Yiyong MAI

Yiyong Mai is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). He is renowned for his groundbreaking research in the synthesis and application of advanced carbon materials, particularly graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), and their use in energy storage and conversion. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of self-assembly processes, nanophase separation, and the design of functional nanomaterials for sustainable energy technologies. Mai's research has been widely published in top-tier journals such as *Nature Nanotechnology*, *Advanced Materials*, and *ACS Nano*, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to materials science and nanotechnology.

Yiyong Mai is a researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University specializing in Polymer Self-Assembly, Porous Materials, Conjugated Polymers, and Energy Storage and Conversion. Their work focuses on the synthesis and application of advanced materials, including block copolymers, metal–organic frameworks, and mesoporous structures for energy storage and conversion systems. Mai's research explores the self-assembly of polymers to create functional nanomaterials with tailored properties for electrochemical applications. They have also investigated two-dimensional materials and their integration with polymers for high-performance energy systems. The research highlights the potential of self-assembly techniques in developing sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions.