[2025]
70. Kim, N. et al. In Preparation.
69. Kim, S.‡; Kim S. Y.‡; Huh, K. M.*; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* In Preparation.
68. Shin, S. Y.‡; Kim, S.‡; Le, T. P.‡; Kim, R. E.; Park, S. Y.; Kim, E. Y.; Cho, W. K*.; Kim, M. K.*; Huh, K. M.* (‡Equal contribution) Submitted to Mater. Today Bio (IF 10.2; JCR Top 6.9%)
67. Kim, S.‡; J. Park‡, Kim, N.; Hong, S.-P.; Rheem, H. B.; Choi, I. S.; Cho, W. K.*; Lee, H.* (‡Equal contribution) ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. (IF 8.2) Under revision.
66. Byeon, J. H.; Park, S. J.; Lee, E.; Kim, S.; Cho, W. K.* Synthesis and Tyrosinase-Mediated Surface Grafting of Amine-Terminated Zwitterions for Antifouling Applications Prog. Org. Coat. (IF 7.3; JCR top 10%) Accepted.
65. [Jan/14] Jeon, C.; Byeon, J. H.; Park, E.; Kim, S.; Kim, S.; Cho, W. K.* L-DOPA-based Polymer Coatings via Oxidative Radical Polymerization and their Antifouling Applications Langmuir 2025, 41(1), 1099-1106. [Full Article]
[2024]
64. [Nov/7] Kim, Y.-J.‡ Park, G. M.‡; Cho, W. K.*; Woo, D. H.* (‡Equal contribution) L-DOPA Promotes Functional Proliferation Through GPR143, Specific L-DOPA Receptor of Astrocytes. ACS Chem. Neurosci. 2024, 15(22), 4132-4142. (IF 4.2 & Selected as a Cover Feature). [Full Article]
63. [1/Aug] Park, S. Y.‡; Kim, S.‡; Shin, S. Y.; Cho, W. K.*; Huh, K. M.* (‡Equal contribution) Enhanced Hexanoyl Glycol Chitosan/Tannic Acid Thermogels: Customizable Physico-mechanical and Biofunctional Characteristics for Biomedical Applications. Chem. Eng. J. 2024, 493, 152286 (IF 15.1; JCR top 3%). [Full Article]
62. [1/Apr] Chiral Polymer Brush Growth on Magnetic Nanoparticles under Ambient Conditions. Lee, Y. R.; Kang, H.; Lee, S. Y.; Lee, J.; Cho, W. K.*; Son, K.-s.* Eur. Polym. J. 2024, 210, 112939. (IF 6.0; JCR top 7.6%). [Full Article]
[2023]
61. [1/Nov] Functional Surfaces with Zwitterionic Carboxybetaine L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine: Synthesis, Coating, and Antifouling Applications. Han, I.‡; Kim, S. Y.‡; Hong, S.-P.; Choi, I. S.*; Cho, W. K.* (‡Equal Contribution) Prog. Org. Coat. 2023, 107860 (IF 6.6; JCR top 10%). [Full Article]
60. [3/Aug] Coordination-Driven Robust Antibacterial Coatings using Catechol-Conjugated Carboxymethyl Chitosan. Thuy, L. T.‡ ; Kim, S. Y.‡ ; Dongquoc, V.; Kim, Y.; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* (‡Equal Contribution) Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 2023, 126090 (IF 8.0; JCR top 5%). [Full Article]
59. [25/July] Tannic Acid-Mediated Native Fucoidan Coating on Ti/TiO2 Substrates for Antiplatelet Applications. Jeong, Y.; Kim, M.; Cho, W. K.; Kang, S. M.* Macromol. Res. 2023, 31(7), 733-737. [Full Article]
58. [20/Apr] Chiral polymer coatings on substrates via surface-initiated RAFT polymerization under ambient conditions. Lee, S. Y.; Kim, S.; Lee, Y. R.; Lee, J.; Cho, W. K.*; Son, K.-s.* Eur. Polym. J. 2023, 188, 111948 (JCR top 10%). [Full Article]
[2022]
57. [14/Nov] Curcumin-Based Universal Grafting of Poly(OEGMA) Brushes and their Antibacterial Applications. Ki, S. H.; Thuy, L. H.; Kim, S.; Lee, S.; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* Macromol. Biosci. 2022, 22, 2200310. [Full Article]
56. [1/August] Coordination-Driven Antifouling Spray Coating using a Sulfated Polysaccharide Fucoidan. Cho, S.; Thuy, L. T.; Ko, S.; Jeong, Y.; Kang, S. M.*; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* Prog. Org. Coat. 2022, 169, 106916 (JCR top 10%). [Full Article]
55. [1/Feb] Coordination-Driven Surface Zwitteration for Antibacterial and Antifog Applications. Kim, Y.; Thuy, L. H.; Kim, Y.; Seong, M.; Cho, W. K.*; Choi, J. S.*; Kang, S. M.* Langmuir 2022, 38(4), 1550–1559 [Full Article].
54. [1/Jan] UV Laser Sterilization of Bacilus atrophaeus Spores on Ceramic Tiles. Jang, H.; Ngueyn, M.-C.; Noh, S.; Cho, W. K.; Sohn, Y.; Yee, K.; Jung, H.; Kim, J. Ceram. Int. 2022, 48(1), 1446-1450. [Full Article]
[2021]
53. [28/Dec] Polymer brush growth by oxygen-initiated RAFT polymerization on various substrates. Cho, M. K.; Seo, H. J.; Lee, J. H.; Cho, W. K.*; Son, K.-s.* Polym. Chem. 2021, 12, 7023-7030. [Full Article]
52. [15/Nov] Spray Coating of Two- and Three-Dimensional Solid Substrates using a Sulfated Polysaccharide for Marine Antifouling Applications. Jeong, Y.; Cho, W. K.; Kang, S. M.* Macromol. Mater. Eng. 2021, 306, 2100423 (Link).
51. [15/Nov] On-Surface RAFT Polymerization using Oxygen to form Triblock Copolymer Brushes. Lee, J. H.; Seo, H. J.; Cho, W. K.*; Son, K.-s.* Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2021, 222, 2100270. (Link)
50. [25/May] Synthesis and Characterization of Gallic Acid Conjugated Glycol Chitosans for Tissue Adhesive Application. Park, S. G.; Li, M.-X.; Eom, J. H.; Suh, E. Y.; Cho, W. K.*; Joung, Y. K.*; Huh, K. M.* Polymers (Korea) 2021, 45(3), 372-379.
49. [25/May] Formation of Various Polymeric Films via Surface-Initiated ARGET ATRP on Silicon Substrates. Kim, S. Y.; Seo, H. J.; Kim, S.; Cho, W. K.* Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. 2021 42(5), 761-766. (Link)
48. [15/May] Thermosensitive Gallic Acid−Conjugated Hexanoyl Glycol Chitosan as a Novel Wound Healing Biomaterial. Park, S. G.; Li, M.-X.; Cho, W. K.*; Joung, Y. K.*; Huh, K. M.* Carbohydr. Polym. 2021, 260, 117808 (JCR top 5%). (Link)
47. [07/May] Plant-Inspired Quercetin Thin Films: Universal Coatings and their Postfunctionalization for Non-Biofouling Applications. Cho, S.; Shin, H. M.‡; Jeong, Y.‡; Kim, S. H.; Eom, J. H.; Jung, B.*; Kang, S. M.*; Cho, W. K.* New J. Chem. 2021, 45(17), 7533-7541 (‡Equal Contribution) (Link) .
46. [07/May] Zwitterionic Polydopamine Coatings Suppress Silicone Implant-Induced Capsule Formation. Shin, C. M.‡; Cho, S.‡; Kim, D. H.; Ha, Y.; Shin, H. J.; Shin, N.; Kim, D. W.; Choi, C. H.; Cho, W. K.*; Oh, S.-H.* (‡Equal contribution). Biomater. Sci. 2021, 9(9), 3425-3432. (Link).
[ 2020 ]
45. [29/Dec] Reversed Anionic Hofmeister Effect in Metal-Phenolic-Based Film Formation. Yun, G.; Kang, D.; Rheem, H. B.; Lee, H.; Han, S. Y.; Park, J.; Cho, W. K.; Han, S. M.; Choi, I. S. Langmuir 2020, 36(51), 15552-15557. (Link).
44. [6/Oct] Open-To-Air RAFT Polymerization on a Surface Under Ambient Conditions. Kim, C. S.‡; Cho, S.‡; Lee, J. H.; Cho, W. K.*; Son, K.-s.* Langmuir 2020, 36(39), 11538-11545. (‡Equal contribution) (Link)
43. [15/Jun] Zwitterionic Polydopamine/Protein G Coating for Antibody Immobilization: Toward Suppression of Nonspecific Binding in Immunoassays. Byun, J; Cho, S.; Moon, J.; Kim, H.; Kang, H.; Jung, J.; Lim, E.-K.; Jeong, J.; Park, H. G.; Cho, W. K.*; Kang, T.* ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2020, 3(6), 3631-3639 (Link) This work was selected as Cover Picture.
[ 2019 ]
42. [12/Nov] Antibacterial Film Formation through Iron(III) Complexation and Oxidation-Induced Crosslinking of OEG-DOPA. Ki, S. H.; Lee, S.; Kim, D.; Song, S. J.; Hong, S.-P.; Cho, S.; Kang, S. M.*; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* Langmuir 2019, 35(45), 14465-14472. (Link)
41. [1/Jun] Surface‐Independent and Oriented Immobilization of Antibody via One‐Step Polydopamine/Protein G Coating: Application to Influenza Virus Immunoassay. Moon, J.; Byun, J.; Kim, H.; Jeong, J.; Lim, E.-K.; Jung, J.; Cho, S.; Cho, W. K.; Kang, T.* Macromol. Biosci. 2019, 19, 1800486 (Link)
40. [5/Feb] Oxidation-Mediated, Zwitterionic Polydopamine Coatings for Marine Antifouling Applications. Yeon, D. K.; Ko, S.; Jeong, S.; Hong, S.-P.; Kang, S. M.*; Cho, W. K.* Langmuir 2019, 35 (5), 1227-1234 (Link).
[ 2018 ]
39. [25/Dec] Facile and Effective Antibacterial Coatings on Various Oxide Substrates. Kim, D. W.; Moon, J.-M.; Park, S.*; Choi, J. S.*; Cho, W. K.* J. Ind. Eng. Chem. 2018, 68, 42-47 (Link).
38. [16/Oct] Salt-induced, Continuous Deposition of Supramolecular Iron(III)-Tannic Acid Complex. Park, T.; Kim, W. I.; Kim, B. J.; Lee, H.; Choi, I. S.*; Park, J. H.* Cho, W. K.* Langmuir 2018, 34, 12318-12323 (Link)
37. [1/Oct] Multipurpose Antifouling Coating of Solid Surfaces with the Marine-Derived Polymer Fucoidan. Jeong, Y.; Thuy, L. T.; Ki, S. H.; Ko, S.; Kim, S.; Cho, W. K.*; Choi, J. S.*; Kang, S. M.* Macromol. Biosci. 2018, 18, 1800137 (Link).
35. [01/May] Self-templated Synthesis of Interconnected Porous Carbon Nanosheets with Controllable Pore Size: Mechanism and Electrochemical Capacitor Application. Lee, J.; Lee, Y. A.; Yoo, C.-Y.; Yoo, J. J.; Gwak, R.; Cho, W. K.; Kim, B.; Yoon, H. Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 2018, 261, 119-125. (Link)
[ 2017 ]
34. [28/Dec] Mussel-inspired surface functionalization of porous carbon nanosheets using polydopamine and Fe3+/tannic acid layers for high-performance electrochemical capacitors. Lee, Y. A.; Lee, J.; Kim D. W.; Yoo, C.-Y.; Park, S.-H.; Yoo, J. J.; Kim, S.; Kim, B.*; Cho, W. K.*; Yoon, H.* J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017, 5, 25368 - 25377 (JCR top 10%). (Link)
33. [18/Apr] Formation of Turmeric-Based Thin Films: Universal, Transparent Coatings. Yeon, D. K.; Ki, S. H.; Choi, J.; Kang, S. M.; Cho, W. K.* Langmuir 2017, 33, 3639-3645. (Link)
32. [15/Jan] Formation of Activation-Free, Selectively-Bioconjugatable Poly(N-Acryloxysuccinimide-co-Oilgoethylene Glycol Methyl Ether Methacrylate) Films by Surface-Initiated ARGET ATRP. Lee, B. S.; Kim, H.; Choi, I. S.; Cho, W. K.* J. Polym. Sci. A Polym. Chem. 2017, 55, 329-337.(Link)
30. Comparative Study on SI-ATRP and SI-ARGET ATRP of Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylate on Gold. Lee, B. S.; Kim, J. Y.; Park, J. H.; Choi, I. S.; Cho, W. K.* J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2016, 16, 3106-3109. (Link)
[ 2015 ]
29. Pseudocapacitive Slurry Electrodes Using Redox-Active Quinone for High-Performance Flow Capacitors: An Atomic-Level Understanding of Pore Texture and Capacitance Enhancement. Yoon, H.; Kim, H.-J.; Yoo, J. J.; Yoo, C.-Y.; Park, J. H.; Lee, Y. A.; Cho, W. K.; Han, Y.-K.; Kim, D. H. J. Mater. Chem. A 2015, 3, 23323-23332 (JCR top 10%). (Link)
28. Micro/Nanostructured Films and Adhesives for Biomedical Applications. Lee, J. K.; Kang, S. M.; Yang, S. H.; Cho, W. K.* J. Biomed. Nanotech. 2015, 11, 2081-2110. (Link)
27. Bio-inspired Formation of Silica Thin Films: From Solid Substrates to Cellular Interfaces. Cho, W. K.; Yang, S. H. Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2015, 4481-4494. (Link)
26. One-Step Functionalization of Zwitterionic Poly[(3-(Methacryloylamino)propyl)-Dimethyl(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium Hydroxide] Surfaces by Metal-Polyphenol Coating. Kim, S.; Kwak, S.; Lee, S.; Cho, W. K.; Lee, J. K.; Kang, S. M. Chem. Commun. 2015, 51, 5340-5342. (Link)
[ 2014 ]
25. Mussel-Inspired, Perfluorinated Polydopamine for Self-Cleaning Coating on Various Substrates. Hong, D.; Bae, K.; Hong, S.-P.; Park, J. H.; Choi, I. S.*; Cho, W. K.* Chem. Commun. 2014, 50, 11649-11652 (Back Cover). (Link)
24. Combined Surface Micropatterning and Reactive Chemistry for Maximizing Tissue Adhesion with Minimal Inflammation. Pereira, M. J.; Sundback, C.; Lang, N.; Cho, W. K.; Pomerantseva, I.; Tao, S.; Mwizerwa, O.; Oyuang, B.; Vemula, P. K.; Mochel, M. C.; Borenstein, J.; Langer, R.; Ferreira, L. S.; Masiakos, P. T.; Karp, J. M. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2014, 3, 565-571 (JCR top 10%). (Link)
23. Bioinspired, Cysteamine-Catalyzed Co-Silicification of (1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-Perfluorooctyl)triethoxysilane and Tetraethyl Orthosilicate: Formation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces. Park, J. H.; Kim, J. Y.; Choi, I. S.*; Cho, W. K.* Chem. Asian J. 2014, 9(3), 764-768. (Link)
22. Non-Biofouling Polymeric Thin Films on Solid Substrates. Cho, W. K.*; Kang, S. M. *; Lee, J. K. J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2014, 14(2), 1231 (*equal contribution). (Link)
[ 2013 ]
21. A Bio-inspired Swellable Microneedle Adhesive for Mechanical Interlocking with Tissue. Yang, S. Y.; O'Cearbhaill, E.; Sisk, G. C.; Park, K. M.; Cho, W. K.; Villiger, M.; Bouma, B. E.; Pomahac, B.; Karp, J. M. Nat. Commun. 2013, 4, 1702 (JCR top 10%) (This work was selected as Cover Picture). (Link)
[ 2012 ]
20. Microstructured Barbs on the North American Porcupine Quill Enable Easy Tissue Penetration and Difficult Removal. Cho, W. K.; Ankrum, J.; Guo, D.; Chester, S.; Yang, S. Y.; Kashyap, A.; Campbell, G. A.; Wood, R. J.; Rijal, R. K.; Karnik, R.; Langer R.; Karp, J. M. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A 2012, 109(52), 21289-21294 (Link). (This work was selected as Cover Picture). This work was featured as a today spotlight at MIT main homepage and introduced at MIT news (http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/inspiration-from-a-porcupines-quills-1210.html); It has been also highlighted as News in Science (http://science.sciencemag.org/content/338/6113/1403.2), Nature (http://www.nature.com/news/barbs-make-porcupine-quills-into-nasty-needles-1.11986), Nature Medicine (http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v19/n2/pdf/nm0213-124.pdf), Science Translational Medicine (http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/5/167/167ec6.full), BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/20628302), NBC (http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/point-porcupines-inspired-improved-surgical-tape-1C7529221), Discovery, Smithsonian Magazine, and so on.
19. In Vitro Developmental Acceleration of Hippocampal Neurons on Nanostructures of Self-Assembled Silica Beads in Filopodium-Size Ranges. Kang, K.; Choi, S.-E.; Jang, H.-S.; Cho, W. K.; Nam, Y.; Choi, I. S.; Lee, J. S. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2012, 51(12), 2855-2858. (JCR top 10%) (This work was selected as Cover Picture). (Link)
[ 2010 ]
18. Pitch-Dependent Acceleration of Neurite Outgrowth on Nanostructured Anodized Aluminum Oxide Substrates. Cho, W. K.; Kang, K.; Kang, G.; Jang, M. J.; Nam, Y.; Choi, I. S. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2010, 49(52), 10114-10118 (This work was selected as Cover Picture) (JCR top 10%). (Link)
17. One-Step Modification of Superhydrophobic Surfaces by a Mussel-Inspired Polymer Coating. Kang, S. M.; You, I.; Cho, W. K.; Shon, H-K.; Lee, T. G.; Choi, I. S.; Karp, J. M.; Lee, H. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2010, 49(49), 9401-9404 (JCR top 10%). (Link)
16. Long-Term Stability of Cell Micropatterns on a Poly((3-(methacryloylamino)propyl)-dimethyl(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium hydroxide)-Patterned Silicon Oxide Surfaces. Cho, W. K.; Kong, B.; Park, H. J.; Kim, J.; Chegal, W.; Choi, J. S.; Choi, I. S. Biomaterials 2010, 31(36), 9565-9574 (JCR top 1%). (Link)
15. Water-Collecting Capability of Radial Wettability-Gradient Surface Generated by Controlled Surface Reactions. Hong, D.; Cho, W. K.; Kong, B.; Choi, I. S. Langmuir 2010, 26(19), 15080-15083. (Link)
[ 2009 ]
14. Counteranion-Directed, Biomimetic Control of Silica Nanostructures on Surfaces Inspired by Biosilicification Found in Diatoms. Yang, S. H.; Park, J. H.; Cho, W. K.; Lee, H.-S.; Choi, I. S. Small 2009, 5(17), 1947-1951 (JCR top 10%). (Link)
13. Construction of Protein-Resistant pOEGMA Films by Helicon Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition. Lee, B. S.; Yoon, O. J.; Cho, W. K.; Lee, N.-E.; Yoon K. R.; Choi, I. S. J. Biomat. Sci.; Polym. Ed. 2009, 20(11), 1579-1586. (Link)
[ 2008 ]
12. Pristine Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polyethylene Nanocomposites by Immobilized Catalysts. Park, S.; Yoon, S. W.; Choi, H.; Lee, J. S.; Cho, W. K.; Kim, J.; Park, H. J.; Yun, W. S.; Choi, C. H.; Do Y.; Choi, I. S. Chem. Mater. 2008, 20(14), 4588-4594. (Link)
11. Fabrication of Hairy Polymeric Films Inspired by Geckos: Wetting and High Adhesion Properties. Cho, W. K.; Choi, I. S. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2008, 18(7), 1089-1096 (This work was selected as Cover Picture and also chosen to be featured in the June issue of Materials Views of Wiley InterScience) (JCR top 5%). (Link)
10. Gold(III)-Catalyzed Cyanosilylation of Ketones and Aldehydes. Cho, W. K.; Kang, S. M.; Medda, A. K.; Lee, J. K.; Choi, I. S.; Lee, H.-S. Synthesis-Stuttgart2008, 4, 507-510. (Link)
[ 2007 ]
9. Water-Repellent Coating: Formation of Polymeric Self-Assembled Monolayers on Nanostructured Surfaces. Cho, W. K.; Park, S.; Jon, S.; Choi, I. S. Nanotechnology 2007, 18(39), 395602-395608 (Link)
8. Gold-Catalyzed Cyanosilylation Reaction: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Pathways. Cho, W. K.; Lee, J. K.; Kang, S. M.; Chi, Y. S.; Lee, H.-S.; Choi, I. S. Chem. Eur. J. 2007, 13(22), 6351-6358. (Link)
7. Highly Efficient Non-Biofouling Coating of Zwitterionic Polymers: Poly((3-(Methacryloylamino)propyl)-Dimethyl(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium Hydroxide). Cho, W. K.; Kong, B.; Choi, I. S. Langmuir 2007, 23(10), 5678-5682. (Link)
[ 2006 ]
6. Formation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces by Biomimetic Silicification and Fluorination. Cho, W. K.; Kang, S. M.; Kim, D. J.; Yang. S. H.; Choi, I. S. Langmuir 2006, 22(26), 11208-11213. (Link)
5. Chemical Modification of Si Nanowires for Bioconjugation. Cho, W. K.; Jung, Y. H.; Lee, K.-B.; Park, H. J.; Kim, Y.; Whang, D.; Choi, I. S. Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. 2006, 27(1), 111-114. (Link)
[ 2005 ]
4. Spin-orbit Density Functional Theory Calculations for IX (X = F, Cl, Br and I) Molecules. Cho, W. K.; Choi, Y. J.; Lee, Y. S. Mol. Phys. 2005, 103(15-16), 2117-2122. (Link)
3. Spin-orbit Effects for the Diatomic Molecules Containing Halogen Elements Studied with Relativistic Effective Core Potentials: HX, X2 (X = Cl, Br and I) and IZ (Z = F, Cl and Br) molecules. Lee, H. S.; Cho, W. K.; Choi, Y. J.; Lee, Y. S. Chem. Phys. 2005, 311(1-2), 121-127. (Link)
2. The Spin-orbit Energy Estimated from Two-component Spin-orbit Calculations as Correction Terms for the Gaussian-2 (G2) Theory. Cho, W. K.; Choi, Y. J.; Lee, Y. S. Mol. Phys. 2005, 103(6-8), 925-929. (Link)
[ 2004 ]
1. Nanodevices Based on Biomolecules and Cells. Cho, W. K.; Lee, K.-B.; Choi, I. S. Chemworld 2004, 9, 44-49. (Review in Korean).