Dr. Jinliang Li, graduated with a bachelor's degree from South China University of Technology in 2012, and obtained a PhD degree from East China Normal University in 2017, under the guidance of Prof. Sun Zhuo and Prof. Pan Likun. The same year, Dr. Jinliang Li joined the Department of Physics at Jinan University to start postdoctoral work. Prof. Mai Wenjie is the postdoctoral supervisor. In 2019, Dr. Jinliang Li went to the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan for a three-month academic visit.Prof. Yusuke Yamauchi is the collaborating supervisor. Dr. Jinliang Li have been engaged in research related to the development of potassium-ion battery electrode materials and the design of electrolytes, and have achieved some phased research results. To date, Dr. Jinliang Li have published more than 50 papers as the first author or corresponding author in the field, including 5 review articles and 10 ESI highly cited papers. The total number of citations for the papers is 5100 times according to Google Scholar. Dr. Jinliang Li have been honored with the second prize of the Guangdong Province Natural Science Award in 2022 (4/10); the second prize of the Shanxi Province Science and Technology Progress Award in 2022 (4/6); and the first prize of the China Association for Science and Technology Science and Technology Award in 2022 (6/10). Dr. Jinliang Li have been granted 6 Chinese invention patents, applied for 3 Chinese invention patents, and presided over 2 national-level funds and 4 provincial-level and ministerial-level funds. Dr. Jinliang Li also serve as a member of the Youth Committee of the Guangdong Materials Research Society, an editorial board member of the international academic journal Batteries, a young editorial board member of the Chinese journal Materials Research and Application, and a young editorial board member of the international academic journal Rare Metals.

1. 2008-2012, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Bachelor degree, Tutor: Chen Zhiwu

2. 2012-2017, School of Physics and Materials Science, East China Normal University, PhD, Supervisor: Sun Zhuo, Pan Likun

65. J Yang, C Weng, P Sun, Y Yin, M Xu*, L Pan*, J Li*, Comprehensive regulation strategies for gel electrolytes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2025, 530, 216475, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216475

64. G Shi, J Xie, Z Li, P Sun, Y Yin, L Pan, KN Hui, W Mai, J Li*, A bismuth oxide−modified copper host achieving bubble−free and stable potassium metal batteries, Chemical Science, 2025, 16, 1344-1352, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SC07483A

63. J Li, Q Yuan, Y Chen, Z Zhang, Y Yin, T Wang, C Wang*, W Mai*, J Li*, Electrolyte Chemistry Toward Sulfur‐Rich Interphase for Wide‐Temperature Sodium‐Ion Batteries, Advanced Functional Materials, 2025, 2415680, https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202415680

62. C Weng, M Qiu, B Wang, J Yang, W Mai, L Pan*, S Huang*, J Li*, Organic Cathode Electrolyte Interphase Achieving 4.8 V LiCoO2,  Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2025, 64(7), e202419539, https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202419539

61. L Chen, X Song, W Luo, C Zhu, J Zhou, Z Tian, W Zhang*, J Li*, Simulation an effective light trapping structure for boosting photoelectrocatalytic water splitting, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025, 679, 349-357, 

60. J Li, J Hao, Q Yuan, L Wang, X Sun, J Xu, T Wang, C Wang*, J Li*, W Mai*, The ether’s chain length effect in electrolyte for hard carbon towards efficient sodium storage at low temperature, Nano Energy, 2024, 132, 110362, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110362

59. S Gou, X Zhang, Y Xu, J Tang, Y Ji, M Imran, L Pan*, J Li*, BT Liu*, Inhibiting dissolution strategy achieving high-performance sodium titanium phosphate hybrid anode in seawater-based dual-ion battery, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2024, 675, 429-437, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.022

58. X Hao, H Sun, Z Ren, Z Huang, Y Xu*, J Li*, Recent advances in zinc sulfide-based anode regulation strategy for Na-ion batteries, Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 97, 112847, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.112847

57. G Xu, M Jiang, J Li, X Xuan*, J Li*, T Lu, L Pan*, Machine learning-accelerated discovery and design of electrode materials and electrolytes for lithium ion batteries, Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 72, 103710, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103710

56. C. Weng, L. Ma, B. Wang, F. Meng, J. Yang, Y. Ji, B. Liu, W. Mai, S. Huang*, L. Pan*, J Li*, Single-solvent ionic liquid strategy achieving wide-temperature and ultra-high cut-off voltage for lithium metal batteries, Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 71, 103584, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103584

55. Y Xu, M Qiu, H Liu, W Mai, L Chen*, B Liu*, J Li*, Electrolyte regulation achieving MoS2/C nanofiber for stable potassium-ion storage, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024. 491, 152065, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.152065

54. J Tang, J Sun, Z Ren, Y Xu, Y Li*, Q Zhu, J Li*, BT Liu*, Electrospinning carbon-coated hollow aluminum nanobeads fibers for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 49, 104455, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104455

53. L Ma, E Li, Z Li, Y Ye, Y Su, KN Hui, W Mai, J Li*, Electron-repulsion effect of anti-solvent strategy for long-cycle nickel sulfide-containing potassium-ion batteries, Nano Energy, 2024, 125, 109545, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109545 

52. Z Yang, C Weng, X Gao, F Meng, Y Ji, J Li, T Lu, J Li*, J Wang*, L Pan*, In situ construction of Sn-based metal–organic frameworks on MXene achieving fast electron transfer for rapid lithium storage, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 150299, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150299

51. J Yang, M Qiu, M Zhu, C Weng, Y Li, P Sun, W Mai, M Xu*, L Pan*, J Li*, Biomacromolecule guiding construction of effective interface layer for ultra-stable zinc anode, Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 67, 103287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103287

50. G Xu, Y Zhang, M Jiang, J Li*, H Sun, J Li, T Lu, C Wang*, G Yang, L Pan*, A machine learning-assisted study on organic solvents in electrolytes for expanding the electrochemical stable window of zinc-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 476, 146676, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146676

49. F Ji, S. Gou, J Tang, Y Xu, S Eldin, W Mai, J Li*, B Liu*, High-performance Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor enabled by a lightweight polyimide-based anode, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 474, 145786, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.145786

48. Z Li, L Ma, K Han, Y Ji, J Xie, L Pan, J Li*, W Mai*, Host potassiophilicity strategy for unprecedentedly stable and safe K metal batteries, Chemical Science, 2023, 14, 9114-9122, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SC03203E

47. Y Zhang, Y Li, G Zhao, L Han, T Lu, J Li*, G. Zhu*, L Pan*, V3S4/PPy Nanocomposites with Superior High-Rate Capability as Sodium-ion Battery Anodes, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11, 18089-18096, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA02402D

46. M Kim, L Ma, Z Li, W Mai, N Amiralian*, A Rowan, Y Yamauchi, A Qin, RA Afzal, D Martin, AK Nanjundan, J Li*, N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11, 16626-16635, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA03215A

45. Z Wang, X Hao, Z Ren, G Yan, W Mai*, J Li*, Electro-activation to achieve entropy increase of organic cathode for potassium-ion batteries, Applied Physics Letters, 2023, 122, 263901, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0156072

44. J Yang, J Li*, Y Li, Z Wang, L Ma, W Mai, M Xu, L Pan*, Defect regulation in bimetallic oxide cathodes for significantly improving the performance of flexible aqueous Zn-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 468, 143600, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.143600

43. Q Yuan, J Li*, J Hao, R Wang, J Li*, Self-healing ability of Prussian blue analogs for aqueous potassium-ion batteries, Science Bulletin, 2023, 68 (3), 240-242, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2023.01.029

42. J Xie, Y Ji, L Ma, Z Wen, J Pu, L Wang, S Ding, Z Shen, Y Liu, J Li*, W Mai, G Hong*, Bifunctional Alloy/Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Layer for Enhanced Potassium Metal Batteries Via Prepassivation, ACS Nano, 2-23, 17 (2), 1511–1521, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.2c10535

41. H Li, J Li*, L Ma*, X Zhang, J Li, J Li, T Lu, L Pan*, Heteroatomic interface engineering of octahedron VSe2-ZrO2/C/MXene composite derived from MXene-MOF hybrid as superior-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11, 2836-2847, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA09043K

40. J Zhang, S Chen, Z Huang, W Zhang, Z Yuan, Y Liu*, W Mai, J Li*, Exploring the electrochemical stability mechanism of SnS2-based composite in dimethoxyethane electrolyte for potassium ion batteries, New Journal of Chemistry, 2023, 47, 1979-1984, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05717D

39. J Sun, L Ma, H Sun, Y Xu, J Li*, W Mai, B Liu*, Design of free-standing porous carbon fibers anode with high-efficiency potassium-ion storage, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 455, 140902, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.140902

38. Y Ji, J Li, J Li*, Recent Development of Electrolyte Engineering for Sodium Metal Batteries, Batteries, 2022, 8 (10), 157, https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries8100157

37. Y Liu, X Li, J Lei, J Zhang, L Ma*, H Wang, L Pan, W Mai, J Li*, Design of reduced graphene oxide coating carbon sub-microspheres hierarchical nanostructure for ultra-stable potassium storage performance, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2022, 626, 858-865, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.017

36. M Kim, JFS Fernando, Z Li, A Alowasheeir, A Ashok, R Xin, D Martin, A. Nanjundan*, D. Golberg, Y. Yamauchi, N. Amiralian*, J. Li*, Ultra-stable sodium ion storage of biomass porous carbon derived from sugarcane, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 445, 136344, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.136344

35. Z Wang, W Zhuo, J Li*, L Ma, S Tan, G Zhang, H Yin, W Qin, H Wang, L Pan, A Qin, W Mai*, Regulation of Ferric Iron Vacancy for Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode to Realize High-performance Potassium Ion Storage, Nano Energy, 2022, 98, 107243, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107243

34. Y Zhang, J Li*, H Li, H Shi, Z Gong, T Lu, L Pan*, Facile self-assembly of carbon-free vanadium sulfide nanosheet for stable and high-rate lithium-ion storage, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2022, 607, 145-152, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.192

33. X Zhang, L Han, J Li*, T Lu, J Li, G Zhu, L Pan*, A novel Sn-based coordination polymer with high-efficiency and ultrafast lithium storage, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2022, 97, 156-164, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.04.045

32. H Lei, J Li*, X Zhang, L Ma, Z Ji, Z Wang*, L Pan, S Tan, W Mai*, A review of hard carbon anode: Rational design and advanced characterization in potassium ion batteries, InfoMat, 2022, 4(2), e12272, https://doi.org/10.1002/inf2.12272

31. Y Ji, H Sun, Z Li, L Ma*, W Zhang, Y Liu, L Pan, W Mai, J Li*, Salt engineering toward stable cation migration of Na metal anodes, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, 10 (48), 25539-25545, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA08187C

30. T Nagaura, J Li*, JFS Fernando, A Ashok, A Alowasheeir, AK Nanjundan, S Lee, D Golberg, J Na*, Y Yamauchi*, Expeditious Electrochemical Synthesis of Mesoporous Chalcogenide Flakes: Mesoporous Cu2Se as a Potential High‐Rate Anode for Sodium‐Ion Battery, Small, 2022, 18 (34), 2106629, https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202106629

29. E Li, M Liang*, Z Li, H Wang, G Zhang, S Li, J Li, L Pan, W Mai, J Li*, New enhancement mechanism of ether-based electrolyte in cobalt sulfide-containing potassium-ion batteries, Nanoscale, 2022, 14, 11179-11186, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03418B

28. Y Zhang, J Li*, L Ma, H Li, X Xu, X Liu, T Lu, L Pan*, Insights into the storage mechanism of 3D nanoflower-like V3S4 anode in sodium-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 427, 130936, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130936

27. X Li, J Li*, L Ma, C Yu, Z Ji, L Pan, W Mai*, Graphite Anode for Potassium ion batteries: Current Status and Perspective, Energy & Environmental Materials, 2022, 5 (2), 458-469, https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.12194

26. X Li, J Li*, W Zhuo, Z Li, L Ma, Z Ji, L Pan, W Mai*, In Situ Monitoring the Potassium-Ion Storage Enhancement in Iron Selenide with Ether-Based Electrolyte, Nano-Micro Letters, 2021, 13, 179, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-021-00708-1

25. L Ma, X Li, Z Li, Y Zhang, Z Ji, H Wang, W Mai, J Li*, L Pan*, Bismuth oxychloride anchoring on graphene nanosheets as anode with a high relative energy density for potassium ion battery, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2021, 599, 857-862, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.04.140

24. L Ma, J Li*, T Wu, P Sun, S Tan, H Wang, W Xie, L Pan, Y Yamauchi*, W Mai*, Re-oxidation reconstruction process of solid electrolyte interphase layer derived from highly active anion for potassium-ion batteries, Nano Energy, 2021, 87, 106150, https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA07196C

23. J Xie#, J Li#, W Mai*, G Hong*, A decade of advanced rechargeable batteries development guided by in situ transmission electron microscopy, Nano Energy, 2021, 83, 105780, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.105780

22. L Ma#, J Li#, Z Li, Y Ji, W Mai, H Wang*, Ultra-Stable Potassium Ion Storage of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanofiber Derived from Bacterial Cellulose, Nanomaterials, 2021, 11 (5), 1130, https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11051130

21. J Xie, J Li*, X Li, H Lei, W Zhuo, X Li, G Hong, KN Hui, L Pan, W Mai*, Ultrahigh “Relative Energy Density” and Mass Loading of Carbon Cloth Anodes for K-Ion Batteries, CCS Chemistry, 2021, 3(2), 791-799, https://doi.org/10.31635/ccschem.020.202000203

20. L Ma, Z Li, J Li*, Y Dai, C Qian, Y Zhu, H Wang, KN Hui, L Pan, MA Amin, Y Yamauchi*, W Mai*, Phytic acid-induced nitrogen configuration adjustment of active nitrogen-rich carbon nanosheets for high-performance potassium-ion storage, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2021, 9 (45), 25445-25452

19. J Li*, W Qin, MS Javed, Porous Nanomaterials for Superior Energy Storage Devices, Frontiers in Materials, 2021, 7, 700950, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.700950

18. X Yuan, S Chen, J Li*, J Xie, G Yan, B Liu, X Li*, R Li, L Pan, W Mai*, Understanding the improved performance of sulfur‐doped interconnected carbon microspheres for Na‐ion storage, Carbon Energy, 2021, 3(4), 615-626, https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.98

17. W Zhuo, J Li*, X Li, L Ma, G Yan, H Wang, S Tan*, W Mai*, Improving rechargeability of Prussian blue cathode by graphene as conductive agent for sodium ion batteries, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021, 23, 100911, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2020.100911

16. Y Zhang, J Li*, Z Gong, J Xie, T Lu, L Pan*, Nitrogen and sulfur co-doped vanadium carbide MXene for highly reversible lithium-ion storage, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2021, 587, 489-498, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2020.12.044

15. Y Zhang, Z Chen*, J Li*, Z Lu, X Wang, Self-assembled synthesis of oxygen-doped g-C3N4 nanotubes in enhancement of visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen, Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021, 54, 36-44, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2020.05.043

14. X Li, Z Liu, J Li*, H Lei, W Zhuo, W Qin, X Cai, KN Hui, L Pan, W Mai*, Insights on the mechanism of Na-ion storage in expanded graphite anode, Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021, 53, 56-62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2020.05.022

13. J Xie, J Li*, W Zhuo, W Mai*, Recent progress of electrode materials cooperated with potassium bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide–containing electrolyte for K-ion batteries, Materials Today Advances, 2020, 6, 100035, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtadv.2019.100035

12. J Li#, N Zhuang#, J Xie, X Li, W Zhuo, H Wang, JB Na, X Li*, Y Yamauchi*, W Mai*, K‐Ion Storage Enhancement in Sb2O3/Reduced Graphene Oxide Using Ether‐Based Electrolyte, Advanced Energy Materials, 2020, 10 (5), 1903455, https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201903455

11. J Li, L Han, Y Li, J Li*, G Zhu, X Zhang, T Lu, L Pan*, MXene-decorated SnS2/Sn3S4 hybrid as anode material for high-rate lithium-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 380, 122590, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2019.122590

10. J Li, J Li*, Z Ding, X Zhang, Y Li, T Lu, Y Yao, W Mai, L Pan*, In-situ encapsulation of Ni3S2 nanoparticles into N-doped interconnected carbon networks for efficient lithium storage, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 378, 122108, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2019.122108

9. Y Li, B Ni, X Li, X Wang*, D Zhang, Q Zhao, J Li*, T Lu*, W Mai, L Pan, High-performance Na-ion storage of S-doped porous carbon derived from conjugated microporous polymers, Nano-Micro Letters, 2019, 11, 60, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-019-0291-z

8. J Xie, X Li, H Lai, Z Zhao, J Li*, W Zhang, W Xie, Y Liu, W Mai*, A robust solid electrolyte interphase layer augments the ion storage capacity of bimetallic‐sulfide‐containing potassium‐ion batteries, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2019, 58 (41), 14740-14747, https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.201908542

7. J Li, N Zhuang, J Xie, Y Zhu, H Lai, W Qin, MS Javed, W Xie, W Mai*, Carboxymethyl Cellulose Binder Greatly Stabilizes Porous Hollow Carbon Submicrospheres in Capacitive K-Ion Storage, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11 (17), 15581-15590, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b02060

6. J Xie, Y Zhu, N Zhuang, X Li, X Yuan, J Li*, G Hong, W Mai*, High-concentration ether-based electrolyte boosts the electrochemical performance of SnS 2–reduced graphene oxide for K-ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2019, 7 (33), 19332-19341, https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06418D

5. J Li, W Qin, J Xie, H Lei, Y Zhu, W Huang, X Xu, Z Zhao, W Mai*, Sulphur-doped reduced graphene oxide sponges as high-performance free-standing anodes for K-ion storage, Nano Energy, 2018, 53, 415-424, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.08.075

4. B Liu, X Liu*, M Ni, C Feng, X Lei, C Li, Y Gong, L Niu, J Li*, L Pan, SnO2 as co-catalyst for enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity of Bi2MoO6, Applied Surface Science, 2018, 453, 280-287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.05.040

3. J Li, W Qin, J Xie, R Lin, Z Wang, L Pan*, W Mai*, Rational design of MoS2-reduced graphene oxide sponges as free-standing anodes for sodium-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2018, 332, 260-266, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2017.09.088

2. J Xie, Y Zhu, N Zhuang, H Lei, W Zhu, Y Fu, MS Javed, J Li*, W Mai*, Rational design of metal organic framework-derived FeS2 hollow nanocages@ reduced graphene oxide for K-ion storage, Nanoscale, 2018, 10 (36), 17092-17098, https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR05239E

1. J Li, D Yan, T Lu, W Qin*, Y Yao, L Pan*, Significantly Improved Sodium-Ion Storage Performance of CuS Nanosheets Anchored into Reduced Graphene Oxide with Ether-Based Electrolyte, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017, 9 (3), 2309-2316, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b12529