Journal Articles

  • journal articles


32

Material Challenges Facing Scalable Dry-Processable Battery Electrodes

Nag-Young Kim†, Jung-Hui Kim†, Heejin Koo†, Jihye Oh, Jung-Hyun Pang, Kyu-Dong Kang, Seong-Seok Chae, Jisup Lim, Kwan Woo Nam*, Sang-Young Lee* 

ACS Energy Letters, 2024 (Accepted)


31

Inhibiting polysulfide shuttle and enhancing polysulfide redox: Conductive 2D metal-organic framework coated separators for lithium-sulfur batteries

Daye Kim†, Yeonju Park†, Kwan Woo Nam*

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024 


30

Chelating Effects of Polyphenolic Biomolecules to Improve β-MnO2 Cathode Performance for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries

Sanga Paik, Inyoung Choi, Siyeon Lee, Kwan Woo Nam*

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024


29

Chelated Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved the Performance of High-Nickel Cathodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Heeju Ahn, Yeonju Park, Kwan Woo Nam*

ChemSusChem, 2024


28

Supramolecular Metal-Organic Framework for High Stability of Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

Minji Lee, Inyoung Choi, Ayoung Kim, Sanga Paik, Daye Kim, Heejin Kim*, Kwan Woo Nam*

ACS Nano, 2024 


27

Metal-organic frameworks for high-performance cathodes in batteries

Jeongmin Lee, Inyoung Choi, Eunji Kim, Junghyun Park, Kwan Woo Nam*

iScience, 2024 


26

Effect of Crown Ether Additives on the Enhanced Performance of Metallic Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 

Keun-Hwan Oh*, Heejin Kim*, and Kwan Woo Nam*

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16(5), 5725-5734, 2024


25

Advances in Polymer Binder Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes and Separators

Siyeon Lee†, Heejin Koo†, Hong Suk Kang*, Keun-Hwan Oh* and Kwan Woo Nam*

Polymers, 15(23), 4477, 2023


24

Metal–organic framework for high-performance catalyst layers in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells

Inyoung Choi, Jinhyuk Lim,† Roberto dos Reis, Eunji Kim, Soo Yeon Lim,  Vinayak P. Dravid, Heejin Kim,* Keun-Hwan Oh* and Kwan Woo Nam* 

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11, 20583-20591 , 2023


23

Challenges and Possibilities for Aqueous Battery Systems

Heeju Ahn, Daye Kim, Minji Lee, Kwan Woo Nam*

Communications Materials ,4, 37, 2023


22

Enhanced chemical durability of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells by crown ether grafted carbon nanotube

Keun-Hwan Oh*, Youngmo Goo, Myounghwan Kim, Jiyoung Park, Kwan Woo Nam,** Heejin Kim**

Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 2022 ,167227, 2022


21

Metal–Organic Framework for Dendrite-Free Anodes in Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries 

Eunji Kim+, Inyoung Choi+, Kwan Woo Nam*

Electrochimica Acta , 2022, 425, 140648


20

Mechanochemistry Enhances the Structural Stability of Pseudorotaxane Intermediates for Rotaxanes 

Tae-woo Kwon, Bo Song, Kwan Woo Nam, J. Fraser Stoddart*

Journal of the American Chemical Society , 144(28), 12595-12601, 2022 


19

Host-Guest Interlocked Complex Binder for Silicon-Graphite Composite Electrodes in Lithium Ion Batteries 

Jaemin Kim†, Jewon Choi†, Kiho Park, Sungchan Kim, Kwan Woo Nam,* Kookheon Char,* and Jang Wook Choi* 

Advanced Energy Materials , 12(11), 2103718, 2022 


18

Redox-active Phenanthrenequinone Triangles in Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

K. W. Nam, H. Kim, Y. Beldjoudi, T-w. Kwon, D. J. Kim*, J. F. Stoddart*

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 142, 5, 2541, 2020


17

Conductive 2D Metal-Organic Framework for High-Performance Cathodes in Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

K. W. Nam+, S. S. Park+, R. d. Reis, V. P. Dravid, H. Kim, C. A. Mirkin, J. F. Stoddart*

Nature Communications, 10:4948, 1, (+: equal contribution), 2020

(Editors' Highlights, Top 50 Chemistry and Materials Science Articles in 2019)


16

Effective of Hydrophilic 2-D Layered Minerals in Cathode Catalysts Layers on Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

H. S. Kang, K. W. Nam, S. So, K. Oh*

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 78, 455, 2019


15

Crystal Water for High Performance Layered Manganese Oxide Cathodes in Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

K. W. Nam+, H. Kim+, J. H. Choi, J. W. Choi*

Energy & Environmental Science, 12, 1999, (+: equal contribution), 2019


14

On the Mechanism of Crystal Water Insertion during Anomalous Spinel-to-Birnessite Phase Transition

S. Kim, S. Lee, K. W. Nam, J. Shin, S. Y. Lim, W. Cho, K. Suzuki, Y. Oshima, M. Hirayama, R. Kanno, J. W. Choi*

Chemistry of Materials, 28, 15, 5488, 2016


13

Direct Observation of Anomalous Spinel-to-Layered Phase Transition Mediated by Crystal Water intercalation

S. Kim+, K. W. Nam+, S. Lee+, W. Cho, J.-S. Kim, B. G. Kim, Y. Oshima, J.-S. Kim, S.-G. Doo, H. Chang, D. Aurbach*, J. W. Choi*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 54, 50, 15094, (+: equal contribution), 2015


12

The High Performance of Crystal Water Containing Manganese Birnessite Cathodes for Magnesium Batteries 

K. W. Nam+, S. Kim+, S. Lee, M. Salama, I. Shterenberg, Y. Gofer, J.-S. Kim, E. Yang, C. S. Park, J.-S. Kim, S.-S. Lee, W.-S. Jang, S.-G. Doo,    Y. N. Jo, Y. Jung, D. Aurbach*, J. W. Choi*

Nano Letters, 15, 6, 4071. (+: equal contribution), 2015


11

Critical Role of Crystal Water for a Layered Cathode Material in Sodium Ion Batteries

K. W. Nam+, S. Kim+, E. Yang, Y. Jung, E. Levi, D. Aurbach*, J. W. Choi*

Chemistry of Materials, 27, 10, (+: equal contribution), 2015


10

Effective Liquid-Phase Exfoliation and Sodium Ion Battery Application of MoS2 Nanosheets 

G. S. Bang+, K. W. Nam+, J. Y. Kim, J. Shin, J. W. Choi*, S.-Y. Choi*

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6, 10, 7084, (+: equal contribution), 2014


9

Improved Reversibility in Lithium-Oxygen Battery: Understanding Elementary Reactions and Surface Charge Engineering of Metal Alloy Catalyst 

B. G. Kim+, H. -J. Kim+, S. Back, K. W. Nam, Y. Jung, Y. -K. Han*, J. W. Choi*

Scientific Reports, 28, 15, 5488, (+: equal contribution), 2014


8

Cotton-Templated Hierarchical Porous Structures for High Power Lithium Rechargeable Batteries  

D. I. Choi+, H. Lee+, D. J. Lee, K. W. Nam, J.-S. Kim, R. A. Huggins, J.-K, Park*, J. W. Choi*

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 17, 5320, (+: equal contribution), 2013


7

Perfluorosulfonic Acid Functionalized Pt-Graphene as a High Perfomance Oxygen Reduction  Reaction Catalyst for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 

K. W. Nam, J. Song, K.-W. Oh, M.-J. Choo, H. A. Park, J.-K, Park*, J. W. Choi*

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 17, 3, 767, 2013


6

Monodispersed PtCo Nanoparticles on Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide Treated Graphene as an Effective Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalyst for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 

K. W. Nam, J. Song, K.-W. Oh, M.-J. Choo, H. A. Park, J.-K, Park*, J. W. Choi*

Carbon, 50, 10, 3739, 2012


5

Mechanochemical Synthesis and Electrochemical Behavior of Na3FeF6 in Sodium and Lithium Batteries

R. A. Shakoor, S. Y. Lim, H. Kim, K. W. Nam, K. Kang*, J. W. Choi*

Solid State Ionics, 218, 22, 35, 2012


4

A Hydrophobic Blend Binder for Anti-water Flooding of Cathode Catalyst Layers in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

K. W. Oh, W.-K. Kim, K. A. Sung, M.-J. Choo, K. W. Nam, J. W. Choi*, J.-K. Park*

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36, 13695, 2011


3

Proton Exchange Membrane Using imidazole-Functionalized Silica to Enhance Proton Conductivity at Lower Humidity

K. A. Sung, K. W. Oh, W.-K. Kim, M.-J. Choo, K. W. Nam, J.-K. Park*

Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, 14, B114, 2011


2

Proton Exchange Membranes Based on Hydrophilic-Hydrophobic Multiblockcopolymers Using Different Hydrophobic Oligomer

K. A. Sung, W.-K. Kim, K. W. Oh, M.-J. Choo, K. W. Nam, J.-K. Park*

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36, 3956, 2011


1

Stability Enhancement of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Based on a Sulfonated Poly(ether ether ketone)/poly(vinylidene fluoride) Composite Membrane

K. A. Sung, W.-K. Kim, K. W. Oh, M.-J. Choo, K. W. Nam, J.-K. Park*

Journal of Power Sources, 196, 2483, 2011

  • patents


19

Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

K. W. Nam, D. J. Kim, J. F. Stoddart

In Preparation, Application, USA, 2021


18

Conductive 2D Metal-Organic Framework for Aqueous Rechargeable Battery Cathodes

K. W. Nam, S. S. Park, Chad A. Mirkin, J. F. Stoddart

In Preparation, Application, USA, 2021


17

Separator for Battery to Which Functional Binder Is Applied, and Electrochemical Device Applying Same

K. W. Nam, H. J. Kwon, C. J. Kim, S-J. Yoon, J. Lee

Patent#: 102137533, Registration, Republic of Korea, 2020


16

Separator and Electrochemical Device Comprising Same

S-J. Yoon, H. J. Kwon, M. J. Kim, C. J. Kim, K. W. Nam, 

Patent#: 102086129, Registration, Republic of Korea, 2020


15

Separator and Electrochemical Device Comprising Same

K. W. Nam, M. Gu 

Patent#: 102081398, Registration, Republic of Korea, 2020


14

Separator with High Mechanical Strength and Electrical Insulation Properties by Post Acid Treatments

Y. Kim, M. J. Kim, K. W. Nam, J. Lee

Patent#: 2018-0042803, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


13

Separator without a Separator Substrate and an Electrochemical Device Comprising the Same

M. J. Kim, K. W. Nam, K. H. Ahn, J. Lee, Y. Kim, C. H. Lee, J-H. Lee, S-J. Park

Patent#: 2018-0131285, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


12

Battery Separator Including Flame-Retardant Materials

D. Han, K. W. Nam, S. H. Lee, J. Lee

Patent#: 2018-0079629, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


11

Separator and Electrochemical Device Comprising Same

K. H. Ahn, K. W. Nam, Y. Kim, J. Lee, C. H. Lee

Patent#: 2018-0055138, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


10

Ceramic Coated Separator and Electrochemical Element Comprising Same

D. Han, K. W. Nam, S. H. Lee, J. Lee

Patent#: 2018-0054550, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


9

Highly Thermal Resistance Separator for Battery to Which Hydrated Inorganic Materials Coated on One Side toward Cathode Side Is Applied, and Electrochemical Device Applying Same 

M. J. Kim, K. W. Nam, Y. Kim, J. Lee

Patent#: 2018-0044979, Application, Republic of Korea, 2018


8

Separator for Battery to Which Metal-Organic Composite with High Thermal Resistance Is Applied, and Electrochemical Device Applying Same 

K. W. Nam, M. J. Kim, J. Lee

Patent#: 2017-0158516, Application, Republic of Korea, 2017


7

Battery Separator Comprising Material Reducing Hydrofluoric Acid

M. J. Kim, M. Gu, K. W. Nam, M. H. Kim, J. Lee

Patent#: 2017-0094377, Application, Republic of Korea, 2017


6

Crystal Water Containing Electrode and Sodium-Ion Battery Cell in Sodium-Ion Secondary Battery

J. W. Choi, K. W. Nam, S. Kim, J-S. Kim

Patent#: 2015-0055702, Application, Republic of Korea, 2015


5

Active Material of Electrode and Magnesium Battery Cell in Magnesium Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method for the Same 

J. W. Choi, K. W. Nam, S. Kim, J-S. Kim, J-S. Kim, S-S. Lee, W-S. Chang

Patent#: 2014-0107765, Application, Republic of Korea, 2014


4

Battery Separator Including Functional Binder and Electrochemical Device Comprising the Same

K. W. Nam, H. J. Kwon, C. J. Kim, S-J. Yoon, J. Lee

Patent#: PCT-KR2018-000309, Application, USA, 2018


3

Battery Separator Comprising Hydrofluoric Acid Reduction Material

M. J. Kim, M. Gu, K. W. Nam, M. H. Kim, J. Lee

Patent#: PCT-KR2018-008357, Application, USA, 2018


2

Separator and Electrochemical Device Including the Same

K. W. Nam, M. Gu

Patent#: PCT-KR2017-013147, Application, USA, 2017


1

Separator and Electrochemical Device Including the Same

S-J. Yoon, H. J. Kwon, M. J. Kim, C. J. Kim, K. W. Nam

Patent#: PCT-KR2017-008651, Application, USA, 2017

  • presentations


11

Electrochemistry in Emerging Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam

Ewha Womans University, 11/05/2020, Republic of Korea, 2020


10

Development of Emerging Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam

Yonsei University, 08/24/2020, Republic of Korea, 2020


9

Development of Emerging Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam

Kyungpook National University, 06/24/2020, Republic of Korea, 2020


8

Hydration Effects and Emerging Materials for Divalent Batteries

K. W. Nam

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 02/20/2020, Republic of Korea, 2020


7

High-Performance Cathodes for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries

K. W. Nam

Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), 12/12/2019, Republic of Korea, 2019


6

Controlling the Surface Energy for Energy Applications

K. W. Nam

Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 12/05/2019, Republic of Korea, 2019


5

Development of Emerging Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam

Soongsil University, 11/27/2019, Republic of Korea, 2019


4

Intercalated Water for Post Lithium-Ion Battery

J. W. Choi, K. W. Nam, S. Kim

Korean Synchrotron Radiation Users Association (KOSUA), PAL, POSTECH, 11/20/2015, Republic of Korea, 2015


3

Hydrated Layered Cathodes for High Performance Magnesium Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam, S. Kim, J. W. Choi

The Korean Electrochemical Society, (KECS), 10/29/2015, Republic of Korea, 2015


2

Intercalated Water for High Performance Layered Cathodes in Magnesium and Sodium Rechargeable Batteries

J. W. Choi, K. W. Nam, S. Kim

MRS Spring Meeting, 04/08/2015, USA, 2015 


1

Development of Emerging Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

K. W. Nam

Materials Challenges in Alternative & Renewable Energy, 02/25/2015, Republic of Korea, 2015