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Junam Kim 김주남<Research area> 1. Novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries 2. Novel electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

A Moderately Solvating Electrolytes for Lithium−ion Batteries: Co−intercalation−free and Wide−Temperature, Junam Kim, Thuy Duong Pham, Seung-Hyeok Ma, Bouk Heo, Kyungwon Kwak*, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Electrochimica Acta, 2025, 534, 146573.
Synergistic Effects of Bisalt Additives in High-Voltage Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, Thuy Duong Pham, Junam Kim, Hye Min Oh, Kyungwon Kwak*, Kyung-Koo Lee*, ChemSusChem, 2024, e202400636.
High-efficiency Lithium Metal Stabilization and Polysulfide Suppression in Li-S Battery Enabled by Weakly Solvating Solvent, Thuy Duong Pham, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Seung-Hyeok Ma, Kyungwon Kwak*, Kyung-Koo Lee*, Small, 2024, 2307951.
Unlocking the Potential of Lithium Metal Batteries with a Sulfite-based Electrolyte, Thuy Duong Pham, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Kyungwon Kwak*, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Advanced Functional Materials, 2023, 2305284.
Non-flammable Electrolytes based on a Fluorine-free Salt for Safe and High-voltage Lithium Metal Batteries, Thuy Duong Pham, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Kyungwon Kwak*, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Electrochimica Acta, 2023, 458, 142496.
Size Effect of Electrolyte Ions on the Electric Double Layer Structure and Supercapacitive Behavior, Hoai Van Thi Nguyen, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Juyeoung Lee, Qing Jin, Bonyong Koo, Woong Kim, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2023, 6, 3155.
Practical High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries Enabled by Tuning the Solvation Structure in Weakly Solvating Electrolyte, Thuy Duong Pham, Abdullah Bin Faheem, Junam Kim, Hye Min Oh,* and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Small, 2022, 2107492.
High-voltage and intrinsically safe supercapacitors based on a trimethyl phosphate electrolyte, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, Junam Kim and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2021, 9, 20725.
Rational design of the electrolyte systems for the photochromic device, Hieu Dinh Nguyen, Junam Kim, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Electrochimica Acta, 2021, 374, 137964.
Activated carbons effectively purified by post‑heat treatment under vacuum conditions, Junam Kim, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, Gyung Jin Bahk, Kyungwon Kwak*, and Kyung‑Koo Lee*, Carbon Letters, 2021.

Preparation method of activated carbon using reducing atmosphere, Inventor: Kyung-Koo Lee, Junam Kim, Applicant: KSNU(Kusan National University), Patent number: 1021987960000, Date of Patent: 2020.12.29.
Electrolyte composition for photochromic device, and photochromic device, Inventor: Kyung-Koo Lee, Junam Kim, Nguyen Dinh Hieu, Applicant: KSNU(Kusan National University), submitted.
Non-flammable electrolyte for the supercapacitor and the supercapacitor including the same, Inventor: Kyung-Koo Lee, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, Junam Kim, Applicant: KSNU(Kusan National University), submitted.
THF-based electrolyte and lithium metal batteries containing thereof, Inventor: Kyung-Koo Lee, Thuy Duong Pham, Junam Kim, Applicant: KSNU(Kusan National University), submitted.
Noncombustible liquid electrolyte composition for lithium metal battery and lithium battery containing thereof, Inventor: Kyung-Koo Lee, Nguyen Dinh Hieu, Junam Kim, Applicant: KSNU(Kusan National University), submitted.

Ph.D Students

Le Thanh Cham<Research area> 1. Novel electrolyte for LIB and LMB

Unlocking High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries through a Unique Solvation Structure Engineered by an Ether Solvent, Cham Thanh Le, Thuy Duong Pham and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Nanoscale Horizons, 2026.

Byeong Chan Kim 김병찬<Research area> 1. Organic synthesis for the novel electrolyte 2. Novel electrolyte for LIB and LMB

Pushing the Boundaries of Supercapacitor Stability: A Sulfone-Based Electrolyte for Harsh Operating Conditions, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, Byeong Chan Kim, May Zin Thet, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Journal of Power Sources, 2026, 666, 239128.

Seung-Hyeok Ma 마승혁<Research area> 1. Reusing used batteries 2. Novel electrolyte for LIB and LMB

A Moderately Solvating Electrolytes for Lithium−ion Batteries: Co−intercalation−free and Wide−Temperature, Junam Kim, Thuy Duong Pham, Seung-Hyeok Ma, Bouk Heo, Kyungwon Kwak*, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Electrochimica Acta, 2025, 534, 146573.

May Zin Thet<Research area> 1. Novel electrolyte for supercapacitors

High-Voltage Wide-Temperature Supercapacitors Enabled by Optimized Electrolyte Mixtures, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, May Zin Thet, Min Thein Kyaw, Yeoheung Yoon, Byung Jun Park, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Journal of Power Sources, 2026, 667, 239262.
Pushing the Boundaries of Supercapacitor Stability: A Sulfone-Based Electrolyte for Harsh Operating Conditions, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, Byeong Chan Kim, May Zin Thet, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Journal of Power Sources, 2026, 666, 239128.

Min Thein Kyaw<Research area> 1. Computer simulation for the energy materials 2. Artificial intelligence for developing the energy materials

High-Voltage Wide-Temperature Supercapacitors Enabled by Optimized Electrolyte Mixtures, Hoai Van T. Nguyen, May Zin Thet, Min Thein Kyaw, Yeoheung Yoon, Byung Jun Park, and Kyung-Koo Lee*, Journal of Power Sources, 2026, 667, 239262.

Muhammad Asim Jan<Research area> 1. Novel electrolyte for SIB and SMB. 2. Alloy materials for SIB and SMB.

Wai Wai Phyo<Research area> 1. Computer simulation for the energy materials 2. Machine learning interatomic potential

M.S Students

Jongin Moon 문종인<Research area> 1. Novel electrode materials for Silicon battery 2. Novel electrolyte for Silicon battery

Dae Un Park 박대운<Research area> 1. High-voltage supercapacitor 2. Separator for LIB and supercapacitor

Haein Jeong 정해인<Research area> 1. Novel electrolyte and additives for LIB 2. Synthesis of organic molecules for Secondary batteries

Undergraduate Students

Doha Kim 김도하<Research area> 1. Novel electrolyte for LIB and LMB 2. Si anode material for LIB and supercapacitor

Hyeonuk Nam 남현욱<Research area> 1. Silicon material for LIB 2. High-voltage supercapacitor

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