Article
Polymer Science
Han-Hyeong Choi, Hyun Jin Kim, Jinwoo Oh, Minsung Kim, Youngjin Kim, Jae Young Jho, Keun Hyung Lee, Jeong Gon Son, Jong Hyuk Park
Summary: An effective and simple approach for fabricating complementary resistive switching (CRS) memory devices using self-assembled block copolymer micelles is reported. This approach can reduce sneak currents and achieve position selectivity during resistive switching.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Justyna Swieton, Kamil Kaminski, Joanna Miklosz, Andrzej Mogielnicki, Bartlomiej Kalaska
Summary: Thrombosis is a major cause of death and finding safer and more effective treatments is crucial. Current anticoagulant medications have limitations, leading to the need for new alternatives. Block copolymers have shown promise as potential anticoagulants, with anionic and neutral blocks being the most promising candidates.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Chen, Peng Liu
Summary: The study focused on the synthesis of PEGylated dendritic polyurethane for ultrasound-triggered localized drug delivery. The nanomedicine showed excellent intracellular drug release performance in simulated tumor environment and enhanced tumor growth inhibition on HepG2 cells compared to free DOX.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingchang Jiang, Pengyuan Wang, Yanju Wang, Yangang Wang, Xi Li, Qineng Xia, Hao Ren
Summary: This study presents a novel anionic porous organic polymer, APOP, with good thermal stability and high acetylene adsorption capacity, showing selective adsorption of acetylene over ethylene. APOP may offer a new approach for key gas separations using ionic porous organic polymer materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Geon Gug Yang, Hee Jae Choi, Kyu Hyo Han, Jang Hwan Kim, Chan Woo Lee, Edwin Ino Jung, Hyeong Min Jin, Sang Ouk Kim
Summary: BCP nanopatterning is a versatile nanoscale fabrication tool with promising applications in semiconductor devices and other fields. Its low cost and straightforward processing enable the formation of dense nanoscale features over large areas, offering advantages over traditional photolithographic processes. This review highlights recent progress in BCP nanopatterning for various nonsemiconductor applications and discusses current limitations and future research directions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiucheng Nie, Zhongming Wang, Longgang Xia, Xiaoyu Huang, Guolin Lu, Chun Feng
Summary: The co-self-seeding approach of living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) allows for the generation of fiber-like micelles with a tunable length/composition/morphology of the π-conjugated core. However, the understanding of this approach in the preparation of fiber-like micelles with a heterogeneous π-conjugated core is limited. This study demonstrates that polydisperse comicelles with a heterogeneous OPE9/OPV5 core can be formed via crystallization-driven co-self-assembly, and that apparent continuous and segmented fiber-like comicelles can be generated through co-self-seeding.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongyun Xu, Han Xiao, Christopher J. Ellison, Mahesh K. Mahanthappa
Summary: This study successfully synthesized materials with nanoporous structures through thermal cross-linking and selective chemical etching, challenging the expectation that remaining cylinders cannot form a continuous material. Scanning electron microscopy imaging revealed the interconnected nanostructures, while permeation behavior of poly(ethylene oxide) based on hydrodynamic radius directly demonstrated the continuity and size selectivity of the material.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yina Zheng, Yao Wu, Zhihao Chen, Xinxin Xia, Yawen Li, Qiang Wu, Yuze Lin, Xinhui Lu, Xiaotao Hao, Jie Min
Summary: The device performance of polymer solar cells (PSCs) is closely related to the microstructure of the active layer. Using a conjugated-block copolymer (CBC) as the active layer, we compared its photovoltaic performance with that of the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) system. Although both systems show high device efficiencies, the contributions of relevant photovoltaic parameters are different. Our work demonstrates that CBC materials are promising for reducing the efficiency-stability gap of PSCs, compared to BHJ systems.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Taeyoon Kim, Sorim Lee, Soo-Yong Park, Ildoo Chung
Summary: Biodegradable triblock copolymers based on PCL and PLA were synthesized with a photodegradable block, PMVK, and their properties were characterized. By UV irradiation, the surface morphology of the fabricated microspheres changed from smooth to rough, creating porous templates.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Makoto Obata, Shiho Hirohara
Summary: Polymer micelles are potential drug delivery systems for hydrophobic photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy (PDT). A new pH-responsive polymer micelle, P(BA-co-DMAEA)-b-PPEGA, was synthesized to investigate the role of neutral hydrophobic units in photosensitizer delivery. The micelles showed pH-responsive ability and exhibited higher photocytotoxicity for photosensitizer delivery compared to free photosensitizers.
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Jordana K. Palacios, Rose Mary Michell, Alejandro J. Mueller
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the crystallization behavior and self-assembly of block copolymers with up to four potentially crystallizable phases. It discusses the factors affecting the development of crystalline structures and highlights recent advances in block copolymer crystallization. The article also explores the influence of different molecular architectures, as well as the role of nanofillers and additives in the crystallization process.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sharafudheen Pottanam Chali, Suna Azhdari, Anzhela Galstyan, Andre H. Groschel, Bart Jan Ravoo
Summary: Biodegradable supramolecular micelles were prepared by utilizing the host-guest interaction of cyclodextrin and adamantane, with cyclodextrin-initiated polypeptides acting as the hydrophilic corona and adamantane-terminated polycaprolactones serving as the hydrophobic core.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Shuhui Ma, Yushuang Hou, Jinlin Hao, Cuncai Lin, Jiawei Zhao, Xin Sui
Summary: This review discusses the regulation and influencing factors of block copolymer self-assembly structures, as well as the application of block copolymers in mass transport membranes, believing that block copolymers facilitate the development of novel energy conversion.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Boyce S. Chang, Chen Li, Jinghang Dai, Katherine Evans, Jingyu Huang, Mengdi He, Weili Hu, Zhiting Tian, Ting Xu
Summary: Thermal percolation, the rapid increase in thermal transport in polymer nanocomposites, is of great interest in thermal management. However, it remains a challenging subject in both experimental and modeling aspects. Previous studies on thermal percolation have mainly focused on high-aspect-ratio, conductive fillers. This study demonstrates that thermal percolation can be achieved even with nonconductive spherical fillers at a low volume fraction. Additionally, the effects of volume fraction, interfacial thermal resistance, and filler conductivity on thermal conductivity are found to deviate from effective medium approximations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Wei, Yulei Ma, Zikang Qin, Ziheng Jin, Yao Jin, Lin Yang, Lu Yao, Wenju Jiang, Yi Deng, Ya Huang, Hongyong Zhao, Jie Dong, Liyuan Deng, Zhongde Dai
Summary: In this study, a novel non-solvent induced microstructure re-arrangement method was developed to improve the CO2 separation properties of block copolymer-based membranes, such as Pebax 2533. The experiments showed that microstructure re-arrangement in deionized water significantly enhanced the gas separation performances of Pebax 2533, with the CO2 permeability increased by three folds to 782.3 Barrers. This method can be a practical approach to improve CO2 separation performance of block copolymer-based membranes, enabling their wide application in developing gas separation membranes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ho Kwang Choi, Aram Lee, Mina Park, Dong Su Lee, Sukang Bae, Seoung-Ki Lee, Sang Hyun Lee, Takhee Lee, Tae-Wook Kim
Summary: Research has shown that hierarchical porous Cu foils assembled from Cu nanosheets exhibit outstanding EMI shielding performance, suggesting that Cu nanosheets and their layer-by-layer assembly are a promising technology for practical electronic applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jeongjae Lee, Woocheol Lee, Keehoon Kang, Takhee Lee, Sung Keun Lee
Summary: In this study, H-1 and Pb-207 solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was successfully used to probe the local structural features of 2D halide perovskites, providing important insights for a better understanding of the properties of multidimensional halide perovskites.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junwoo Kim, Woocheol Lee, Kyungjune Cho, Heebeom Ahn, Jonghoon Lee, Kyeong-Yoon Baek, Jae-Keun Kim, Keehoon Kang, Takhee Lee
Summary: The study investigates the impact of crystallinity on photodetector performance in n = 4 two-dimensional RP perovskite polycrystalline films by tuning film orientation through solvent evaporation rate control. It explores how grain boundary and low energy edge state effects in n = 4 RP perovskites are reflected in the variation of photodetector performance, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between different factors for designing high-performance optoelectronic devices based on RP perovskites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jonghoon Lee, Woocheol Lee, Jeongjae Lee, Kyeong-Yoon Baek, Jiwon Shin, Jae-Keun Kim, Junwoo Kim, Heebeom Ahn, Keehoon Kang, Takhee Lee
Summary: This study successfully optimized the responsivity of OHP photodetector devices through the design-of-experiment process, achieving an enhanced responsivity of 112.2 mA W-1, which is up to an order of magnitude higher than that of the unoptimized devices. The experimental results using the DoE method not only provide the conditions required for enhancing the device performance, but also offer guidelines for improving the overall film quality through exploring the variable space of the flash evaporation technique.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Woocheol Lee, Jonghoon Lee, Hyeon-Dong Lee, Junwoo Kim, Heebeom Ahn, Youngrok Kim, Daekyoung Yoo, Jeongjae Lee, Tae-Woo Lee, Keehoon Kang, Takhee Lee
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lifa Ni, Xiaojin Li, Zhibin Zhao, Jongwoo Nam, Pengfei Wu, Qingling Wang, Takhee Lee, Hongliang Liu, Dong Xiang
Summary: This study investigated the interface between microscale ferroelectric crystals (KTN) and liquid metal electrodes (EGaIn), revealing that the contact geometry plays a crucial role in determining the electrical properties. The microscale KTN junctions exhibit electrical rectifying characteristics under light illumination, with the rectification direction being reversible by increasing the ambient temperature. The quasi-negative differential resistance observed in half-enclosed KTN by EGaIn electrodes highlights the importance of carrier trapping/detrapping affected by crystal size and temperature.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiwon Shin, Kyeong-Yoon Baek, Jonghoon Lee, Woocheol Lee, Jaeyoung Kim, Juntae Jang, Jaehyoung Park, Keehoon Kang, Kyungjune Cho, Takhee Lee
Summary: In this study, we synthesized MAPbI(3) perovskites via two methods and irradiated them with proton beams. Our results showed that the proton irradiation had different effects on the physical properties of the perovskites synthesized through different methods, possibly due to differences in bonding strength.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Inho Jeong, Kyungjune Cho, Seobin Yun, Jiwon Shin, Jaeyoung Kim, Gyu Tae Kim, Takhee Lee, Seungjun Chung
Summary: This study demonstrates the controllable surface charge transfer doping (SCTD) of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) field-effect transistors using inkjet-printed benzyl viologen (BV). The BV-doped MoS2 FETs exhibit elaborately tailored electrical performance by adjusting the concentration and areal coverage of inkjet-printed BV dopants. The inkjet-printed SCTD method provides a feasible solution for modulating the electrical and optical performances of TMD-based devices.
Biographical-Item
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Laurie E. Calvet, Jia Chen, Takhee Lee, Alan Seabaugh
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sunbin Hwang, Minji Kang, Aram Lee, Sukang Bae, Seoung-Ki Lee, Sang Hyun Lee, Takhee Lee, Gunuk Wang, Tae-Wook Kim
Summary: In this study, an integrated electronic fibre platform was developed by fabricating and integrating multiple electronic components onto a one-dimensional microfibre substrate. The platform showed high performance potential for wearable electronic textile systems, as demonstrated by its switching, data processing, and sensing capabilities.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhibin Zhao, Saurabh Soni, Takhee Lee, Christian A. Nijhuis, Dong Xiang
Summary: Eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) is a liquid metal that has attracted significant attention due to its excellent properties. It can be adjusted and mixed with other materials to obtain composite materials with extended properties. This review provides an introduction to the unique properties of EGaIn, illustrates the working principles of EGaIn-based devices, and summarizes the developments in EGaIn-related techniques. Additionally, it reviews the applications of EGaIn in various fields and discusses the challenges and potential applications for the development of EGaIn-based techniques.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maoning Wang, Tao Wang, Oluwafemi S. Ojambati, Thorin Jake Duffin, Keehoon Kang, Takhee Lee, Elke Scheer, Dong Xiang, Christian A. Nijhuis
Summary: This review presents the latest advancements in plasmonic resonances in molecular junctions, detailing the progress in plasmon excitation and coupling, and highlighting emerging experimental approaches to unravel the mechanisms of light-matter interactions at the molecular scale. The potential of these plasmonic-electronic hybrid systems in various future applications is also discussed.
NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jia Chen, Takhee Lee, Chongwu Zhou
Summary: In memory of Professor Mark Reed, this article presents a summary of his groundbreaking developments in molecular electronic devices, including the measurement of electrical conductance in molecular junctions using the mechanically controlled break junction technique, the demonstration of negative differential resistance, and the observation of the orbital gating effect in molecular junctions. It also provides a brief outlook on the research field of molecular electronics.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hayun Kim, Hyunuk Oh, Hyunjun Yoo, Kyungjune Cho, Takhee Lee, Seungjun Chung, Byeongmoon Lee, Yongtaek Hong
Summary: Single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) random networks have been developed for next-generation electronics with exceptional mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. However, the presence of metallic nanotubes in the networks limits the performance of SWCNT-based devices. In this study, SWCNT thin-film transistors (TFTs) with varying purity profiles of semiconducting SWCNTs were introduced to exploit the superior mobility of metallic SWCNTs while maintaining high-purity semiconducting regions to block off-state leakage. This approach resulted in SWCNT TFTs with superior carrier mobility, channel width normalized on-current, and on/off ratio, making them suitable for high-performance electronics.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kyungjune Cho, Takhee Lee, Seungjun Chung
Summary: This review presents recent achievements and challenges in inkjet-printed device applications based on two-dimensional van der Waals materials (2D vdW materials). The review provides a brief introduction to 2D vdW materials and inkjet printing principles, discusses various ink formulation methods, and highlights the applications of inkjet-printed 2D vdW devices and their technical issues.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Paige A. Shaw, Maxime Klausen, Mark Bradley
Summary: A light-responsive polymer capable of controlled release of camptothecin and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was developed, which exhibited high cancer cell killing activity through both camptothecin release and ROS generation.
Article
Polymer Science
Donghui Zhang, Shiqi Liu, Zhihao Cai, Weizhe Luo, Guojian Liu, Runhui Liu
Summary: A straightforward and efficient method for synthesizing NPC monomers has been developed in this study, which enhances the availability of NPC monomers and facilitates the synthesis of polypeptides.