Publication

In 2024

1. DU Woo, YJ Park, JY Cheon, K Lee, Y Jung, PJ Kim**, T Kim**, Development of solid-state hybrid capacitor using carbon nanotube film as current collector, Functional Composites and Structures, 2024, 6, 035003  (**Corresponding Author) 

2. W Choi , M Park , S Woo , H Kim , M Kang , J Choi**, S Cho**, T Kim**,   PJ Kim**, Ultra-stable and Dendrite-suppressed Li-Metal Batteries enabled by Hydrophilicity/Lithiophilicity enhanced Separator, Submitted (**Corresponding Author) 

3. M Park, S Woo, J Seo, J Choi,** E Jeong,** PJ Kim**, Directing the uniform and dense Li deposition via graphene-enhanced separators for high-stability Li metal batteries Electrochimica Acta, 2024, 495, 144426 (**Corresponding Author) 

4. D Lee, S Lee , D Jung , K Roh, J Seo, J Kim, K Kim, PJ Kim**, J Choi** , Synergistically enhanced LiF–rich protective layer for highly stable silicon anodes, Applied Surface Science, 2024, 661, 160023 (**Corresponding Author)

5. S Lee, S Yang, K Lee, Y Jung, J Choi, T Kim**, PJ Kim**, Dendrite-suppressed Li deposition enabled by surface-tailored carbon-based current collectors for high-rate and stable Li-metal batteries, Carbon, 2024, 221, 118941  (**Corresponding Author)

6. K Kwon*, J Kim*, S Han, J Lee, J Kwon, J Lee, J Seo, PJ Kim**, T Song**, J Choi**, Low-Resistance LiFePO4 Thick Film Electrode Processed with Dry Electrode Technology for High-Energy-Density Lithium-Ion Batteries, Small Science, 2024, 2300302 (*equally contributed)(**Corresponding Author)

7. S Jo, K Lee, Y Jung, D Woo, T Kim**, PJ Kim**,  Direct-spun Carbon Nanotube Sheet: A Flexible, Ultralight, Stackable Three-dimensional Current Collector for High-Performance Lithium-ion Batteries, Carbon, 2024, 219, 118786 (**Corresponding Author)

8. S Yang, J Kim, S Lee, J Seo, J Choi,** PJ Kim**, Uniform Li deposition through Graphene-based Ion-Flux regulator for high-rate Li metal batteries, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16, 3, 2416 (**Corresponding Author)

9. S Han, E Noh, S Chae, K Kwon, J Lee, J Woo, S Park, JW Lee, PJ Kim, T Song, W Kwak, J Choi, Mitigating PTFE decomposition in ultra thick dry-processed anodes for high energy density lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 96, 112693 

In 2023

10. J Kim*, K Kwon*, PJ Kim**, J Choi**, Electrically conductive Metal oxide-Assisted Multifunctional Separator for Highly Stable Lithium-Metal Batteries, Electrochemistry Communications, 2023 (*equally contributed) (**Corresponding Author)

11. J Kim*, GR Lee*, RBK Chung**, PJ Kim**, J Choi**, Homogeneous Li Deposition guided by Ultra-thin Lithiophilic Layer for Highly Stable Anode-free Batteries, Energy Storage Materials, 2023, 102899 (*equally contributed) (**Corresponding Author)

12. H Park, S Han, H Tak, J Kim, K Roh, DS Jung, T Song, PJ Kim**, J Choi**, A multifunctional network binder enables stable and high performance of silicon-based anode in lithium-ion battery, Journal of Power Sources, 2023, 547, 233169, (**Corresponding Author)

13. J Kim*, K Kwon*, K Kim*, S Han, PJ Kim**, J Choi**, Size Effect of a Piezoelectric Material as a Separator Coating Layer for Suppressing Dendritic Li Growth in Li Metal Batteries, Nanomaterials, 2023, 13(1), 90 (**Corresponding Author)

14. J Kim, J Choi**, PJ Kim**, A New Approach to Stabilize the Electrochemical Performance of Li Metal Batteries Through the Structure Alteration of Cnt Scaffolds, Carbon, 2023, 203, 426 (**Corresponding Author)

15. J Heo, G Min, JB Lee, PJ Kim, K Shin, IW Cheong, H Kang, S Yoon, W Lim, J Lee, J Joo, PEI/Super P Cathode Coating: A Pathway to Superior Lithium–Sulfur Battery Performance, Batteries, 2023, 9(11), 531  

16. H Choi, S Ji, H Cho, C Kim, PJ Kim, H Park, J Choi, Considering cell volume in dopant screening for improving Li-ion mobility in an amorphous LiPON solid-state electrolyte: an ab initio study, RSC advances, 2023, 13 (21), 14379-14383

In 2022

17. J Kwon*, J Kim*, S Bae, S Jeon, J Song, S Wang, D Jung, J Jang, H Park, PJ Kim**, J Choi** , Polyanion-assisted ionic-electronic conductive agents designed for high density Si-based anodes, Journal of Power Sources, 2022, 541, 231728 (**Corresponding Author)

18. J Choi, PJ Kim**, A Roadmap of Battery Separator Development: Past and Future, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 2022, 31, 100858 (**Corresponding Author)

In 2021 

19. J Kim*, J Kwon*, MJ Kim, DS Jung, KC Roh, J Jang, PJ Kim**, J Choi**,  A Strategic Approach to Use Upcycled Si Nanomaterials for Stable Operation of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Nanomaterials, 2021, 11 (12), 3248 (**Corresponding Author)

20. PJ Kim**, Surface-Functionalized Separator for Stable and Reliable Lithium Metal Batteries: A Review, Nanomaterials, 2021, 11, 2275 (**Corresponding Author)

21. K. Kim*, PJ Kim*, R. Chowdhury, R. Kantharaj, A. Candadai, A. Marconnet, V. G. Pol, J. P Youngblood, Structural Orientation effect of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Films on Electrochemical Kinetics and Stability in Lithium-ion Batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 417, 128128 (*equally contributed)

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Prior to joining KNU

22. PJ Kim, K. Kim, V. G. Pol, A Comparative Study of Cellulose Derived Structured Carbons on the Electrochemical Behavior of Lithium Metal-based Batteries, Energy Storage Materials, 2019, 19, 179-185

23. PJ Kim, V. G. Pol, Surface Functionalization of a Conventional Polypropylene Separator with an Aluminum Nitride Layer towards Ultra-Stable and High-Rate Lithium Metal Anodes, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2019, 11, 4, 3917-3924

24. PJ Kim, V. G. Pol, High Performance Lithium Metal Batteries Enabled by Surface Tailoring of Polypropylene Separator with a Polydopamine/Graphene Layer, Advanced Energy Materials, 2018, 8, 1802665 (selected as a Front cover)

25. P. JH Kim, K. Kim, V. G. Pol, Uniform metal-ion flux through interface-modified membrane for highly stable metal batteries, Electrochemica acta, 2018, 283, 517-527

26. PJ Kim, S. Narayanan, J. Xue, V. Thangadurai and V. G. Pol, Li-Ion-Permeable and Electronically Conducting Membrane Comprising Garnet Li6La3Ta1.5Y0.5O12 and Graphene for Ultrastable, High-Rate Lithium Sulfur Batteries, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2018, 1, 8, 3733-3741 (selected as a Front cover)

27. K. Kim*, PJ Kim*, J. Youngblood, V. G. Pol, Surface Functionalization of Carbon Architecture with Nano-MnO2 for Effective Polysulfide Confinement in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, ChemSusChem, 2018 ,11(14) 2375-2381 (*equally contributed)

28. PJ Kim, H. Fontecha, K. Kim, V. G. Pol, Towards High Performance Lithium Sulfur Batteries: Upcycling of LDPE Plastic into Sulfonated Carbon Scaffold via Microwave-promoted Sulfonation, ACS applied Materials and Interfaces, 2018, 10, 14827−14834

29. PJ Kim, K. Kim, V. G. Pol, Highly Stable Lithium Sulfur Batteries via Carbon Nanotubes Scaffold Functionalization, Carbon, 2018, 131, 175-183

30. J.Choi*, PJ Kim*, J.Seo, J. Kwon, T. Song, Environmentally-harmless Polylactic Acid-Polyethylene Glycol Binder for Deformable ceramic green body, Ceramics International, 2018, 44, 4220–4224 (*equally contributed)

31. J.Choi*, PJ Kim*, J.Seo*, J. Kwon, T. Song, Toward functional 3D architectured platform: Advanced approach to anchor functional metal oxide onto 3D printed scaffold, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2017, 1700901 (*equally contributed) (Front cover)

32. PJ Kim, K. Fu, J. Seo, J. Choi, J. Kwon, L. Hu, U. Paik, Synergistic Protective Effect of a Multifunctional Membrane for Highly Stable Lithium Sulfur Batteries, NPG Asia Materials, 2017, 9, e375; doi:10.1038/am.2017.51.

33. JH Kim, J. Choi, J. Seo, J. Kwon, U. Paik, Two-dimensional Nafion Nanoweb Anion-shield for Improved Electrochemical Performances of Lithium Sulfur Batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2016, 4, 11203-11206

34. JH Kim, J. Seo, J. Choi, Y. Jeon, C. Marcus, D. Shin, C. Wang, L. Hu, U. Paik, Synergistic Ultra-thin Functional Polymer Coated Carbon Nanotube Interlayer for High performance Lithium Sulfur Batteries, ACS applied Materials & Interfaces, 2016, 8(31), pp 20092-20099

35. JH Kim*, S. Lee*, J. Choi, T. Song, U. Paik, Stackable, Three Dimensional Carbon-Metal Oxide Composite for High Performance Supercapacitors, Journal of Material Chemistry A, 2015, 3, 20459-20464 (2015 Journal of Materials Chemistry A Hot Papers) (*equally contributed)

36. JH Kim, F. Kun, J. Choi, S. Sun, J. Kim, L. Hu, U. Paik, Hydroxylated carbon nanotube enhanced sulfur cathodes for improved electrochemical performance of lithium–sulfur batteries, Chemical Communication, 2015, 51, 13682-13685

37. JH Kim, F. Kun, J. Choi, K.C. Kil, J. Kim, X. Han, L. Hu, U. Paik, Encapsulation of S/SWNT with PANI web for enhanced rate and cycle performance in lithium sulfur batteries, Scientific Reports, 2015, 5, 8946

38. JH Kim*, S. Lee*, J. Lee, T. Song, U. Paik, 3D-interconnected Nanoporous RGO-CNT Structure for Supercapacitors Application, Electrochimica Acta, 2014, 125, 536–542 (*equally contributed)

39. J. Rodriguez, PJ Kim, K. Kim, Z. Qi, H. Wang, V. G. Pol, Engineered heat dissipation and current distribution boron nitride-graphene layer coated on polypropylene separator for high performance lithium metal battery, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2021,583, 362-370

40. S. Bag, C Zhou, PJ Kim, V. G. Pol, V. Thangadurai, LiF modified stable flexible PVDF-garnet hybrid electrolyte for high performance all-solid-state Li–S batteries, Energy Storage Materials, 2020, 24, 198-207

41. K. Lee, S. Kim, C. Park, PJ Kim, V. G. Pol; I. Cho, I. Park, Towards high performance of supercapacitor: New approach to design 3 D architectured electrodes with bacteria, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2019, 78, 232-238

42. M. Parekh, V. Parikh, PJ Kim, S. Misra, Z. Qi; H. Wang, V. G. Pol, Encapsulation and Networking of Silicon Nanoparticles using Amorphous Carbon and Graphite for High Performance Li-ion Batteries, Carbon, 2019, 148, 36-43

43. K. Kim, R. Adams, PJ Kim, A. Arora, E. Martinez, J. Youngblood, V. G. Pol, Li-ion Storage in an Amorphous, Solid, Spheroidal Carbon Anode Produced by Dry-Autoclaving of Coffee Oil, Carbon, 2018, 133, 62-68

44. K. You, J. Seo, PJ Kim, T. Song, Control of Tungsten Protrusion with Surface Active Agent during Tungsten Chemical Mechanical Polishing, ECS Transactions, 2017, 6 (12) 822-P827.

45. J Seo, JH Kim, M. Lee, K. You, J. Moon, D. Lee, U. Paik, Multi-objective optimization of tungsten CMP slurry for advanced semiconductor manufacturing using a response surface methodology, Materials & Design, 117, 131–138

46. J.Choi, P. Sudhagar, JH Kim, J. Kwon, T. Song, U. Paik, W:BiVO4/BiVO4 graded photoabsorbers on mesoporous WO3 electrode for enhanced photoelectrocatalytic solar light-driven water oxidation, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017,19, 4648-4655

47. J. Seo, K. You, J Moon, JH Kim, U Paik Communication—Corrosion Behavior of Tungsten Metal Gate in the Presence of Hydrogen Peroxide at Acidic Medium, ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 2017, 6 (4) 169-P171

48. Y. Jeon, X. Han, K. Fu, J. Dai, JH Kim, L. Hu, T. Song, U. Paik, Flash-Induced Reduced Graphene Oxide as Sn Anode Hosts for High Performance Sodium Ion Batteries, Journal Material Chemistry A, 2016, 4, 18306-18313

49. J. Seo, JH Kim, J. Moon, M. Lee, D. Yi, U. Paik, Size dependent interactions of silica nanoparticles with flat silica surface, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2016, 483, 177–184

50. Z. Liu, T. Song, JH Kim, Z. Li, J. Xiang, T. Lu, U. Paik, Partially reduced SnO2 nanoparticles anchored on carbon nanofibers for high performance sodium ion batteries, Electrochemistry Communications, 2016, 72, 91–95

51. J. Seo, J. Moon, JH Kim, K. Lee, J. Hwang, H. Yoon, D. Yi, U. Paik, Role of oxidation state of cerium on the ceria surfaces for silicate adsorption, Applied Surface Science, 2016, 389, 15, 311–315

52. J. Kim, A. Banks, Z. Xie, S. Heo, P. Gutruf, J. Lee, S. Xu, K. Jang, F. Liu, G. Brown, J. Choi, JH Kim, X. Feng, Y. Huang, U. Paik, J. Rogers, Miniaturized Flexible Electronic Systems with Wireless Power and Near-Field Communication Capabilities, Advanced Functional Materials, 2015, 25, 4761–4767