3 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2026
Hydrogen s-electrons as the origin of crystal magnetism beyond spin-orbit coupling
Baiqiang Liu, Zhen Gong, Rui Liu +3
Magnetism has long been attributed to localized d, f, and even p electrons with strong correlations, whereas s electrons exemplified by hydrogen are reactive and tend to have their…
physics.chem-ph2026
Hydrogen-atom roaming reactions in water clusters: Unveiling an unusual dimension of water reactivity through first-principles calculations and machine learning
Rui Liu, Baiqiang Liu, Zhen Gong +3
Water mediates a broad range of chemical reactions, including proton transfer, bond rearrangement, and conventional radical processes, defining a continuously expanding repertoire…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2025
Metallic solid-state hydrogen storage crystals achieved through chemical precompression under ambient conditions
Baiqiang Liu, Chenxi Wan, Rui Liu +3
Improving hydrogen storage density is essential for reducing the extreme conditions required in applications such as nuclear fusion. However, the recognition of metallic hydrogen a…