Borui Liu

Dr. Borui Liu is an ARC DECRA Fellow in the Research School of Chemistry at The Australian National University, where he leads the ANU Battery Laboratory. His research focuses on the fundamental chemistry and materials science of advanced electrochemical energy storage systems, with an emphasis on solid-state architectures and chalcogen-based chemistries. Current research directions include all-solid-state batteries, alkali-metal-ion batteries, and lithium-metal batteries, aiming to overcome kinetic, interfacial, and stability limitations. His work integrates rational materials design with advanced characterisations and in situ diagnostics to develop high-energy, low-cost, long-lifetime, and safe battery technologies.

Borui Liu is an Associate Professor specializing in All-Solid-State Batteries, Li-Metal & Li-Ion Batteries, Electrocatalysis, and Functional Materials. Their research focuses on developing advanced materials and nanostructures for energy storage and electrochemical devices. Liu's work includes the synthesis of ultrathin two-dimensional MnO2/graphene hybrids, conductive polypyrrole hydrogels, and 3D nanostructured composites for high-performance supercapacitors and batteries. They also explore MOF-based nanocomposites for water oxidation and Li–S battery electrodes with enhanced stability and capacity. Their research emphasizes improving energy density, cycle life, and electrochemical performance through innovative material design and surface engineering.