Tengfei Li

Dr. Tengfei Li is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University, joining in 2022. Prior to this, he held a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (2019-2022). His research focuses span electrochemical and photocatalytic processes for environmental and energy applications.

• Electrochemical nitrate reduction
• Organic electrosynthesis
• Photocatalytic plastic degradation
• Electrochemical CO2 reduction

His recent work explores CO2 valorization, nitrate-to-chemical conversions, and sustainable plastic recycling. Publications highlight innovations in tandem electrochemical systems, flow reactor engineering, and photochemical material synthesis. He previously worked at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, under Professor Erwin Reisner.

Scientific achievements include the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. His research integrates electrochemical engineering with environmental sustainability, targeting industrial-scale solutions for carbon and nitrogen cycling.

• Electrochemical hydrogenation mechanisms
• Chloride-repelling electrode materials
• CO2 adsorption optimization
• Zn-Cu catalyst development
• Photocatalytic lignin breakdown
• High-throughput catalyst screening