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2022

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2021

  • Ferrowax microvalves for fully automated serial dilution on centrifugal microfluidic platforms <Biotechnology Journal>

  • Off-Grid Electrical Cell Lysis Microfluidic Device Utilizing Thermoelectricity and Thermal Radiation (Selected as a front cover) <Chemosensors>

  • Paper‑Based Fluorescence Chemosensors for Metal Ion Detection in Biological and Environmental Samples <BioChip Journal>

  • Microfluidic-based fabrication of alginate microparticles for protein delivery and its application in the in vitro chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells <Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology>

  • Spinning and Fully Integrated Microdevice for Rapid Screening of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus <ACS Sensors>

  • Polydopamine aggregation: A novel strategy for power-free readout of loop-mediated isothermal amplification integrated into a paper device for multiplex pathogens detection <Biosensors & Bioelectronics>

  • Pop-up paper-based and fully integrated microdevice for point-of-care testing of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus <Sensors and Actuators B>

  • Construction of microfluidic blood-brain barrier model assisted by 3D coculture on cellulose fiber <Microsystem Technologies>

  • Development of a highly sensitive sensor chip using optical diagnostic based on functionalized plasmonically active AuNPs <Nanotechnology>

  • Microfluidic electrical cell lysis for high-throughput and continuous production of cell-free varicella-zoster virus <Journal of Biotechnology>

  • Ultrasensitive biosensors based on waveguide-coupled long-range surface plasmon resonance (WC-LRSPR) for enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy <RSC Advances>

  • Recent progress in smartphone-based techniques for food safety and the detection of heavy metal ions in environmental water <Chemosphere>

  • Nucleic acid amplification-based microfluidic approaches for antimicrobial susceptibility testing <Analyst>

  • Poly(acrylic acid) as an adhesion promoter for UV-assisted thermoplastic bonding: Application for the in vitro construction of human blood vessels <Materials Science & Engineering C>

  • A paper-based colorimetric chemosensor for rapid and highly sensitive detection of sulfide for environmental monitoring (Selected as a front cover) <Analytical Methods>

  • Ultraviolet-induced in situ gold nanoparticles for point-of-care testing of infectious diseases in loop-mediated isothermal amplification) <Lab on a Chip>

2020

  • Monolayer/spheroid co-culture of cells on a PDMS well plate mediated by selective polydopamine coating <Journal of Materials Chemistry B (Outside Back Cover)>

  • Chitosan–polydopamine hydrogel complex: a novel green adhesion agent for reversibly bonding thermoplastic microdevice and its application for cell-friendly microfluidic 3D cell culture (Outside Back Cover) <Lab on a Chip>

  • Bimetallic Thin-Film Combination of Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Optical Fiber Cladding with the Polarizing Homodyne Balanced Detection Method and Biomedical Assay Application <Langmuir>

  • Chemically robust succinimide-group-assisted irreversible bonding of poly(dimethylsiloxane)–thermoplastic microfluidic devices at room temperature <Analyst>

  • Rapid Fabrication of Poly(methyl methacrylate) Devices for Lab-on-a-Chip Applications Using Acetic Acid and UV Treatment <ACS Omega>


  • Microfluidic device fabrication mediated by surface chemical bonding <Analyst (Inside Back Cover)>


  • A fully integrated microdevice for capturing, amplification, and colorimetric detection of foodborne pathogens <Microsystem Technologies>


  • Fabrication of polycaprolactone nanofibrous membrane embedded microfluidic device for water filtration <Journal of Applied Polymer Science>


  • Nanohybrid biodegradable scaffolds for TGF-β3 release for the chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells <International Journal of Pharmaceutics>


  • Heat and pressure-resistant room temperature irreversible sealing of hybrid PDMS–thermoplastic microfluidic devices via carbon–nitrogen covalent bonding and its application for continuous-flow polymerase chain reaction <RSC Advances>


  • Fabrication of a foldable all-in-one point-of-care molecular diagnostic microdevice for the facile identification of multiple pathogens <Sensors and Actuators B>


  • Microfluidic Approach to Generate a Tadpole-Egg-Shaped Alginate Fiber and Its Application in Tissue Engineering <ACS Biomaterials Science Engineering>


  • Bioengineering strategies for bone and cartilage tissue regeneration using growth factors and stem cells <Journal of Biomedical Materials Research-Part A>


  • Integrated Microfluidic Preconcentration and Nucleic Amplification System for Detection of Influenza A Virus H1N1 in Saliva <Micromachines>


2019

  • Hybrid elastomer–plastic microfluidic device as a convenient model for mimicking the blood–brain barrier in vitro <Biomedical Microdevices>


  • Fully Integrated and Foldable Microdevice Encapsulated with Agarose for Long-Term Storage Potential for Point-of-Care Testing of Multiplex Foodborne Pathogens <ACS Sensors>


  • Fabrication of a polycarbonate microdevice and boronic acid-mediated surface modification for on-chip sample purification and amplification of foodborne pathogens <Biomedical Microdevices>


  • Analytical Chemistry paper published as Supplementary Cover <Analytical Chemistry>


  • Paper-Based All-in-One Origami Microdevice for Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing for Rapid Colorimetric Identification of Live Cells for Point-of-Care Testing <Analytical Chemistry (Supplementary Cover)>


  • Advancements and frontiers in nano-based 3D and 4D scaffolds for bone and cartilage tissue engineering <International Journal of Nanomedicine>


  • Advanced Materials Technologies paper published as the Front Cover <Advanced Materials Technologies>


  • Spatially defined, high-contrast, and deformation-free dopamine subtractive thermal transfer printing using a nonelastomeric polymeric mold and its multifunctional applications <Advanced Materials Technologies (Front Cover)>


  • Biosensors and Bioelectronics paper highlighted in Elsevier Chemistry <Biosensors and Bioelectronics>


  • Fully integrated and slidable paper-embedded plastic microdevice for point-of-care testing of multiple foodborne pathogens <Biosensors and Bioelectronics>


  • A foldable isothermal amplification microdevice for fuchsin-based colorimetric detection of multiple foodborne pathogens <Lab on a Chip>


  • Clog-free and reliable solvent bonding of poly(methyl methacrylate) microdevice mediated by eco-friendly acetic acid at room temperature and its application for polymerase chain reaction and human cell culture <Sensors and Actuators B>


2018

  • One-step DNA purification and amplification on an integrated plastic microdevice for on-site identification of foodborne pathogens <Analytica Chimica Acta>


  • Fabrication of 3D continuous-flow reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction microdevice integrated with on-chip fluorescence detection for semi-quantitative assessment of gene expression <Analyst (Back Cover)>


  • Fabrication of an integrated polystyrene microdevice for pre-concentration and amplification of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from raw milk <Analytical Methods (Front Cover)>


  • Microfluidic approach for the fabrication of cell-laden hollow fibers for endothelial barrier research <Journal of Materials Chemistry B (Back Cover)>


  • Lab-on-a-Chip technology for environmental monitoring of microorganisms <BioChip Journal>


  • Microdevice based solid phase polymerase chain reaction for rapid detection of pathogenic microorganisms <Biotechnology and Bioengineering>


  • A rapid and eco-friendly isothermal amplification microdevice for multiplex detection of foodborne pathogens <Lab on a Chip (Inside Back Cover)>


  • A review on microscale polymerase chain reaction based methods in molecular diagnosis, and future prospects for the fabrication of fully integrated portable biomedical devices <Microchimica Acta>


  • Analyst paper selected as Inside Front Cover <Analyst>


  • Nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide internalized with gold nanoparticles for on-chip PCR and direct detection by surface-enhanced Raman scattering <Analyst>


  • Glass-polytetrafluoroethylene-glass based sandwich microdevice for continuous-flow polymerase chain reaction and its application for fast identification of foodborne pathogens <Talanta>


2017

  • A portable microreactor with minimal accessories for polymerase chain reaction: application to the determination of foodborne pathogens <Microchimica Acta>


  • Solvent-assisted low-temperature and low-pressure poly(methylmethacrylate) bonding coupled with selective microchannel hydrophobic coating for reliable sealing <Sensors and Actuators A>


  • Integration of a microfluidic polymerase chain reaction device and surface plasmon resonance fiber sensor into an inline all-in-one platform for pathogenic bacterial detection <Sensors and Actuators B>


  • Fabrication of a 3D Teflon microdevice for energy free homogeneous liquid flow inside a long microchannel and its application to continuous-flow PCR <RSC Advances>


2016

  • An integrated microfluidic PCR system with immunomagnetic nanoparticles for the detection of bacterial pathogens <Biomedical Microdevices>


  • A functionally integrated thermoplastic microdevice for one-step solid-phase-based nucleic acid purification and isothermal amplification for facile detection of foodborne pathogen <Biotechnology and Bioengineering>


  • Thermally robust and biomolecule-friendly room-temperature bonding for the fabrication of elastomer-plastic hybrid microdevices <Lab on a Chip>


  • Fabrication of polymerase chain reaction plastic lab-on-a-chip device for rapid molecular diagnoses <International Neurourology Journal>


  • Imprint molding of a microfluidic optical cell on thermoplastics with reduced surface roughness for the detection of copper ions <Analytical Sciences>


2015

  • Non-photolithographic plastic-mold-based fabrication of cylindrical and multi-tiered poly(dimethylsiloxane) microchannels for biomimetic lab-on-a-chip applications <RSC Advances>


  • Instantaneous room temperature bonding of a wide range of non-silicon substrates with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) elastomer mediated by a mercaptosilane <Lab on a Chip>


  • Solvent-free thermoplastic-poly(dimethylsiloxane) bonding mediated by UV irradiation followed by gas-phase chemical deposition of an adhesion linker <Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering>


  • Miniaturized polymerase chain reaction device for rapid identification of genetically modified organisms <Food Control>


  • Flow-through polymerase chain reaction inside a seamless 3D helical microreactor fabricated utilizing a silicone tube and a paraffin mold <Analyst>


  • Non-silicon substrate bonding mediated by poly(dimethylsiloxane) interfacial coating <Applied Surface Science>


  • Portable plastic syringe as a self-actuated pump for long-distance uniform delivery of liquid inside a microchannel and its application for flow-through polymerase chain reaction on chip <RSC Advances>


2014

  • Bent polydimethylsiloxane-polycarbonate hybrid microdevice for on-chip flow-through polymerase chain reaction employing a single heater <Microchimica Acta>


  • One-step glass-like coating of polycarbonate for seamless DNA purification and amplification on an integrated monolithic microdevice <Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical>


  • Transparent, low-power pressure sensor matrix based on coplanar-gate graphene transistors <Advanced Materials>


  • One-step surface modification for irreversible bonding of various plastics with a poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomer at room temperature <Lab on a Chip>


  • Modification of polycarbonate with hydrophilic/hydrophobic coatings for the fabrication of microdevices <Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical>


  • Polycarbonate bonding assisted by surface chemical modification without plasma treatment and its application for the constructionof plastic-based cell arrays <Sensors and Actuators A: Physical>


  • Planar poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)–glass hybrid microdevice for a flow-through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) employing a single heater assisted by an intermediate metal alloy layer for temperature gradient formation <Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical>


2013

  • Pressure-driven one-step solid phase-based on-chip sample preparation on a microfabricated plastic device and integration with flow-through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) <Journal of Chromatography B>


  • Spatially defined hydrophobic coating of a microwell-patterned hydrophilic polymer substrate for targeted adhesion with high-resolution soft lithography <Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces>


  • Ethanol and UV-assisted instantaneous bonding of PMMA assemblies and tuning in bonding reversibility <Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical>


  • Two-layer microdevice for parallel flow-through PCRs employing plastic syringes for semi-automated sample injection and a single heater for amplification: Toward process simplification and system miniaturization <Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical>


  • Analyst paper included in "Global Medical Discovery"


  • Solid-phase based on-chip DNA purification through a valve-free stepwise injection of multiple reagents employing centrifugal force combined with a hydrophobic capillary barrier pressure


  • Recent Progress in Lab-on-a-Chip Technology and Its Potential Application to Clinical Diagnoses <International Neurourology Journal>



2012

  • Lab on a Chip paper selected as "The 3rd most cited article in South Korea in 2012"


  • Lab on a Chip paper selected as an "Inside front cover"


  • A rotary microsystem for simple, rapid and automatic RNA purification <Lab on a Chip>


  • Electrochemical DNA detection using Hoechst dyes in microfluidic chips <Current Applied Physics>


  • Analyst paper Highlighted in "Technology Review [German version]" and "Chemistry World"


  • Flow-through PCR on a 3D qiandu-shaped polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microdevice employing a single heater: toward microscale multiplex PCR <Analyst>


  • Hand-held syringe as a portable plastic pump for on-chip continuous-flow PCR: miniaturization of sample injection device <Analyst>


2011

  • Three-dimensional on-chip continuous-flow polymerase chain reaction employing a single heater <Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry>


  • Bubble-free on-chip continuous-flow polymerase chain reaction: concept and application <Analyst>


2010

  • Lab Chip paper selected as "The 10 Most Accessed in May"


  • A facile route for irreversible bonding of plastic-PDMS hybrid microdevices at room temperature <Lab on a Chip>


  • Targeted cell adhesion on selectively micropatterned polymer arrays on a poly(dimethylsiloxane) surface <Biomedical Microdevices>


2009

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Core-Shell Silica with Incorporation of Dye <Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals>

  • Novel Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Bonding Strategy via Room Temperature "Chemical Gluing" <Langmuir>

  • Micro-perforated elastomeric poly(dimethylsiloxane) mask fabricated using high-aspect-ratio micro-pillar arrays for spatially defined surface modification: an unconventional method for establishing a microarray platform <Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry>

2008

  • Superporous agarose beads as a solid support for microfluidic immunoassay <Ultramicroscopy>

2007

  • A simple fabrication route to a highly transparent super-hydrophobic surface with a poly(dimethylsiloxane) coated flexible mold <Chemical Communications>

  • A poly(dimethylsiloxane)-coated flexible mold for nanoimprint lithography <Nanotechnology>

  • Macromolecular Rapid Communications paper selected as a "Cover"

  • A simple imprint method for multi-tiered polymer nanopatterning on large flexible substrates employing a flexible mold and hemispherical PDMS elastomer (selected as a cover)
    <Macromolecular Rapid Communications>


  • Simple route to hydrophilic microfluidic chip fabrication using an ultraviolet (UV) cured polymer <Advanced Functional Materials>

2006

  • On-Chip Colorimetric Biosensor based on Polydiacetylene (PDA) embedded in photopolymerized poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEG-DA) hydrogel <Biochemical Engineering Journal>

  • Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide by Sulfate-resistant Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans AZ11 <Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering>

  • Microfluidic Immunoassay Platform Using Antibody-Immobilized Glass Beads and Its Application for Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 <Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society>

  • Multilayer Transfer Printing on Microreservoir-Patterned Substrate Employing Hydrophilic Composite Mold for Selective Immobilization of Biomolecules <Langmuir>

  • Antiadhesion Surface Treatments of Molds for High-Resolution Unconventional Lithography <Advanced Materials>

  • Hydrophilic Composite Elastomeric Mold for High-Resolution Soft Lithography <Langmuir>

  • Selective Patterning and Immobilization of Biomolecules within Precisely-defined Micro-reservoirs <Biosensors and Bioelectronics>

2005

  • Control-free Air Vent System for Ultra-low Volume Sample Injection on a Microfabricated Device <Analytical Sciences>

  • Development of a Passive Micromixer based on Repeated Fluid Twisting and Flattening, and Its Application to DNA Purification <Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry>

  • Polyelectrolyte Micropatterning onto a Microstructured Substrate Employing Polymer on Polymer Stamping Technique and Agarose Stamp <Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society>

  • Nanofeature-patterned Polymer Mold Fabrication Toward Precisely-defined Nanostructure Replication <Chemistry of Materials>

2004

  • Pressure-driven sample injection with quantitative liquid dispensing for on-chip electrophoresis <Analytical Sciences - 직접입력>

  • Removal of high strength hydrogen sulfide by a hybrid system <Kor.J.Microbiol.Biotechnol. - 직접입력>

2000

  • Biological Deodorization of H2S Using Porous Lava as Biofilter Carrier <Journal of Biosciences and Bioengineering>