EDUCATION BACKGROUNDS

2018, Ph.D., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University

2018, dual Ph.D., Department of Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

2013, M.S., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology

2010, B.S., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology

WORKING EXPERIENCES

2023.4 – Now, Assistant professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University

2018.11 – 2022.10, Postdoc., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, USA

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Recent research focuses on cutting-edge scientific and technological issues such as high-energy-density electrochemical energy storage, as well as low-cost, long-duration, and high-safety electrochemical energy storage. Special attention is paid to the “proof-of-concept” demonstration and transformative storage mechanism investigation of novel energy storage devices such as lithium/sodium/potassium-ion batteries and alkali metal-air batteries. The research is dedicated to achieving efficient energy storage and long-term stable cycling of these secondary batteries via investigating the energy storage mechanisms and developing highly compatible electrolytes, as well as in-depth exploration of the interfacial reactions between electrolytes and electrode materials.

AWARDS AND SERVICES

[Service]Youth editorial board member of Energy Materials and Devices (2024)

[Service]Youth editorial board member of Green Carbon (2023)

[Service]Guest editor of special issue for the SCI journal Micromachines, and Sustainability(2022)

[Service]Committee member of VEBLEO Webinar(2021)

[Award]The Guanghua Research Scholarship of Tsinghua University(2017)

[Award]The Postgraduate Studentship of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(2015~2018)

[Award]The Excellent Graduation Student of Beijing University of Chemical Technology(2013)

[Award]National Scholarship of Beijing University of Chemical Technology(2007)

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Project leader, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 52301280, 300,000 RMB, 2024/01-2026/12

2. Project leader, Postdoctoral Oversea Talent Project, 900,000 RMB, 2024/01-2026/12

3. Project leader, Research & Development Testing Project-AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, KJ20240143, 250,000 RMB, 2024/01-2024/12

4. Project leader, Research Start-up Program for Young Teachers-Shenzhen University, 200,000 RMB, 2023/04-2026/03

5. Participator, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 51772167, 600,000 RMB, 2018/01-2021/12

TYPICAL PUBLICATIONS

After joining Shenzhen University

（3）X. Chen, Y. Meng, D. Xiao, L. Qin* (co-corresponding author). Empowering the Potassium-Sulfur Battery with Commendable Reaction Kinetics and Capacity Output by Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19583.    

（2）X. Chen, Y. Meng, D. Xiao, Y. Wu,L. Qin*(co-corresponding author). Tuning Solvation Structure in Non-flammable, Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes with Enhanced Stability towards All Aluminum Substrate-Based K Batteries.Energy Storage Materials,2023, 61, 102923.

（1）L. Qin,H. Ao, Y. Wu.Feasibility of Achieving Two-Electron K-O₂Batteries.Faraday Discussions,2023, DOI: 10.1039/D3FD00085K.

Before joining Shenzhen University

（17）L. Qin,L. Schkeryantz, Y. Wu. Designing High-Donicity Anions for Rechargeable Potassium Superoxide/Peroxide Batteries.Angewandte Chemie International Edition,2023, 62, e202213996.

（16）L. Qin,S. Zhang, J. Zheng, Y. Lei, D. Zhai, Y. Wu.Pursuing Graphite-Based K-Ion O₂Batteries: A Lesson from Li-Ion Batteries.Energy & Environmental Science, 2020,13, 3656-3662.

（15）L. Qin,L. Schkeryantz, J. Zheng, N. Xiao, Y. Wu. Superoxide-Based K−O₂Batteries: Highly Reversible Oxygen Redox Solves Challenges in Air Electrodes.Journal of theAmerican Chemical Society, 2020, 142, 11629-11640.

（14）L. Qin,N. Xiao, S. Zhang, X. Chen, Y. Wu.From K−O₂to K−Air Batteries: Realizing Superoxide Batteries on the Basis of Dry Ambient Air.Angewandte Chemie International Edition,2020, 59, 10498-10501.

（13）L. Qin,N. Xiao, J. Zheng, Y. Lei, D. Zhai, Y. Wu.Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes Boost Potassium Storage in High-Loading Graphite.Advanced Energy Materials, 2019, 9, 1902618.

（12）L. Qin,Y. Lei, H. Wang, J. Dong, Y. Wu, D. Zhai, F. Kang, Y. Tao, Q.-H. Yang.Capillary Encapsulation of Metallic Potassium in Aligned Carbon Nanotubes for Use as Stable Potassium Metal Anodes.Advanced Energy Materials, 2019, 9, 1901427.

（11）L. Qin,W. Lv, W. Wei, F. Kang, D. Zhai, Q.-H. Yang.Oxygen-Enriched Carbon Nanotubes as a Bifunctional Catalyst Promote the Oxygen Reduction/Evolution Reactions in Li−O₂Batteries.Carbon, 2019, 141, 561-567.

（10）L. Qin,W. Yang, W. Lv, L. Liu, Y. Lei, W. Yu, F. Kang, J.-K. Kim, D. Zhai, Q.-H. Yang. Room-Temperature Liquid Metal-Based Anodes for High-Energy Potassium-Based Electrochemical Devices.Chemical Communications,2018, 54, 8032-8035.

（9）L. Qin,Y. Yuan, W. Wei, W. Lv, S. Niu, Y.-B. He, D. Zhai, F. Kang, J.-K. Kim, Q.-H. Yang, J. Lu.Graphene-Directed Formation of a Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Sheet with High Catalytic Performance for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction.The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2018, 122, 13508-13514.

（8）L. Qin,D. Zhai, W. Lv, W. Yang, J. Huang, S. Yao, J. Cui, W.-G. Chong, J.-Q. Huang, F. Kang, J.-K. Kim, Q.-H. Yang.A High-Performance Lithium Ion Oxygen Battery Consisting of Li₂O₂Cathode and Lithiated Aluminum Anode with Nafion Membrane for Reduced O₂Crossover.Nano Energy, 2017, 40, 258-263.

（7）L. Qin,D. Zhai, W. Lv, W. Wei, W. Yu, Y. Lei, W. Yang, J. Huang, S. Yao, J. Cui, F. Kang, J.-K. Kim, Q.-H. Yang.Dense Graphene Monolith Oxygen Cathodes for Ultrahigh Volumetric Energy Densities.Energy Storage Materials,2017, 9, 134-139.

（6）Y. Lei, S. Zhang, J. Dong, Y. Gao, C. Gao, Y. Wei,L. Qin*(co-corresponding author), D. Han,D. Huang, G. Wei, D. Zhai, F. Kang. Potassium-Enriched Graphite for Use as Stable Hybrid Anodes in High-Efficiency Potassium Batteries.Carbon, 2023, 201, 1030-1037.

（5）X.Chen^†,L. Qin^†(co-first author),J. Sun,S. Zhang,D.Xiao,Y. Wu. Phase Transfer-Mediated Degradation of Ether-Based Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes in Alkali Metal Batteries.Angewandte Chemie International Edition,2022,61, e202207018.

（4）K. Hu^†,L. Qin^†(co-first author), S. Zhang, J. Zheng, J. Sun, Y. Ito, Y. Wu.Building a Reactive Armor Using S-Doped Graphene for Protecting Potassium Metal Anodes from Oxygen Crossover in K−O₂Batteries.ACS Energy Letters, 2020, 5, 1788-1793.

（3）Y. Chen,L. Qin*(co-corresponding author), Y. Lei, X. Li, J. Dong, D. Zhai*, B. Li, F. Kang.Correlation between Microstructure and Potassium Storage Behavior in Reduced Graphene Oxide Materials.ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11, 45578-45585.

（2）Y.Lei^†,L. Qin^†(co-first author), R. Liu^†, K. C. Lau, Y. Wu, D. Zhai, B. Li, F. Kang.Exploring Stability of Nonaqueous Electrolytes for Potassium-Ion Batteries.ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2018, 1, 1828-1833.

（1）S. Zhang^†,L. Qin^†(co-first author), H. Song, X. Chen, J. Zhou, Z. Ma. FromSolid Carbon Sources to Carbon Nanotubes: A General Water-Assisted Approach.RSC Advance, 2014, 4, 54244-54248.