Kaihua Wen

Kaihua Wen

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

My research focuses on polymer electrolytes, composite electrolytes, and solid-state electrolytes for applications in solid-state lithium batteries. I have strong expertise in the synthesis of polymer materials, electrochemical analysis, and the use of spectroscopic techniques to investigate ion transport and interfacial behaviour in solid-state battery systems.

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Yuan, H., Yu, D., Ding, P., Liu, H., Wen, K., Ren, X., . . . Nan, C. W. (2025). Regulating Sodium Deposition Kinetics to Decouple the Electrochemo-Mechanical Effects in Anode-Free Sodium Batteries. Advanced Energy Materials.
    DOI
    2024 Liang, Y., Zhang, J., Guan, S., Wen, K., Guo, C., Wu, Y. -H., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2024). Modification of solid electrolyte interface layer between PVDF-based electrolyte and lithium anode. Journal of Materiomics, 10(4), 880-888.
    DOI Scopus6
    2024 Yu, D., Yuan, H., Wen, K., Ding, P., Liu, H., Wu, Y. H., . . . Li, L. (2024). A CuS-based composite cathode with a high areal capacity for sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries. Nano Energy, 127, 109767.
    DOI Scopus5
    2024 Sun, L., Wen, K., Li, G., Zhang, X., Zeng, X., Johannessen, B., & Zhang, S. (2024). High-Entropy Alloys in Catalysis: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects. ACS Materials Au, 4(6), 547-556.
    DOI Scopus17 Europe PMC5
    2024 Mao, L., Li, G., Zhang, B., Wen, K., Wang, C., Cai, Q., . . . Zhang, S. (2024). Functional Hydrogels for Aqueous Zinc-Based Batteries: Progress and Perspectives. Advanced Materials, 2416345-1-2416345-27.
    DOI Scopus10 Europe PMC2
    2024 Wu, H., Shen, Z., Yu, W., Wu, X., Guan, S., Wu, Y. H., . . . Li, L. (2024). A lithiated zeolite-based protective layer to boost the cycle performance of lithium−oxygen batteries via redox mediator sieving. Next Energy, 4, 100135.
    DOI Scopus2
    2024 Wen, K., Guan, S., Liu, S., Yuan, H., Liang, Y., Yu, D., . . . Nan, C. (2024). Single‐Ion Conductive Polymer‐Based Composite Electrolytes for High‐Performance Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries. Small, 20(6), 11 pages.
    DOI Scopus16 Europe PMC5
    2024 Yuan, H., Wen, K., Guan, S., Liang, Y., Wu, Y. -H., Liu, S., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2024). In-plane isotropic separator-induced highly efficient sodium plating for unlocking the fast-charging capability of anode-free sodium battery at practical conditions. Journal of Materiomics, 10(3), 643-651.
    DOI Scopus8
    2023 Wu, X., Wu, H., Guan, S., Liang, Y., Wen, K., Wang, H., . . . Li, L. (2023). A molecular sieve-containing protective separator to suppress the shuttle effect of redox mediators in lithium-oxygen batteries. Nano Research, 16(7), 9453-9460.
    DOI Scopus14 WoS1
    2022 Zhang, Z., Guan, S., Liu, S., Hu, B., Xue, C., Wu, X., . . . Li, L. (2022). A Valence Gradient Protective Layer for Dendrite‐Free and Highly Stable Lithium Metal Anodes. Advanced Energy Materials, 12(11), 1-10.
    DOI Scopus44 WoS26
    2022 Xin, C., Wen, K., Xue, C., Wang, S., Liang, Y., Wu, X., . . . Nan, C. (2022). Composite Cathodes with Succinonitrile‐Based Ionic Conductors for Long‐Cycle‐Life Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries. Batteries & Supercaps, 5(1), 7 pages.
    DOI Scopus5 WoS4
    2022 Guan, S., Wen, K., Liang, Y., Xue, C., Liu, S., Yu, J., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2022). An organic additive assisting with high ionic conduction and dendrite resistance of polymer electrolytes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 10(45), 24269-24279.
    DOI Scopus20 WoS3
    2022 Xin, C., Wen, K., Guan, S., Xue, C., Wu, X., Li, L., & Nan, C. -W. (2022). A Cross-Linked Poly(Ethylene Oxide)-Based Electrolyte for All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries With Long Cycling Stability. Frontiers in Materials, 9, 1-9.
    DOI Scopus22 WoS5
    2022 Xue, C., Guan, S., Hu, B., Wang, X., Xin, C., Liu, S., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2022). Significantly improved interface between PVDF-based polymer electrolyte and lithium metal via thermal-electrochemical treatment. Energy Storage Materials, 46, 452-460.
    DOI Scopus39 WoS15
    2022 Wen, K., Xin, C., Guan, S., Wu, X., He, S., Xue, C., . . . Nan, C. (2022). Ion–Dipole Interaction Regulation Enables High‐Performance Single‐Ion Polymer Conductors for Solid‐State Batteries. Advanced Materials, 34(32), 12 pages.
    DOI Scopus107 WoS40 Europe PMC20
    2022 Dong, Z., Chen, C., Wen, K., Zhao, X., Guo, X., Zhou, Z., . . . Dong, Y. (2022). A Freestanding Chitin-Derived Hierarchical Nanocomposite for Developing Electrodes in Future Supercapacitor Industry. Polymers, 14(1), 14 pages.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC2
    2022 Liang, Y., Guan, S., Xin, C., Wen, K., Xue, C., Chen, H., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2022). Effects of Molecular Weight on the Electrochemical Properties of Poly(vinylidene difluoride)-Based Polymer Electrolytes. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(28), 32075-32083.
    DOI Scopus31 WoS9 Europe PMC3
    2022 Wang, S., Wu, X., Liang, Y., Xu, Y., Guan, S., Wen, K., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2022). Facile synthesis of lithium argyrodite Li5.5PS4.5Br1.5 with high ionic conductivity for all-solid-state batteries. Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, 4, 9 pages.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS2
    2022 Liu, S., Zhou, L., Han, J., Wen, K., Guan, S., Xue, C., . . . Nan, C. (2022). Super Long‐Cycling All‐Solid‐State Battery with Thin Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>Cl‐Based Electrolyte. Advanced Energy Materials, 12(25), 1-9.
    DOI Scopus178 WoS54
    2022 Gao, Y., Dong, B., Wen, K., & Zhao, Y. (2022). The role of intermolecular interactions of aromatic sandwich dimer ligands for the half-titanocene catalysts: Theoretical study. Chemical Physics, 559, 111556.
    DOI Scopus1
    2022 Liang, Y., Guan, S., Xin, C., Wen, K., Xue, C., Chen, H., . . . Nan, C. -W. (2022). Effects of Molecular Weight on the Electrochemical Properties of Poly(vinylidene difluoride)-Based Polymer Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 14(28), 32075-32083.
    DOI WoS9
    2021 Wu, X., Yu, W., Wen, K., Wang, H., Wang, X., Nan, C. W., & Li, L. (2021). Strategies to suppress the shuttle effect of redox mediators in lithium-oxygen batteries. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 60, 135-149.
    DOI Scopus30 WoS9
    2020 Wang, X., Wen, K., Chen, T., Chen, S., & Zhang, S. (2020). Supercritical fluid-assisted preparation of Si/CNTs@FG composites with hierarchical conductive networks as a high-performance anode material. Applied Surface Science, 522, 146507.
    DOI Scopus29 WoS18
    2020 Chen, Y., Wen, K., Chen, T., Zhang, X., Armand, M., & Chen, S. (2020). Recent progress in all-solid-state lithium batteries: The emerging strategies for advanced electrolytes and their interfaces. Energy Storage Materials, 31, 401-433.
    DOI Scopus150 WoS84
    2020 Wen, K., Tan, X., Chen, T., Chen, S., & Zhang, S. (2020). Fast Li-ion transport and uniform Li-ion flux enabled by a double–layered polymer electrolyte for high performance Li metal battery. Energy Storage Materials, 32, 55-64.
    DOI Scopus92 WoS59
    2020 Gu, S., Cui, Y., Wen, K., Chen, S., & Zhao, J. (2020). 3-cyano-5-fluorobenzenzboronic acid as an electrolyte additive for enhancing the cycling stability of Li1.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2 cathode at high voltage. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 829, 10 pages.
    DOI Scopus28 WoS25
    2018 Chen, S., Wen, K., Fan, J., Bando, Y., & Golberg, D. (2018). Progress and future prospects of high-voltage and high-safety electrolytes in advanced lithium batteries: From liquid to solid electrolytes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6(25), 11631-11663.
    DOI Scopus305 WoS226
    2018 Wen, K., Wang, Y., Chen, S., Wang, X., Zhang, S., & Archer, L. A. (2018). Solid-Liquid Electrolyte as a Nanoion Modulator for Dendrite-Free Lithium Anodes. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 10(24), 20412-20421.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC2
    2018 Wen, K., Liu, L., Chen, S., & Zhang, S. (2018). A bidirectional growth mechanism for a stable lithium anode by a platinum nanolayer sputtered on a polypropylene separator. Rsc Advances, 8(23), 13034-13039.
    DOI Scopus31 WoS22 Europe PMC7
    2018 Fan, J., Dong, T., Fang, D., Li, X., Mo, X., Wen, K., . . . Zhang, S. (2018). A lithium salt additive Li2ZrF6 for enhancing the electrochemical performance of high-voltage LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode. Ionics, 24(10), 2965-2972.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS10

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2025 Co-Supervisor Salt chemistry regulation of Zn-ion solvation structure for Zn-ion batteries. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Baohua Liu
    2024 Co-Supervisor Investigation and Enhancement of Wide-Temperature Performance for High-Concentration
    Electrolyte used in Aqueous Batteries    		 Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Qinqin Cai
    2024 Co-Supervisor Design of Solid-State Lithium batteries for Practical Applications Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Tengsheng Chi

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Development of High-performance Lithium-carbon Dioxide Batteries Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Liang Sun
    2024 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Practical Electrolyte Systems for Aqueous Zinc Batteries Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Guanjie Li
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