Innovative Research Award

Lei Li — Anyang Normal University, China

Lei Li is a researcher affiliated with Anyang Normal University, China, whose reported research addresses coordination chemistry, polypyridyl ligand systems, and catalytic or photochemical approaches to organic dye degradation. The available publications indicate an emphasis on transition-metal coordination materials and their potential application in heterogeneous environmental remediation, particularly through Fenton-type and photocatalytic processes. [1] [2] [3]

Abstract

Lei Li’s research profile reflects work in coordination chemistry and technology-oriented environmental applications, with particular attention to transition-metal polypyridyl coordination compounds and their use in organic dye degradation. Published studies examine iron and copper coordination systems, ligand-field effects, structural regulation, heterogeneous dark-Fenton reactions, and photocatalytic degradation mechanisms. These investigations connect molecular and materials design with environmental remediation objectives. The reported research includes studies of iron(II) polypyridyl complexes, multivalent copper coordination polymers, and copper(I)-terpyridyl coordination polymers regulated by conjugated groups and thiocyanate anions. Collectively, these publications demonstrate a research direction combining coordination-material development with functional applications in contaminant degradation. [1] [2] [3]

Keywords

Coordination chemistry; polypyridyl complexes; coordination polymers; iron(II); copper(I); copper(II); dark-Fenton degradation; organic dyes; photodegradation; environmental remediation; technology innovations.

Introduction

The development of coordination materials for environmental applications has attracted research interest because metal centers and organic ligands can be structurally tailored for catalytic functions. Lei Li’s reported studies investigate polypyridyl coordination compounds and polymers for degrading organic dyes through dark-Fenton and photochemical pathways. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The available publication record places Li’s research within coordination chemistry, functional materials, and environmental technology. His work considers how metal identity, ligand-field characteristics, π-conjugated groups, and anionic components influence coordination structures and degradation behavior. This research connects fundamental molecular design with potential treatment approaches for organic dye contaminants. [1] [3]

Research Contributions

Li’s reported contributions include investigations of Fe(II)-based polypyridyl complexes for heterogeneous dark-Fenton degradation, multivalent copper polypyridyl coordination polymers for similar catalytic applications, and Cu(I)-terpyridyl coordination polymers for organic dye photodegradation. The studies emphasize relationships between structural features, coordination environments, and functional degradation performance. [1] [2] [3]

Publications

The supplied publication record includes studies covering iron(II) polypyridyl coordination complexes, multivalent copper polypyridyl coordination polymers, and copper(I)-terpyridyl coordination polymers. Together, these works address heterogeneous dark-Fenton degradation and photodegradation of organic dyes, with structural and ligand-related factors examined as part of the materials design and application framework. [1] [2] [3]

Research Impact

The research has potential relevance to environmental technology because organic dye degradation is an established concern in wastewater treatment. By examining reusable coordination compounds and polymers as heterogeneous catalytic or photochemical materials, the reported studies contribute to understanding how molecular structure can be related to functional degradation processes. [1] [2]

Award Suitability

The supplied research record demonstrates a coherent focus on coordination-material design and its application to organic dye degradation. The combination of ligand engineering, transition-metal chemistry, heterogeneous dark-Fenton reactions, and photodegradation provides a technology-oriented research direction. These documented themes are relevant to an academic recognition profile centered on innovative research. [1] [2] [3]

Conclusion

Lei Li’s available publications indicate research at the intersection of coordination chemistry, functional materials, and environmental applications. The reported Fe(II), Cu(II), and Cu(I) coordination systems illustrate approaches for developing materials capable of catalytic or photochemical organic dye degradation. Further research may extend these structure–function relationships toward broader environmental technology applications. [1] [2] [3]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Technology Scientists Awards 

References

1. Ligand-field effect modulated two Fe(II) polypyridyl-based coordination complexes for heterogeneous dark-Fenton degradation of organic dyes. (n.d.). SSRN.
   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=7082215
2. A multivalent copper polypyridyl coordination polymer for heterogeneous dark-Fenton degradation of organic dyes. (n.d.). Crystal Growth & Design, 25(14), 5371. American Chemical Society.
   https://pubs.acs.org/cgdefu/article-abstract/25/14/5371/3715382/A-Multivalent-Copper-Polypyridyl-Coordination
3. Three Cu(I)-terpyridyl coordination polymers regulated by π-conjugated groups and SCN− anions for organic dye photodegradation. (n.d.). Crystal Growth & Design, 24(22), 9527. American Chemical Society.
   https://pubs.acs.org/cgdefu/article-abstract/24/22/9527/153334/Three-CuI-Terpyridyl-Coordination-Polymers