Shaanxi Normal University | China
Dr. Yong Li is an accomplished materials scientist whose rapidly growing research profile has positioned him as a leading contributor to next-generation photovoltaic technologies. With a strong academic foundation and a deep specialization in metal halide perovskite solar cells, his work spans defect passivation, interface engineering, crystallization control, and long-term device stability, enabling significant advancements in highly efficient and durable solar energy systems. Dr. Li has authored 52 scientific documents, demonstrating impressive productivity and a commitment to cutting-edge inquiry, and his research impact is reflected in 2,851 citations accumulated across 2,412 citing documents, supported further by a robust h-index of 29, highlighting both the depth and consistency of his scientific influence. His contributions focus on understanding the intricate interplay between precursor chemistry, molecular interactions, and interfacial processes, leading to innovative strategies for suppressing recombination, enhancing charge transport, and stabilizing perovskite layers under real-world conditions. Dr. Li’s work integrates experimental insight with advanced analytical techniques, offering design principles for scalable, low-cost solar modules and contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable and clean energy technologies. His portfolio includes impactful publications in SCI-indexed journals, collaborative initiatives with leading research groups, and involvement in strategically important research projects that address efficiency bottlenecks and operational reliability in modern solar cell architectures. Beyond fundamental research, he is committed to developing practical pathways for technology translation, bridging laboratory innovation with industrial relevance. Through his scholarly excellence, strong citation metrics, and growing international visibility, Dr. Li continues to shape the future of materials science and photovoltaic engineering, representing a new generation of researchers driving impactful solutions in renewable energy and contributing substantially to the advancement of high-performance solar materials.
Featured Publications
Zheng, C., He, Y., Li, Y., Gao, A., Liu, Z., Chen, L., Wang, D., & Liu, S. (Frank). (2025). Oxidation stability of perovskite solar cells reinforced by punicalagin to resist UV damage. Advanced Functional Materials.
Li, Y., Dong, L., Cai, Y., Li, Y., Xu, D., Lei, H., Li, N., Fan, Z., Tan, J., Sun, R., Wang, B., Gong, J., Lin, Z., Guo, K., He, X., & Liu, Z. (2025). Meticulous design of high-polarity interface material for FACsPbI₃ perovskite solar cells with efficiency of 26.47%. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(26), e202504902.
Zhao, W., Lin, H., Li, Y., Wang, D., Wang, J., Liu, Z., Yuan, N., Ding, J., & Wang, Q. (2022). Symmetrical acceptor–donor–acceptor molecule as a versatile defect passivation agent toward efficient FA₀.₈₅MA₀.₁₅PbI₃ perovskite solar cells. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(19), 2112032.
Liu, B., Zhou, Q., Li, Y., Chen, Y., He, D., Ma, D., Han, X., Li, R., Yang, K., Yang, Y., Lu, S., Ren, X., Zhang, Z., Ding, L., Feng, J., Yi, J., & Che, J. (2024). Polydentate ligand reinforced chelating to stabilize buried interface toward high-performance perovskite solar cells. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 136(8), e202317185.
Wu, M., Wang, H., Li, Y., Chen, R., Zhou, H., Yang, S., Xu, D., Li, K., An, Z., Liu, S. (Frank)., & Liu, Z. (2023). Crystallization regulation by self-assembling liquid crystal template enables efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 62(52), e202313472.