Prof. Dr. Peizhou Li | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award
Professor at Shandong University | China
Professor Dr. Peizhou Li, a leading materials chemist at Shandong University, has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the design, synthesis, and application of functional porous materials, especially covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). His research advances critical frontiers in photocatalysis, CO₂ photoreduction, H₂O₂ generation, proton-conductive materials, pollutant removal, and energy conversion technologies. With an exceptional publication record in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and ACS Catalysis, he has significantly influenced modern materials science. His pioneering work in integrating photoactive units, creating robust frameworks, regulating pore microenvironments, and enhancing catalytic selectivity showcases both scientific creativity and technological relevance. Professor Li’s cross-disciplinary achievements, international research experience, and leadership in porous material innovations make him a highly deserving candidate for the Research Excellence Award.
Featured Publications:
Integrating multifunctionalities into a 3D covalent organic framework for efficient CO₂ photoreduction. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Metalized porphyrin-based COFs for conductive porous layers in perovskite solar cells to enhance electron injection, defect passivation, and lead-protection. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Donor-Acceptor-π-Acceptor-Donor-type photosensitive covalent organic framework for effective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation. (2025). Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Integrating two photochromics into one three-dimensional covalent organic framework for synergistically enhancing multiple photocatalytic oxidations. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
Facile construction of fluorine-free hydrophobic cotton fabrics by thiol-ene click reaction for oil-water separation. (2025). Progress in Organic Coatings.