Weikang Li

About Weikang Li

EXPERTISE 1. High voltage and cobalt-free cathode materials with novel electrode architecture and fabrication; 2. Secondary batteries degradation mechanism and interfacial analysis; 3. Battery post-treatment and direct recycling techniques.PROJECT EXPERIENCE • 2021-now: Development of Efficient and Scalable Direct Recycling Technology for Lithium-Ion Batteries. The scaling up of the hydrothermal relithiation method for directly recycling cathode material from the lab to the pilot level. • 20••••22: Developing High Energy Cathode Materials for Next-generation Li-ion Batteries.(With top cathode manufacturer), leading the characterizations and the long-term cycling of high-voltage spinel cathode materials. • 20••••22: Co-Free Cathode Materials and Their Novel Architectures.(By Department of Energy), leading the thick electrode fabrication and modification, high voltage cycling degradation mechanism, and electrolyte design. • Other experience: Solvent-free thick electrode fabrication; High energy density primary battery; Co-precipitation synthesis; Flame retardant additives; Liquified gas electrolyte.SKILLS • Advanced Characterizations: X-ray diffraction / Scanning electron microscopy (backscattered, EDS)/ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy / Electrochemical test / Electrochemical impedance spectra / Cyclic voltammetry, etc. • Synthesizing / modification method: Sol-gel / Co-precipitation / Solid-state / Hydrothermal / Atomic layer deposition / dry surface coating, etc. • Other: Single-layer pouch cell assembly / Thick electrode preparation

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Expost Technology Inc

   Jul 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

Education

• Beijing Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

• Beijing Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Engineering

  2019