Current Group Members

Ho Jin Jung (정호진, Lab Manager) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eV9d9DAAAAAJ&hl=en

• E-mail: eachlove1994@gmail.com

• Ph.D. Course @ PKNU:  2025.03~

• Master Course@ PKNU,  2020.03~2022.02

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. International Journal of Energy Research,  2022, 1-27 (2022) (JCR: 1.22%)  (First Author)

Recent advances in oxygen deficient metal oxides: Opportunities as supercapacitor electrodes

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber+, Razium Ali Soomro, Young Je Kwon, Naveed Ul Hassan, Minyoung Shon, Jin Hong Lee, Kyung‐Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*

2. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 466, 143048 (20230615) (IF: 16.744, JCR: 2.11)

Highly Propylene-selective Asymmetric Mixed-Matrix Membranes by Polymer Phase-Inversion in sync with In-Situ ZIF-8 Formation 

Yinying Hua+, Sunghwan Park+, Gyeong Min Choi, Ho Jin Jung, Kie Yong Cho, Hae-Kwon Jeong* 

3. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 480, 147992 (20240115) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%) (First Author)

Thin selective layered mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with defective UiO-66-induced interface engineering toward highly enhanced pervaporation performance

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Manas Mandal+, HyeonTae Shin+, Shivshankar Chaudhari, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Hyuk Taek Kwon*, Jeong-gu Yeo*, MinYoung Shon*, Kie Yong Cho*

4. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%) (First Author)

Post-Synthetic Modifications (PSM)-induced Defects in Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to Unleash Potential in Gas Separation Membrane Applications 

Gyeong Min Choi, Manas Mandal, Ho Jin Jung, Jagannath Panda, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, E. Vivek, MinYoung Shon, Krishnan Ravia, Kyung-Youl Baek, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Jeong-Gu Yeo*, and Kie Yong Cho* 

5. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 140, 1-19, (20241201) (First Author)

Recent advances in morphological tuning strategies for transition metal carbonate hydroxides and promising potential in lithium-ion batteries and electrolyzers 

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Kaiyun Zhang+, E Vivek, Rana R Neiber, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Min Jeong Lee, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho* 

6. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%) (First Author)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

7. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

8. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210) (First Author)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

9. Surfaces and Interfaces,  2025, 61, 106112, (20250315)

Amine-enriched Polymeric Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered pH Sensing Performance 

Jagannath Panda+, Sugato Hajra+, Swati Panda, Young Je Kwon, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Ho Jin Jung, Gyeong Min Choi, Hoe Joon Kim*, Kie Yong Cho*

10. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

11. Small, 2025, XXX, e05746, (20250726) (IF: 12.1, JCR: 7.2%) (First Author)

Polymer-Coordinated Heterogeneous Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 with Exceptional Propylene/Propane Molecular Sieving Effect

Sunghwan Park+, Ho Jin Jung+, Se Hun Kim, Hoang Vu Ly, Seung-Soo Kim, Dong A. Kang, Young Je Kwon, Seunghyeon Joo, Kie Yong Cho,* and Hae-Kwon Jeong*

​Young Je Kwon (권영제) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.kr/citations?hl=ko&user=umV9FmUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works

• E-mail: yzyz5004@gmail.com​

• Ph.D. Course @ PKNU:  2022.09~

• Master Researcher @ PKNU: 2022.03~2022.08

• Master Course @ PKNU:  2020.03~2022.02

• Research Field:  Polymer Chemistry (Bioplastics, Fluorinated Polymers, Battery Binders, Battery Separators, Membranes)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Nanomaterials, 2021, 11, 6, (20201222) 

Development of High Dielectric Electrostrictive PVDF Terpolymer Blends for Enhanced Electromechanical Properties 

Il Jin Kim+, Kie Yong Cho+, Eunji Kim, Young Je Kwon, Min Young Shon, Bo-In Park, Seunggun Yu, Jin Hong Lee

2. Polymer Science and Technology, 2021, 32, 420-429 (20211001) (First Author)

Materials for Food Packaging and their Gas Barrier Properties

식품포장재에 적용되는 소재 및 기체차단 특성

권영제， 손민영， 조상호， 백경열， 조계용*

3. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022, 228, 109439 (20220101) (IF: 11.322, JCR: 1.63%) 

High mechanical properties of covalently functionalized carbon fiber and polypropylene composites by enhanced interfacial adhesion derived from rationally designed polymer compatibilizers

Heun Young Seo, Kie Yong Cho*, Dohyun Im, Young Je Kwon, Minyoung Shon, Kyung-Youl Baek, and Ho Gyu Yoon*

4. Materials Letters,  2022, 311, 131577 (20220315) (First Author)

Porphyrin-cored amphiphilic star block copolymer photocatalysts: Hydrophobic-layer effects on photooxidation

Jin Young Seo+, Ji Eun Kim+, Young Je Kwon+, Se Hun Kim, Sangho Cho, Dong Hoon Choi,

Kie Yong Cho *, Kyung-Youl Baek* 

5. International Journal of Energy Research,  2022, 1-27 (2022) (JCR: 1.22%)

Recent advances in oxygen deficient metal oxides: Opportunities as supercapacitor electrodes

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber+, Razium Ali Soomro, Young Je Kwon, Naveed Ul Hassan, Minyoung Shon, Jin Hong Lee, Kyung‐Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*

6. Polymer Science and Technology, 2022, 33, 431-437 (20221001) (First Author)

실리콘 음극에 적용되는 고분자 바인더 소재

Polymer Binder Materials for Silicon(Si) Anode Applications

권영제, 김세훈, 박재원, 채수종, 손민영, 조계용

7. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 254, 110564 (20230401) (IF: 13.1, JCR: 0.60%) (First Author)

A strategy for dual-networked epoxy composite systems toward high cross-linking density and solid interfacial adhesion

Heun Young Seo+, Dohyun Im+, Young Je Kwon+, Chae Yun Nam, Se Hun Kim, Taegu Nam, Changki Kim, E Vivek, Kyong-Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*, Ho Gyu Yoon*

8. Materials Letters,  2023, 338, 134035 (20230501) (First Author)

A synthetic optimization study on thermoresponsive core cross-linked starpolymers (CCSs)

Young Je Kwon+, Jin Young Seo+, Se Hun Kim+, Yamini Sharma, MinYoung Shon, E. Vivek, Sangho Cho, Kyung-Youl Baek*, Kie Yong Cho* 

9. Applied Chemistry for Engineering, 2023, 34, 221-225 (20230601) (First Author)

Nanocellulose-based Polymer Composites with Their Properties and Applications

Se Hun Kim+, Young Jae Kwon+, Yamini Sharma, MinYoung Shon, Sangho Cho, Kyung-Youl Baek, Kie Yong Cho*

10. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 267, 111050 (20231201) (IF: 13.1, JCR: 0.60%)

Molecular engineering of N-rich ZIF-integrated graphene composite interface for efficient physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion of polysulfides in lithium–sulfur batteries

Seongwook Chae+, Sehun Kim+, Taewoong Lee, Haisu Kang, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Woo Sub Heo, Jae Bin Park, Ji-Oh Kim, Taekyun Kwon, Byeong Jin Kim, Chae-Ryong Cho, Jun-Woo Park*, Seung Geol Lee*, Kie Yong Cho*, Jin Hong Lee* 

11. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 479, 147860 (20240101) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%) (First Author)

A stress-adaptive interlinked 3D network binder for silicon anodes via tailored chemical bonds and conformation of functionalized poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) terpolymers 

Young Je Kwon+, Ji-Oh Kim+, E. Vivek, Eunji Kim, Se Hun Kim, Taekyun Kwon, Eunyoung Lim, Seongwook Chae, Minjoon Park, Youngho Eom, Ji-Hoon Baik*, Jin Hong Lee*, Kie Yong Cho*

12. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 480, 147992 (20240115) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%)

Thin selective layered mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with defective UiO-66 induced interface engineering toward highly enhanced pervaporation performance

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Manas Mandal+, HyeonTae Shin+, Shivshankar Chaudhari, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Hyuk Taek Kwon*, Jeong-gu Yeo*, MinYoung Shon*, Kie Yong Cho*

13. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%) (First Author)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

14. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%) (First Author)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

15. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%)

Post-Synthetic Modifications (PSM)-induced Defects in Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to Unleash Potential in Gas Separation Membrane Applications 

Gyeong Min Choi+, Manas Mandal+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, E. Vivek, MinYoung Shon, Krishnan Ravia, Kyung-Youl Baek, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Jeong-Gu Yeo*, and Kie Yong Cho* 

16. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 140, 1-19, (20241225)

Recent advances in morphological tuning strategies for transition metal carbonate hydroxides and promising potential in lithium-ion batteries and electrolyzers 

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Kaiyun Zhang+, E Vivek, Rana R Neiber, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Min Jeong Lee, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho* 

17. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 214, 113188, (20240624) (JCR: 9%)

Pd(II)-Porphyrin-sensitized smart star polymer photocatalysts: A light-harvesting strategy using fluorescence resonance energy transfer effects 

Jin Young Seo, Ha-na Jang, Young Je Kwon, Youngjong Kang, Kie Yong Cho*, Kyung-Youl Baek* 

18. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

19. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

20. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210) (First Author)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

21. Energy Reviews, 2025, 4, 100119, (20250301) 

Applications of electrospinning for fuel cell and electrolysis cell applications in hydrogen technologies 

Antara Sarkar+, Jerome Michael Bidu+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Sohwi Bak, Kie Yong Cho*, Segi Byun*, Jun Young Cheong* 

22. Surfaces and Interfaces,  2025, 61, 106112, (20250315)

Amine-enriched Polymeric Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered pH Sensing Performance 

Jagannath Panda+, Sugato Hajra+, Swati Panda, Young Je Kwon, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Ho Jin Jung, Gyeong Min Choi, Hoe Joon Kim*, Kie Yong Cho*

23. Macromolecular Research, 2025, 33, 1029-1034, (20250409)

Preparation of polyurethane sulfonate films as a motion sensing substrate with the compliant coating of PEDOT: PSS 

Sung Moon Park, Seung Min Lee, Young Je Kwon, Kie Yong Cho, Soaram Kim, Eun Kwang Lee* 

24. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%) (First Author)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

25. Small, 2025, XXX, e05746, (20250726) (IF: 12.1, JCR: 7.2%)

Polymer-Coordinated Heterogeneous Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 with Exceptional Propylene/Propane Molecular Sieving Effect

Sunghwan Park+, Ho Jin Jung+, Se Hun Kim, Hoang Vu Ly, Seung-Soo Kim, Dong A. Kang, Young Je Kwon, Seunghyeon Joo, Kie Yong Cho,* and Hae-Kwon Jeong*

​Kaiyun Zhang (장가윤) 

• ResearcGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kaiyun-Zhang-2/research

• E-mail: Kaiyun13128@outlook.com

• Integrated MS-PhD Course @ PKNU:  2023.09~

• Undergraduate Student @ Huainan Normal University 2015.09~2019.07

• Research Field: Battery Separators

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 480, 147992 (20240115) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%)

Thin selective layered mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with defective UiO-66 induced interface engineering toward highly enhanced pervaporation performance

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Manas Mandal+, HyeonTae Shin+, Shivshankar Chaudhari, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Hyuk Taek Kwon*, Jeong-gu Yeo*, MinYoung Shon*, Kie Yong Cho*

2. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

3. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

4. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%)

Post-Synthetic Modifications (PSM)-induced Defects in Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to Unleash Potential in    Gas Separation Membrane Applications 

Gyeong Min Choi+, Manas Mandal+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, E. Vivek, MinYoung Shon, Krishnan Ravia, Kyung-Youl Baek, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Jeong-Gu Yeo*, and Kie Yong Cho* 

5. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 140, 1-19, (20241225) (First Author)

Recent advances in morphological tuning strategies for transition metal carbonate hydroxides and promising potential in lithium-ion batteries and electrolyzers 

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Kaiyun Zhang+, E Vivek, Rana R Neiber, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Min Jeong Lee, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho* 

6. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

7. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

8. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

9. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

Gyeong Min Choi (최경민) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ko&user=9PKfiiAAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

• E-mail: gyeongminchoi98@gmail.com

• MS Course @ PKNU:  2023.03~2025.02

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2021.07~2023.02

• Research Field: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) (Gas Separation, Pervaporation, Batteries, Membranes, Adsorbents, Catalysts)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 466, 143048 (20230615) (IF: 16.744, JCR: 2.11)

Highly Propylene-selective Asymmetric Mixed-Matrix Membranes by Polymer Phase-Inversion in sync with In-Situ ZIF-8 

Formation 

Yinying Hua+, Sunghwan Park+, Gyeong Min Choi, Ho Jin Jung, Kie Yong Cho, Hae-Kwon Jeong* 

2. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2023, 2, 100012 (20230824)

Gum based functional binder for high-performance artificial graphite anode for lithium-ion batteries

Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jiman Choi, Jaewon Park, Gyeong Min Choi, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho, 

Zubair Ahmed Chandio, In Hye Kim, Youngjin Kim, Vinod V.T Padil, Jun Young Cheong 

3. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023, 267, 111050 (20231201) (IF: 13.1, JCR: 0.60%)

Molecular engineering of N-rich ZIF-integrated graphene composite interface for efficient physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion of polysulfides in lithium–sulfur batteries

Seongwook Chae+, Sehun Kim+, Taewoong Lee, Haisu Kang, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Woo Sub Heo, Jae Bin Park, Ji-Oh Kim, Taekyun Kwon, Byeong Jin Kim, Chae-Ryong Cho, Jun-Woo Park*, Seung Geol Lee*, Kie Yong Cho*, Jin Hong Lee* 

4. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 480, 147992 (20240115) (IF: 15.1, JCR: 3.2%) (First Author)

Thin selective layered mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with defective UiO-66 induced interface engineering toward highly enhanced pervaporation performance

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Manas Mandal+, HyeonTae Shin+, Shivshankar Chaudhari, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Hyuk Taek Kwon*, Jeong-gu Yeo*, MinYoung Shon*, Kie Yong Cho*​

5. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji Woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

6. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16, 15273-15285, (20240314)

Unexpectedly High Propylene/Propane Separation Performance of Asymmetric Mixed-Matrix Membranes through Additive-

Assisted In Situ ZIF-8 Filler Formation: Experimental and Computational Studies

Yinying Hua, Amro M. O. Mohamed, Gyeong Min Choi, Kie Yong Cho, Ioannis G. Economou, Hae-Kwon Jeong* 

7. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2024, 201, 95-118, (20241201) (IF: 10.9, JCR: 1.9%) (First Author)

Post-Synthetic Modifications (PSM)-induced Defects in Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to Unleash Potential in    Gas Separation Membrane Applications 

Gyeong Min Choi+, Manas Mandal+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, E. Vivek, MinYoung Shon, Krishnan Ravia, Kyung-Youl Baek, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Jeong-Gu Yeo*, and Kie Yong Cho* 

8. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 140, 1-19, (20241225)

Recent advances in morphological tuning strategies for transition metal carbonate hydroxides and promising potential in lithium-ion batteries and electrolyzers 

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Kaiyun Zhang+, E Vivek, Rana R Neiber, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Min Jeong Lee, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho* 

9. European Polymer Journal,  2024, 219, 113380, (20241016) (JCR: 9%) (First Author)

Mono-axial stretching-induced growth of crystalline phase of melt-processed perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) films for protecting inner layer of battery pouch films  

Gyeong Min Choi+, Ho Jin Jung+, Jagannath Panda+, Yong Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Ji Woo Bae, Minju Kim, Do-Kyun Kim, Seunggun Yu, Dae Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim, Jin Hong Lee, Jun Young Cheong, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

10. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

11. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

12. Surfaces and Interfaces,  2025, 61, 106112, (20250315)

Amine-enriched Polymeric Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered pH Sensing Performance 

Jagannath Panda+, Sugato Hajra+, Swati Panda, Young Je Kwon, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Ho Jin Jung, Gyeong Min Choi, Hoe Joon Kim*, Kie Yong Cho*

Min Jeong Lee (이민정) 

E-mail: alswjddnjs3@gmail.com

• Master Course @ PKNU:  2024.03 ~

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2022.07~2024.02

• Research Field: Battery Separators

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Energy Storage Materials, 2024, 65, 103135 (20240201) (IF: 20.4, JCR: 2.95%)

Ultra-thin SiO2 Nanoparticle Layered Separators by a Surface Multi-functionalization Strategy for Li-Metal Batteries: Highly Enhanced Li-Dendrite Resistance and Thermal Properties

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Kaiyun Zhang, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Ji Woo Bae, Se Hun Kim, Joon Ha Chang, Min Wook Pin, Jin Hong Lee, Hoik Lee, Kie Yong Cho*

2. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12, 2011-2023 (20240124) (IF: 11.9, JCR: 8.8%)

Fluorine-rich Modification of Self-Extinguishable Lithium-Ion Battery Separators using Cross-linking Networks of Chemically Functionalized PVDF Terpolymers for Highly Enhanced Electrolyte Affinity and Thermal, Mechanical Stability

Jaewon Park+, Young Je Kwon+, Jeongsik Yun+, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Kaiyun Zhang, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Jin Hong Lee, Kie Yong Cho*  

3. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 140, 1-19, (20241225)

Recent advances in morphological tuning strategies for transition metal carbonate hydroxides and promising potential in lithium-ion batteries and electrolyzers 

Jai Kumar+, Ho Jin Jung+, Kaiyun Zhang+, E Vivek, Rana R Neiber, Young Je Kwon, Gyeong Min Choi, Min Jeong Lee, Jeongsik Yun, Kie Yong Cho* 

4. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 54, 105263, (20241101)

Defect Strategies in Mn-Doped Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Adsorption-Based NOx Gas Sensing Performance  

Jagannath Panda, Ho Jin Jung, Young Je Kwon, Kaiyun Zhang, Minju Kim, Ji Woo Bae, Min Jeong Lee, Gyeong Min Choi, Tanaswini Patra, Kie Yong Cho* 

5. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 103, 114472, (20241210)

Insight into transition metal carbonate hydroxides: Morphological tuning strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors

E Vivek+, Jai Kumar+, Young Je Kwon+, Ho Jin Jung+, Rana R Neiber, Kaiyun Zhang, Gyeong Min Choi, Jaewon Park, Min Jeong Lee, Se Hun Kim, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kie Yong Cho* 

6. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%) (First Author)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

7. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2025, XXX, XXXX, (2025XXXX)

Biodegradable Redox-Active Organic Radical Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries 

Soeun Kim, Ju Hee Lee, Taeho Lim, Min Jeong Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kie Yong Cho,* Ju-Won Jeon,* Sangho Cho* 

Dong Jun Han (한동준) 

• E-mail: hdjgks00@gmail.com

• MS Course @ PKNU:  2025.03~

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2023. 05~

• Research Field: Polymer Chemistry (Bioplastics)

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

Jangwoo Park (박장우) 

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=UCxfv9QAAAAJ

• E-mail: qkrwkddn2010@gmail.com

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2024. 03~

• Research Field:  Battery Separators 

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)

1. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 165758, (20250915) (IF: 13.2, JCR: 3%) (First Author)

A surface engineered interlayer of reinforced PP separators for balanced electrochemical and self-extinguishable performance in Li-ion batteries: Morphology and thickness control effects

Min Jeong Lee+, Young Je Kwon+, Jang Woo Park+, Jeongsik Yun+, Joonseo Lee, Jagannath Panda, Kaiyun Zhang, Ho Jin Jung, Namhyung Kim, Sujong Chae, Jeong-gu Yeo, Kie Yong Cho* 

Donghwan Shin (신동환) 

• E-mail: soseriland@naver.com

• Undergraduate Student Researcher @ PKNU: 2024. 03~

• Research Field:  Battery Binders, Low-k Materials

• Publications  (+ Equal Contribution, * Corresponding)