Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Renjie Li

Title

Dr

Gender

Male

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

27/05/1993

Place of Birth

China

Type of Identity Document Held

Hong Kong Identity Card

HKID / Passport Number

F0798

Nationality

Chinese

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+85269903910

Address

DE408, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Second Discipline to be Joined

Astronomy

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

As a dedicated researcher in advanced battery materials, I am eager to join this forum to exchange insights with experts and contribute to cutting-edge energy storage innovations. My current work focuses on two transformative areas: niobium-based fast-charging anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and electrode materials for calcium-ion batteries (CIBs).

In LIB research, I design niobium-based composites to enhance ion diffusion kinetics and structural stability, addressing fast-charging limitations in electric vehicles. My work spans material synthesis, electrochemical analysis, and mechanistic studies to optimize performance. For CIBs, I explore high-capacity cathode materials and anode alternatives to overcome challenges like sluggish Ca²⁺ diffusion and structure instability.

This forum’s interdisciplinary platform aligns with my goals to deepen my expertise in next-generation batteries and foster collaborations. I aim to discuss topics such as advanced characterization (in-situ XRD, in-situ TEM), and scalable synthesis techniques. By engaging with peers, I hope to bridge knowledge gaps in multivalent-ion systems and accelerate the development of sustainable, high-performance energy storage solutions.

I am confident my experience and passion will enrich discussions, and I look forward to contributing actionable research perspectives while learning from the forum’s global network.

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postdoc

Academic Subject / Research Field

Battery Chemistry

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location

Hong Kong

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Prof. Zheng-Long Xu

First Referee University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

First Referee Position

Associate Professor

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Second Referee Name

Prof. Wenlong Wang

Second Referee University

Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Second Referee Position

Professor

Second Referee Email Address

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Publication List (if any)

CV_Renjie-Li_250408_publication.pdf

Abstract of Research / Brief Description of Your Current Research Interest (max. 200 words)

My research focuses on advancing next-generation battery materials to address critical challenges in energy storage, particularly in high-rate lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and emerging calcium-ion batteries (CIBs). For LIBs, I design niobium-based fast-charging anodes through tailored synthesis methods (hydrothermal, sol-gel) to enhance Li⁺ diffusion kinetics and structural stability, enabling ultra-fast charging capabilities for electric vehicles. Concurrently, I explore multivalent calcium-ion systems, developing high-capacity cathode materials and compatible anode architectures to achieve high-energy density CIBs.

A key aspect of my work involves in situ/ex situ characterization (in-situ XRD, TEM, Raman) coupled with electrochemical analysis to mechanistically unravel ion storage behaviors and degradation pathways. For instance, I employ operando techniques to map real-time phase evolution in niobium oxides during lithiation and quantify Ca²⁺-host interactions in cathodes. My findings have demonstrated that structural modulation significantly improves charge transfer efficiency and cycle life in both LIB and CIB systems.

This interdisciplinary approach bridges materials innovation with fundamental mechanistic insights, aiming to accelerate the development of sustainable, high-performance batteries for grid storage and electrified transportation.

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

Both Sessions

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

N/A

How Did You Know About the Forum?

University