General

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Bionic Optics: Design, Fabrication and Application of Bio-inspired Optical Materials
Controlling the interaction between light and matter through optical structures has laid the foundations for a broad spectrum of applications, ranging from colors, lasers, and optoelectronics, to quantum information processing. Nature has served us with the most compelling and time-tested innovations and bio-designs.

Research Areas

  1. 1. Bio-inspired structural-colored materials.
    2. Bio-inspired optical antenna for polarization photo detectors
    3. Nanophotonic light trapping structure for high efficient photovoltaic devices

Education

2003.09 - 2008.06 Master and PhD: Physical Chemistry,
Dissertation: Modulation of light using photonic crystals and its application
Functional Interface Materials Group, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, ICCAS


Experience

   
Work Experience

2023.09 -                   Professor, CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interface Science, TIPC

2016.08 - 2023.08     Professor, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing, ICCAS

2015.08 - 2016.07     Visiting Scholar, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA

2011.01 - 2016.07     Associate Professor, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing, ICCAS

2009.06 - 2009.09     Invited Teacher, Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Japan

2008.07 - 2010.12     Assistant Professor, Laboratory of New Materials, ICCAS

Publications

[1] Y. Wang, Z. Zhang, Y. Lan, Q. Song, M. Li, Y. Song, Tautomeric Molecule Acts as a "Sunscreen" for Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells, Angewandte Chemie 2021, 60, 8673-8677.

[2] Y. Wang, Y. Lan, Q. Song, F. Vogelbacher, T. Xu, Y. Zhan, M. Li, W. E. I. Sha, Y. Song, Colorful Efficient Moire-Perovskite Solar Cells, Adv Mater 2021, 33, e2008091.

[3] Q. Song, Y. Wang, F. Vogelbacher, Y. Zhan, D. Zhu, Y. Lan, W. Fang, Z. Zhang, L. Jiang, Y. Song, M. Li, Moiré Perovskite Photodetector toward High‐Sensitive Digital Polarization Imaging, Advanced Energy Materials 2021, 2100742.

[4] K. Li, T. Li, T. Zhang, H. Li, A. Li, Z. Li, X. Lai, X. Hou, Y. Wang, L. Shi, M. Li, Y. Song, Facile full-color printing with a single transparent ink, Sci Adv 2021, 7, eabh1992.

[5] X. Lai, Q. Ren, F. Vogelbacher, W. E. I. Sha, X. Hou, X. Yao, Y. Song, M. Li, Bioinspired Quasi-3D Multiplexed Anti-Counterfeit Imaging via Self-Assembled and Nanoimprinted Photonic Architectures, Adv Mater 2021, 33, e2107243.

[6] X. Lai, J. Peng, Q. Cheng, A. P. Tomsia, G. Zhao, L. Liu, G. Zou, Y. Song, L. Jiang, M. Li, Bioinspired Color Switchable Photonic Crystal Silicone Elastomer Kirigami, Angewandte Chemie 2021, 60, 14307-14312.

[7] 李凯旋, 张泰隆, 李会增, 李明珠*, 宋延林*, 纳米粒子的精准组装, 物理化学学报 2020.

[8] T. Zhou, C. Wu, Y. Wang, A. P. Tomsia, M. Li, E. Saiz, S. Fang, R. H. Baughman, L. Jiang, Q. Cheng, Super-tough MXene-functionalized graphene sheets, Nat Commun 2020, 11, 2077.

[9] H. Li, W. Fang, Z. Zhao, A. Li, Z. Li, M. Li, Q. Li, X. Feng, Y. Song, Droplet Precise Self-Splitting on Patterned Adhesive Surfaces for Simultaneous Multidetection, Angewandte Chemie 2020, 59, 10535-10539.

[10] Z. Gu, Z. Zhou, Z. Huang, K. Wang, Z. Cai, X. Hu, L. Li, M. Li, Y. S. Zhao, Y. Song, Controllable Growth of High-Quality Inorganic Perovskite Microplate Arrays for Functional Optoelectronics, Adv Mater 2020, 32, 1908006.

[11] C. Zhao, H. Li, Y. Wang, K. Li, J. Hou, Y. Ma, M. Li, Y. Song, A General Layer-by-Layer Printing Method for Scalable High-Resolution Full-Color Flexible Luminescent Patterns, Advanced Optical Materials 2019, 7, 1900127.

[12] Y. Zhan, Y. Wang, Q. Cheng, C. Li, K. Li, H. Li, J. Peng, B. Lu, Y. Wang, Y. Song, L. Jiang, M. Li, A Butterfly-Inspired Hierarchical Light-Trapping Structure towards a High-Performance Polarization-Sensitive Perovskite Photodetector, Angewandte Chemie 2019, 58, 16456-16462.

[13] Z. Xin, M. Yan, L. Gu, J. Liu, R. Liu, L. Li, Y. Fang, L. Mo, Y. Li, Y. Shen, X. Guolin, M. Li, L. Yang, Scalable Fabrication of Conductive Lines by Patterned Wettability‐Assisted Bar‐Coating for Low Cost Paper‐Based Circuits, Advanced Materials Interfaces 2019, 6.

[14] Y. Wang, M. Li, H. Li, Y. Lan, X. Zhou, C. Li, X. Hu, Y. Song, Patterned Wettability Surface for Competition‐Driving Large‐Grained Perovskite Solar Cells, Advanced Energy Materials 2019, 9, 1900838.

[15] K. Wang, C. Li, Z. Li, H. Li, A. Li, K. Li, X. Lai, Q. Liao, F. Xie, M. Li, Y. Song, A Facile Fabrication Strategy for Anisotropic Photonic Crystals Using Deformable Spherical Nanoparticles, Nanoscale 2019, 11, 14147-14154.

[16] F. Vogelbacher, J. Schotter, M. Sagmeister, J. Kraft, X. Zhou, J. Huang, M. Li, K. J. Jiang, Y. Song, K. Unterrainer, R. Hainberger, Integrated silicon nitride organic hybrid DFB laser with inkjet printed gain medium, Opt Express 2019, 27, 29350-29356.

[17] F. Vogelbacher, M. Sagmeister, J. Kraft, X. Zhou, J. Huang, M. Li, K. J. Jiang, Y. Song, K. Unterrainer, R. Hainberger, Slot-Waveguide Silicon Nitride Organic Hybrid Distributed Feedback Laser, Sci Rep 2019, 9, 18438.

[18] J. Ma, S. Chen, C. Ye, M. Li, T. Liu, X. Wang, Y. Song, A green solvent for operating highly efficient low-power photon upconversion in air, Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019, 21, 14516-14520.

[19] M. Li, X. Lai, C. Li, Y. Song, Recent advantages of self-assembled photonic crystals and their applications for luminescence enhancement, Materials Today Nano 2019, 6.

[20] H. Li, W. Fang, Y. Li, Q. Yang, M. Li, Q. Li, X. Q. Feng, Y. Song, Spontaneous droplets gyrating via asymmetric self-splitting on heterogeneous surfaces, Nat Commun 2019, 10, 950.

[21] C. Li, X. Zhou, K. Wang, K. Li, M. Li, Y. Song, Progress of electrically responsive photonic crystals, Composites Communications 2019, 12, 47-53.

[22] X. Hu, Z. Huang, F. Li, M. Su, Z. Huang, Z. Zhao, Z. Cai, X. Yang, X. Meng, P. Li, Y. Wang, M. Li, Y. Chen, Y. Song, Nacre-inspired crystallization and elastic “brick-and-mortar” structure for a wearable perovskite solar module, Energy & Environmental Science 2019, 12, 979-987.

[23] X. Zhou, M. Li, K. Wang, H. Li, Y. Li, C. Li, Y. Yan, Y. Zhao, Y. Song, Strong Photonic-Band-Gap Effect on the Spontaneous Emission in 3D Lead Halide Perovskite Photonic Crystals, Chemphyschem 2018, 19, 2101-2106.

[24] C. Zhao, Y. Ma, Y. Wang, X. Zhou, H. Li, M. Li, Y. Song, Research Progress of Photonic Crystal Solar Cells, Acta Chim Sinica 2018, 76, 9.

[25] Y. Zhang, J. Peng, M. Li, E. Saiz, S. E. Wolf, Q. Cheng, Bioinspired Supertough Graphene Fiber through Sequential Interfacial Interactions, ACS Nano 2018, 12, 8901-8908.

[26] Y. Wang, P. Wang, X. Zhou, C. Li, H. Li, X. Hu, F. Li, X. Liu, M. Li, Y. Song, Diffraction-Grated Perovskite Induced Highly Efficient Solar Cells through Nanophotonic Light Trapping, Advanced Energy Materials 2018, 8, 1702960.

[27] Y. Wang, M. Li, X. Zhou, P. Li, X. Hu, Y. Song, High efficient perovskite whispering-gallery solar cells, Nano Energy 2018, 51, 556-562.

[28] X. Wang, J. Peng, Y. Zhang, M. Li, E. Saiz, A. P. Tomsia, Q. Cheng, Ultratough Bioinspired Graphene Fiber via Sequential Toughening of Hydrogen and Ionic Bonding, ACS Nano 2018.

[29] M. Li, U. Guler, Y. Li, A. Rea, E. K. Tanyi, Y. Kim, M. A. Noginov, Y. Song, A. Boltasseva, V. M. Shalaev, N. A. Kotov, Plasmonic Biomimetic Nanocomposite with Spontaneous Subwavelength Structuring as Broadband Absorbers, ACS Energy Letters 2018, 3, 1578-1583.

[30] H. Li, Q. Yang, J. Hou, Y. Li, M. Li, Y. Song, Bioinspired Micropatterned Superhydrophilic Au-Areoles for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Trace Detection, Adv Funct Mater 2018, 28, 1800448.

[31] H. Li, M. Li, Q. Yang, X. Sun, B. Guan, Y. Song, A Self-Growing Strategy for Large-Scale Crystal Assembly Tubes, Chemistry - An Asian Journal 2018, 13, 761-764.

[32] C. Li, M. Zhao, X. Zhou, H. Li, Y. Wang, X. Hu, M. Li, L. Shi, Y. Song, Janus Structural Color from a 2D Photonic Crystal Hybrid with a Fabry-Perot Cavity, Advanced Optical Materials 2018, 16, 1800651.

[33] J. Hou, M. Li, Y. Song, Recent advances in colloidal photonic crystal sensors: Materials, structures and analysis methods, Nano Today 2018, 22, 132-144.

[34] J. Hou, M. Li, Y. Song, Patterned Colloidal Photonic Crystals, Angewandte Chemie 2018, 57, 2544-2553.

[35] D. Guo, Y. Li, X. Zheng, F. Li, S. Chen, M. Li, Q. Yang, H. Li, Y. Song, Programmed Coassembly of One-Dimensional Binary Superstructures by Liquid Soft Confinement, J Am Chem Soc 2018, 140, 18-21.

[36] Z. Gu, Z. Huang, C. Li, M. Li, Y. Song, A general printing approach for scalable growth of perovskite single-crystal films, Sci Adv 2018, 4, eaat2390.

[37] Y. Li, X. Zhou, Q. Yang, Y. Li, W. Li, H. Li, S. Chen, M. Li, Y. Song, Patterned photonic crystals for hiding information, J. Mater. Chem. C 2017, 5, 4621-4628.

[38] H. Li, M. Li, W. Li, Q. Yang, Y. Li, Z. Gu, Y. Song, Three dimensional MOF-sponge for fast dynamic adsorption, Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017, 19, 5746-5752.

[39] X. Hu, Z. Huang, X. Zhou, P. Li, Y. Wang, Z. Huang, M. Su, W. Ren, F. Li, M. Li, Y. Chen, Y. Song, Wearable Large-Scale Perovskite Solar-Power Source via Nanocellular Scaffold, Adv Mater 2017, 29, 1703236.

[40] Z. Gu, K. Wang, H. Li, M. Gao, L. Li, M. Kuang, Y. S. Zhao, M. Li, Y. Song, Direct-Writing Multifunctional Perovskite Single Crystal Arrays by Inkjet Printing, Small 2017, 13, 1603217.

[41] Y. Li, Q. Yang, M. Li, Y. Song, Rate-dependent interface capture beyond the coffee-ring effect, Sci Rep 2016, 6, 24628.

[42] H. Jue, L. Mingzhu, S. Yanlin, Recent advances in photonic crystal sensors, SCIENTIA SINICA Chimica 2016, 46, 1080-1092.

[43] J. Jiang, B. Bao, M. Li, J. Sun, C. Zhang, Y. Li, F. Li, X. Yao, Y. Song, Fabrication of Transparent Multilayer Circuits by Inkjet Printing, Adv Mater 2016, 28, 1420-1426.

[44] J. Hou, H. Zhang, B. Su, M. Li, Q. Yang, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Four-Dimensional Screening Anti-Counterfeiting Pattern by Inkjet Printed Photonic Crystals, Chemistry, an Asian journal 2016, 11, 2680-2685.

[45] Q. Yang, J. Liu, H. Li, Y. Li, J. Hou, M. Li, Y. Song, Bio-inspired double-layer structure artificial microreactor with highly efficient light harvesting for photocatalysts, RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 11096-11100.

[46] Q. Yang, M. Deng, H. Li, M. Li, C. Zhang, W. Shen, Y. Li, D. Guo, Y. Song, Highly reproducible SERS arrays directly written by inkjet printing, Nanoscale 2015, 7, 421-425.

[47] H. Li, Q. Yang, G. Li, M. Li, S. Wang, Y. Song, Splitting a droplet for femtoliter liquid patterns and single cell isolation, ACS applied materials & interfaces 2015, 7, 9060-9065.

[48] J. Hou, H. Zhang, Q. Yang, M. Li, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Hydrophilic–Hydrophobic Patterned Molecularly Imprinted Photonic Crystal Sensors for High-Sensitive Colorimetric Detection of Tetracycline, Small 2015, 11, 2738-2742.

[49] L. Chen, X. Shi, M. Li, J. Hu, S. Sun, B. Su, Y. Wen, D. Han, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Bioinspired photonic structures by the reflector layer of firefly lantern for highly efficient chemiluminescence, Sci Rep 2015, 5, 12965.

[50] B. Bao, M. Li, Y. Li, J. Jiang, Z. Gu, X. Zhang, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Patterning fluorescent quantum dot nanocomposites by reactive inkjet printing, Small 2015, 11, 1649-1654.

[51] X. Shi, L. Shi, M. Li, J. Hou, L. Chen, C. Ye, W. Shen, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Efficient luminescence of long persistent phosphor combined with photonic crystal, ACS applied materials & interfaces 2014, 6, 6317-6321.

[52] M. Li, Y. Song, Polymer Photonic Crystals,  2014, 1-46.

[53] J. Hou, H. Zhang, Q. Yang, M. Li, Y. Song, L. Jiang, Bio-inspired photonic-crystal microchip for fluorescent ultratrace detection, Angewandte Chemie 2014, 53, 5791-5795.

[54] W. Cui, M. Li, J. Liu, B. Wang, C. Zhang, L. Jiang, Q. Cheng, A Strong Integrated Strength and Toughness Artificial Nacre Based on Dopamine Cross-Linked Graphene Oxide, ACS Nano 2014, 8, 9511-9517.

[55] L. Chen, W. Wang, B. Su, Y. Wen, C. Li, Y. Zhou, M. Li, X. Shi, H. Du, Y. Song, L. Jiang, A light-responsive release platform by controlling the wetting behavior of hydrophobic surface, ACS Nano 2014, 8, 744-751.

[56] Q. Yang, M. Li, J. Liu, W. Shen, C. Ye, X. Shi, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Hierarchical TiO2 photonic crystal spheres prepared by spray drying for highly efficient photocatalysis, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2013, 1, 541-547.

[57] X. D. Shi, M. Z. Li, C. Q. Ye, W. Z. Shen, Y. Q. Wen, L. F. Chen, Q. Yang, L. Shi, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Photonic crystal boosted chemiluminescence reaction, Laser & Photonics Reviews 2013, 7, L39-L43.

[58] J. Liu, Q. Yang, W. T. Yang, M. Z. Li, Y. L. Song, Aquatic plant inspired hierarchical artificial leaves for highly efficient photocatalysis, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2013, 1, 7760-7766.

[59] J. Liu, Q. Yang, M. Li, W. Zhu, H. Tian, Y. Song, Organic dye-sensitized sponge-like TiO(2) photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cells, Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences 2013, 371, 20120314.

[60] Q. F. Cheng, M. X. Wu, M. Z. Li, L. Jiang, Z. Y. Tang, Ultratough Artificial Nacre Based on Conjugated Cross-linked Graphene Oxide, Angew Chem Int Edit 2013, 52, 3750-3755.

[61] Z. B. Zhang, W. Z. Shen, C. Q. Ye, Y. M. Luo, S. H. Li, M. Z. Li, C. H. Xu, Y. L. Song, Large-area, crack-free polysilazane-based photonic crystals, J Mater Chem 2012, 22, 5300-5303.

[62] C. Q. Ye, M. Z. Li, J. Luo, L. F. Chen, Z. M. Tang, J. Pei, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, D. B. Zhu, Photo-induced amplification of readout contrast in nanoscale data storage, J Mater Chem 2012, 22, 4299-4305.

[63] C. Ye, Q. Peng, M. Li, J. Luo, Z. Tang, J. Pei, J. Chen, Z. Shuai, L. Jiang, Y. Song, Multilevel Conductance Switching of Memory Device through Photoelectric Effect, J Am Chem Soc 2012, 134, 20053-20059.

[64] W. Z. Shen, M. Z. Li, C. Q. Ye, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Direct-writing colloidal photonic crystal microfluidic chips by inkjet printing for label-free protein detection, Lab on a Chip 2012, 12, 3089-3095.

[65] W. Z. Shen, M. Z. Li, B. L. Wang, J. Liu, Z. Y. Li, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Hierarchical optical antenna: Gold nanoparticle-modified photonic crystal for highly-sensitive label-free DNA detection, J Mater Chem 2012, 22, 8127-8133.

[66] Q. F. Cheng, M. Z. Li, F. Yang, M. J. Liu, L. Li, S. T. Wang, L. Jiang, An underwater pH-responsive superoleophobic surface with reversibly switchable oil-adhesion, Soft Matter 2012, 8, 6740-6743.

[67] Q. F. Cheng, M. Z. Li, L. Jiang, Z. Y. Tang, Bioinspired Layered Composites Based on Flattened Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Adv Mater 2012, 24, 1838-1843.

[68] T. Zhang, M. Z. Li, B. Su, C. Q. Ye, K. Li, W. Z. Shen, L. Chen, Z. X. Xue, S. T. Wang, L. Jiang, Bio-inspired anisotropic micro/nano-surface from a natural stamp: grasshopper wings, Soft Matter 2011, 7, 7973-7975.

[69] C. Q. Ye, M. Z. Li, M. Q. Xue, W. Z. Shen, T. B. Cao, Y. L. Song, L. Jiang, Flexible Au nanoparticle arrays induced metal-enhanced fluorescence towards pressure sensors, J Mater Chem 2011, 21, 5234-5237.

[70] C. Q. Ye, M. Z. Li, J. P. Hu, Q. F. Cheng, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Highly reflective superhydrophobic white coating inspired by poplar leaf hairs toward an effective "cool roof", Energy & Environmental Science 2011, 4, 3364-3367.

[71] W. Z. Shen, M. Z. Li, L. A. Xu, S. T. Wang, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, D. B. Zhu, Highly effective protein detection for avidin-biotin system based on colloidal photonic crystals enhanced fluoroimmunoassay, Biosens Bioelectron 2011, 26, 2165-2170.

[72] J. Liu, M. Z. Li, J. M. Zhou, C. Q. Ye, J. X. Wang, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Reversibly phototunable TiO2 photonic crystal modulated by Ag nanoparticles' oxidation/reduction, Appl Phys Lett 2011, 98, 023110.

[73] Q. F. Cheng, M. Z. Li, Y. M. Zheng, B. Su, S. T. Wang, L. Jiang, Janus interface materials: superhydrophobic air/solid interface and superoleophobic water/solid interface inspired by a lotus leaf, Soft Matter 2011, 7, 5948-5951.

[74] J. Liu, G. L. Liu, M. Z. Li, W. Z. Shen, Z. Y. Liu, J. X. Wang, J. C. Zhao, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Enhancement of photochemical hydrogen evolution over Pt-loaded hierarchical titania photonic crystal, Energy & Environmental Science 2010, 3, 1503-1506.

[75] M. Z. Li, Q. Liao, Y. Liu, Z. Y. Li, J. X. Wang, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, A white-lighting LED system with a highly efficient thin luminous film, Appl Phys A-mater 2010, 98, 85-90.

[76] M. Li, Y. Song, High effective sensors based on photonic crystals, Frontiers of Chemistry in China 2010, 5, 115-122.

[77] L. Feng, Y. A. Zhang, M. Z. Li, Y. M. Zheng, W. Z. Shen, L. Jiang, The Structural Color of Red Rose Petals and Their Duplicates, Langmuir 2010, 26, 14885-14888.

[78] J. Liu, M. Z. Li, J. X. Wang, Y. L. Song, L. Jiang, T. Murakami, A. Fujishima, Hierarchically Macro-/Mesoporous Ti-Si Oxides Photonic Crystal with Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Capability, Environ Sci Technol 2009, 43, 9425-9431.

[79] M. Z. Li, F. He, Q. Liao, J. Liu, L. Xu, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, S. Wang, D. B. Zhu, Ultrasensitive DNA detection using photonic crystals, Angew Chem Int Edit 2008, 47, 7258-7262.

[80] X. Chen, F. Zhou, J. X. Wang, M. Z. Li, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, Z. Y. Li, D. B. Zhu, Nanostructural effects on optical properties of tungsten inverse opal, Appl Phys A-mater 2008, 93, 489-493.

[81] M. Z. Li, A. D. Xia, J. X. Wang, Y. L. Song, L. Jiang, Coherent control of spontaneous emission by photonic crystals, Chem Phys Lett 2007, 444, 287-291.

[82] M. Z. Li, Q. Liao, J. P. Zhang, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, D. B. Zhu, D. Chen, F. Q. Tang, X. H. Wang, Energy transfer boosted by photonic crystals with metal film patterns, Appl Phys Lett 2007, 91.

[83] M. Z. Li, J. X. Wang, L. Feng, B. B. Wang, X. R. Jia, L. Jiang, Y. L. Song, D. B. Zhu, Fabrication of tunable colloid crystals from amine-terminated polyamidoamine dendrimers, Colloid Surface A 2006, 290, 233-238.