Faculty
FLORIDA STATE / PEOPLE / FACULTY
Dr. Yan Zeng, Assistant Professor
Professional Preparation/Appointments
Ph.D., McGill University (2020)
Postdoc, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2020-2022)
Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2023)
Contact Information
| yzeng2@fsu.edu | ||
| Office | 2203 or 2009 CSL | 850.64x.xxxx |
| Lab | 0116 CSL | 850.645.9408 |
Programs of Research
Materials, Inorganic, Physical
Research Specialties
Environment and Energy, Solid State Chemistry, Synthesis and Catalysis, Nanoscience
Research Interest
At the Zeng Research Lab, we are exploring and advancing clean energy solutions through the synergistic integration of robotics, AI, advanced materials, and green chemical processes. Our interdisciplinary approach combines robotic tools, materials synthesis techniques, characterizations (chemical, structural, electrochemical), and advanced modeling methods (chemical thermodynamics, machine learning). We strive to design and develop novel materials with outstanding electrochemical and catalytical performance, targeting energy technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, and more. Furthermore, our research extends to the development of sustainable chemical processes that enable the extraction of critical metals from both natural and recycling resources. Join us in shaping a greener and sustainable future by exploring innovative solutions for clean energy.
Publications
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| Zeng, Y.; Ouyang, B.; Liu, J.; Byeon, Y.-W.; Cai, Z.; Miara, L. J.; Wang, Y.; Ceder, G., High-entropy mechanism to boost ionic conductivity. Science 2022, 378 (6626), 1320-1324. |
| Jun, K.; Sun, Y.; Xiao, Y.; Zeng, Y.; Kim, R.; Kim, H.; Miara, L. J.; Im, D.; Wang, Y.; Ceder, G., Lithium superionic conductors with corner-sharing frameworks. Nature Materials 2022, 21 (8), 924-931. |
| Szymanski, N. J.; Zeng, Y.; Bennett, T.; Patil, S.; Keum, J. K.; Self, E. C.; Bai, J.; Cai, Z.; Giovine, R.; Ouyang, B.; Wang, F.; Bartel, C. J.; Clément, R. J.; Tong, W.; Nanda, J.; Ceder, G., Understanding the Fluorination of Disordered Rocksalt Cathodes through Rational Exploration of Synthesis Pathways. Chemistry of Materials 2022, 34 (15), 7015-7028. |
| Szymanski, N.; Zeng, Y.; Huo, H.; Bartel, C.; Kim, H.; Ceder, G., Toward autonomous design and synthesis of novel inorganic materials. Materials Horizons 2021. |
| Zeng, Y.; Chiu, H.-C.; Rasool, M.; Brodusch, N.; Gauvin, R.; Jiang, D.-T.; Ryan, D. H.; Zaghib, K.; Demopoulos, G. P., Hydrothermal crystallization of Pmn21 Li2FeSiO4 hollow mesocrystals for Li-ion cathode application. Chemical Engineering Journal 2019, 359, 1592-1602. |