduction
    2024 77 citations Zhen Zhang, Yuanmin Zhu et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Meng Gu 20.7k 10.1k 8.7k 5.7k 4.8k 362 29.5k
Bing−Joe Hwang 28.2k 1.4× 11.0k 1.1× 11.1k 1.3× 6.5k 1.1× 6.5k 1.4× 588 37.5k
Jian Zhang 16.3k 0.8× 13.4k 1.3× 8.8k 1.0× 3.8k 0.7× 2.5k 0.5× 402 26.5k
Zhi Wei Seh 27.4k 1.3× 14.5k 1.4× 12.8k 1.5× 3.8k 0.7× 6.4k 1.3× 166 37.3k
Lu Ma 12.4k 0.6× 7.0k 0.7× 6.7k 0.8× 2.9k 0.5× 2.3k 0.5× 268 19.8k
Zhong Jin 17.5k 0.8× 7.2k 0.7× 11.5k 1.3× 5.3k 0.9× 2.2k 0.5× 516 27.9k
Ying Xie 14.5k 0.7× 11.3k 1.1× 9.1k 1.0× 4.7k 0.8× 1.9k 0.4× 450 23.1k
Zhen Zhou 29.8k 1.4× 10.5k 1.0× 23.0k 2.6× 10.6k 1.9× 4.2k 0.9× 622 46.0k
Gang Chen 17.2k 0.8× 16.3k 1.6× 15.0k 1.7× 7.0k 1.2× 1.4k 0.3× 547 30.8k
Feng Pan 14.5k 0.7× 3.7k 0.4× 6.2k 0.7× 4.8k 0.9× 3.6k 0.8× 390 20.6k
Xi Wang 13.7k 0.7× 6.2k 0.6× 12.1k 1.4× 6.1k 1.1× 1.8k 0.4× 697 25.1k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Meng Gu

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All Works

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Chen, Yawei, Menghao Li, Yulin Jie, et al.. (2025). Dynamic evolution of cathode-electrolyte interphase in lithium metal batteries with ether electrolytes. Joule. 9(5). 101885–101885. 6 indexed citations
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Du, Xi, et al.. (2025). Bifunctional self-supporting CuCoNi-LTH/Cu-BTC/CF nanoarrays for boosting electrocatalytic biomass upgrading and H2 production reactions. Journal of environmental chemical engineering. 13(2). 116138–116138. 2 indexed citations
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Gu, Meng, et al.. (2025). Optimized design of novel serpentine channel liquid cooling plate structure for lithium-ion battery based on discrete continuous variables. Applied Thermal Engineering. 264. 125502–125502. 8 indexed citations
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Zhang, Guangzhao, Tong Zhang, Zhen Zhang, et al.. (2025). High-energy and fast-charging lithium metal batteries enabled by tuning Li+-solvation via electron-withdrawing and lithiophobicity functionality. Nature Communications. 16(1). 4722–4722. 11 indexed citations
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Kaushik, Shubham, Duojie Wu, Zhen Zhang, et al.. (2024). Universal Synthesis of Single‐Atom Catalysts by Direct Thermal Decomposition of Molten Salts for Boosting Acidic Water Splitting. Advanced Materials. 36(27). e2401163–e2401163. 54 indexed citations
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Chen, Yubin, Zhouying Yue, Jun Li, et al.. (2024). Oxygen Functional Groups Regulate Cobalt‐Porphyrin Molecular Electrocatalyst for Acidic H2O2 Electrosynthesis at Industrial‐Level Current. Angewandte Chemie. 136(34). 7 indexed citations
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Chen, Yangyang, Xiaohui Jiang, Yong Zhang, et al.. (2024). Design and performance evaluation of the snowflake slope composite flow field based on a biomimetic principle. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 94. 1344–1360. 4 indexed citations
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Wang, Yinuo, Yian Wang, Qinglan Zhao, et al.. (2024). Efficient C-N coupling in electrocatalytic urea generation on copper carbonate hydroxide electrocatalysts. Journal of Energy Chemistry. 93. 289–298. 8 indexed citations
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Sun, Yipeng, Duojie Wu, Changhong Wang, et al.. (2024). A breathable inorganic–organic interface for fabricating a crack-free nickel-rich cathode with long-term stability. Energy & Environmental Science. 17(14). 5124–5136. 23 indexed citations
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Yang, Xuming, Liewu Li, Menghao Li, et al.. (2024). Lithiation Depth Regulation of Silicon Anodes toward Excellent Stability. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. 15(28). 7320–7326. 3 indexed citations
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Xu, Zhiwen, Guangyu Chen, Juhee Jang, et al.. (2023). Graphene-supported Fe/Ni single atoms and FeNi alloy nanoparticles as bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Electrochimica Acta. 458. 142549–142549. 24 indexed citations
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Ma, Zhen, Meng Gu, Liliang Wang, et al.. (2023). In situ generation of carbon-doped modified KCl–LiCl high-efficiency thermal storage materials with 3D network structure. Materials Today Sustainability. 23. 100436–100436. 3 indexed citations
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Jin, Fei, Duojie Wu, Zizhao Pan, et al.. (2023). Magnetic anisotropy of high-entropy oxides with negative Poisson's ratio. Ceramics International. 49(11). 16625–16629. 2 indexed citations
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Li, Cheng, Xingkun Wang, Minghua Huang, et al.. (2023). Going beyond atom visualization—Characterization of supported two-atom single-cluster catalysts with scanning transmission electron microscopy. Science China Materials. 66(7). 2733–2740. 3 indexed citations
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Feng, Shihui, et al.. (2023). A sequential dual-passivation strategy for designing stainless steel used above water oxidation. Materials Today. 70. 8–16. 13 indexed citations
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Liu, Heng‐Jui, Mao Ye, Chao‐Yao Yang, et al.. (2021). Atomic origin of room-temperature two-dimensional itinerant ferromagnetism in an oxide-monolayer heterostructure. Applied Materials Today. 24. 101101–101101. 4 indexed citations
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Han, Bing, Yucheng Zou, Zhen Zhang, et al.. (2021). Probing the Na metal solid electrolyte interphase via cryo-transmission electron microscopy. Nature Communications. 12(1). 3066–3066. 173 indexed citations
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Han, Bing, Shuai Li, Zhen Zhang, et al.. (2020). Self-Regulated Phenomenon of Inorganic Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium Metal Batteries. Nano Letters. 20(5). 4029–4037. 98 indexed citations
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Ushakov, Sergey V., Meng Gu, N. Schichtel, et al.. (2012). Yttria-stabilized zirconia crystallization in Al2O3/YSZ multilayers. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 27(6). 939–943. 6 indexed citations

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