[HTML][HTML] Classical and reactive molecular dynamics: Principles and applications in combustion and energy systems

Q Mao, M Feng, XZ Jiang, Y Ren, KH Luo… - Progress in Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Molecular dynamics (MD) has evolved into a ubiquitous, versatile and powerful
computational method for fundamental research in science branches such as biology …

Reactive force-field MD simulation on the pyrolysis process of phenolic with various cross-linked and branched structures

Y Yan, J Xu, S Liu, M Wang, C Yang - Chemical Engineering Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Based on the reactive force-field (ReaxFF) molecular dynamics, the thermostability of cross-
linked and non-cross-linked phenolic was compared to study the effect of cross-linked and …

Nucleation mechanism of nano-iron oxide in a supercritical water reaction

H Tian, H Zhang, J Zhang, Y Han - The Journal of Physical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Despite its ubiquitous application in various branches of engineering and materials science,
nucleation with reactions from supercritical water remains elusive. In this work, molecular …

Comparative study of the reductive decomposition reaction of ethylene carbonate in lithium battery electrolyte: a ReaxFF molecular dynamics study

J Gao, R He, KH Luo - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Electrolyte decomposition and subsequent solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) are considered
to be the primary cause of degradation of lithium batteries. We investigate the multiple …

[HTML][HTML] Formation of solid electrolyte interphase in Li-ion batteries: Insights from temperature-accelerated ReaxFF molecular dynamics

J Gao, G Wang, KH Luo - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms between anode and electrolyte in the lithium-ion
battery (LIB) and is considered to be the main contributor to LIB degradation. To understand …

Atomic-level analysis of migration and transformation of organic sodium in high-alkali coal pyrolysis using reactive molecular dynamics simulations

C Sun, A Zhu, T Xu, X Wei, D Hong, T Si - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Monitoring the migration and transformation of free radicals and alkali metals (such as tar-
and organic gas-bonded sodium) in high-alkali coal pyrolysis through experimental methods …

Reactive molecular dynamics simulation on degradation of tetracycline antibiotics treated by cold atmospheric plasmas

J Guo, Y Zhang - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The abuse of tetracycline antibiotics (TCs) has caused serious environmental pollution and
risks to public health. Degradation of TCs by cold atmospheric plasmas (CAPs) is a high …

Mechanisms of microexplosion-accelerated pyrolysis and oxidation of lithium-containing droplets: an atomistic perspective

R He, KH Luo - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Microexplosion has been extensively studied in the context of fuel spray and droplet
evaporation in engines, while its existence, impact and atomistic insight have rarely been …

[HTML][HTML] Atomic insights into mechanisms of carbon coating on titania nanoparticle during flame synthesis

D Hou, Q Mao, Y Ren, KH Luo - Carbon, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon-metal oxide (CMO) nanocomposites have seen increasing research due to their
extraordinary properties for energy storage materials and photocatalysts. Flame aerosol …

[HTML][HTML] Unravelling multi-layered structure of native SEI on lithium metal electrode and various electrolytes using reactive molecular dynamics

J Gao, R He, P Wu, KH Luo - Journal of Energy Storage, 2025 - Elsevier
Lithium metal batteries, directly utilizing lithium metal as an anode, are promising as new-
generation energy storage devices, and the characteristics of the solid electrolyte interphase …