By Professor Sean Li

Book Chapters

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Ceramic Powder Synthesis', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 93 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_3

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Grain Growth and Microstructure Development', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 519 - 579, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_8

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Introduction', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 1 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_1

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Laser Applications', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 581 - 674, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_9

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Other Applications', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 675 - 734, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_10

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Powder Characterization and Compaction', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 191 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_4

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Sintering and Densification (I)—Conventional Sintering Technologies', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 291 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_5

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Sintering and Densification (II)—New Sintering Technologies', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 395 - 465, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_6

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Sintering and Densification of Transparent Ceramics', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 467 - 517, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_7

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Transparent Ceramic Materials', in Topics in Mining Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, pp. 29 - 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_2

Kong LB; Huang Y; Que W; Zhang T; Li S; Zhang J; Dong Z; Tang D, 2015, 'Introduction', in Transparent Ceramics, Springer Nature, pp. 1 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18956-7_1

Kong LB; Li T; Hng HH; Boey F; Zhang T; Li S, 2014, 'Waste Mechanical Energy Harvesting (I): Piezoelectric Effect', in WASTE ENERGY HARVESTING: MECHANICAL AND THERMAL ENERGIES, SPRINGER, pp. 19 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54634-1_2

Kong LB; Li T; Hng HH; Boey F; Zhang T; Li S, 2014, 'Waste Mechanical Energy Harvesting (II): Nanopiezoelectric Effect', in WASTE ENERGY HARVESTING: MECHANICAL AND THERMAL ENERGIES, SPRINGER, pp. 135 - 262, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54634-1_3

Kong LB; Li T; Hng HH; Boey F; Zhang T; Li S, 2014, 'Waste Thermal Energy Harvesting (I): Thermoelectric Effect', in WASTE ENERGY HARVESTING: MECHANICAL AND THERMAL ENERGIES, SPRINGER, pp. 263 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54634-1_4

Kong LB; Li T; Hng HH; Boey F; Zhang T; Li S, 2014, 'Waste Thermal Energy Harvesting (II): Pyroelectric Effect and Others', in WASTE ENERGY HARVESTING: MECHANICAL AND THERMAL ENERGIES, SPRINGER, pp. 405 - 480, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54634-1_5

Kong LB; Li T; Hng HH; Boey F; Zhang T; Li S, 2014, 'Waste Thermal Energy Harvesting (III): Storage with Phase Change Materials', in WASTE ENERGY HARVESTING: MECHANICAL AND THERMAL ENERGIES, SPRINGER, pp. 481 - 592, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54634-1_6

Younis A; Chu D; Li S, 2014, 'Electrochemical Processes in Manufacturing', in Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Springer London, pp. 1 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4976-7_32-1

Li SS; Dou SX, 2006, 'Intrinsic behaviours and proprties of nanocrystalline MgB2', in Studies in High Temperature Superconductors, Nova Science Publications, New York, USA, pp. 145 - 167

Journal articles

Su J; Zhu Y; Liu Y; Zhang J; Peng H; Li M; Zhang X; Qu J; Wang Y; Tan WL; Gu Q; Mo H; Li W; Li S, 2026, 'Polyhedral engineering in garnet solid electrolytes via equimolar co-doping for enhanced ionic conductivity', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02180

Riaz MS; Deng H; Xiang X; Zu X; Li S, 2026, 'High-harmonic generation in topological materials: a comprehensive review', Journal of Physics Condensed Matter an Institute of Physics Journal, 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/aea1b4

Ao L; Zu X; Li S; Yang J, 2026, 'Atomistic insights into the radiation response of MAX phases Ti3AlC2 and Ti3SiC2', Journal of Nuclear Materials, 631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2026.156847

Mhase PD; Pujari VC; Fulari AV; Patange SM; Li S; Wang D; Shirsath SE, 2026, 'Recent Advances in Ferrite-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Review', Advanced Materials, 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.74149

Zhao Y; Liu S; Chen H; Li B; Xue S; Zu X; Li S; Li Y; Xiang X, 2026, 'Se4+-Doped Indium-Based Perovskites via NaCl-Driven Structural Transformation for Dynamic Luminescence Modulation in Multimodal Anti-counterfeiting and Encryption', ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 18, pp. 45360 - 45370, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6c10246

Liu C; Ke S-S; Guo Y; Zu X-T; Li S; Lü H-F, 2026, 'Orientation-resolved magneto-optical conductivity and topological response in Rashba altermagnets', Physical Review B, 114, pp. 074437, http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/r1mk-glf1

Luo H; Zhang C; Yin Z; Kumar P; Zhu Y; Wen H; Sun Y; Geng X; Aryal H; Huang S; Peng H; Koshy P; Li S; Yang J; Chang SLY; Li W; Wang D, 2026, 'Synergistic Roles of Crystal Symmetry and Jahn-Teller Distortion for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reactivity in High-Entropy Oxides', ACS Nano, 20, pp. 20922 - 20936, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.6c09525

Guo Y; Peng GD; Li S; Zhu Y; Wang W, 2026, 'In situ plasmonic optical fiber sensor for dynamic reaction process and intermediate behavior analysis', Measurement Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2026.121616

Yang J; Yin Z; Ao L; Li S, 2026, 'MACE foundation models for lattice dynamics: a benchmark study on double halide perovskites', Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 28, pp. 4459 - 4469, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d5cp04693a

Feng Q; Wang C; Li B; Huang S; Li S; Wang Z; Xiang X; Li Y; Guo Q; Jia P; Yang J, 2026, 'First-principles design of YGaTe3 for bidirectional catalysis and shuttle suppression in lithium–sulfur batteries', Journal of Catalysis, 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcat.2025.116638

Shirsath SE; Patel M; Alone ST; Patil MR; Gaikwad AS; Pathak M; Fulari AV; Mane ML; Kadam RH; Sathe BR; Li S; Wang D; Ramana CV, 2026, 'Synergistic energy harvesting and storage in stoichiometry-engineered Cox Fe3-x O4 spinel ferrites nanoparticles', Journal of Power Sources, 663, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.238839

Lu R; Meng W; Cheng Z; Hart JN; Ferry M; Li S; Li W, 2026, 'Ferroelectric Catalysts in the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction: A Perspective', Advanced Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/advs.76739

Huan H; Wu W; Feng Q; Tang Y; Li S; Deng H; Xiang X; Zu X; Li Y, 2026, 'Li-ion battery based on B, N-graphene prepared by ball milling', Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 208, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.113002

Su J; Zhu Y; Peng H; Li M; Zhang X; Wu M; Zhang S; Zeng Y; Liao J; Luo M; Huang H; Wang Y; Li S; Li W, 2026, 'Multiferroic-Centric Materials and Systems Engineering for Battery Applications: An Insight Into Mechanisms, Strategies, and Characterizations', Advanced Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/advs.76021

Zhao Y; Yu F; Tian Z; Chen H; Wang C; Sun W; Bai S; Yu J; Xue S; Zu X; Li S; Xiang X, 2025, 'Highly stable Se4+-doped Cs2SnCl6 perovskite: self-trapped dual-emission from a single component enabling tunable white light-emitting diodes', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 697, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2025.138000

Feng QY; Wang Z; Xiang X; Li S; Zu XT; Li B; Wang CZ; Deng HX; Huang SZ, 2025, 'Monolayer InISe: A Promising Thermoelectric Material with an Ultralow Phonon Thermal Conductivity and a High Power Factor', Langmuir, 41, pp. 26420 - 26427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c03629

Ye Y; Wang F; Teng W; Li W; Kumeria T; Primig S; Li S, 2025, 'Promoted osteogenesis on calcium modified surface of stainless-steel lattice produced by selective laser melting', Biomedical Materials Bristol, 20, pp. 055007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-605X/adf78f

Chen H; Xiang X; Xu M; Zhao Y; Sun W; Ren X; Xue S; Li S; Li Y; Zu X, 2025, 'Room-temperature spontaneous sulfur doping of Ag2Se for flexible thermoelectric generators', Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1038, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.182586

Azam A; Suryawanshi MP; Liu Y; Shi J; Xia Y; Zhang H; Wang S; Zhao D; Li S, 2025, 'Quantum Dots-Enabled Downshifting and Downconversion Strategies for Enhanced Photovoltaics', ACS Nano, 19, pp. 28969 - 28991, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c04988

Wang G; Li P; Li S; Zhang J; Kong XW; Xiao H; Zhou X; Zu X; Peng S; Shen H, 2025, 'Regulating the hydrogen storage properties by varying the mean enthalpy of hydrogen solution of TiZrHfNb2-xAlx', Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1035, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.181461

Shi J; Liu Z; Wei J; Azam A; Lin CH; Liu Y; Li S, 2025, 'Revolutionizing Nonvolatile Memory: Advances and Future Prospects of 2D Floating-Gate Technology', ACS Nano, 19, pp. 21905 - 21926, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c02740

Lashgari HR; Asnavandi M; Zhang J; Liu Y; Li S, 2025, 'Failure analysis and rejuvenation heat treatment of a martensitic stainless steel gate valve stem', Engineering Failure Analysis, 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2025.109591

Yang J; Yin Z; Li S, 2025, 'Accounting for the vibrational contribution to the configurational entropy in disordered solids with machine learned forcefields: a case study of garnet electrolyte Li7La3Zr2O12', Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 27, pp. 9095 - 9111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d5cp00138b

He J; Wu X; Li S; Qiao L; Zu X, 2025, 'Crystalline Structural Engineering of an Electrical Insulator Into A Highly-Active Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution', Small, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smll.202410595

Hong X; Xiang X; Chen Y; Shi J; Liu W; Li S; Liu J; Zu X, 2025, 'Structure, properties, and applications of CoxC catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch reaction mechanism and perspective', Applied Physics Reviews, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0237462

Dayal P; Farzana R; Bahmanrokh G; Peristyy A; Sutton P; Zhang J; Thorogood G; Li S; Gregg DJ, 2025, 'Hot isostatic pressing of CuI wasteforms for 129I immobilisation', Journal of Nuclear Materials, 605, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2024.155579

Huo J; Ming Y; Huang X; Ge R; Li S; Zheng R; Cairney J; Dou SX; Fei B; Li W, 2025, 'Arrayed metal phosphide heterostructure by Fe doping for robust overall water splitting', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 678, pp. 669 - 681, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.083

Li Z; Feng Q; Hao T; Li B; Xiang X; Li S; Deng H; Liu W; Zu X, 2025, 'Janus-type monolayer M2SSe (M = Ga, In, B, and al) as sulfur host materials for lithium-sulfur batteries: A first-principles study', Journal of Power Sources, 625, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.235629

Feng Q; Li B; Xiang X; Deng H; Yang G; Li S; Zu X, 2025, 'Ripple structure and electronic property degradation of Graphene/α-SiO2 induced by low-Energy self‐Ion irradiation', Computational Materials Science, 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113347

Zhu Y; Su J; Liao J; Peng H; Wang Z; Wang Y; Wang W; Luo M; Li S; Li W, 2025, 'Transition metal single-atom catalysts for water splitting: Unravelling coordination strategies and catalytic mechanisms for sustainable hydrogen generation', Next Materials, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100491

Sha S; Yu Z; Li Y; Xu H; Dai L; Cairney JM; Yang W; Li Y; Prucnal S; Li S; Liu B; Li W, 2024, 'Efficient pathways for photogenerated charge transfer induced by Co dopants in WO3/TiO2 nanorod arrays', Acta Materialia, 281, pp. 120389 - 120389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2024.120389

Liu B; Zhu Y; Sha S; Ge R; Cheng C; Yin J; Huang Z; Dai L; Li S; Li W, 2024, 'Strong Interaction between Molybdenum Compounds and Mesoporous CMK-5 Supports Boosts Hydrogen Evolution Reaction', Advanced Functional Materials, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202408613

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