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Our new paper in EcoMat (IF:11.3) "Recovery of Battery-Grade Lithium Precursors via Electrochemical–Chemical Rejuvenation of Spent Primary Lithium Batteries"
Primary lithium (Li) metal batteries are widely used but are typically discarded after single-use operation, resulting in a dispersed and underutilized Li-containing waste stream. Here, we report an integrated electrochemical–chemical pathway for Li recovery from spent primary Li metal batteries. Residual Li is first reactivated through controlled electrochemical rejuvenation, inducing Li redeposition onto the anode-side casing. The regenerated Li is then selectively extracte
2026 ICST Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations, ICST Class of 2026! 🎓 It feels like just yesterday that this journey began, and now it's time to celebrate how far you've come. Along the way, you've learned, grown, overcome challenges, made memories, and built friendships that will stay with you long after graduation. As you take your next steps, remember that it's okay not to have everything figured out. Stay curious, keep learning, be open to new opportunities, and trust yourself. The future may be uncer
Now Live: NSTC Ta-You Wu Memorial Award Profile Page
I am pleased to share that my NSTC Ta-You Wu Memorial Award profile page is now available online. The page provides a brief overview of my research interests, recent achievements, and ongoing efforts in advanced energy storage materials, battery technologies, and sustainable energy systems. I would like to thank my mentors, collaborators, students, colleagues, and family for their continuous support. Many of the accomplishments highlighted on this page have been made possible
A New Editorial Role at Materials Research Express
I am honored to join the Editorial Board of Materials Research Express (MRX), published by IOP Publishing. MRX is an international open-access journal dedicated to advancing materials science research across a broad range of topics, including materials design, characterization, fabrication, and technological applications. The journal provides a platform for rapid dissemination of scientifically rigorous research and supports an inclusive materials research community. I look f
Our new paper in Journal of Energy Stroage (IF:10.7) "Binder Engineering for Prelithiated SiOx Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries"
Silicon monoxide (SiOx) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries owing to its high theoretical capacity, yet its application is limited by low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) caused by irreversible lithium consumption. Prelithiation is an effective strategy to address this issue, although the influence of binder chemistry during prelithiation has not been systematically clarified. In this work, the effects of binder formulation and prelithiation strategy on
