Yi-Hung Liu, Professor

Research Interests
Secondary Batteries, Electrocatalysis, Electrochemical Analysis.
Our research team is dedicated to the development and application of energy storage (and hydrogen energy) materials. We integrate expertise in electrochemistry, powder technology, and material analysis to seek solutions for energy and environmental issues through new material development, process improvement, and green technology integration. Current research topics in energy storage batteries include silicon-based anodes and quasi-solid-state electrolytes. In hydrogen energy, we focus on developing electrocatalyst electrodes for water electrolysis hydrogen production using green solvent electrochemical reaction systems.
Awards & Honors
● Outstanding Young Scholar Award, Taiwan Association for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell (2025)● Distinguished Service Award, The Carbon Society of Taiwan (2025)
● Outstanding Young Scholar Research Project, Energy Program, NSTC (2024-2027)
● Distinguished Professor, National Central University (2024-2027)
● Excellent Teaching Award, College of Engineering, NCU (2024)
● Outstanding Paper Contribution Award, NCU (2024)
● Outstanding Paper Contribution Award, NCU (2023)
● Outstanding Research Award, NCU (2023)
● Outstanding Research Award, NCU (2022)
● Service-Learning Mentor Award, NCU (2020)
● Award for Excellent New Faculty in Teaching and Research, NCU (2019-2022)
● Award for Recruitment of Special Outstanding Talent, Ministry of Education (2015-2018)
● Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship (2008-2012)
Publications
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Y.S. Kuo, J.Y. Hong, W.L. Chou*, Y.H. Liu*; In situ polymerization of an electrochemically stable dual-salt gel polymer electrolyte for lithium ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 13, 7302-7312 (2025)
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Y.H. Liu*, J.H. Liu, Y.S. Kuo, J.K. Kuo*; Simultaneous structure and surface engineering of metal-organic framework derived LiNi0.5-xFe2xMn1.5-xO4 cathode material for improving high voltage performance of lithium-ion batteries, Materials Today Energy, 46, 101711 (2024)
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S.C. Chao, Y.S. Kuo, P.X. Chen, Y.H. Liu*; Solution-processed poly(vinylidene difluoride)/cellulose acetate/Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3 composite solid electrolyte for improving electrochemical performance of solid-state lithium-ion batteries at room temperature, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 674, 306-314 (2024)
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Y.H. Liu*, C.H. Hsueh, Y.S. Kuo; In situ formation of partially carbonized polyvinylpyrrolidone as a green binder for high-voltage Li-ion battery cathode with improved electrochemical performance, Journal of Energy Storage, 72, 108746 (2023)
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Y.H. Liu*, H.W. Guo, F.Y. Zeng; Green fabrication of nanostructured Ni(OH)2/Ni/Carbon felt electrodes with water-containing deep eutectic solvent for enhanced water electrolysis performance, Journal of Power Sources, 570, 233043 (2023)
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Y.H. Liu*, Y.L. Chen, Y.S. Chen, S.M. Huang, H.M. Huang, S.J. Lin, C.Y. Yang; Utilization of Si/SiOx/Al2O3 material from recycled solar cells for high-performance lithium-ion battery anode, Green Chemistry, 24, 5151-5161 (2022)
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Y.H. Liu,* and T.Y. Tsai; Improving electrochemical performance of lithium ion batteries using a binder-free carbon fiber-based LiNi0.5(1-x)Mn1.5(1-x/3)CrxO4 cathode with a conventional electrolyte, Journal of Power Sources, 484, 22962 (2021)
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Y.H. Liu*, C.H. Hung, C.L. Hsu*; Electrochemical fabrication of carbon fiber-based nickel hydroxide/carbon nanotube composite electrodes for improved electro-oxidation of the urea present in alkaline solutions, Separation and Purification Technology, 258, 118002 (2021)
Patents -
Liu, Y.H., Chen, Y.L., Ma, Y.J., Huang, H.M., Huang, S.M., Lin, S.J. (2025), "Method for preparing negative electrode of lithium-ion battery and negative electrode of lithium-ion battery", R.O.C. Patent Invention No. I872337.
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Liu, Y.H., Chen, Y.L., Ma, Y.J., Huang, H.M., Huang, S.M., Lin, S.J. (2024), "Method for manufacturing negative electrode for lithium battery", R.O.C. Patent Invention No. I859539.
