Welcome to Prof. Ai-Min Li's Research Group!

The Innovative Chemistry for Energy Storage (ICES) Lab at the University of Hong Kong focuses on pioneering new chemistries and cutting-edge devices that offer high efficiency and cost-effectiveness to tackle critical energy storage challenges. Our research spans multidisciplinary fields, covering organic and inorganic chemistry, materials science, and electrochemical engineering, targeting to enhance energy utilization efficiency in rechargeable batteries. The research activity in our group includes the design and synthesis of new electrolytes and electrode materials (organic solvents, inorganic and polymeric materials), the investigation of interfacial correlations (electrochemical reaction mechanism and kinetics), and the development of high-energy batteries using eco-friendly materials.

Key research topics include:

(1) Molecular electrolyte design: electrolyte synthesis and formulation for high-energy cathodes/anodes

(2) Materials innovation for energy storage and conversion

(3) Electrochemistry with new chemistries for sustainable energy

(4) Solvation structure investigation for electrolyte/electrode interphase construction

(5) New device fabrication and development for multiple energy storage scenes (fast-charge, variable temperatures, high-rate)

We aim to advance the fundamental understanding of critical challenges facing today’s energy storage from a multidisciplinary perspective and to pursue the practical potentials of our innovations toward a sustainable and clean future.

We cordially invite passionate talents from around the globe to help build a carbon-neutral society together! Contact us to embark on this exciting journey! (see openings for details)