Scott Mao

Post - Doc., Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989

Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering, Tohoku University, 1988

B.Sc., Solid Mechanics, Beijing University of Aeronautics, 1982

He, Y., She, D., Liu, Z., Wang, X., Zhong, L., Wang, C., Wang, G., & Mao, S.X. (2022). Atomistic observation on diffusion-mediated friction between single-asperity contacts. Nat Mater, 21(2), 173-180.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41563-021-01091-3.

Wang, J., Faisal, A.H.M., Li, X., Hong, Y., Zhu, Q., Bei, H., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., & Weinberger, C.R. (2022). Discrete twinning dynamics and size-dependent dislocation-to twin transition in body-centred cubic tungsten. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 106, 33-40.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2021.08.010.

Zheng, S., Shinzato, S., Ogata, S., & Mao, S.X. (2022). Experimental molecular dynamics for individual atomic-scale plastic events in nanoscale crystals. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS, 158, 104687.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104687.

Wang, X., Zheng, S., Shinzato, S., Fang, Z., He, Y., Zhong, L., Wang, C., Ogata, S., & Mao, S.X. (2021). Atomistic processes of surface-diffusion-induced abnormal softening in nanoscale metallic crystals. Nat Commun, 12(1), 5237.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-25542-2.

Zheng, S., & Mao, S.X. (2021). Advances in experimental mechanics at atomic scale. EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, 45, 101284.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.eml.2021.101284.

He, Y., Li, B., Wang, C., & Mao, S.X. (2020). Direct observation of dual-step twinning nucleation in hexagonal close-packed crystals. Nat Commun, 11(1), 2483.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-16351-0.

Wang, J., Zeng, Z., Wen, M., Wang, Q., Chen, D., Zhang, Y., Wang, P., Wang, H., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., & Zhu, T. (2020). Anti-twinning in nanoscale tungsten. Sci Adv, 6(23), eaay2792.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aay2792.

Wang, X., Wang, J., He, Y., Wang, C., Zhong, L., & Mao, S.X. (2020). Unstable twin in body-centered cubic tungsten nanocrystals. Nat Commun, 11(1), 2497.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-16349-8.

Zhao, S., Zhu, Q., An, X., Wei, H., Song, K., Mao, S.X., & Wang, J. (2020). In situ atomistic observation of the deformation mechanism of Au nanowires with twin-twin intersection. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 53, 118-125.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2020.03.044.

Zhu, Q., Huang, Q., Guang, C., An, X., Mao, S.X., Yang, W., Zhang, Z., Gao, H., Zhou, H., & Wang, J. (2020). Metallic nanocrystals with low angle grain boundary for controllable plastic reversibility. Nat Commun, 11(1), 3100.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-16869-3.

Zhu, Q., Zhao, S.C., Deng, C., An, X.H., Song, K.X., Mao, S.X., & Wang, J.W. (2020). In situ atomistic observation of grain boundary migration subjected to defect interaction. ACTA MATERIALIA, 199, 42-52.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2020.08.021.

Spiecker, E., Oh, S.H., Shan, Z.W., Ikuhara, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2019). Insights into fundamental deformation processes from advanced in situ transmission electron microscopy. MRS BULLETIN, 44(6), 443-449.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/mrs.2019.129.

Zhu, Q., Cao, G., Wang, J., Deng, C., Li, J., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2019). In situ atomistic observation of disconnection-mediated grain boundary migration. Nat Commun, 10(1), 156.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-08031-x.

Cao, G., Wang, J., Du, K., Wang, X., Li, J., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2018). Superplasticity in Gold Nanowires through the Operation of Multiple Slip Systems. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 28(51).Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201805258.

He, Y., Liu, J.C., Luo, L., Wang, Y.G., Zhu, J., Du, Y., Li, J., Mao, S.X., & Wang, C. (2018). Size-dependent dynamic structures of supported gold nanoparticles in CO oxidation reaction condition. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 115(30), 7700-7705.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1800262115.

Wang, J., Wang, Y., Cai, W., Li, J., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2018). Discrete shear band plasticity through dislocation activities in body-centered cubic tungsten nanowires. Sci Rep, 8(1), 4574.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-23015-z.

Wang, Q., Wang, J., Li, J., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2018). Consecutive crystallographic reorientations and superplasticity in body-centered cubic niobium nanowires. Sci Adv, 4(7), eaas8850.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aas8850.

Wang, X., Zhong, L., & Mao, S.X. (2018). Advances in understanding atomic-scale deformation of small-sized face-centered cubic metals with in situ transmission electron microscopy. MATERIALS TODAY NANO, 2, 58-69.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mtnano.2018.09.002.

Zhang, X., He, Y., Liu, J., Bowden, M.E., Kovarik, L., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., De Yoreo, J.J., & Rosso, K.M. (2018). Accessing crystal-crystal interaction forces with oriented nanocrystal atomic force microscopy probes. Nat Protoc, 13(9), 2005-2030.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/s41596-018-0027-4.

Duan, H., Li, D., Tang, Y., He, Y., Ji, S., Wang, R., Lv, H., Lopes, P.P., Paulikas, A.P., Li, H., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., Markovic, N.M., Li, J., Stamenkovic, V.R., & Li, Y. (2017). High-Performance Rh2P Electrocatalyst for Efficient Water Splitting. J Am Chem Soc, 139(15), 5494-5502.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/jacs.7b01376.

Lei, Z., Yang, J., He, Y., Shao, Y., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., Nuli, Y., & Wang, J. (2017). LiMnPO₄•Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ composite cathode material derived from Mn(VO₃)₂ nanosheet precursor. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 695, 1813-1820.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.11.013.

Tu, F., Wang, Q., Xie, J., Cao, G., Zhang, S., Wang, J., Mao, S.X., Zhao, X., & Yang, H.Y. (2017). Highly-efficient MnO2/carbon array-type catalytic cathode enabling confined Li2O2 growth for long-life Li–O2 batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 6, 164-170.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ensm.2016.11.003.

Wang, Q., Zhao, X., Ni, C., Tian, H., Li, J., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., Wang, J., & Xu, Y. (2017). Reaction and Capacity-Fading Mechanisms of Tin Nanoparticles in Potassium-Ion Batteries. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 121(23), 12652-12657.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b03837.

Zhang, X., He, Y., Sushko, M.L., Liu, J., Luo, L., De Yoreo, J.J., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., & Rosso, K.M. (2017). Direction-specific van der Waals attraction between rutile TiO2 nanocrystals. Science, 356(6336), 434-437.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/science.aah6902.

Zhang, Z., Sheng, H., Wang, Z., Gludovatz, B.Zhang, Z., George, E.P., Yu, Q., Mao, S.X., & Ritchie, R.O. (2017). Dislocation mechanisms and 3D twin architectures generate exceptional strength-ductility-toughness combination in CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy. Nat Commun, 8(1), 14390.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms14390.

Zhong, L., Liu, Y., Han, W.Q., Huang, J.Y., & Mao, S.X. (2017). In Situ Observation of Single-Phase Lithium Intercalation in Sub-25-nm Nanoparticles. Adv Mater, 29(26).Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adma.201700236.

Zhong, L., Sansoz, F., He, Y., Wang, C., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2017). Slip-activated surface creep with room-temperature super-elongation in metallic nanocrystals. Nat Mater, 16(4), 439-445.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nmat4813.

Cheng, Y., Luo, L., Zhong, L., Chen, J., Li, B., Wang, W., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., Sprenkle, V.L., Li, G., & Liu, J. (2016). Highly Reversible Zinc-Ion Intercalation into Chevrel Phase Mo6S8 Nanocubes and Applications for Advanced Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 8(22), 13673-13677.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsami.6b03197.

Duan, B., Yang, J., Salvador, J.R., He, Y., Zhao, B., Wang, S., Wei, P., Ohuchi, F.S., Zhang, W., Hermann, R.P., Gourdon, O., Mao, S.X., Cheng, Y., Wang, C., Liu, J., Zhai, P., Tang, X., Zhang, Q., Yang, J. (2016). Electronegative guests in CoSb₃. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 9(6), 2090-2098.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c6ee00322b.

Gan, Z., Perea, D.E., Yoo, J., He, Y., Colby, R.J., Barker, J.E., Gu, M., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., Picraux, S.T., Smith, D.J., & McCartney, M.R. (2016). Characterization of electrical properties in axial Si-Ge nanowire heterojunctions using off-axis electron holography and atom-probe tomography. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 120(10), 104301.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.4962380.

He, Y., Gu, M., Xiao, H., Luo, L., Shao, Y., Gao, F., Du, Y., Mao, S.X., & Wang, C. (2016). Atomistic Conversion Reaction Mechanism of WO3 in Secondary Ion Batteries of Li, Na, and Ca. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl, 55(21), 6244-6247.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/anie.201601542.

He, Y., Zhong, L., Fan, F., Wang, C., Zhu, T., & Mao, S.X. (2016). In situ observation of shear-driven amorphization in silicon crystals. Nat Nanotechnol, 11(10), 866-871.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2016.166.

Li, N., Wang, J., Mao, S., & Wang, H. (2016). In situ nanomechanical testing of twinned metals in a transmission electron microscope. MRS BULLETIN, 41(4), 305-313.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/mrs.2016.66.

Lu, X., Adkins, E.R., He, Y., Zhong, L., Luo, L., Mao, S.X., Wang, C.M., & Korgel, B.A. (2016). Germanium as a Sodium Ion Battery Material: In Situ TEM Reveals Fast Sodiation Kinetics with High Capacity. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 28(4), 1236-1242.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.6b00200.

Lu, X., He, Y., Mao, S.X., Wang, C.M., & Korgel, B.A. (2016). Size Dependent Pore Formation in Germanium Nanowires Undergoing Reversible Delithiation Observed by In Situ TEM. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 120(50), 28825-28831.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b10174.

Luo, J., Wang, J., Bitzek, E., Huang, J.Y., Zheng, H., Tong, L., Yang, Q., Li, J., & Mao, S.X. (2016). Size-Dependent Brittle-to-Ductile Transition in Silica Glass Nanofibers. Nano Lett, 16(1), 105-113.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b03070.

Wang, J., & Mao, S.X. (2016). Atomistic perspective on in situ nanomechanics. EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, 8, 127-139.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.eml.2016.02.006.

Wang, J., Luo, H., Liu, Y., He, Y., Fan, F., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., Wang, C., & Zhu, T. (2016). Tuning the Outward to Inward Swelling in Lithiated Silicon Nanotubes via Surface Oxide Coating. Nano Lett, 16(9), 5815-5822.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b02581.

Wang, Z., He, Y., Gu, M., Du, Y., Mao, S.X., & Wang, C. (2016). Electron Transfer Governed Crystal Transformation of Tungsten Trioxide upon Li Ions Intercalation. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 8(37), 24567-24572.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acsami.6b06581.

Wu, H.C., Kumar, A., Wang, J., Bi, X.F., Tomé, C.N., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2016). Rolling-induced Face Centered Cubic Titanium in Hexagonal Close Packed Titanium at Room Temperature. Sci Rep, 6(1), 24370.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/srep24370.

Yu, Q., Mao, M.M., Li, Q.J., Fu, X.Q., Tian, H., Li, J.X., Mao, S.X., & Zhang, Z. (2016). In Situ Observation on Dislocation-Controlled Sublimation of Mg Nanoparticles. Nano Lett, 16(2), 1156-1160.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b04439.

Zhang, Z., Fu, X., Mao, M., Yu, Q., Mao, S.X., Li, J.Zhang, Z. (2016). In situ observation of sublimation-enhanced magnesium oxidation at elevated temperature. NANO RESEARCH, 9(9), 2796-2802.Tsinghua University Press. doi: 10.1007/s12274-016-1168-9.

Mao, M., Nie, A., Liu, J., Wang, H., Mao, S.X., Wang, Q., Li, K., & Zhang, X.X. (2015). Atomic resolution observation of conversion-type anode RuO₂ during the first electrochemical lithiation. Nanotechnology, 26(12), 125404.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/26/12/125404.

Wang, J., Sansoz, F., Deng, C., Xu, G., Han, G., & Mao, S.X. (2015). Strong Hall-Petch Type Behavior in the Elastic Strain Limit of Nanotwinned Gold Nanowires. Nano Lett, 15(6), 3865-3870.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b00694.

Wang, J., Zeng, Z., Weinberger, C.R., Zhang, Z., Zhu, T., & Mao, S.X. (2015). In situ atomic-scale observation of twinning-dominated deformation in nanoscale body-centred cubic tungsten. Nat Mater, 14(6), 594-600.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nmat4228.

Wang, X., Fan, F., Wang, J., Wang, H., Tao, S., Yang, A., Liu, Y., Beng Chew, H., Mao, S.X., Zhu, T., & Xia, S. (2015). High damage tolerance of electrochemically lithiated silicon. Nat Commun, 6(1), 8417.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms9417.

Wang, X., Pan, Z., Fan, F., Wang, J., Liu, Y., Mao, S.X., Zhu, T., & Xia, S. (2015). Nanoscale Deformation Analysis With High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy and Digital Image Correlation. JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 82(12), 121001.ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4031332.

Yan, P., Xiao, L., Zheng, J., Zhou, Y., He, Y., Zu, X., Mao, S.X., Xiao, J., Gao, F., Zhang, J.G., & Wang, C.M. (2015). Probing the Degradation Mechanism of Li₂MnO₃ Cathode for Li-Ion Batteries. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 27(3), 975-982.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/cm504257m.

Yuan, W., Jiang, Y., Wang, Y., Kattel, S., Zhang, Z., Chou, L.Y., Tsung, C.K., Wei, X., Li, J., Zhang, X., Wang, G., Mao, S.X., Zhang, Z. (2015). In situ observation of facet-dependent oxidation of graphene on platinum in an environmental TEM. Chem Commun (Camb), 51(2), 350-353.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c4cc07838a.

Zhang, Z., Mao, M.M., Wang, J., Gludovatz, B.Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., George, E.P., Yu, Q., & Ritchie, R.O. (2015). Nanoscale origins of the damage tolerance of the high-entropy alloy CrMnFeCoNi. Nat Commun, 6(1), 10143.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms10143.

Zhou, W., Wang, C., Zhang, Q., Abruna, H.D., He, Y., Wang, J., Mao, S.X., & Xiao, X. (2015). Tailoring Pore Size of Nitrogen-Doped Hollow Carbon Nanospheres for Confining Sulfur in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, 5(16).Wiley. doi: 10.1002/aenm.201401752.

He, Y., Piper, D.M., Gu, M., Travis, J.J., George, S.M., Lee, S.H., Genc, A., Pullan, L., Liu, J., Mao, S.X., Zhang, J.G., Ban, C., & Wang, C. (2014). In situ transmission electron microscopy probing of native oxide and artificial layers on silicon nanoparticles for lithium ion batteries. ACS Nano, 8(11), 11816-11823.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn505523c.

Jiang, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y.Y., Zhang, Z., Yuan, W., Sun, C., Wei, X., Brodsky, C.N., Tsung, C.K., Li, J., Zhang, X., Mao, S.X., Zhang, S., Zhang, Z. (2014). Direct observation of Pt nanocrystal coalescence induced by electron-excitation-enhanced van der Waals interactions. NANO RESEARCH, 7(3), 308-314.Tsinghua University Press. doi: 10.1007/s12274-013-0396-5.

Li, Q., Wang, P., Feng, Q., Mao, M., Liu, J., Mao, S.X., & Wang, H. (2014). In Situ TEM on the Reversibility of Nanosized Sn Anodes during the Electrochemical Reaction. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 26(14), 4102-4108.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/cm5009448.

Li, Q., Wang, P., Feng, Q., Mao, M., Liu, J., Wang, H., Mao, S.X., & Zhang, X.X. (2014). Superior flexibility of a wrinkled carbon shell under electrochemical cycling. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 2(12), 4192-4197.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c3ta15142e.

Liu, L., Wang, J., Gong, S.K., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Atomistic observation of a crack tip approaching coherent twin boundaries. Sci Rep, 4(1), 4397.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/srep04397.

Liu, L., Wu, H.C., Wang, J., Gong, S.K., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Twinning-dominated nucleation, propagation and deflection of crack in molybdenum characterized with in situ transmission electron microscopy. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE LETTERS, 94(4), 225-232.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09500839.2014.886783.

Lu, Y., Wang, X.L., Ge, X., Zhao, X.Y., Wang, T.Q., Huang, S., Gu, C.D., Tu, J.P., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Graphene-wrapped Ni₂P materials: a 3D porous architecture with improved electrochemical performance. JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY, 18(8), 2245-2253.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s10008-014-2474-3.

Sun, J., He, L., Lo, Y.C., Xu, T., Bi, H., Sun, L., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., & Li, J. (2014). Liquid-like pseudoelasticity of sub-10-nm crystalline silver particles. Nat Mater, 13(11), 1007-1012.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nmat4105.

Wang, J., Fan, F., Liu, Y., Jungjohann, K.L., Lee, S.W., Mao, S.X., Liu, X., & Zhu, T. (2014). Structural Evolution and Pulverization of Tin Nanoparticles during Lithiation-Delithiation Cycling. JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY, 161(11), F3019-F3024.The Electrochemical Society. doi: 10.1149/2.0041411jes.

Wang, S.J., Wang, H., Du, K., Zhang, W., Sui, M.L., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Deformation-induced structural transition in body-centred cubic molybdenum. Nat Commun, 5(1), 3433.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms4433.

Zheng, H., Wang, J., Huang, J.Y., Wang, J., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Void-assisted plasticity in Ag nanowires with a single twin structure. Nanoscale, 6(16), 9574-9578.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c3nr04731h.

Zhong, L., Wang, J., Sheng, H., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2014). Formation of monatomic metallic glasses through ultrafast liquid quenching. Nature, 512(7513), 177-180.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nature13617.

Huang, J.Y., Lo, Y.C., Niu, J.J., Kushima, A., Qian, X., Zhong, L., Mao, S.X., & Li, J. (2013). Nanowire liquid pumps. Nat Nanotechnol, 8(4), 277-281.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2013.41.

Lu, Y., Gu, C.D., Ge, X., Zhang, H., Huang, S., Zhao, X.Y., Wang, X.L., Tu, J.P., & Mao, S.X. (2013). Growth of nickel phosphide films as anodes for lithium-ion batteries: Based on a novel method for synthesis of nickel films using ionic liquids. ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 112, 212-220.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.09.035.

Lu, Y., Liu, J.K., Liu, X.Y., Huang, S., Wang, T.Q., Wang, X.L., Gu, C.D., Tu, J.P., & Mao, S.X. (2013). Facile synthesis of Ni-coated Ni₂P for supercapacitor applications. CRYSTENGCOMM, 15(35), 7071-7079.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c3ce41214h.

Wang, J., Liu, L., Tome, C.N., Mao, S.X., & Gong, S.K. (2013). Twinning and De-twinning via Glide and Climb of Twinning Dislocations along Serrated Coherent Twin Boundaries in Hexagonal-close-packed Metals. MATERIALS RESEARCH LETTERS, 1(2), 81-88.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/21663831.2013.779601.

Wang, J., Sansoz, F., Huang, J., Liu, Y., Sun, S., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2013). Near-ideal theoretical strength in gold nanowires containing angstrom scale twins. Nat Commun, 4(1), 1742.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms2768.

Wang, J.W., He, Y., Fan, F., Liu, X.H., Xia, S., Liu, Y., Harris, C.T., Li, H., Huang, J.Y., Mao, S.X., & Zhu, T. (2013). Two-phase electrochemical lithiation in amorphous silicon. Nano Lett, 13(2), 709-715.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl304379k.

Wang, J.W., Narayanan, S., Huang, J.Y., Zhang, Z., Zhu, T., & Mao, S.X. (2013). Atomic-scale dynamic process of deformation-induced stacking fault tetrahedra in gold nanocrystals. Nat Commun, 4(1), 2340.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms3340.

Zheng, H., Wang, J., Huang, J.Y., Wang, J., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2013). Dynamic process of phase transition from wurtzite to zinc blende structure in InAs nanowires. Nano Lett, 13(12), 6023-6027.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl403240r.

Zhong, L., Mitchell, R.R., Liu, Y., Gallant, B.M., Thompson, C.V., Huang, J.Y., Mao, S.X., & Shao-Horn, Y. (2013). In situ transmission electron microscopy observations of electrochemical oxidation of Li2O2. Nano Lett, 13(5), 2209-2214.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl400731w.

Zhu, Y., Wang, J.W., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Kushima, A., Liu, Y., Xu, Y., Mao, S.X., Li, J., Wang, C., & Huang, J.Y. (2013). In situ atomic-scale imaging of phase boundary migration in FePO(4) microparticles during electrochemical lithiation. Adv Mater, 25(38), 5461-5466.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adma.201301374.

Liu, X.H., Wang, J.W., Huang, S., Fan, F., Huang, X., Liu, Y., Krylyuk, S., Yoo, J., Dayeh, S.A., Davydov, A.V., Mao, S.X., Picraux, S.T., Zhang, S., Li, J., Zhu, T., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). In situ atomic-scale imaging of electrochemical lithiation in silicon. Nat Nanotechnol, 7(11), 749-756.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2012.170.

Liu, X.H., Wang, J.W., Liu, Y., Zheng, H., Kushima, A., Huang, S., Zhu, T., Mao, S.X., Li, J., Zhang, S., Lu, W., Tour, J.M., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). In situ transmission electron microscopy of electrochemical lithiation, delithiation and deformation of individual graphene nanoribbons. CARBON, 50(10), 3836-3844.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2012.04.025.

Liu, X.H., Zhong, L., Huang, S., Mao, S.X., Zhu, T., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). Size-dependent fracture of silicon nanoparticles during lithiation. ACS Nano, 6(2), 1522-1531.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn204476h.

Lu, Y., Tu, J., Xiong, Q., Qiao, Y., Zhang, J., Gu, C., Wang, X., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Carbon-decorated single-crystalline Ni2P nanotubes derived from ni nanowire templates: a high-performance material for Li-ion batteries. Chemistry, 18(19), 6031-6038.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/chem.201103724.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Xiong, Q.Q., Qiao, Y.Q., Wang, X.L., Gu, C.D., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Synthesis of dinickel phosphide (Ni₂P) for fast lithium-ion transportation: a new class of nanowires with exceptionally improved electrochemical performance as a negative electrode. RSC ADVANCES, 2(8), 3430-3436.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c2ra01227h.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Xiong, Q.Q., Xiang, J.Y., Mai, Y.J., Zhang, J., Qiao, Y.Q., Wang, X.L., Gu, C.D., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Controllable Synthesis of a Monophase Nickel Phosphide/Carbon (Ni5P4/C) Composite Electrode via Wet-Chemistry and a Solid-State Reaction for the Anode in Lithium Secondary Batteries. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 22(18), 3927-3935.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201102660.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Xiong, Q.Q., Zhang, H., Gu, C.D., Wang, X.L., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Large-scale synthesis of porous Ni₂P nanosheets for lithium secondary batteries. CRYSTENGCOMM, 14(24), 8633-8641.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c2ce26378e.

Lu, Y., Wang, X., Mai, Y., Xiang, J., Zhang, H., Li, L., Gu, C., Tu, J., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Ni₂P/Graphene Sheets as Anode Materials with Enhanced Electrochemical Properties versus Lithium. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 116(42), 22217-22225.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/jp3073987.

Wang, J.W., Liu, X.H., Mao, S.X., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). Microstructural evolution of tin nanoparticles during in situ sodium insertion and extraction. Nano Lett, 12(11), 5897-5902.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl303305c.

Wang, J.W., Liu, X.H., Zhao, K., Palmer, A., Patten, E., Burton, D., Mao, S.X., Suo, Z., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). Sandwich-lithiation and longitudinal crack in amorphous silicon coated on carbon nanofibers. ACS Nano, 6(10), 9158-9167.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn3034343.

Wei, Y., Xu, L.H., Tao, Y.W., Zheng, X.J., Yang, J.H., Zou, D.F., & Mao, S.X. (2012). Width-to-thickness ratio dependence on photoplastic effect of ZnS nanobelt. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 101(9), 091904.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.4749273.

Zhang, L.Q., Liu, X.H., Perng, Y.C., Cho, J., Chang, J.P., Mao, S.X., Ye, Z.Z., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). Direct observation of Sn crystal growth during the lithiation and delithiation processes of SnO(2) nanowires. Micron, 43(11), 1127-1133.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.micron.2012.01.016.

Zheng, H., Liu, Y., Mao, S.X., Wang, J., & Huang, J.Y. (2012). Beam-assisted large elongation of in situ formed Li₂O nanowires. Sci Rep, 2(1), 542.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/srep00542.

Zheng, H., Wang, J., Huang, J.Y., Cao, A., & Mao, S.X. (2012). In situ visualization of birth and annihilation of grain boundaries in an Au nanocrystal. Phys Rev Lett, 109(22), 225501.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.109.225501.

Huang, J.Y., Zheng, H., Mao, S.X., Li, Q., & Wang, G.T. (2011). In situ nanomechanics of GaN nanowires. Nano Lett, 11(4), 1618-1622.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl200002x.

Li, B.Q., Sui, M.L., & Mao, S.X. (2011). Twinnability Predication for fcc Metals. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 27(2), 97-100.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1005-0302(11)60032-7.

Liu, L., Wang, J., Gong, S.K., & Mao, S.X. (2011). High resolution transmission electron microscope observation of zero-strain deformation twinning mechanisms in Ag. Phys Rev Lett, 106(17), 175504.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.106.175504.

Liu, X.H., Zhang, L.Q., Zhong, L., Liu, Y., Zheng, H., Wang, J.W., Cho, J.H., Dayeh, S.A., Picraux, S.T., Sullivan, J.P., Mao, S.X., Ye, Z.Z., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Anisotropic Swelling and Fracture of Silicon Nanowires during Lithiation. (11), 2251.

Liu, X.H., Zhang, L.Q., Zhong, L., Liu, Y., Zheng, H., Wang, J.W., Cho, J.H., Dayeh, S.A., Picraux, S.T., Sullivan, J.P., Mao, S.X., Ye, Z.Z., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Ultrafast electrochemical lithiation of individual Si nanowire anodes. Nano Lett, 11(6), 2251-2258.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl200412p.

Liu, X.H., Zheng, H., Zhong, L., Huang, S., Karki, K., Zhang, L.Q., Liu, Y., Kushima, A., Liang, W.T., Wang, J.W., Cho, J.H., Epstein, E., Dayeh, S.A., Picraux, S.T., Zhu, T., Li, J., Sullivan, J.P., Cumings, J., Wang, C., Mao, S.X., Ye, Z.Z., Zhang, S., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Anisotropic swelling and fracture of silicon nanowires during lithiation. Nano Lett, 11(8), 3312-3318.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl201684d.

Liu, X.H., Zhong, L., Zhang, L.Q., Kushima, A., Mao, S.X., Li, J., Ye, Z.Z., Sullivan, J.P., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Lithium fiber growth on the anode in a nanowire lithium ion battery during charging. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 98(18), 183107.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3585655.

Liu, Y., Zheng, H., Liu, X.H., Huang, S., Zhu, T., Wang, J., Kushima, A., Hudak, N.S., Huang, X., Zhang, S., Mao, S.X., Qian, X., Li, J., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Lithiation-induced embrittlement of multiwalled carbon nanotubes. ACS Nano, 5(9), 7245-7253.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn202071y.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Gu, C.D., Wang, X.L., & Mao, S.X. (2011). In situ growth and electrochemical characterization versus lithium of a core/shell-structured Ni₂P@C nanocomposite synthesized by a facile organic-phase strategy. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 21(44), 17988-17997.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c1jm13171k.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Gu, C.D., Xia, X.H., Wang, X.L., & Mao, S.X. (2011). Growth of and methanol electro-oxidation by gold nanowires with high density stacking faults. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 21(13), 4843-4849.Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi: 10.1039/c0jm04083e.

Lu, Y., Tu, J.P., Xiang, J.Y., Wang, X.L., Zhang, J., Mai, Y.J., & Mao, S.X. (2011). Improved Electrochemical Performance of Self-Assembled Hierarchical Nanostructured Nickel Phosphide as a Negative Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 115(48), 23760-23767.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/jp208204u.

Zhang, L.Q., Liu, X.H., Liu, Y., Huang, S., Zhu, T., Gui, L., Mao, S.X., Ye, Z.Z., Wang, C.M., Sullivan, J.P., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Controlling the lithiation-induced strain and charging rate in nanowire electrodes by coating. ACS Nano, 5(6), 4800-4809.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nn200770p.

Zhong, L., Liu, X.H., Wang, G.F., Mao, S.X., & Huang, J.Y. (2011). Multiple-stripe lithiation mechanism of individual SnO2 nanowires in a flooding geometry. Phys Rev Lett, 106(24), 248302.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.106.248302.

Chen, Y.Q., Zheng, X.J., Mao, S.X., & Li, W. (2010). Nanoscale mechanical behavior of vanadium doped ZnO piezoelectric nanofiber by nanoindentation technique. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 107(9), 094302.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3402937.

Hong, C., Tu, J., Gu, C., Zheng, X., Liu, D., Li, R., & Mao, S.X. (2010). The Effect of Stress Relaxation on the Microstructure and Hardness Evolution of Pure Amorphous-Carbon and C/Ti Multilayer Films. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, 12(9), 920-925.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adem.201000102.

Hong, C.F., Tu, J.P., Li, R.L., Liu, D.G., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Tribological Behavior of Hard W/NbN Superlattice Films. TRIBOLOGY LETTERS, 38(3), 225-229.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11249-010-9596-2.

Huang, J.Y., Zhong, L., Wang, C.M., Sullivan, J.P., Xu, W., Zhang, L.Q., Mao, S.X., Hudak, N., Liu, X., Subramanian, A., Fan, H.Y., Qi, L., Kushima, A., & Li, J. (2010). Real time observation of the charging process of a single SnO2 nanowire anode in a Li-ion nanobattery. Science, 330, 1515.

Huang, J.Y., Zhong, L., Wang, C.M., Sullivan, J.P., Xu, W., Zhang, L.Q., Mao, S.X., Hudak, N.S., Liu, X.H., Subramanian, A., Fan, H., Qi, L., Kushima, A., & Li, J. (2010). In situ observation of the electrochemical lithiation of a single SnO₂ nanowire electrode. Science, 330(6010), 1515-1520.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/science.1195628.

Li, B.Q., Sui, M.L., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Pseudoelastic stacking fault and deformation twinning in nanocrystalline Ni. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 97(24), 241912.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3527976.

Liu, D.G., Tu, J.P., Hong, C.F., Gu, C.D., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Two-phase nanostructured carbon nitride films prepared by direct current magnetron sputtering and thermal annealing. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, 205(1), 152-157.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2010.06.022.

Luo, J.H., Wu, F.F., Huang, J.Y., Wang, J.Q., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Superelongation and atomic chain formation in nanosized metallic glass. Phys Rev Lett, 104(21), 215503.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.215503.

Nie, A., Wang, P., Wang, H., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Defect-driven room-temperature coalescence of double-walled carbon nanotubes. Nanotechnology, 21(24), 245302.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/24/245302.

Wen, M., Meng, Q.N., Yu, W.X., Zheng, W.T., Mao, S.X., & Hua, M.J. (2010). Growth, stress and hardness of reactively sputtered tungsten nitride thin films. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, 205(7), 1953-1961.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2010.08.082.

Zheng, H., Cao, A., Weinberger, C.R., Huang, J.Y., Du, K., Wang, J., Ma, Y., Xia, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2010). Discrete plasticity in sub-10-nm-sized gold crystals. Nat Commun, 1(1), 144.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms1149.

Zheng, K., Wang, C., Cheng, Y.Q., Yue, Y., Han, X., Zhang, Z., Shan, Z., Mao, S.X., Ye, M., Yin, Y., & Ma, E. (2010). Electron-beam-assisted superplastic shaping of nanoscale amorphous silica. Nat Commun, 1(1), 24.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1038/ncomms1021.

Zheng, K., Wang, C., Cheng, Y.Q., Yue, Y., Han, X., Zhang, Z., Shan, Z., Mao, S.X., Ye, M., Yin, Y., & Ma, E. (2010). Electron-beam-assisted superplastic shaping of nanoscale amorphous silica. Nature communications, 1, 24.

Zheng, X.J., Chen, Y.Q., Zhang, T., Jiang, C.B., Yang, B., Yuan, B., Mao, S.X., & Lie, W. (2010). A photoconductive semiconductor switch based on an individual ZnS nanobelt. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 62(7), 520-523.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2009.12.031.

Zheng, X.J., Yu, G.C., Chen, Y.Q., Mao, S.X., & Zhang, T. (2010). Photoinduced stiffening and photoplastic effect of ZnS individual nanobelt in nanoindentation. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 108(9), 094305.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3500421.

Fan, D., Zhang, J.T., Mao, S.X., Shen, B.L., & Inoue, A. (2009). Deformation and fracture behaviors of Co-based metallic glass and its composite with dendrites. Intermetallics, 17(445-452).

Fan, J.T., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., Shen, B.L., & Eckert, J. (2009). Serrated flow behavior induced by blunt mechanism of shear crack propagation in metallic glass. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 24(2), 436-440.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/JMR.2009.0059.

Fan, J.T., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., Shen, B.L., & Inoue, A. (2009). Deformation and fracture behaviors of Co-based metallic glass and its composite with dendrites. INTERMETALLICS, 17(6), 445-452.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.intermet.2008.12.004.

Hong, C.F., Tu, J.P., Li, R.L., Liu, D.G., Sun, H.L., Mao, S.X., & Peng, R. (2009). Structure of sp² dominant a-C film with superhardness. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 42(21), 215303.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0022-3727/42/21/215303.

Li, B.Q., Sui, M.L., Li, B., Ma, E., & Mao, S.X. (2009). Reversible twinning in pure aluminum. Phys Rev Lett, 102(20), 205504.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.102.205504.

Li, Y., Wu, J., Johnson, C., Gemmen, R., Scott, X.M., & Liu, X. (2009). Oxidation behavior of metallic interconnects for SOFC in coal syngas. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 34(3), 1489-1496.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.11.050.

Meng, Q.F., Jiang, C.B., & Mao, S.X. (2009). Ohmic contacts and photoconductivity of individual ZnTe nanowires. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 94(4), 043111.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3075610.

Moore, N.W., Luo, J., Huang, J.Y., Mao, S.X., & Houston, J.E. (2009). Superplastic nanowires pulled from the surface of common salt. Nano Lett, 9(6), 2295-2299.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl9004805.

Wu, F., Zhang, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2009). Transition of Failure Mode and Enhanced Plastic Deformation of Metallic Glass by Multiaxial Confinement. Advanced Engineering Materials, 11(11), 898-901.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adem.200900023.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., & Mao, S.X. (2009). Size-dependent shear fracture and global tensile plasticity of metallic glasses. ACTA MATERIALIA, 57(1), 257-266.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2008.09.012.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., & Eckert, J. (2009). Effect of sample size on ductility of metallic glass. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE LETTERS, 89(3), 178-184.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09500830902720917.

Zhao, M.H., Ye, Z.Z., & Mao, S.X. (2009). Photoinduced stiffening in ZnO nanobelts. Phys Rev Lett, 102(4), 045502.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.102.045502.

Zheng, X.J., Yang, B., Zhang, T., Jiang, C.B., Mao, S.X., Chen, Y.Q., & Yuan, B. (2009). Enhancement in ultraviolet optoelectronic performance of photoconductive semiconductor switch based on ZnO nanobelts film. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 95(22), 221106.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3258462.

Cao, A., Wei, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Dislocation dynamics and strengthening mechanism in twinned metallic nanowires. J. Metals (JOM), 60(9), 85.

Cao, A., Wei, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Alternating starvation of dislocations during plastic yielding in metallic nanowires. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 59(2), 219-222.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2008.03.010.

Cao, A.J., Wei, Y.G., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Strengthening mechanisms and dislocation dynamics in twinned metal nanowires. JOM, 60(9), 85-88.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11837-008-0125-9.

Cao, A.J., Wei, Y.G., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Response to "Comment on 'Deformation mechanisms of face-centeredcubic metal nanowires with twin boundaries' " [Appl. Phys. Lett. 93, 086101, (2008)]. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 93(8), 086102.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2970030.

Cao, A.J., Wei, Y.G., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Response to 'Comment on 'Deformation mechanisms of face-centered-cubic metal nanowires with twin boundaries (vol 93, art no 086102, 2008). APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 93(24), 249901.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.3055603.

Fan, J., Zhang, Z., Mao, S.X., & Eckert, J. (2008). Propagation and Deflection of Shear Bands in Metallic Glass under Circumferential Constraint. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, 10(12), 1117-1121.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adem.200800162.

Fan, J., Zhang, Z., Shen, B., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Plastic deformation of a Co-based metallic glass composite with in situ precipitated dendritic phases. Scripta Materialia, 59(6), 603-606.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2008.05.017.

Fan, J., Zhang, Z., Shen, B., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Plastic deformation of a Co-based metallic glass composite with in situ precipitated dendritic phases. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 59(6), 603-606. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2008.05.017.

Fan, J.T., Zhang, Z.F., Jiang, F., Sun, J., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Ductile to brittle transition Of Cu₄₆Zr₄₇Al₇ metallic glass composites. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 487(1-2), 144-151.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2007.10.036.

Fan, J.T., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., Shen, B.L., & Inoue, A. (2008). Nanocrystallization during quasi-static compression of bulk metallic glass alloy at room temperature. Philosophical Magazine Letters, 88, 837.

Fan, J.T., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., Shen, B.L., & Inoue, A. (2008). Nanocrystallization induced by quasi-static fracture of metallic glasses at room temperature. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE LETTERS, 88(11), 837-843.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09500830802438115.

Kulovits, A., Mao, S.M., & Wiezorek, J.M. (2008). Comparing the Role of Dislocations during Plastic Deformation of Nanocrystalline Nickel and Coarse-Grained Nickel during Cold Rolling. MRS Advances, 1090, 1090-z05-08.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/proc-1090-z05-08.

Kulovits, A., Mao, S.X., & Wiezorek, J.M.K. (2008). Microstructural changes of nanocrystalline nickel during cold rolling. ACTA MATERIALIA, 56(17), 4836-4845.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2008.05.040.

Liu, K., Luo, J., Johnson, C., Liu, X., Yang, J., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Conducting oxide formation and mechanical endurance of potential solid-oxide fuel cell interconnects in coal syngas environment. JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, 183(1), 247-252.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2008.04.025.

Meng, Q., Jiang, C., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Temperature-dependent growth of zinc-blende-structured ZnTe nanostructures. JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 310(20), 4481-4486.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2008.07.111.

Shan, Z., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., Stach, E.A., Wiezorek, J.M.K., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Inter- and intra-agglomerate fracture in nanocrystalline nickel. Phys Rev Lett, 100(10), 105502.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.100.105502.

Shan, Z., Lu, L., Minor, A., & Mao, S.X. (2008). In-situ TEM observation on deformation of Cu nano-twins. JOM, 60(9), 47.

Shan, Z., Wiezorek, J., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., Stach, E.A., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Large lattice strain in nanograin of nanocrystalline Ni. Applied Physics Letter, 92(1).

Shan, Z., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., Stach, E.A., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Large lattice strain in individual grains of deformed nanocrystalline Ni. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 92(9), 091917.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2889936.

Shan, Z.W., Lu, L., Minor, A.M., Stach, E.A., & Mao, S.X. (2008). The effect of twin plane spacing on the deformation of copper containing a high density of growth twins. JOM, 60(9), 71-74.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11837-008-0122-z.

Wang, Y.B., Li, B.Q., Sui, M.L., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Deformation-induced grain rotation and growth in nanocrystalline Ni. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 92(1), 011903.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2828699.

Wu, F., Zhang, Z., Shen, B., Mao, S.X., & Eckert, J. (2008). Size Effect on Shear Fracture and Fragmentation of a Fe57.6Co14.4B19.2Si4.8Nb4 Bulk Metallic Glass. Advanced Engineering Materials, 10(8), 727-730.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adem.200800080.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Shen, J., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Shear deformation capability of different metallic glasses. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 23(10), 2662-2667.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/JMR.2008.0325.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Shen, J., & Mao, S.X. (2008). Shear deformation and plasticity of metallic glass under multiaxial loading. ACTA MATERIALIA, 56(4), 894-904.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2007.10.048.

Cao, A., Wei, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Deformation mechanisms of face-centered cubic metal nanowires with twin boundaries. Applied Physics Letters, 90, 151909.

Cao, A.J., Wei, Y.G., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Deformation mechanisms of face-centered-cubic metal nanowires with twin boundaries. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 90(15), 151909.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2721367.

Fan, J.T., Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Jiang, F., Sun, J., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Effect of microstructures on the compressive deformation and fracture behaviors of Zr₄₇Cu₄₆Al₇ bulk metallic glass composites. JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS, 353(52-54), 4707-4717.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2007.06.062.

Meng, Q., Jiang, C., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Three-dimensional dendrite-like nanostructures of gallium nitride. JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 308(1), 166-169.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2007.07.008.

Shan, Z.W., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Stach, E.A., Follstaedt, D.M., Knapp, J.A., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Dislocation dynamics in nanocrystalline nickel. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 98(9), 095502.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.095502.

Shan, Z.W., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Stach, E.A., Follstaedt, D.M., Knapp, J.A., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Dislocation dynamics in nanocrystalline nickel. Phys Rev Lett, 98(9), 095502. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.095502.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Compressive properties of bulk metallic glass with small aspect ratio. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 22(2), 501-507.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/JMR.2007.0064.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Jiang, F., Sun, J., Shen, J., & Mao, S.X. (2007). Multiplication of shear bands and ductility of metallic glass. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 90(19), 191909.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2738366.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Mao, S.X., Peker, A., & Eckert, J. (2007). Effect of annealing on the mechanical properties and fracture mechanisms of a Zr_56.2Ti_13.8Nb_5.0Cu_6.9Ni_5.6Be_12.5 bulk-metallic-glass composite. PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 75(13), 134201.American Physical Society (APS). doi: 10.1103/PhysRevB.75.134201.

Jiang, C.B., Wu, B., Zhang, Z.Q., Lu, L., Li, S.X., & Mao, S.X. (2006). Lithium fluoride nanowires via vapor-liquid-solid growth. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 88(9), 093103.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2179617.

Wang, H., & Mao, S.X. (2006). Nanoindentation-induced disappearance of a room-temperature coulomb blockade in single-walled carbon nanotubes. Small, 2(1), 59-61.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/smll.200500179.

Wang, H., Zhao, M., & Mao, S.X. (2006). Radial moduli of individual single-walled carbon nanotubes with and without electric current flow. Appl. Phys. Lett, 89(1).

Wang, H.Y., Zhao, M., & Mao, S.X. (2006). Radial moduli of individual single-walled carbon nanotubes with and without electric current flow. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 89(21), 211906.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.2392825.

Wu, F.F., Zhang, Z.F., Peker, A., Mao, S.X., Das, J., & Eckert, J. (2006). Strength asymmetry of ductile dendrites reinforced Zr- and Ti-based composites. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 21(9), 2331-2336.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/JMR.2006.0279.

Xu, J., Wu, N., Jiang, C., Zhao, M., Li, J., Wei, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2006). AC Impedance Characterization of ZnO Nanobelt/Pd Schottky Contact in Ammonia. Small, 2(12), 1458.

Xu, J., Wu, N., Jiang, C., Zhao, M., Li, J., Wei, Y., & Mao, S.X. (2006). Impedance characterization of ZnO nanobelt/Pd Schottky contacts in ammonia. Small, 2(12), 1458-1461.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/smll.200600309.

Yang, J.S., Mao, S.X., Yan, K., & Soh, A.K. (2006). Size effect on the electromechanical coupling factor of a thin piezoelectric film due to a nonlocal polarization law. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 54(7), 1281-1286.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2005.12.030.

Chen, Z., Wu, N.Q., Shan, Z.W., Zhao, M.H., Li, S.X., Jiang, C.B., Chyu, M.K., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Effect of N₂ flow rate on morphology and structure of ZnO nanocrystals synthesized via vapor deposition. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 52(1), 63-67.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2004.08.024.

Schneider, L.C.R., Hainsworth, S.V., Cocks, A.C.F., & Fitzpatrick, M.E. (2005). Neutron diffraction measurements of residual stress in a powder metallurgy component. SCRIPTA MATERIALIA, 52(9), 917-921.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2004.12.030.

Shan, Z.W., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Direct evidence of a deformation mechanism crossover in nanocrystalline nickel. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, 7(7), 603-606.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/adem.200500034.

Shan, Z.W., Stach, E.A., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Response to comment on "grain boundary-mediated plasticity in nanocrystalline nickel". SCIENCE, 308(5720), 356d.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/science.1107389.

Wu, N., Chen, Z., Xu, J., Chyu, M., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Impedance-metric Pt/YSZ/Au-Ga2O3 sensor for CO detection at high temperature. Sensors and Actuators B, 110, 48-53.

Wu, N.Q., Chen, Z., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Hot corrosion mechanism of composite alumina/yttria-stabilized zirconia coating in molten sulfate-vanadate salt. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 88(3), 675-682.Wiley. doi: 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00120.x.

Wu, N.Q., Chen, Z., Xu, J.H., Chyu, M., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Impedance-metric Pt/YSZ/Au-Ga₂O₃ sensor for CO detection at high temperature. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL, 110(1), 49-53.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2005.01.012.

Wu, N.Q., Zhao, M.H., Zheng, J.G., Jiang, C.B., Myers, B., Li, S.X., Chyu, M., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Porous CuO-ZnO nanocomposite for sensing electrode of high-temperature CO solid-state electrochemical sensor. NANOTECHNOLOGY, 16(12), 2878-2881.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/16/12/024.

Yang, F., Jiang, C.B., Du, W., Zhang, Z., Li, S., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Nanomechanical Characterization of ZnS nanobelts. Nanotechnology, 16, 1-5.

Yang, F.Q., Jiang, C.B., Du, W.W., Zhang, Z.Q., Li, S.X., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Nanomechanical characterization of ZnS nanobelts. NANOTECHNOLOGY, 16(8), 1073-1077.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/16/8/013.

Zhang, Z.Q., Jiang, C.B., Li, S.X., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Nucleation and growth of ZnO micro- and nanobelts during thermal evaporation. JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 277(1-4), 321-329.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2005.01.050.

Zhao, M.H., Jiang, C.B., Li, S.X., & Mao, S.X. (2005). Probing nano-scale mechanical characteristics of individual semi-conducting nanobelts. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 409(1-2), 223-226.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2005.07.060.

Chen, Z., Shan, Z.W., Cao, M.S., Lu, L., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Zinc oxide nanotetrapods. NANOTECHNOLOGY, 15(3), 365-369.IOP Publishing. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/15/3/023.

Chen, Z., Shan, Z.W., Li, S.X., Liang, C.B., & Mao, S.X. (2004). A novel and simple growth route towards ultra-fine ZnO nanowires. JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH, 265(3-4), 482-486.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2004.02.017.

Chen, Z., Shan, Z.W., Wu, N.Q., Sikka, V.K., Hua, M.J., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Fine carbide-strengthened 3Cr-3WVTa bainitic steel. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 35 A(4), 1281-1288. doi: 10.1007/s11661-004-0302-6.

Chen, Z., Shan, Z.W., Wu, N.Q., Sikka, V.K., Hua, M.R., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Fine carbide-strengthened 3Cr-3WVTa bainitic steel. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 35A(4), 1281-1288.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11661-004-0302-6.

Chen, Z., Wu, N., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Hot Corrosion Mechanism of Composite Alumina/Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Coating in Molten Sulfate-Vanadate Salt. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 457, 301-306.

Shan, Z., Stach, E.A., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Grain boundary-mediated plasticity in nanocrystalline nickel. Science, 305(5684), 654-657. doi: 10.1126/science.1098741.

Shan, Z.W., Stach, E.A., Wiezorek, J.M.K., Knapp, J.A., Follstaedt, D.M., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Grain boundary-mediated plasticity in nanocrystalline nickel. SCIENCE, 305(5684), 654-657.American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). doi: 10.1126/science.1098741.

Wu, N., Ogawa, K., Chyu, M., & Mao, X. (2004). Failure detection of thermal barrier coatings using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Solid Thin Film, 457(2), 299.

Wu, N.Q., Ogawa, K., Chyu, M., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Failure detection of thermal barrier coatings using impedance spectroscopy. THIN SOLID FILMS, 457(2), 301-306.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.tsf.2003.10.009.

Wu, N.Q., Xia, C., Li, M., Perrusquia, N., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Interfacial structure and micro and nano-mechanical behavior of laser-welded 6061 aluminum alloy blank. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 126(1), 8-13.ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.1631023.

Zhao, M.H., Wang, Z.L., & Mao, S.X. (2004). Piezoelectric characterization of individual zinc oxide nanobelt probed by piezoresponse force microscope. NANO LETTERS, 4(4), 587-590.American Chemical Society (ACS). doi: 10.1021/nl035198a.

Chen, Z., Wu, N.Q., Singh, J., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Effect of Al₂O₃ overlay on hot-corrosion behavior of yttria-stabilized zirconia coating in molten sulfate-vanadate salt. THIN SOLID FILMS, 443(1-2), 46-52.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0040-6090(03)00670-9.

Ennis, B.M., Madan, A., Barnett, S.A., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Super hardening and deformability in epitaxially grown W/NbN nanolayers under shallow and deep nanoindentations. J. Applied Physics, 94(11), 1-7.

Ennis, B.M., Madan, A., Slaughter, W.S., Barnett, S.A., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Super hardening and deformability in epitaxially grown W/NbN nanolayers under shallow and deep nanoindentations. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 94(10), 6892-6898.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.1621083.

Mao, S.X., Han, X.L., & Wiezorek, J.M. (2003). Fracture and cavitation in a constrained thin metal layer under a scale effect in layered materials. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE, 83(15), 1807-1826.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/1478643031000078503.

Mao, S.X., McMinn, N.A., & Wu, N.Q. (2003). Processing and mechanical behaviour of TiAl/NiAl intermetallic composites produced by cryogenic mechanical alloying. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 363(1-2), 275-289.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(03)00652-X.

Mao, S.X., Zhao, M.H., & Wang, Z.L. (2003). Nanoscale mechanical behavior of individual semiconducting nanobelts. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 83(5), 993-995.AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.1597754.

Ru, C.Q., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Effect of microcracking on electric-field-induced stress intensity factors in dielectric ceramics. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE, 83(2), 277-294.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/0141861021000024848.

Zhao, M., Slaughter, W.S., Li, M., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Material-length-scale-controlled nanoindentation size effects due to strain-gradient plasticity. Acta Materialia, 51(15), 4461-4469. doi: 10.1016/S1359-6454(03)00281-7.

Zhao, M.H., Slaughter, W.S., Li, M., & Mao, S.X. (2003). Material-length-scale-controlled nanoindentation size effects due to strain-gradient plasticity. ACTA MATERIALIA, 51(15), 4461-4469.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1359-6454(03)00281-7.

Duan, D.M., Wu, N.Q., Zhao, M., Slaughter, W.S., & Mao, S.X. (2002). Effect of strain gradients and heterogeneity on flow strength of particle reinforced metal-matrix composites. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 124(2), 167-173.ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.1417487.

Han, X., Li, X., & Mao, S.X. (2002). Domain Switching Induced Toughening and Weakening in Ferroelectric Ceramics. Metallurgical & Materials Transactions A, 33, 2835-2846.

Han, X.L., Li, X.J., & Mao, S.X. (2002). Toughening and weakening in ferroelectric ceramics by domain-switching process under mixed electric and mechanical loading. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 33(9), 2835-2845.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s11661-002-0269-0.

Li, M.Z., Wu, N., & Mao, S.X. (2002). Length-scale-controlled interfacial toughening and weakening in metal/ceramic layered materials. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE A-PHYSICS OF CONDENSED MATTER STRUCTURE DEFECTS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, 82(5), 1049-1071.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/01418610208240017.

Duan, D.M., Wu, N.Q., Slaughter, W.S., & Mao, S.X. (2001). Length scale effect on mechanical behavior due to strain gradient plasticity. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 303(1-2), 241-249.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(00)01907-9.

Mao, S.X., Gu, B., Wu, N.Q., & Qiao, L. (2001). The mechanism of hydrogen-facilitated anodic-dissolution-type stress corrosion cracking: theories and experiments. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE A-PHYSICS OF CONDENSED MATTER STRUCTURE DEFECTS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, 81(7), 1813-1831.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/01418610108216638.

Mao, S.X., Li, X.P., & Han, X.L. (2000). Toughening of ferroelectric ceramics under polarization switching. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 292(1), 66-73.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(00)01016-9.

Gu, B., Luo, J.L., & Mao, X. (1999). Non-classical Stress Corrosion Cracking in Near Neutral pH Solution. Corrosion, 55(1), 96-106.

Gu, B., Yu, W.Z., Luo, J.L., & Mao, X. (1999). Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking of X-80 and X-52 Pipeline Steels. Corrosion, 55(3), 312-318.

Li, M., & Mao, S.X. (1999). Materials Length Scale (Thickness) relationship with Ductile vs Brittle Transition at Interface in Metal/Ceramic Layered Materials. J. Materials Science & Engineering A, 266, 73-79.

Li, M.Z., & Mao, S.X. (1999). Length scale (thickness) controlled ductile versus brittle transition in layered materials. Materials Science and Engineering A, 266(1-2), 73-79.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0921-5093(99)00041-6.

Mao, S.X., & Li, M.Z. (1999). Effects of dislocation shielding on interface crack initiation and growth in metal/ceramic layered materials. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS, 47(11), 2351-2379.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0022-5096(99)00015-0.

Mao, S.X., & Li, X.P. (1999). Nucleation of nanocracks by a quasicleavage process in a dislocation-free zone. PHILOSOPHICAL MAGAZINE A-PHYSICS OF CONDENSED MATTER STRUCTURE DEFECTS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, 79(8), 1817-1837.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/01418619908210394.

Ru, C.Q., & Mao, S.X. (1999). Conducting cracks in a piezoelectric of limited electrical polarization. J. Mechanics & Physics of Solids, 47(10), 2125-2146.

Ru, C.Q., & Mao, X. (1999). Electric field Induced Interfacial Cracking in Multilayer Electrostrictive Actuators. J. Mechanics Physics of Solids, 46(8), 1301-1318.

Mao, S.X., & Li, M. (1998). Mechanics and Thermodynamics on the Stress and Hydrogen Interaction in Stress Corrosion Cracking Tip: Experiment and Theory. J. Mechanics & Physics of Solids, 46(6), 1125-1137.

Mao, S.X., & Li, M. (1998). Mechanics and thermodynamics on the stress and hydrogen interaction in crack tip stress corrosion: experiment and theory. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 46(6), 1125-1137.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5096(97)00054-9.

Mao, S.X., & Qiao, L. (1998). Transgranular cleavage fracture of Fe₃Al intermetallics induced by moisture and aqueous environments. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 258(1-2), 187-195.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(98)00933-2.

Mao, X., Qiao, L., & Li, X. (1998). In-situ Transmission Electron Microscope Study on Nano-crack Nucleation and Growth of Intermetallic Alloys. Scripta Materialia, 39(4/5), 519-525.

Qiao, L.J., Luo, J.L., & Mao, X. (1998). Hydrogen Evolution and Enrichment around Stress Corrosion Crack Tips of Pipeline Steels in Dilute Bicarbonate Solution. Corrosion, 54(2), 115-120.

Mao, S.X., & Evans, A.G. (1997). The influence of blunting on crack growth at oxide/metal interfaces. ACTA MATERIALIA, 45(10), 4263-4270.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1359-6454(97)00061-X.

Wang, G.X., & Mao, S.X. (1997). Preparation of TiAl/Mo and TiAl/NiAl Composites by Powder Processing. J. Materials Science, 32, 6325-6329.

(1996). Shear Ligament Toughening Phenomena in Fe3Al Intermetallics and It's Micromechanical Modelling. Metallurgical Transaction, 27, 3817.

Chiu, H., Qiao, L., & Mao, X. (1996). Environment-Assisted Cracking of Iron Aluminide in 3.5% NaCl Solution. Script Metallurgica, 34(6), 963-969.

Mao, S.X., & Qiao, L. (1996). On Nano-Sized Crack Nucleation and Propagation Mechanisms of FeAl3 Intermetallics. Acta Materialia, 44(6), 2327-2335.

Qiao, L., & Mao, S.X. (1996). Hydrogen-induced Cleavage Fracture in Fe3Al Based Intermetallics. Metallurgical Transaction, 27, 3949-3956.

Qiao, L., & Mao, X. (1996). Micromechanics of Stress Corrosion Crack Initiation of Stainless Steel. Corrosion, 52(12), 927-933.

Qiao, L., Chu, W., & Mao, X. (1996). Critical Hydrogen Concentration for Hydrogen Induced Cracking of Type 321 Stainless Steel. Corrosion, 52(4), 275-279.

Qiao, L., Mao, X., & Chen, L. (1996). Nanometer-Scale Crack Initiation and Propagation Behaviour on Fe3Al Based Intermetallic Alloy. Metallurgical Transaction, 26(6), 1461-1469.

Mao, X., & McMinn, N.A. (1995). Toughening of TiAl/NiAl Composites Processed by Cryogenic Ball Milling. Script Metallurgica, 33(12), 1915-1919.

Qiao, L., & Mao, X. (1995). Thermodynamic Analysis on the Role of Hydrogen in Anodic Stress Corrosion Cracking. Acta Materialia, 43(11), 4001.

Qiao, L., Mao, X., & Zhu, W. (1995). Hydrogen Role in Stress Corrosion Cracking Process of Stainless Steel. Metallurgical Transactions, 26(7), 1777-1784.

Liu, X., & Mao, X. Electrochemical Polarization & Stress Corrosion Cracking Behaviours of A Pipeline in Dilute Bicarbonate Solution with Chloride Ion. Scrip. Metallurgica et Materialia, 33(1), 145-150.

Moore, N.W., Luo, J., Huang, J.Y., Mao, S.X., & Houston, J.E. (2010). Exploiting adhesion forces to form superplastic nanowires of common salt. In ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 240.

Dastane, R.R., Liu, X., Johnson, C., & Mao, S. (2007). Corrosion of metallic SOFC interconnects in coal syngas. In Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition, MS and T'07 - "Exploring Structure, Processing, and Applications Across Multiple Materials Systems", 2, (pp. 1218-1230).

Mao, S.X., Ennis, B.M., & Wei, Y.G. (2007). Shallow and Deep Nanoindentation on W/NbN Nanolayers. In Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, 144, (pp. 153-159).Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-5624-6_15.

Zhao, M., Mao, S., Wang, Z.L., Xu, F., & Barnard, J.A. (2002). Nanomechanical Characterization on Zinc and Tin Oxides Nanobelts. In MRS Advances, 740, (p. i9.5).Springer Nature. doi: 10.1557/proc-740-i9.5.

Mao, S.X., Luo, J.L., Gu, B., & Yu, W. (1998). Hydrogen Facilitated Anodic Dissolution Type Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pipeline Steels in Coating Disbondment Chemistry. In Volume 1: Risk Assessment and Management; Emerging Issues and Innovative Projects; Operations and Maintenance; Corrosion and Integrity Management, 1, (pp. 485-492).ASME International. doi: 10.1115/ipc1998-2056.