Research Field

Desigining functional nanomaterials

We synthesize nanostructured materials and apply various structural modulation techniques to enhance electrochemical performance

- MOF-derived hybrid materials

- Hollow/porous architectures

- Structural defect engineering

- Physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials

Water electrolysis & Hydrogen energy

We develop highly active and durable electrocatalysts for efficient water electrolysis and fuel cell to realize environmentally friendly hydrogen society

- OER/HER bifunctional electrocatalyst

- Non-precious metal catalyst design

- Defect engineering & Heteroatom doping

- High current density operation

- Alkaline AEMWE & AEMFC

Next-generation batteries

We develop next-generation energy storage and conversion systems such as metal-air battery and aqueous ion battery

- Safe, Sustainable, High-energy storage system

- Rechargeable Zn-air battery

- Highly active ORR/OER bifunctional electrocatalyst

- Highly stable aqueous electrolyte for ion battery

- Practical cell design and scalable fabrication