Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology | China
Dr. Qingyong Li is an emerging researcher in composite materials and environmental catalysis whose work has contributed significantly to advanced material design, heterogeneous catalysis, and sustainable pollutant treatment technologies. With a growing research footprint reflected in 453 citations across 370 citing documents, he has established a solid academic reputation supported by 11 scientific documents and a steadily rising h-index of 8, demonstrating both impact and consistency in high-quality research output. As a faculty member in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Dr. Li focuses on the development of functional composite materials, catalytic nanostructures, and clay-based or mineral-supported metal quantum dots aimed at efficient degradation of persistent organic pollutants. His research integrates composite chemistry, environmental engineering, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes, with particular emphasis on peroxymonosulfate and peroxydisulfate activation mechanisms, oxygen-vacancy engineering, and visible-light-driven catalytic systems. Dr. Li’s contributions include the design of kaolin-supported cobalt nanostructures, red-mud-derived layered composites, magnetic oxide systems, and mixed metal catalysts with enhanced activity and stability. His publications in respected international journals highlight his expertise in mechanochemical synthesis, pollutant mineralization pathways, catalyst reusability, and structure–function relationships in composite materials. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, he has advanced the understanding of composite catalyst behavior, free-radical generation, charge separation efficiency, and surface-adsorption kinetics, offering practical solutions for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. Dr. Li’s research not only deepens theoretical insights into catalytic mechanisms but also provides scalable strategies for transforming industrial waste into high-value materials, demonstrating strong alignment with global sustainability priorities. His rapidly increasing citation profile, innovative approaches to catalyst development, and commitment to environmental materials research position him as an impactful and promising scientist deserving of recognition through the Research Excellence Award.
Featured Publications
Li, Q., Yan, Z., Yang, X., Li, J., Li, R., Qiu, B., Wang, N., & Wang, S. (2026). Natural layered kaolin supported cobalt quantum dots for rapid degradation of carbamazepine via peroxymonosulfate activation: Performance and mechanism. Chemical Engineering Science.
Li, Q., Zhang, J., Xu, J., Cheng, Y., Yang, X., He, J., Liu, Y., Chen, J., Qiu, B., Zhong, Y., et al. (2024). Magnetic CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles immobilized on mesoporous alumina as highly efficient peroxymonosulfate activator for enhanced degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. Separation and Purification Technology.
Li, Q. (2022). Photocatalysis activation of peroxydisulfate over oxygen vacancies-rich mixed metal oxide derived from red mud-based layered double hydroxide for ciprofloxacin degradation. Separation and Purification Technology.
Ba, J., Wei, G., Zhang, L., Li, Q., Li, Z., & Chen, J. (2021). Preparation and application of a new Fenton-like catalyst from red mud for degradation of sulfamethoxazole. Environmental Technology.
Li, Q. (2021). Novel step-scheme red mud based Ag₃PO₄ heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced photocatalytic performance and stability in photo-Fenton reaction. Chemical Engineering Journal.