Li Feng's research focuses on industrial wastewater treatment and resource recovery, with particular emphasis on understanding the interfacial interactions among pollutants, treatment media, and process interfaces to guide the design of separation and purification techniques. Building on these mechanistic insights, his work centers on precise regulation of interfacial polymerization, catalytic membranes and the R&D and technology-readiness advancement of low-energy, high-efficiency pressure-driven polymer membranes.

 2012.09 - 2017.06    Shandong University    Ph.D. in Engineering

2007.09 - 2011.06    Northwest A&F University    B.S. in Science

   

 2025.01 - Present    Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences    Associate Professor

 2023.08 - 2024.12    Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences    Assistant Professor

 2019.07 - 2023.08    National University of Singapore    Research Fellow

 2017.07 - 2019.07    Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences    Postdoctoral Researcher

   

[1] Liu Peng, Xu Daliang, Xu Hangbin, Cheng Yufei, Liu Yanyan, Li Feng, Hou Deyin, Liang Heng, Zhang Sui. A cross-domain hybrid learning framework for unified prediction and mechanistic insights into disinfection by-products. Water Research, 2026: 126909.

[2] Li Feng, Rajapakse RMG, Mou Yuxin, Hou Deyin, Yang Min. Molecular‐Level Pore Engineering for Precise Separation via Active Solvent‐Mediated Interfacial Polymerization. Advanced Science, 2026: e77014.

[3] Li Feng, Rajapakse RMG, Li Jie, Liu Runjie, Malalagama Theekshana, Yang Min, Hou Deyin. Deep eutectic solvent-induced free volume tuning within membrane selective layer for enhanced nanofiltration performance. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025: 166232.

[4] Mou Yuxin, Li Feng, Li Jie, Li Na, Yao Mingduo, Di Yuting, Luo Xiang, Li Yuqi, Hua Helin, Hou Deyin. Experimental and simulation-guided novel design of finned air-gap cooling plate for enhancing vacuum air-gap membrane distillation efficiency. Journal of Membrane Science, 2025: 124264.

[5] Zhang Chenglin, Wang Guangzhe, Qiu Yangbo, Wang Chao, Li Feng, Ren Long-Fei, Shao Jiahui, He Yiliang. Rapid preparation and mechanism investigation of covalent organic framework membranes by 3D printing based on electrostatic spraying. Journal of Membrane Science, 2025: 123487.

[6] Tang Yu, Fang Chenyi, Xu Xin, Li Feng, Fan Lei, Zhu Di, Ding Jun, Imbrogno Joseph, Zhang Sui, Yan Wentao. A 3D-printed hierarchical chimney for high-yield solar evaporation. Energy & Environmental Science, 2025: 8220-8231.

[7] Li Feng, Mi Yixin, Chen Ronn Zhi Ning, Liu Wei, Wu Ji, Hou Deyin, Yang Min, Zhang Sui. A radical polymer membrane for simultaneous degradation of organic pollutants and water filtration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2024.

[8] Li Feng, Fang Chenyi, Liu Wei, Yang Liming, Guo Bingyi, Zhang Sui. High recovery, energy efficient wastewater desalination. Journal of Membrane Science, 2021: 119317.

[9] Li Feng, Liu Theo Dongyu, Xie Silijia, Guan Jian, Zhang Sui. 2D Metal-Organic Framework-Based Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Reverse Osmosis and Organic Solvent Nanofiltration. ChemSusChem, 2021: 2452-2460.

[10] Li Feng, Gao Yingxin, Yang Min. Oil/Water Interfacial Destabilization of Floated Oily Sludge Based on the Catalytic Decomposition of H2O2 Induced by Interfacial-Active Complexes. ACS ES&T Engineering, 2020: 55-65.

[11] Guo Bing-Yi, Li Feng, Japip Susilo, Yang Liming, Shang Chuning, Zhang Sui. Double Cross-Linked POSS-Containing Thin Film Nanocomposite Hollow Fiber Membranes for Brackish Water Desalination via Reverse Osmosis. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2020: 22272-22280.

[12] Chen D, Gao Y, Sun D, Li Y, Li F, Yang M. Changes of flooding reagents' properties under simulated high temperature/pressure conditions in oil reservoirs and their impact on emulsion stability. RSC Advances, 2019: 16044-16048.

[13] Chen Dong, Li Feng, Gao Yingxin, Yang Min. Pilot Performance of Chemical Demulsifier on the Demulsification of Produced Water from Polymer/Surfactant Flooding in the Xinjiang Oilfield. Water, 2018, 10(12).

[14] Li Feng, Sun Dejun, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Aggregation and deposition of in situ formed colloidal particles in the presence of polyelectrolytes. Soft Matter, 2017: 1539-1547.

[15] Gao Ruitong, Li Feng, Li Yujiang, Wu Tao. Effective removal of emulsified oil from oily wastewater using in-situ generated metallic hydroxides from leaching solution of white mud. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2017: 513-521.

[16] Zhang Bo, Luan Lingyu, Gao Ruitong, Li Feng, Li Yujiang, Wu Tao. Rapid and effective removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using exfoliated LDH nanosheets. Colloids and Surfaces a-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2017: 399-408.

[17] Li Feng, Gao Ruitong, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Role of layered materials in emulsified oil/water separation and anti-fouling performance of modified cellulose acetate membranes with hierarchical structure. Journal of Membrane Science, 2017: 163-171.

[18] Li Feng, Ye Lanlan, Li Yujiang, Wu Tao. Investigation into the adsorption of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide onto in situ formed magnesium hydroxide particles. RSC Advances, 2016: 31092-31100.

[19] Liu Qun, Xu Mingjie, Li Feng, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Rapid and effective removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions using the FeCl3/NaBH4 system. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016: 340-348.

[20] Ye Lanlan, Li Feng, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Rapid and effective removal of sodium lignosulfonate from aqueous solutions by in-situ formed magnesium hydroxide. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016: 3541-3549.

[21] Zhang Bei, Li Feng, Wu Tao, Sun Dejun, Li Yujiang. Adsorption of p-nitrophenol from aqueous solutions using nanographite oxide. Colloids and Surfaces a-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2015: 78-88.

[22] Li Feng, He Wenwen, Sun Dejun, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Effect of sodium-montmorillonite particles on the stability of oil droplets in produced water from alkali/surfactant/polymer flooding. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2015: 468-474.

[23] Miao Ling, Li Feng, Sun Dejun, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Interfacial and electrokinetic properties of asphaltenes and alkali/surfactant/polymer in produced water system. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2015: 18-28.

[24] Li Feng, Sun Leilei, Wang Yan, Wu Tao, Li Yujiang. Effect of laponite particles on the emulsion stability of produced water from polymer flooding. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2014: 155-160.

1.        Antifouling polymer for reverse osmosis and membrane comprising same, Invention Patent, 2019, Patent No.: US12161979