Publications

2026

• Multi-ion zeolite-based antimicrobial LDPE films for active food packaging: Ion combinations and performance in real food systems

Kim, J., Jang, H., Lee, J. S., Lyu, J. S., Choi, I., & Han, J.

Journal of Food Science [IF= 3.4], 91(5), e71144, 2026.

• Bioengineered gardenia red-Fe2+ complex: A heat-and pH-stable dual-function clean-label colourant

Lyu, J. S., Kim, Y., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Research International [IF=8.0 & JCR top 6.9%], 118536, 2026.

• In-line salt solution injection as an ionic modulation strategy in high-moisture extrusion of plant-based meat alternatives: Effects on fibrous structuring

Lee, J. S., Jeong, Y. J., & Han, J.

Food Hydrocolloids [IF=12.4 & JCR top 1.9%], 112138, 2026.

• Structural engineering of plant-based meat alternatives via salt incorporation: Comparative analysis with cooked chicken breast and evaluation of structural stability under thermal pasteurization and freeze–thaw treatment

Lee, J. S., Jeong, Y. J., & Han, J.

Food Hydrocolloids [IF=12.4 & JCR top 1.9%], 112117, 2026.

• Rapid artificial-intelligence-based detection of antimicrobial cationic ion activities against Escherichia coli

Kim, J., Choi, Y. M., Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

LWT [IF=6.6 & JCR top 11.8%], 118901, 2026.

• Engineering meat-like performance in plant-based burger patties: Focusing on structural, cooking, and textural properties

Lee, J. S., Lyu, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 35(2), 379–389, 2026.

2025

• Industrial-scale antifungal film incorporated with Cinnamomum cassia oil: Enhancing bread quality attributes and evaluation of organoleptic properties

Choi, Y., Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., & Han, J. 

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 34, 2519–2528, 2025.

• Environmentally sustainable triple-technique strategy to extend shelf-life of potato tubers: Combined treatment with excimer radiation, ultrasonic cleaning, and edible coating

Lee, J. S., Kim, S. Y., Kang, D. H., & Han, J.

Postharvest Biology and Technology [IF=6.8 & JCR top 0.4%], 222, 113367, 2025.

2024

• Unraveling the impact of thermal modulation in heating and cooling dies on the fibrous structure of high-moisture meat alternatives

Lee, J. S., Kim, S., & Han, J.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules [IF=8.5 & JCR top 5.9%], 281(3), 136456, 2024.

• Phage T4-based colorimetric sensing material and its application to develop a time-dependent bacteria sensing platform for long-term detection of food contamination

Choi, I., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Control [IF=6.3 & JCR top 12.9%], 164, 110554, 2024.

• Enhanced barrier properties in sweet potato starch films via dual modification by octenyl succinylation and heat moisture treatment for use as plant-based sausage casings

Cho, Y., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 33, 1885–1897, 2024.

• Enhancing effect on postharvest quality of potatoes through combined treatment of edible coating with UV-C irradiation

Lee, J. S., Ahn, J., & Han, J.

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 33, 1393–1405, 2024.

• Exploring the potential of bacterial cellulose paste as a fat replacer for low-fat plant-based hamburger patties

Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Research International [IF=8.0 & JCR top 6.9%], 176, 113832, 2024.

2023

• Influence of acetylation and chemical interaction on edible film properties and different processing methods for food application

Choi, I., Hong, W., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Chemistry [IF=9.8 & JCR top 3.1%], 426, 136555, 2023.

• Development of gelatin–sodium caseinate high-oxygen-barrier film containing elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) extract and its antioxidant capacity on pork

Choi, J., Lee, J. S., Han, J., & Chang, Y.

Food Bioscience [IF=5.9 & JCR top 17.3%], 53, 102617, 2023.

• Impact of interactions between soy and pea proteins on quality characteristics of high-moisture meat analogues prepared via extrusion cooking process

Lee, J. S., Kim, S., Jeong, Y. J., Choi, I., & Han, J.

Food Hydrocolloids [IF=12.4 & JCR top 1.9%], 139, 108567, 2023.

• Effect of screw speed and die temperature on physicochemical, textural, and morphological properties of soy protein isolate-based textured vegetable protein produced via a low-moisture extrusion cooking process

Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., Chae, T. Y., Yoon, C. S., & Han, J.

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 32, 659–669, 2023.

• Maltodextrin-trehalose miscible system-based bacteriophage encapsulation: Studies of plasticizing effect on encapsulated phage activity and food application as an antimicrobial agent

Choi, I., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Control [IF=6.3 & JCR top 12.9%], 146, 109550, 2023.

• Novel color stability and colorimetry-enhanced intelligent CO₂ indicators by metal complexation of anthocyanins for monitoring chicken freshness

Choi, I., Choi, H., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Chemistry [IF=9.8 & JCR top 3.1%], 404, 134534, 2023.

2022

• Construction of rice protein-based meat analogues by extruding process: Effect of substitution of soy protein with rice protein on dynamic energy, appearance, physicochemical properties, and morphology

Lee, J. S., Choi, I., & Han, J.

Food Research International [IF=8.0 & JCR top 6.9%], 161, 111840, 2022.

• Characterization of ionically crosslinked alginate films: Effect of different anion-based metal cations on the improvement of water-resistant properties

Choi, I., Lee, Y., Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Hydrocolloids [IF=12.4 & JCR top 1.9%], 131, 107785, 2022.

• Physicochemical properties and solubility of sweet potato starch-based edible films

Choi, I., Shin, D., Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., Song, H., Chung, M. N., & Han, J.

Food Packaging and Shelf Life [IF=10.6 & JCR top 3.0%], 33, 100867, 2022.

• Application of bacteriophage to develop indicator for Escherichia coli detection and modulation of its biochemical reaction to improve detection ability: A proof-of-concept study

Choi, I., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Food Control [IF=6.3 & JCR top 12.9%], 39, 109082, 2022.

• Development of a multilayer insect-repelling film with trans-anethole for the storage of almond flake cereal

Choi, I., Kim, S., Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., & Han, J.

Journal of Food Science [IF=3.4], 87(7), 2869–2878, 2022.

• Analysis of the insect-repelling mechanism of star anise extract and its major active compounds against Plodia interpunctella

Choi, I., Kim, S., Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., Na, J. H., & Han, J.

Food Science and Biotechnology [IF=3.1], 31, 451–462, 2022.

• Physico-chemical characteristics of rice protein-based novel textured vegetable proteins as meat analogues produced by low-moisture extrusion cooking technology

Lee, J. S., Oh, H., Choi, I., Yoon, C. S., & Han, J.

LWT [IF=6.6 & JCR top 11.8%], 157, 113056, 2022.

• Whey protein isolate coating material for high oxygen barrier properties: A scale-up study from laboratory to industrial scale and its application to food packaging

Song, H., Choi, I., Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., Yoon, C. S., & Han, J.

Food Packaging and Shelf Life [IF=10.6 & JCR top 3.0%], 31, 100765, 2022.

• Isolation, screening, and identification of key components having intense insect repellent activity against Plodia interpunctella from four different medicinal plant materials

Lee, J. S., Lee, J., Choi, I., Chang, Y., Yoon, C. S., & Han, J.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture [IF=3.5 & JCR top 18.6%], 102(3), 1105–1113, 2022.

2021

• Mathematical modeling of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) bark oil release from agar/PVA biocomposite film for antimicrobial food packaging: The effects of temperature and relative humidity

Lee, J. S., Choi, I., & Han, J.

Food Chemistry [IF=9.8 & JCR top 3.1%], 363, 130306, 2021.

• Comparative study on physicochemical properties of starch films prepared from five sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) cultivars

Song, H., Choi, I., Lee, J. S., Chung, M. N., Yoon, C. S., & Han, J.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules [IF=8.5 & JCR top 5.9%], 189, 758–767, 2021.

2020

• Effects of mung bean starch/guar gum-based edible emulsion coatings on the staling and safety of rice cakes

Lee, E., Song, H., Choi, I., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Carbohydrate Polymers [IF=12.6 & JCR top 0.9%], 247, 116696, 2020.

• Insect-repellent activity of PET-based film with star anise essential oil and its pilot-scale production for food packaging

Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., Park, M. A., Oh, J., & Han, J.

Food Packaging and Shelf Life [IF=10.6 & JCR top 3.0%], 25, 100539, 2020.

• Enhancement of the water-resistance properties of an edible film prepared from mung bean starch via the incorporation of sunflower seed oil

Lee, J. S., Lee, E., & Han, J.

Scientific Reports [IF=3.9 & JCR top 18.0%], 10(1), 1–15, 2020.

2019

• Development of a biodegradable polycaprolactone film incorporated with an antimicrobial agent via an extrusion process

Lyu, J. S., Lee, J. S., & Han, J.

Scientific Reports [IF=3.9 & JCR top 18.0%], 9(1), 1–11, 2019.

• Characterization and preservation performance of multilayer film with insect-repellent and antimicrobial activities for sliced wheat bread packaging

Lee, J. S., Park, M. A., Yoon, C. S., Na, J. H., & Han, J.

Journal of Food Science [IF=3.4], 84(11), 3194–3203, 2019.

2018

• Development of a sulfite-based oxygen scavenger and its application in kimchi packaging to prevent oxygen-mediated deterioration of kimchi quality

Lee, J. S., Jeong, S., Lee, H. G., Cho, C. H., & Yoo, S. R.

Journal of Food Science [IF=3.4], 83(12), 3009–3018, 2018.

• Ascorbic acid-based oxygen scavenger in active food packaging system for raw meatloaf

Lee, J. S., Chang, Y., Lee, E. S., Song, H. G., Chang, P. S., & Han, J.

Journal of Food Science [IF=3.4], 83(3), 682–688, 2018.