2026 Robert K.Y. Li: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	75	3529	3410	1132	1126	288	16240

Overview

Robert K.Y. Li is affiliated with City University of Hong Kong in China and is actively engaged in research within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their work encompasses a wide range of subfields including Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering.

The scientist has concentrated on several main research topics, which can be summarized as follows:

Synthesis and properties of polymers
Advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials
Polymer composites and self-healing
Flame retardant materials and properties
Conducting polymers and applications
Dielectric materials and actuators
Advanced battery materials and technologies

Robert K.Y. Li's recent publications illustrate key areas of focus and include:

Superhydrophobic and breathable smart MXene-based textile for multifunctional wearable sensing electronics, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
Recent Progress in Protective Membranes Fabricated via Electrospinning: Advanced Materials, Biomimetic Structures, and Functional Applications, 2021, Advanced Materials
A review of microphase separation of polyurethane: Characterization and applications, 2022, Polymer Testing
Flexible PVDF/nylon-11 electrospun fibrous membranes with aligned ZnO nanowires as potential triboelectric nanogenerators, 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
In-Situ Intermolecular Interaction in Composite Polymer Electrolyte for Ultralong Life Quasi-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries, 2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

The scientist regularly publishes in several venues, including:

SSRN Electronic Journal
Construction and Building Materials
Chemical Engineering Journal
Composites Communications
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Robert K.Y. Li include:

Wei Wu
Xianwu Cao
Hui Zhao
Wanjing Zhao
Qunchao Zhang

Best Publications

Rubber toughening in polypropylene: A review

J. Z. Liang;J. Z. Liang;R. K. Y. Li

504
Citations
Superhydrophobic and breathable smart MXene-based textile for multifunctional wearable sensing electronics

Junchen Luo;Shijie Gao;Hui Luo;Ling Wang

473
Citations
Rheological And Mechanical Properties Of Pvc/Caco3 Nanocomposites Prepared By In Situ Polymerization

Xiao-Lin Xie;Xiao-Lin Xie;Qing-Xi Liu;Qing-Xi Liu;Robert Kwok-Yiu Li;Xing-Ping Zhou

468
Citations
A study on the photo-degradation of zinc oxide (ZnO) filled polypropylene nanocomposites

Hongxia Zhao;Robert K.Y. Li

359
Citations
Flexible transparent PES/silver nanowires/PET sandwich-structured film for high-efficiency electromagnetic interference shielding.

Mingjun Hu;Jiefeng Gao;Yucheng Dong;Kai Li

308
Citations
Facile preparation and thermal degradation studies of graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) filled thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites

Hui Quan;Bao-qing Zhang;Qiang Zhao;Richard K.K. Yuen

288
Citations
Moisture absorption studies of sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

C.P.L. Chow;X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li

277
Citations
Wear behavior of epoxy matrix composites filled with uniform sized sub-micron spherical silica particles

X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li

254
Citations
Effect of water absorption on the mechanical and dielectric properties of nano-alumina filled epoxy nanocomposites

Hongxia Zhao;Robert K.Y. Li

245
Citations
An investigation on the processing of sisal fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

K.L. Fung;X.S. Xing;R.K.Y. Li;S.C. Tjong

229
Citations
Morphological behaviour and instrumented dart impact properties of β-crystalline-phase polypropylene

S.C. Tjong;J.S. Shen;R.K.Y. Li

218
Citations
Flexible PVDF/nylon-11 electrospun fibrous membranes with aligned ZnO nanowires as potential triboelectric nanogenerators

Xue Pu;Xue Pu;Jun-Wei Zha;Jun-Wei Zha;Chun-Lin Zhao;Shao-Bo Gong

205
Citations
In-situ intermolecular interaction in composite polymer electrolyte for ultralong life quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries.

Kangqiang He;Samson Ho-Sum Cheng;Jieying Hu;Yangqian Zhang

183
Citations
Brittle–tough transition in PP/EPDM blends: effects of interparticle distance and tensile deformation speed

W Jiang;W Jiang;S.C Tjong;R.K.Y Li

181
Citations
Mechanical behavior and fracture toughness evaluation of maleic anhydride compatibilized short glass fiber/SEBS/polypropylene hybrid composites

Sie Chin Tjong;Shi-Ai Xu;Shi-Ai Xu;Robert Kwok-Yiu Li;Yiu-Wing Mai

179
Citations
Mechanical properties and morphology of glass bead–filled polypropylene composites

J. Z. Liang;R. K. Y. Li

164
Citations
Electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries using inorganic lithium garnets particulate reinforced PEO/LiClO4 electrolyte

Samson Ho-Sum Cheng;Kang-Qiang He;Kang-Qiang He;Ying Liu;Jun-Wei Zha;Jun-Wei Zha

161
Citations
Mechanical behavior of CaCO3 particulate-filled β-crystalline phase polypropylene composites

S. C. Tjong;R. K. Y. Li;T. Cheung

160
Citations
Flame retardancy of rice husk-filled high-density polyethylene ecocomposites

Qiang Zhao;Baoqing Zhang;Hui Quan;Richard C.M. Yam

156
Citations
Surface decoration of Halloysite nanotubes with POSS for fire-safe thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

Wei Wu;Wei Wu;Wanjing Zhao;Xianjing Gong;Qijun Sun

147
Citations
Electrical conductivity and dielectric response of poly(vinylidene fluoride)–graphite nanoplatelet composites

Y.C. Li;S.C. Tjong;R.K.Y. Li

140
Citations
Interface modification on the properties of sisal fiber‐ reinforced polypropylene composites

K. L. Fung;R. K. Y. Li;S. C. Tjong

136
Citations