By Professor Sean Li

Book Chapters

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

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

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2024.120389

Liu Y; Wang Z; Meng Q; Zeng Y; Yin Z; Liu Y; Zhang J; Yang J; Li W; Li Z; Li S, 2024, 'Tuning of optoelectronic performance of SrTiO3 by surface termination and thickness', Applied Surface Science, 672, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160821

Lei Q; Zhang J; Lashgari H; Wang D; Zeng R; Li S, 2024, 'Advanced Anti-icing and Deicing Strategies for Overhead Power Transmission Lines Based on Giant Magnetocaloric Effect of La0.7Ca0.254Sr0.046MnO3', ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 16, pp. 57032 - 57039, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c10999

Liu Y; Meng Q; Mahmoudi P; Wang Z; Zhang J; Yang J; Li W; Wang D; Li Z; Sorrell CC; Li S, 2024, 'Advancing Superconductivity with Interface Engineering', Advanced Materials, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.202405009

Li W; Liu Y; Azam A; Liu Y; Yang J; Wang D; Sorrell CC; Zhao C; Li S, 2024, 'Unlocking Efficiency: Minimizing Energy Loss in Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting', Advanced Materials, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.202404658

Zhu M; Yu L; Sha S; Ge R; Cheng C; Dai L; Li S; Liu B; Qu Z; Li W, 2024, 'Highly efficient nanosized MoS2/MoP heterocatalyst for enhancing hydrogen evolution reaction over a wide pH range', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01090

Lu Q; Gong WJ; Li S; Zu XT; Lü HF, 2024, 'Half-metallic CrAs nanosheet for magnetic tunnel junctions', Physical Review Applied, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.22.024002

Liu C; Ke SS; Guo Y; Zu XT; Li S; Lü HF, 2024, 'Magneto-optical conductivity of a band-inverted charge transfer insulator', Physical Review B, 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.110.045445

Hao B; Zhu Y; Xia Y; Meng Q; Zhang H; Lin X; Zhang Y; Qu B; Guan P; Shi J; Li W; Li S, 2024, 'Screen-Printed Transparent Flexible Sensors for Liquid Solvent Detection', ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 6, pp. 4167 - 4177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.4c00271

Feng H; Zhang Z; Deng H; Li S; Zu X; Mei Z, 2024, 'Efficient degradation of organics by ultrasonic piezoelectric effect on CuO-BTO/AFC composite', Nanotechnology, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ad2c55

Meng Q; Shi J; Zhang J; Liu Y; Wang W; Webster RF; Zhao D; Zhu Y; Hao B; Qu B; Lin X; Lin CH; Qiao L; Zu X; Huang JK; Li W; Wang D; Yang J; Li S, 2024, 'Elastic Properties of Low-Dimensional Single-Crystalline Dielectric Oxides through Controlled Large-Area Wrinkle Generation', ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 16, pp. 28980 - 28990, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c00260

Sha S; Ge R; Li Y; Cairney JM; Zheng R; Li S; Liu B; Zhang J; Li W, 2024, 'High-entropy catalysts for electrochemical water-electrolysis of hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions', Frontiers in Energy, 18, pp. 265 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11708-023-0892-6

Yang M; Guo M; Xu E; Ren W; Wang D; Li S; Zhang S; Nan CW; Shen Y, 2024, 'Polymer nanocomposite dielectrics for capacitive energy storage', Nature Nanotechnology, 19, pp. 588 - 603, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41565-023-01541-w

Zhang W; Shi J; Webster R; Li W; Li S, 2024, 'High-density spherical nanocarbon clusters for pouch-type ionic liquid supercapacitors with high volumetric energy density and rate performance', Journal of Energy Storage, 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111101

Sun M; Ge R; Li S; Dai L; Li Y; Liu B; Li W, 2024, 'The component-activity interrelationship of cobalt-based bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting: strategies and performance', Journal of Energy Chemistry, 91, pp. 453 - 474, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2023.12.033

Wang S; Li M; Liu Y; Shi J; Azam A; Zu X; Qiao L; Reece P; Stride J; Yang J; Wang D; Li S, 2024, 'Fabrication of transferable ultrathin Au films with eminent thermal stability via a nanocrystalline MoS2 interlayer', Materials Today Nano, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtnano.2024.100460

Huo J; Ge R; Liu Y; Li Y; Liao T; Yang J; Zhang J; Li S; Fei B; Li W, 2024, 'Heterointerface manipulation in the architecture of Co-Mo2C@NC boosts water electrolysis', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 655, pp. 963 - 975, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.146

Sun W; Liu S; Wang C; Zu X; Li S; Xiang X, 2024, 'Integration of One-Dimensional (1D) Lead-Free Perovskite Microbelts onto Silicon for Ultraviolet-Visible-Near-Infrared (UV-vis-NIR) Heterojunction Photodetectors', Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 15, pp. 2359 - 2368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00165

Fan B; Liu Y; Fu C; Lin Z; Li S, 2024, 'Polarized Coulomb field scattering in LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterojunction field-effect transistors', AIP Advances, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0188217

Wang S; White J; Li M; Azam A; Yang J; Zu X; Qiao L; Reece P; Stride J; Zhang S; Wang D; Wang Y; Li S, 2024, 'Size control of MoS2 quantum dots by varying the crystallographic orientation of sapphire substrates', Materials Today Chemistry, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101887

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202408613

Zhu Y; Zhang J; Li W; Zeng Y; Wang W; Yin Z; Hao B; Meng Q; Xue Y; Yang J; Li S, 2023, 'Enhanced Li⁺ conductivity of Li7La3Zr2O12 by increasing lattice entropy and atomic redistribution via Spark Plasma Sintering', Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 967, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.171666

Liu H; Zhang Y; Li J; Ge R; Cairney JM; Zheng R; Li S; Liu B; Dai L; Liao T; Li W, 2023, 'Ultra-thin carbon layer encapsulated NiCoP coralline-like catalysts for efficient overall water electrolysis', Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12, pp. 5100 - 5114, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d3ta05366k

Li W; Xing X; Ge R; Zhang Y; Sha S; Li Y; Cairney JM; Zheng R; Li S; Liu B, 2023, 'Electronic optimization of heterostructured MoS2/Ni3S2 by P doping as bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00743

Feng Q; Deng H; Wang B; li B; Xiang X; Li L; Zhong B; Li S; Zu X, 2023, 'Gamma-ray irradiation effect on microstructure and physical performances of porous silica', Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 106, pp. 6555 - 6564, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jace.19323

Li W; Sun Z; Ge R; Li J; Li Y; Cairney JM; Zheng R; Li Y; Li S; Li Q; Liu B, 2023, 'Nanoarchitectonics of La-Doped Ni3S2/MoS2 Hetetostructural Electrocatalysts for Water Electrolysis', Small Structures, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sstr.202300175

Wu W; Long J; Guo Y; Zu X; Li S; Xiang X, 2023, 'P-CuO/n-TiO2 heterojunction nanostructure-based surface acoustic wave sensor with strong electric loading effect for highly sensitive H2S gas sensing', Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2023.134380

Wang W; Liu Y; Xue Y; Yin Z; Lee W; Chen ZG; Yang L; Koumoto K; Yang J; Li W; Li S, 2023, 'Separation of electric and thermal transport with in-situ precipitates matrix in Ca3Co4O9+δ', Acta Materialia, 260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2023.119347

Liu H; Zhang Y; Ge R; Cairney JM; Zheng R; Khan A; Li S; Liu B; Dai L; Li W, 2023, 'Tailoring the electronic structure of Ni5P4/Ni2P catalyst by Co2P for efficient overall water electrolysis', Applied Energy, 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121582

Geng X; Singh G; Sathish CI; Li Z; Bahadur R; Liu Y; Li S; Yu X; Breese M; Yi J; Vinu A, 2023, 'Biomass derived nanoarchitectonics of porous carbon with tunable oxygen functionalities and hierarchical structures and their superior performance in CO2 adsorption and energy storage', Carbon, 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118347

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