Peng-Fei Wang has an extensive professional background spanning academia and industry π’π. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao (since 2024) and was a Lecturer there from 2022-2023 π. His research focuses on solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries, exploring high-performance battery materials. Before transitioning into academia, he worked as an R&D Engineer at Chaowei Chuangyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. (2016-2017) π¬β‘, where he developed pouch cells and aluminum shell batteries for commercial applications. Wang also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at Nanjing University (2017-2018), contributing to lithium-sulfur battery technology π. His diverse experience, bridging both industrial and academic sectors, has allowed him to drive innovations in energy storage materials, leading to multiple high-impact publications and patents π.
Research Focus
Peng-Fei Wangβs research primarily focuses on high-performance battery technologies β‘π. His key areas of expertise include solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and photo-thermal energy conversion βοΈ. He explores novel electrode materials, solid electrolytes, and interfacial engineering to enhance battery performance and longevity π¬. His work on light-driven polymer-based all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries has paved the way for energy-efficient battery solutions π‘. Wang also investigates innovative strategies to suppress polysulfide shuttling and improve lithium-ion transport in solid-state systems π. By integrating advanced material characterization techniques like XRD, XPS, and SEM ποΈ, he develops cutting-edge energy storage materials. His research is geared toward developing next-generation, sustainable, and high-energy-density batteries for real-world applications π±π.
Skills
Dr. Wang possesses expertise in several key areas of batteryπ research and electrochemistry. His skills include the design and development of solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries, as well as advanced electrochemical analysis techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopyπ¬. He is proficient in material characterization methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. Additionally, he is well-versed in using software tools such as Origin, Microsoft Office, Materials Studio, FullProf, and Diamond for data analysis and visualization. His hands-on experience in battery assembly includes working with coin cells, pouch cells, and solid-state electrolytes, making him a well-rounded expert in the field of energy storageπ¬.
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