Green Energy Storage Technologies Award Archives

🏛️Early Academic Pursuits

Professor Yan Lu’s academic journey began at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where she completed her Ph.D. in 2014. Her early work established a solid foundation in the field of materials science, with a specific focus on energy storage technologies. After earning her doctorate, she expanded her research capabilities by conducting postdoctoral research at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from 2014 to 2018. During this period, her studies centered on solid-state electrolytes and advanced battery technologies.

Upon completing her postdoctoral research, Yan Lu joined the University of Wollongong in Australia as an Assistant Professor under the prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) fellowship. This role from 2019 to 2022 allowed her to further hone her expertise in high-energy, high-safety secondary batteries. In 2022, she returned to China and assumed the role of Research Professor at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics. As part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ High-Level Talent Program, she now leads national and provincial projects aimed at advancing solid-state battery technology.

Yan Lu’s research is focused on the development of solid-state Li/Na batteries, specifically targeting solid-state electrolytes. Her contributions include devising innovative electrode modification strategies and interface optimization techniques to address the core challenges of energy storage and mass transfer in these batteries. Key breakthroughs include the construction of gradient cathode materials and the pioneering of bonded interface concepts. These innovations have significantly improved the storage capacity, rate performance, and cycling stability of solid-state batteries, positioning her as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Professor Lu’s work has had a profound impact on the energy storage industry, particularly in the realm of solid-state batteries. Her research has provided foundational knowledge and practical solutions for overcoming the limitations of current battery technologies. Through her leadership in numerous projects, including the Australian DECRA program and Chinese Academy of Sciences initiatives, she has advanced the field of sustainable energy storage solutions.

As an accomplished researcher, Yan Lu has published extensively in high-impact journals related to materials science and battery technologies. Her work has garnered significant citations from the global research community, reflecting the importance and relevance of her contributions to energy storage and battery optimization. Her role as a thought leader in solid-state batteries is cemented by her publications and participation in prominent academic conferences.

Looking forward, Professor Yan Lu is set to continue making major strides in solid-state battery development, with her future research likely to focus on enhancing the safety and performance of next-generation energy storage systems. Her ongoing projects will have far-reaching implications, potentially revolutionizing industries reliant on battery technologies, including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. Her legacy will be characterized by her innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of energy storage, her leadership in both academic and industrial collaborations, and her mentoring of the next generation of researchers in the field.

Engineering rare earth metal Ce-N coordination as catalyst for high redox kinetics in lithium-sulfur batteries
Authors: Wei, X., Dai, Z., Lu, Y., Jin, J., Wen, Z.
Journal: Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 73, 103822
In Situ Construction of a Lithiophilic and Electronically Insulating Multifunctional Hybrid Layer Based on the Principle of Hydrolysis for a Stable Garnet/Li Interface
Authors: Wang, L., Lu, Y., Zheng, C., Xu, F., Wen, Z.
Journal: Advanced Functional Materials, 2024, 34(38), 2402971
Surface Gradient Ni-Rich Cathode for Li-Ion Batteries
Authors: Chen, H., Yuan, H., Dai, Z., Lu, Y., Wen, Z.
Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024, 36(33), 2401052
Redistribution and activation of inert N-configuration in metallic electron donor towards boosted oxygen reaction kinetics for zinc-air batteries
Authors: Cao, Y., Chen, Y., Chen, K., Xie, H., Rui, K.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 494, 152863
Hybrid Interface Chemistry Enabling Mixed Conducting via Ultrafast Microwave Polarization Toward Dendrite-Free Zn Anodes
Authors: Chen, Y., Cao, Y., Chen, K., Zhu, J., Rui, K.
Journal: Small, 2024, 20(32), 2401249