중앙대학교 에너지나노소재공정 연구실

Energy Nanomaterial Process Lab

We focus on the development of electrochemical energy conversion devices of water electrolysis, CO2 conversion, and fuel cell, which are the core technologies of next-generation clean energy storage/conversion systems based on hydrogen. The research is to synthesize nano electrode materials through a variety of methods, including Electrodeposition, Sputter Deposition, and Chemical Reduction, to maximize energy conversion/storage efficiency. In addition, the manufacturing process of these nanomaterials can extend its application by grafting them into various fields such as thin films, catalysts, and electronic materials.

PEMWE·AEMWE·HER / OER·ELECTROCATALYSTS·ELECTRODEPOSITION
CORE FOCUS

RESEARCH TOPICS

Our research focuses on electrochemical energy conversion and nanomaterial processing

ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Representative journal papers highlighting our latest research breakthroughs.

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2026

High Entropy Materials for Durable Oxygen Evolution in Acidic Water Electrolysis

Hoyoung Kim, Soo‐Kil Kim

ChemCatChem, Vol. 18 · DOI: 10.1002/cctc.70909

2026

Recent advances in ion exchange membrane-based electrochemical hydrogenation of liquid organic hydrogen carrier

Seokjin Hong, Gyeong Ho Han, Inho Nam, Don-Hyung Ha, Soo-Kil Kim, Sung Ki Cho, Hyunseo Park, Jong Hyun Jang, Myoung Hwan Oh, Sang Hyun Ahn

Fuel, Vol. 415 · DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138427

2026

High-performance, acid-durable nonprecious ternary alloy cathode via Zn dealloying for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis

Chan Hee Lee, Kyeong-Rim Yeo, Soo-Kil Kim

Chemical Communications, Vol. 62 · DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00986g

ACTIVITIES & LIFE

LAB HIGHLIGHTS

Moments of academic discovery, symposiums, and group collaborations.

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OPPORTUNITIES

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We are consistently seeking passionate and motivated graduate students (M.S., Ph.D., Integrated) and undergraduate researchers interested in electrochemical energy conversion, electrocatalyst synthesis, and water electrolysis technologies.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Soo-Kil Kim (sookilkim@cau.ac.kr)

Location: Building 310, Room 833 & Building 202, Room 402 & 502, Chung-Ang University