Yongha Kim’s Research Published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Yongha Kim’s 1st paper was published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials.
The study, entitled “Weak Polyelectrolyte Membranes with a Wide Ion-Exchange Capacity (IEC) Range and Limited Water Swelling in Clean Technologies for Sustainability” was accepted to ACS Applied Polymer Materials.
This paper describes the design of new weak polyelectrolyte membranes with a wide ion-exchange capacity (IEC) and limited water swelling and their transport properties. This AA-PEGDA system offers an unique opportunity to investigate water and ion transport using the same chemical structure for the first time. Also this library enables us to develop a mechanistic understanding of water and ion transport in charged polymer membranes.
This achievement represents not only Yongha’s leadership but also the contributions of a remarkable team of undergraduate scientists: Taekwon, Dae Eun, Riley, Andrew, Charleen, Michael, Kyle, Hai and Lauren.
Warmest congratulations Yongha and our talented undergraduate scientists – Taekwon, Dae Eun, Riley, Andrew, Charleen, Michael, Kyle, Hai and Lauren! We are so proud of you!
About our work
We design and create high-performance membranes that enable unprecedented separation opportunities. We pursue fundamental breakthroughs that translate into real-world applications, always seeking to bridge the microscopic understanding of materials with macroscopic performance. Our goal is to make separations systems cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable.
About the Oh Lab
At the Oh Lab, we are dedicated to advancing the world’s most important, but challenging, separations in the environment, energy, and health sector. We do this by focusing on the molecular-to-macroscopic design and characterization of polymer membranes. We work at the intersection of chemical engineering, materials science, and molecular transport, focusing on designing advanced polymer membranes for efficient chemical separation.