Chao-Yang Wang

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
William E. Diefenderfer Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Chao-Yang Wang's research interests include multiphase transport, batteries, and fuel cells. He conducts fundamental and applied research on fuel cells and advanced batteries for electric propulsion, stationary power generation, and portable electronics. 

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Impact of electrolyte and SEI passivity on thermal runaway: A comparative DSC and ARC analysis of anode-free lithium metal batteries

Chen, D., Liao, J., Trdinich, Z. J., Wang, C. & Shi, F., Mar 1 2026, In: Journal of Power Sources. 667, 239261.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Modeling of internal short circuit-induced thermal runaway in anode-free lithium cells

Gupta, N., Qin, K., Sasaki, T., Aotani, K. & Wang, C. Y., Oct 30 2026, In: Journal of Power Sources. 690, 240825.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Suppressing internal short circuit caused thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries through current modulation

Liu, S., Liu, M., Long, M. K., Carter, M., Brugler, N., Zhang, G. & Wang, C. Y., Dec 30 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 660, 238544.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Enhanced salt content and stabilized bilayer passivation interphase toward long-life and high-safety anode-free lithium battery

Qin, K., Sasaki, T., Ge, S., Gupta, N., Aotani, K. & Wang, C. Y., Jan 2025, In: Materials Today Energy. 47, 101751.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

High heat-tolerance and safety of lithium metal batteries using a high-concentration phase-change electrolyte

Qin, K., Ge, S., Gupta, N., Sasaki, T. & Wang, C. Y., Feb 28 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 630, 236094.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

All-climate battery energy storage

Wang, C. Y., Qin, K. & Gupta, N., Dec 17 2025, In: Joule. 9, 12, 102178.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

Metrics for evaluating safe electrolytes in energy-dense lithium batteries

Wang, C. Y., Qin, K., Ge, S., Gupta, N., Sasaki, T. & Aotani, K., Nov 2025, In: Nature Energy. 10, 11, p. 1382-1390 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Thermal–Materials Synergy for Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Zhang, W. K., Yang, X. G. & Wang, C. Y., 2025, In: ACS Energy Letters. 10, p. 4995-5002 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Quantification of Lithium Battery Fires in Internal Short Circuit

Ge, S., Sasaki, T., Gupta, N., Qin, K., Longchamps, R. S., Aotani, K., Aihara, Y. & Wang, C. Y., Dec 13 2024, In: ACS Energy Letters. 9, 12, p. 5747-5755 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Simulation of single-layer internal short circuit in anode-free batteries

Gupta, N., Ge, S., Sasaki, T., Qin, K., Longchamps, R. S., Aotani, K. & Wang, C. Y., Dec 2024, In: eTransportation. 22, 100380.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Lithium Iron Phosphate Superbattery for Mass-Market Electric Vehicles

Liao, J., Longchamps, R. S., McCarthy, B. D., Shi, F. & Wang, C. Y., Mar 8 2024, In: ACS Energy Letters. 9, 3, p. 771-778 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Battery electronification: intracell actuation and thermal management

Longchamps, R. S., Ge, S., Trdinich, Z. J., Liao, J. & Wang, C. Y., Dec 2024, In: Nature communications. 15, 1, 5373.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Achieving fast charging of hard carbon anodes by designing wedge nanopores

Wang, C. Y., Jun 15 2024, In: Science Bulletin. 69, 11, p. 1598-1600 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

Challenges and Innovations of Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Management under Extreme Conditions: A Review

Liu, S., Zhang, G. & Wang, C. Y., Aug 1 2023, In: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 145, 8, 080801.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Bilayer Zwitterionic Metal-Organic Framework for Selective All-Solid-State Superionic Conduction in Lithium Metal Batteries

Ouyang, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, Q., Wang, J., Guo, S., Xiao, Y., Li, D., Wang, C., Sun, X., Wang, C. & Huang, S., Sep 27 2023, In: Advanced Materials. 35, 39, 2304685.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review