Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Professor at Ningbo University, China

Dr. Guochang Li is a distinguished associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nanjing University in 2021 under the mentorship of Prof. Zheng Hu (Cheung Kong Scholar/National Distinguished Young Scholar). Dr. Li specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of carbon-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion systems. His research integrates advanced material characterization, theoretical simulations, and practical energy applications, contributing significantly to high-impact publications and patents in the field.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Nanjing University, 2021

  • Tutor: Prof. Zheng Hu (胡征), Cheung Kong Scholar, National Distinguished Young Scholar

Professional Experience 💼

  • Distinguished Associate Professor
    School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering,
    Ningbo University, China
    (Date unspecified–Present)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Functional carbon-based materials and MOFs

  • Hybrid capacitors and secondary batteries (e.g., Na-ion, Zn-ion, Li–S)

  • Electrocatalysis for water splitting and CO₂ reduction

  • Single-/double-atomic site electrodes

  • Mechanistic studies on SEI film formation and ion migration

Scientific Achievements

  • Publications: Published multiple high-impact articles in Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Materials, Small, and Dalton Transactions.

  • Representative Work:

    • Single atomic Cu–C₃ sites for ultra-stable sodium-ion batteries, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2024

    • NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ quantum dots for Ni–Zn batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2024

    • Carbon nanocages for ultrahigh energy supercapacitors, Small, 2022

  • Patents:

    • Hierarchical carbon-based nanocages for supercapacitors (ZL202111360190.4)

    • Sandwich nanomaterials and NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ nanospheres (under substantive examination)

Scientific Research Projects

  • Principal Investigator (PI):

    • NSFC Project: Functionalized collapsed carbon nanocages for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors (22209083), 2023–2025

  • Co-Investigator:

    • NSFC Key Projects:

      • Porous metal heterostructures for water splitting (52071174), 2021–2024

      • High-power lithium–sulfur electrodes via synergistic confinement and electrocatalysis (21832003), 2019–2023

Technical Expertise

  • Experimental Equipment: Construction and maintenance of tubular furnaces, GC, gas systems

  • Instrumentation: SEM, HRTEM, XRD, FT-IR, Raman, Electrochemical analyzer, BET surface area analyzers

  • Software & Simulations: Materials Studio, OriginLab, Chemdraw, Jade, XPSPEAK, Photoshop, 3Ds Max, Endnote

Future Research Plan

  1. Na-ion Batteries: Development of single/double atomic site electrodes to regulate electrode–electrolyte interfacial chemistry, SEI formation, and Na⁺ transport.

  2. Zn-I₂ Batteries: Design of advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrochemical performance using atomic-level engineering.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Guochang Li is an emerging leader in materials chemistry, with a rapidly growing research portfolio centered on next-generation energy devices. His blend of experimental skills, theoretical insight, and interdisciplinary approach enables significant advancements in carbon nanostructures, atomic-scale catalysis, and battery technologies. Backed by strong publication and patent records, Dr. Li continues to push the frontier of energy materials research.

Publications 📚

📄 Mo-Doped Ni-Co Selenide Nanosheets as High-Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 M. Xu, S. Cui, X. Fu, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Fluorine-Doped Carbon Dots Decorated on Iron-Cobalt Selenide Nanosheets as Superior Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Seawater
👨‍🔬 J. Dai, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 Applied Surface Science
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Single Atomic Cu–C₃ Sites Catalyzed Interfacial Chemistry in Bi@C for Ultra-Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Batteries
👨‍🔬 G. Li, Y. Tang, Y. Wang, … H. Pang, L. Han
📰 Angewandte Chemie International Edition
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 2

📄 Phosphorus Doping in Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ Hollow Nanorods for Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 S. Cui, L. Wu, X. Lu, … X.W. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Silver Nanoparticle-Decorated NiFe-MOFs as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting
👨‍🔬 C. Zhang, H. Chen, C. Zhou, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Boosting High Energy Density for Aqueous Ni–Zn Batteries by Synergetic Engineering of Bimetal Doping and Se Vacancy in Ni₃Se₂
👨‍🔬 X. Fu, S. Cui, M. Xu, … X. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Energy Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

Khalil Farhadi | Nanochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi | Nanochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Electrochemistry of Urmia university, Iran

Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi 🎓🔬 is an expert in Analytical Chemistry with a keen interest in nanochemistry, electrochemical sensors, and environmental pollution analysis. Based at Urmia University, he combines rigorous research with practical applications in electrochemistry and bioanalysis. Recognized internationally for his innovative work, Prof. Farhadi is committed to advancing analytical methods for real-world solutions in environmental and health sciences. 🌍⚛️

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi is a distinguished professor in the field of Analytical Chemistry, currently holding a position at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University in Iran. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Urmia University in 1990, followed by a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Tabriz University in 1995, and earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Razi University in 2000. His doctoral research focused on the electrochemical study of ketoconazole, phenothiazine, and anthraquinone derivatives, showcasing his early interest in electrochemical analysis.

💼 Professional Experience :

Over his academic career, Prof. Farhadi has advanced from Assistant Professor (2000) to Associate Professor (2003), and was promoted to Professor in 2008. He has an extensive background in nanochemistry, electrochemistry, and bioanalytical methods, and has made significant contributions to environmental pollution analysis and food analysis. His work in electrochemistry includes electrosynthesis, industrial electrochemistry, and corrosion studies, with specialized applications in sensors, biosensors, and modified electrodes. Prof. Farhadi has received notable recognition for his research, including being named a selected young scientist by IUPAC in Tokyo, Japan (2001), and earning a Gold Medal Award of Merit for his work on Diesel 5+ Fuel Additive at INPEX in Pittsburgh, USA (2012). Prof. Farhadi has published numerous papers on topics such as potentiometric studies, electrochemical behavior of pharmaceutical compounds, and voltammetric determination of analytes in pharmaceutical and biological samples, establishing himself as an influential researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry.

📚 Research Interests : 

  • Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology, and Nanobiotechnology
  • Electrochemistry (Electrosynthesis, Corrosion, Sensors, Biosensors, Modified Electrodes)
  • Environmental Pollution Analysis
  • Separation Methods (Chromatography, Solid-Phase Extraction, Transport Methods)
  • Bioanalytical and Bioelectroanalytical Methods
  • Food Analysis

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Pournaghi-Azar, M.H., & Farhadi, K. (1995). Potentiometric Study of Reaction Between Periodate and Iodide as Their Tetrabutylammonium Salts in Chloroform. Application to the Determination of Iodide and Potentiometric Detection of End Points in Acid-Base Titrations in Chloroform. Talanta, 42, 345.
  2. Pournaghi-Azar, M.H., & Farhadi, K. (1997). Potentiometric Study of Reaction Between Tetrabutylammonium Periodate and Phenothiazine in Chloroform. Talanta, 44, 1773.
  3. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2000). Electrochemical Behavior and Determination of Ketoconazole from Pharmaceutical Preparations. Electroanalysis, 12, 429.
  4. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (2000). Separation Study of Palladium Through a Bulk Liquid Membrane Containing Thioridazine.HCl and Oleic Acid. Separation Science and Technology, 35, 859.
  5. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2000). Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Ketoconazole in Pharmaceutical Preparations and Urine Using Carbon Paste Electrodes. Analyst, 125, 1639.
  6. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2001). Electroxidation of Ketoconazole in Acetonitrile and Its Determination in Pharmaceutical Preparations. Chemical Analysis (Warsaw), 46, 387.
  7. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (1999). Polarographic Study of Tl(I) Complexes with Large Crown Ethers in Binary Acetonitrile-Water Mixtures. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 46, 893.
  8. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Clotrimazole-Triiodide Ion Association as an Ion Exchanger for a Triiodide Ion-Selective Electrode. Analytical Sciences, 18, 133.
  9. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Triiodide Ion-Selective Polymeric Membrane Electrode Based on a Ketoconazole-Triiodide Ion Pair. Electroanalysis, 11, 760.
  10. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (2001). Effect of Surfactants on the AC Voltammetry of 9,10-Anthraquinone Derivatives at Glassy Carbon Electrode and Its Utilization for the Determination of Anthraquinones and Cationic Surfactants. Analytical Sciences, 17, 1733.
  11. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2001). A New Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Ketoconazole Based on the Oxidation Reactions. Analytical Sciences, 17, 867.
  12. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Triiodide Ion and Alizarin Red S as Two New Reagents for the Determination of Clotrimazole and Ketoconazole. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 30, 1023.
  13. Farhadi, K., Ghadamghahi, S., Maleki, R., & Salek Asghari, F. (2002). Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Antibiotics Using Prussian Blue Reaction. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 49, 993.
  14. Farhadi, K., Sheikhloei Bonab, H., Maleki, R., Shamsipur, M., & Shargi, H. (2002). Tetrachlorophenylporphyrinato Mn(III) as a New Ionophore for a Coated Graphite Triiodide Ion-Selective Electrode. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 49, 861.
  15. Farhadi, K., Sheikhloei Bonab, H., Maleki, R., Shargi, H., & Shamsipur, M. (2002). Highly Selective Triiodide Polymeric Membrane Electrode Based on Tetrachlorophenylporphyrinato Mn(III) Acetate. Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 23, 1635.