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Prof. Xianfeng Li | All solid state lithium battery | Young Scientist Award

researcher at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

A distinguished researcher in chemical engineering, specializing in energy storage and battery technologies, with extensive contributions to solid-state lithium batteries and lithium-sulfur systems. Currently a Researcher at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, they have authored over 100 high-impact papers with an H-index of 51 and 8,900+ citations. Recognized globally, they are part of the world’s top 2% of scientists (2022-2024).

Publication Profile

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πŸŽ“ Education

πŸ… 2013-2018: Doctor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, DICP, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Supervisor: Zhang Huamin) 2016-2018: Joint Ph.D. Trainee, University of Western Ontario (Mentor: Sun Xueliang)  2009-2013: Bachelor of Engineering, Anhui University (Supervisor: Zhou Hongping) – GPA 3.64/4.0, ranked 2/86

πŸ§ͺ Experience

πŸ”¬ 2022-Present: Researcher, DICP, Chinese Academy of Sciences 2021-2022: Associate Researcher, DICP 2018-2021: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Western Ontario (Supervisor: Sun Xueliang  2013-2018: PhD Researcher, DICP  2016-2018: Joint PhD, University of Western Ontario

πŸ† Awards and Honors

⭐ 2023: Outstanding Youth of Liaoning Province 2022: Special Talent Program, Chinese Academy of Sciences  2022: β€œZhang Dayu” Young Scholar  2020: Mitacs Elevate Fellowship 2018: Yanchang Petroleum Outstanding Doctoral Scholarship  2017: National Scholarship  2017: β€œLu Jiaxi” Outstanding Graduate Award

πŸ”‹ Research Focus

⚑ Solid-state lithium battery materials and device development  Lithium-sulfur batteries: cathode design, ion/electron transport Structural design for lithium dendrite inhibitio  Metal sulfide electrocatalysis for high-load batteries  High-voltage/high-power battery optimization

Publications πŸ“–

1. πŸ“ Improved sodium storage performance via regulating surface oxygen containing functional groups and microstructure of lignin-derived hard carbon

Authors: Mirza, S., Han, J., Ying, G., Zheng, Q., Li, X.

Journal: Journal of Energy Storage, 2025, 107, 114969

Citations: 0

2. πŸ§ͺ Zinc-Ferricyanide Flow Batteries Operating Stably under βˆ’10 Β°C

Authors: Zhi, L., Liao, C., Xu, P., Yuan, Z., Li, X.

Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2024, 63(51), e202412559

Citations: 1

3. πŸ”¬ In Situ Molecular Reconfiguration of Pyrene Redox-Active Molecules for High-Performance Aqueous Organic Flow Batteries

Authors: Ge, G., Li, F., Yang, M., Zhang, C., Li, X.

Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024, 36(49), 2412197

Citations: 0

4. ⚑ Unveiling Intercalation Chemistry via Interference-Free Characterization Toward Advanced Aqueous Zinc/Vanadium Pentoxide Batteries

Authors: Li, X., Xu, Y., Chen, X., Li, X., Fu, Q.

Journal: Advanced Science, 2024, 11(40), 2405134

Citations: 1

5. 🌱 Air-stable naphthalene derivative-based electrolytes for sustainable aqueous flow batteries

Authors: Zhao, Z., Li, T., Zhang, C., Li, S., Li, X.

Journal: Nature Sustainability, 2024, 7(10), 1273–1282

Citations: 0

6. πŸ”‹ Surface passivation of lithium nitride as pre-lithiation reagents to enhance its air-stability

Authors: Liu, C., Zhang, H., Li, T., Yang, X., Li, X.

Journal: Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 99, 113256

Citations: 0

7. βš™οΈ Bismuth Single Atoms Regulated Graphite Felt Electrode Boosting High Power Density Vanadium Flow Batteries

Authors: Xing, F., Fu, Q., Xing, F., Liu, T., Li, X.

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146(38), 26024–26033

Citations: 0

8. 🧱 A sub-10 μm Ion Conducting Membrane with an Ultralow Area Resistance for a High-Power Density Vanadium Flow Battery

Authors: Shi, M., Lu, W., Li, X.

Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2024, 7(18), 7576–7583

Citations: 5

9. πŸ”§ SEI/dead Li-turning capacity loss for high-performance anode-free solid-state lithium batteries

Authors: Yin, Q., Li, T., Zhang, H., Yang, X., Li, X.

Journal: Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2024, 96, 145–152

Citations: 1

10. 🧩 Carbon Nanotube Network Induces Porous Deposited MnO2 for High-Areal Capacity Zn/Mn Batteries

Authors: Liu, Y., Xie, C., Li, X.

Journal: Small, 2024, 20(35), 2402026

Citations: 2

Conclusion

Prof. Xianfeng Li exemplifies the qualities sought in candidates for the Research for Young Scientist Award. His pioneering work, prolific publication record, and prestigious accolades demonstrate his readiness to receive this honor. With minor enhancements in global collaborations and industry engagement, his career trajectory is poised to achieve even greater scientific breakthroughs.