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Research Interests

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Synthesis and characterization of electrode materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries

  • Synthesis of novel high-capacity composite anode materials

  • Development of high-Ni NCM cathode materials

  • Investigation of physicochemical, electrochemical, and thermal properties

  • Observation of electrode/electrolyte interface phenomena

  • Development of low-cost, facile, and scalable method for fabrication of active materials

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Synthesis and characterization of electrode materials for next-generation batteries

  • Exploration of potential candidates for secondary batteries with multivalent ions

  • Investigation of electrolytes, electrolyte additives, and binders

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Development of advanced characterization tools for electrochemical applications

Ongoing Research Projects

  • Development of Core Technology for All-Solid-State Batteries Based on High Ionic Conductivity and Air-Stable Sodium-Based Solid Electrolytes, 2025/01~2027/12, KIST Institutional Program, Principal Investigator

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  • Development of Highly Safe 400 Wh/kg-class Solid State Batteries, 2024/06~2029/05, National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) (Grant No. GTL24011-310), Participating Researcher

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  • Development of Ultra-Low Cost (<$50/kWh), Long-Duration (>10 hours), and Large-Scale Non-Lithium Based Secondary Batteries, 2024/06~2029/05, National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) (Grant No. GTL24011-420), Participating Researcher

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  • Development of Manufacturing Technology for 900Wh/L-Lithium Metal Batteries with High Cell Capacity (>20Ah) for Electric Vehicle Applications, 2024/07~2028/12, Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technologies (KEIT) R&D Program (Project No. RS-2024-00449748), Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE), Principal Investigator

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  • KOR-US International Collaborative Research to Solve Next-Generation Sodium-Ion Battery Challenges for High Energy Density, 2024/05~2028/12, National Research Foundation of Korea (Grant Number: RS-2024-00427700), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Participating Researcher

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  • Infrastructure Project of Real-Time Advanced Analysis Center for Secondary Battery, 2024/05~2028/12, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) R&D Program (Project No. P0027667), Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE), Participating Researcher

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  • Development of High Energy Density Core Materials and High-Efficiency Cell Technology for 220Wh/kg-Class Sodium-Ion Batteries, 2024/04~2028/12, National Research Foundation of Korea (Grant Number: RS-2024-00404414), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Participating Researcher

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  • Support for the Development of Silicon-Rich Anode, Electrolyte and Cell Technology to Realize High-Energy Density Lithium Ion Batteries with Fast Charging, 2024/04~2028/12, Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technologies (KEIT) R&D Program (Project No. RS-2024-00404165), Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE), Participating Researcher

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  • Energy Storage Materials Mechanism Team, 2022/06~2025/05, KIST K-Lab Program, Participating Researcher

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Previous Research Projects

  • Development of Core Technologies for Next-Generation Batteries Based on High Safety/Beyond Lithium Ionic Conductors, 2022/01~2024/12, KIST Institutional Program, Participating Researcher

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  • Development of Binder and Electrode Fabrication Technology for High Voltage/High Capacity Secondary Battery Cathode, 2020/05~2024/12, National Research Foundation of Korea (Grant Number: 2020M3H4A3081889), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Participating Researcher

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  • Development of Li/CFx(MnO2) Primary Battery for Military Applications, 2022/09~2023/08, KIST Institutional Program (K-DARPA Project, Phase II), Principal Investigator

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  • Development of Practical Application-based Technologies for Friendly Zinc Metal Secondary Batteries, 2021/07~2023/06, KIST BP-K Program, Participating Researcher

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  • Exploration of Nanoengineered Carbide-based Composite Anode Materials for Next-Generation Sodium-ion Batteries via Multi-Step Reaction Mechanism, 2020/03~2023/02, National Research Foundation of Korea (Grant Number: 2020R1C1C1003936), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Principal Investigator

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  • 2D MXene-Based Heterostructure Electrode Material for Next-Generation Energy Storage Devices, 2021/10~2022/09, UST Young Scientist Program (Project No. 2021YS35), Co-Principal Investigator

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  • Development of Li/CFx(MnO2) Primary Battery for Military Applications, 2021/04~2021/12, KIST Institutional Program (K-DARPA Project, Phase I), Principal Investigator

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  • Development of Core Technologies for Sodium Ion Battery Materials for Large-Scale Energy Storage System Applications, 2019/01~2021/12, KIST Institutional Program, Participating Researcher

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  • Core Technology Development of All-Solid-State Battery with Ultra-Safety based on Design of NCM Cathode/Solid Electrolyte, 2017/06~2021/12, National Research Foundation of Korea (Grant Number: 2017M1A2A2044482), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Participating Researcher

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  • Multi-layered Ceramic Coated Separator with Heat-Resistance and Improved Electrode Adhesion (30gf/10mm) for Mid-, Large-Sized Secondary Batteries, 2016/07~2020/12, Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technologies (KEIT) R&D Program (Project No. 10067196), Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, Participating Researcher

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  • Development of High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries by Designing Recycled Silicone Oil Based Ceramics/Sulfide Anode Composite Materials, 2019/09~2020/12, UST Young Scientist Program (Project No. 2019YS04), Principal Investigator

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