Prof. LI Xiaona’s Research Group
宁波东方理工大学EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NINGBO

Welcome to Xiaona Li’s research group at Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo (EIT)!

Our research focuses on materials for electrochemical energy storage, with particular emphasis on halide solid electrolytes, ion transport, solid–solid interfaces, and all-solid-state batteries. We combine materials synthesis, structural characterization, electrochemical measurements, and computational modelling to investigate how composition and structure govern ionic conduction and interfacial stability. By linking fundamental materials research with electrolyte and electrode design, we aim to develop high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries and advance their practical application.

Structural design of halide electrolytes

Figure 1. Crystal structures and a framework for regulating halide solid electrolytes.
Figure 1. Crystal structures and a framework for regulating halide solid electrolytes.
Source: Li, X. et al. (2024). Structural regulation of halide superionic conductors for all-solid-state lithium batteries. Nature Communications 15, 53, original Figure 1.
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43886-9 · CC BY 4.0 · Reproduced without cropping or alteration.

Ion transport and functional design

Figure 2. Ion transport pathways, functional modules, and characterization of composite halide electrolytes.
Figure 2. Ion transport pathways, functional modules, and characterization of composite halide electrolytes.
Source: Wu, Y. et al. (2026). Functional modules for enhanced amorphous composite halide solid electrolytes for low-temperature all-solid-state lithium batteries. Nature Communications 17, 6891, original Figure 1.
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-71876-0 · CC BY 4.0 · Reproduced without cropping or alteration.

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