Publications

Research Articles (@ PNU)

[Bold underlined name for PIPL researcher; + denotes equally contributed first author; * denotes corresponding author]

[52] Y.Y. Choi, J. Park, S. Wooh*, C.B. Kim*, "Circular Water Filtration via Polarity-Switchable Adhesive Coatings," 2025, In preparation.

[51] J. Noh+, J.H. Lee+, J. Lee, S. Kang, C.B. Kim*, B. Kang*, "Morphable and Sustainable Thin-Film Electronics Enabled by Shape-Reconfigurable and Recyclable Covalent Adaptable Network Substrates," 2025, In preparation.

[50] G.H. Choi, C.J. Ellison*, C.B. Kim*, "Universal Compatibilization Strategy for Industrial-Scale, Sorting-Free Recycling of Mixed Plastics," 2025, In preparation.

[49] C. Park, J. Cheon, M. Lee, S. Lee, D. Shin, G.H. Choi, C.B. Kim, J.S. Park, B. Jeong*, "Highly Conductive and Stretchable Liquid Metal-Hydrogel Composites Crosslinked by Glutaraldehyde," 2025, In preparation.

[48] D. Lee, S.-k. Ahn, C.B. Kim*, "Immiscible Binary Organic Phase-Change Composites with Segregated h-BN Networks for Advanced Thermal Management," 2025, In review.

[47] S. An+, J.M. Lee+, J. Lee, S. Wooh*, C.B. Kim*, "Polarity-Switchable Maleic Anhydride Copolymer for an Eco-Friendly Waterborne Multifunctional Anti-Icing Coating," 2025, In review.

[46] H. An*, W. Roh, C. Na, S. Shin, J. Lee, C.B. Kim*, "3D X-ray Tomography–Driven Descriptor Framework for Predicting Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Composites," Small Methods, 2025, Just Accepted. DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202501666

(xxx. 2025/ RS-2024-00346133 & RS-2025-25441844)
(Invited Small Science Symposium Author)

[45] C. Na+, S. Shin+, D. Lee, Y. Yoon, S.-k. Ahn, H. An*, J. Lee*, C.B. Kim*, "Data-Driven Engineering and Analysis of Polymer Composites with High Thermal Conductivity," Composites Science and Technology, 2025, 272, 111400. [Link]

(Nov. 2025/ CBK: RS-2024-00346133, SA: RS-2024-00408845)

[44] M. Yang+, Y. Jeon+, Y. Yoon, U.H. Choi*, C.B. Kim*, "Fully Recyclable, Catalyst-Free, Highly Adhesive, and Resilient Poly(β-Amino Esters) Covalent Adaptable Network-Based Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2025, 13, 33160-33174. [Link]

(Oct. 2025/ CBK: RS-2024-00346133 & RS-2024-00409589, UHC: NRF-2022R1F1A1069348)
(Invited for the Emerging Investigators themed issue)
(Highlighted in multiple Korean mass media)
(Featured on the outside back cover)

[43] Y. Yoon+, H. Moon+, W. Cho, D. Lee, S. Jeong*, J.J. Wie*, C.B. Kim*, "Light-Fueled In-Operando Shape Reconfiguration, Fixation, and Recovery of Magnetically Actuated Microtextured Covalent Adaptable Networks," Advanced Materials, 2025, 37, 2503161. [Link]

(Oct. 2025/ CBK: RS-2024-00346133 & RS-2024-00409589, SJ: RS-2022-00165711, JJW: NRF-2022R1A2C2002911)
(Highlighted in multiple Korean mass media)
(Highlighted in multiple international mass media)
(Featured on the front cover)

[42] S. Jeong, B. Gu*, G.H. Choi, C.B. Kim, S. Jeong*, "CNT spacer-induced cooling crystallisation: a novel approach to mitigate membrane scaling in membrane distillation without chemicals," npj Clean Water, 2025, 8, 62. [Link]

(Jul. 2025)

[41] J. Park, H. Lee, E. Na, H. Jo, T.S. Shim, C.B. Kim, H. Kim, G. Yu, J. Lee*, "Structured Liquid-in-Liquid Emulsion Stabilized by Surface-Engineered Liquid Metal Droplets as “Mutant” Pickering Emulsifiers," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025, 17, 9945-9959. [Link]

(Feb. 2025)

[40] Y. Jo, C.B. Kim*, "Manufacturing Strategies for Silicone Oil Based Stable Thermal Pastes with High Thermal Conductivity," Composites Research, 2024, 37, 422-426. (Korean domestic journal) [Link]

(Oct. 2024/PNU 2-year research)

[39] Y.H. Jeong, J. Im, G.H. Choi, C.B. Kim, J. Lee*, "Effect of Thermal Oxidation of Carbon Nanotubes during Wet Spinning into Fibers Using Sodium Cholate Surfactant in Aqueous Dispersion," Materials, 2024, 17, 3581. [Link]

(Jul. 2024)

[38] S.-B. Min+, Y. Jo+, S.Y. Ryu, J. Lee*, C.-W. Ahn*, C.B. Kim*, "High-Yield-Stress Particle-Stabilized Emulsion for Form-Factor-Free Thermal Pastes with High Thermal Conductivity, Stability, and Recyclability," Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2024, 11, 2300860. [Link]

(Feb. 2024/PNK9220)
(Featured on the frontispiece)

[37] G.H. Choi, S. Wooh, C.B. Kim*, "Styrenic Block Copolymer-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives without Volatile Compounds using Organic Eutectic Liquid," ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2024, 6, 607-615. [Link]

(Jan. 2024/2020R1C1C1003280, 2021M3H4A1A03041403, RS-2023-00259994, RS-2023-00258475, 20011117)
(Featured on the supplementary cover)

[36] S. Choi, S.-B. Min, D. Jeon, C.B. Kim*, "Marangoni-driven Patterning in Polymer Thin Film Supported on Shrinking Substrate for Resolution Enhancement," Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2023, 224, 2300035. [Link]

(Dec. 2023/2020R1C1C1003280)
(Invited for a special issue highlighting "Next Generation of Polymer Researchers")
(Featured on the front cover)

[35] D. Jeon, Y. Yoon, C.B. Kim*, "Photochemical Approaches to Manipulating Dynamic Bond Exchange Reaction in Vitrimers toward Recyclable Thermoset Polymers," Polymer Science and Technology, 2023, 34, 16-20. (Korean domestic magazine) [Link]

(Feb. 2023)

[34] D. Jeon, Y. Yoon, D. Kim, G. Lee, S.-k. Ahn, D. Choi, C.B. Kim*, "Fully Recyclable Covalent Adaptable Network Composite with Segregated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Structure for Efficient Heat Dissipation," Macromolecules, 2023, 56, 697-706. [Link]

(Jan. 2023/2020R1C1C1003280, 2021M3H4A1A03041403)
(Highlighted in multiple Korean mass media)
(Featured on the supplementary cover)

[33] S.-B. Min, M. Kim, K. Hyun, C.-W. Ahn*, C.B. Kim*, "Thermally Conductive 2D Filler Orientation Control in Polymer using Thermophoresis," Polymer Testing, 2023, 117, 107838. [Link]

(Jan. 2023/PNK8540)
(Featured on PNU Research Highlights)
(Highlighted in multiple international mass media)

[32] S.-B. Min, C.B. Kim*, "Manipulating Anisotropic Filler Structure in Polymer Composite for Heat Dissipating Materials: A Mini Review," Composites Research, 2022, 35, 431-438. (Korean domestic journal) [Link]

(Dec. 2022/PNU 2-year research)

[31] G. Lee+, H.Y. Song+, S. Choi, C.B. Kim, K. Hyun*, S.-k. Ahn*, "Harnessing β-Hydroxyl Groups in Poly(β-Amino Esters) Toward Robust and Fast Reprocessing Covalent Adaptable Networks," Macromolecules, 2022, 55, 10366-10376. [Link]

(Dec. 2022)

[30] D. Choi, C.B. Kim*, "Small-Molecule Additive for Improving Polyethylene-Derived Carbon Fiber Fabrication," Fibers and Polymers, 2022, 23, 1510-1514. [Link]

(Apr. 2022/CBK: NRF-2020R1C1C1003280, 20011117, DC: NRF-2020R1C1C101181712, NRF-2020R1A4A4079931)

[29] C. Park*, C.B. Kim*, "Efficient Carbonization of ABS Rubber via Iodine Doping," Elastomers and Composites, 2022, 57, 9-12. (Korean domestic journal) [Link]

(Mar. 2022/20011117, PNU start-up)

[28] J. Park, H.Y. Song, S. Choi, S.-k. Ahn, K. Hyun, C.B. Kim*, "Spatiotemporal Vitrimerization of a Thermosetting Polymer using a Photo-Latent Catalyst for Transesterification," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2022, 10, 6475-6480. [Link]

(Mar. 2022/2020R1C1C1003280, 2021M3H4A1A03041403)
(Highlighted in multiple Korean mass media)

[27] M. Goh, H. Shin, C.B. Kim*, "Manipulating Bond Exchange Rates in Vitrimer‐Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanohybrids via Heat Capacity Enhancement," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2021, 138, e50079. [Link]

(Mar. 2021/2020R1C1C1003280, 20011117)

[26] H. Shin, C.B. Kim*, "Impact of Filler Aspect Ratio on Oxygen Transmission and Thermal Conductivity using Hexagonal Boron Nitride-Polymer Composites," Composites Research, 2021, 34, 63-69. (Korean domestic journal) [Link]

(Feb. 2021/PNU 2-year research)

[25] C.B. Kim*, "Convection-Driven Patterning in Polymer Thin Films," Polymer Science and Technology, 2020, 31, 291-295. (Korean domestic magazine) [Link]

(Aug. 2020)

[24] J. Yang, H.-S. Park, J. Kim, J. Mok, T. Kim, E.-K. Shin, C. Kwak, S. Lim, C.B. Kim, J.-S. Park, H.B. Na, D. Choi, J. Lee*, "Yield Stress Enhancement of a Ternary Colloidal Suspension via the Addition of Minute Amounts of Polymeric Sodium Alginate to the Aqueous Inter-Particle Capillary Bridges," Langmuir, 2020, 36, 9424-9435. [Link]

(Aug. 2020)
(Featured on the supplementary cover)

[23] H.-S. Park, S. Lim, J. Yang, C. Kwak, J. Kim, J. Kim, S.S. Choi, C.B. Kim*, J. Lee*, "A Systematic Investigation on the Properties of Silica Nanoparticles “Multipoint”-Grafted with Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate-co-acrylic acid) in Extreme Salinity Brines and Brine-Oil Interfaces," Langmuir, 2020, 36, 3174-3183. [Link]

(Mar. 2020)
(Featured on the supplementary cover)

[22] H. Shin+, C.B. Kim+, S. Ahn, D. Kim, J.K. Lim, M. Goh*, "Recyclable Polymeric Composite with High Thermal Conductivity," Composites Research, 2019, 32, 319-326. (Korean domestic journal) [Link]

(Dec. 2019)

[21] J. Lee, S. Hwang, S. Lee, S. Ahn, S.G. Jang, N.-H. You, C.B. Kim*, M. Goh*, “Optimizing Filler Network Formation in Poly(hexahydrotriazine) for Realizing High Thermal Conductivity and Low Oxygen Permeation,” Polymer, 2019, 179, 121639. [Link]

(Sep. 2019)

Research Articles (Prior to PNU)

[20] H. Shin, S. Ahn, D. Kim, J.K. Lim, C.B. Kim*, M. Goh*, “Recyclable Thermoplastic Hexagonal Boron Nitride Composites with High Thermal Conductivity,” Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019, 163, 723-729. [Link]

[19] I. Jeong+, C.B. Kim+, D.-G. Kang, K.-U. Jeong, S.G. Jang, N.-H. You, S. Ahn, D.-S. Lee, M. Goh*, “Liquid Crystalline Epoxy with Improved Thermal Conductivity by Intermolecular Dipole-Dipole Interactions,” Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2019, 57, 708-715. [Link]
(Featured on the cover)

[18] R. Katsumata, A.R. Dulaney, C.B. Kim, C.J. Ellison*, “Glass Transition and Self-diffusion of Unentangled Polymer Melts Nanoconfined by Different Interfaces,” Macromolecules, 2018, 51, 7509-7517. [Link]

[17] C.B. Kim, J. Lee, J. Cho, M. Goh*, “Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Reduced Graphene Oxide via Chemical Defect Healing for Efficient Heat Dissipation,” Carbon, 2018, 139, 386-392. [Link]

[16] C.B. Kim, Y. Choi, H.J. Kim, H. Lee, N. You, J.K. Lee, B. Ku, M. Goh*, “Liquid Crystallinity of p-Aramid/Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube Composites,” Fibers and Polymers, 2018, 19, 1359-1362. [Link]

[15] C.B. Kim, N. You, M. Goh*, “Hollow Polymer Microcapsule Embedded Transparent and Heat-insulating Film,” RSC Advances, 2018, 8, 9480-9486. [Link]

[14] D. Kang, N. Kim, M. Park, C. Nah, J.S. Kim, C. Lee, Y. Kim, C.B. Kim, M. Goh, K. Jeong*, “Interfacial Engineering for the Synergistic Enhancement of Thermal Conductivity of Discotic Liquid Crystal Composites,” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2018, 10, 3155–3159. [Link]

[13] C.B. Kim+, K. Jeong+, B.J. Yang, J. Song, B. Ku, S. Lee*, S.K. Lee*, C. Park*, “Facile Supramolecular Processing of Carbon Nanotubes and Polymers for Electromechanical Sensors,” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2017, 56, 16180–16185. [Link]
(Featured on the frontispiece)

[12] A.R. Jones+, C.B. Kim+, S.X. Zhou, H. Ha, R. Katsumata, G. Blachut, R.T. Bonnecaze, C.J. Ellison*, “Generating Large Thermally Stable Marangoni-driven Topography in Polymer Films by Stabilizing the Surface Energy Gradient,” Macromolecules, 2017, 50, 4588-4596. [Link]

[11] C. Park*, B.J. Yang, K.B. Jeong, C.B. Kim, S. Lee. B. Ku, “Signal-Induced Release of Guests from a Photolatent Metal–Phenolic Supramolecular Cage and Its Hybrid Assemblies,” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2017, 56, 5485-5489. [Link]
(Featured on the inside cover, Highlighted in Chemistry Views Magazine)

[10] S.X. Zhou, D.W. Janes, C.B. Kim, C.G. Willson, C.J. Ellison*, “Designing Intrablock Attractions to Increase the χ Parameter of a Symmetric Diblock Copolymer,” Macromolecules, 2016, 49, 8332-8340. [Link]

[9] H. Ha, J. Park, S. Ando, C.B. Kim, K. Nagai, B.D. Freeman, C.J. Ellison*, “Gas Permeation and Selectivity of Poly(dimethylsiloxane)/Graphene Oxide Composite Elastomer Membranes,” Journal of Membrane Science, 2016, 518, 131-140. [Link]

[8] C.B. Kim, J.A. Wistrom, H. Ha, S.X. Zhou, R. Katsumata, A.R. Jones, D.W. Janes, K.M. Miller, C.J. Ellison*, “Marangoni Instability Driven Surface Relief Grating in an Azobenzene Containing Polymer Film,” Macromolecules, 2016, 49, 7069-7076. [Link]
(Featured on the cover)

[7] D.W. Janes*, C.B. Kim, M.J. Maher, C.J. Ellison*, “Orthogonally Spin-Coated Bilayer Films for Photochemical Immobilization and Patterning of sub-10 nm Polymer Monolayers,” Langmuir, 2016, 32, 6940-6947. [Link]

[6] J.H. Cho, R. Katsumata, S.X. Zhou, C.B. Kim, A.R. Dulaney, D.W. Janes, C.J. Ellison*,“Ultrasmooth Polydopamine Modified Surfaces for Block Copolymer Nanopatterning on Flexible Substrates,” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2016, 8, 7456-7463. [Link]

[5] C.B. Kim, S.X. Zhou, D.R. Heilman, D.W. Janes, C.J. Ellison*, “Surface Tension Driven Flow in a Low Molecular Weight Photopolymer,” Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology, 2015, 28, 67-71. [Link]

[4] C.B. Kim, D.W. Janes*, S.X. Zhou, A.R. Dulaney, C.J. Ellison*, “Bidirectional Control of Flow in Thin Polymer Films by Photochemically Manipulating Surface Tension,” Chemistry of Materials, 2015, 27, 4538-4545. [Link]

[3] T.A. Arshad, C.B. Kim, N.A. Prisco, J.M. Katzenstein, D.W. Janes, R.T. Bonnecaze, C.J. Ellison*, “Precision Marangoni-driven Patterning,” Soft Matter, 2014, 10, 8043 – 8050. [Link]

[2] J.M. Katzenstein+, C.B. Kim+, N.A. Prisco, R. Katsumata, Z. Li, D.W. Janes+, G. Blachut, C.J. Ellison*, "A Photochemical Approach to Directing Flow and Stabilizing Topography in Polymer Films," Macromolecules, 2014, 47, 6804 – 6812. [Link]

[1] C.B. Kim, D.W. Janes, D.L. McGuffin, C.J. Ellison*, “Surface Energy Gradient Driven Convection for Generating Nanoscale and Microscale Patterned Polymer Films Using Photosensitizers,” Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 2014, 52, 1195 – 1202. [Link]
(Featured on the cover)

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