Journal publications

53. Taehee Kim+, Truong Nhut Huynh+, Hyeonho Cho, In Ho Cho, Sangmin Lee, Jin-Gyun Kim*, Sunghan Kim*, “Design for controlling thermal and mechanical properties of graphene oxide/silk fibroin nanocomposites: Numerical analysis and experimental study”, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 164, 108945, 2025

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2025.108945)

52. J. Hur, M. Song, H. Yong, D. Kim, J. Hong*, S. Kim*, S. Lee*, “Human-driven triboelectric nanogenerator via simultaneous harvesting of body-coupled energy”, Nano Energy, 135, 110645, 2025

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2025.110645)

51. C. Lee, H. Cho, J. Choi, C. Lee, S. Lee, D. K. Kim*, S. Kim*, “Multifunctional and flexible graphene oxide/silk sericin/carbon nanotube thin films on polyimide for real-time humidity sensing”, European Polymer Journal, 225, 113731, 2025

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.113731)

50. J. Lee and S. Kim*, ‘Effect of operation conditions on the structural and fatigue behaviors of hydrogen storage vessel in refueling station’, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 97, 469, 2025

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.387)

49. H Cho, CB Lee, S Lee, and S. Kim*, ‘Effect of applied electrical potential and humidity on friction of Graphene-Based thin films’, Applied Surface Science, 672, 160802, 2024

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160802)

48. Y. Ko, H. Cho, J. Han, Y. Nam*, S. Kim*, and C. Lee*, ‘Graphene oxide-based nanofluidic system for power generation from salinity difference’, Journal of Membrane Science, 701, 122722, 2024

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.122722)

47. D. Lee, D. You, G. Cho, H. Lee, E. Shin, T. Choi, S. Kim, S. Lee, and W. Nam*, ‘EMG-based hand gesture classifier robust to daily variation: Recursive domain adversarial neural network with data synthesis, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 88, 105600, 2024

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2023.105600)

46. D. Heo, J.-h. Son, H. Yong, J. Hur, K. Cha, S. Kim, M. Choi, J. Hong*, and S. Lee*, ‘Synergistic effect of unidirectional charge accumulation and electrostatic discharge: Simplified design approach for dramatic output enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerator’, Nano Energy, 116, 108793, 2023

(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211285523006304)

45. J.‐h. Son, K. Cha, S.‐H. Chung, D. Heo, S. Kim, M. Choi, I. S. Park, J. Hong*, and S. Lee*, ‘Recycled, Contaminated, Crumpled Aluminum Foil‐Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerator’, Advanced Science, 10 (28), 2301609, 2023

(https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202301609)

44. H. Yong, H. Song, D. Kim, J. Park, D. Heo, K. Cha, M. Song, S. Jung, W. J. Choi, P. TJ Hwang, S. Kim, W. Nam, G. Lee, J. Hong*, S. Lee*, ‘Synchronous Generation of Electrical and Cellular Energies via Body-Mediated Energy Transfer: Inevitable Electric Field Concentration’, ACS Energy Letters, 8, 2954, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.3c00708)

43. M. Song, J. Hur, D. Heo, S.-H. Chung, D. Kim, S. Kim, D. Kim, Z.-H. Lin, J. Chung*, S. Lee*, ‘Current amplification through deformable arch-shaped film based direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator for harvesting wind energy’, Applied Energy, 344 (15), 121248, 2023

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121248)

42. H. Cho, G. Lee, V. V. Tsukruk, and S. Kim*, ‘Reduced graphene oxide/silk fibroin/cellulose nanocrystal-based wearable sensors with high efficiency and durability for physiological monitoring’, Cellulose, 30, 6435–6456, 2023

(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05289-3)

41. J.-h. Son, S.-H. Chung, K. Cha, S. Kim, Z.-H. Lin, J. Hong, J. Chung, S. Lee*, “Ultrahigh Performance, Serially Stackable, Breeze Driven Triboelectric Generator via Ambient Air Ionizing Channel”, Advanced Materials, 35(24), 2300283, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202300283)

40. Cho, C. Lee, C.B. Lee, S. Lee, S. Kim*, “Robust, Ultrathin, and Highly Sensitive Reduced Graphene Oxide/Silk Fibroin Wearable Sensors Responded to Temperature and Humidity for Physiological Detection”, Biomacromolecules, 24 (6), 2606-2617, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00106)

39. D. Kim, K. Cha, H. Ryu, M. Song, S. Kim, Z.-H. Lin, J. Chung*, S. Lee*, “Stick‐Type Discharge Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Amplified Output Using a Conductive Spring”, Advanced Engineering Materials, 25 (11), 2201760, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202201760)

38. T. Kim+, H. Cho+, S. T. Choi, W. Nam, S. Lee, H. Liang, S. Kim*, “Controlled Deposition of Graphene Oxide on an Anodic Aluminum Oxide Substrate via Coffee-Ring Effect”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 958 (5), 170464, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.170464)

37. D. Heo, J.‐h. Son, D. Kim, M. Song, H. Ryu, S. Kim, Kyungwho Choi, Z.‐H. Lin, D. Kim*, J. Hong*, S. Lee*, “Charge-Accumulating-Flutter-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Discharge Gateway”, Advanced Energy Materials, 13 (14), 2204239, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202204239)

36. G. Cho, W. Yang, D. Lee, D. You, H. Lee, S. Kim, S. Lee, W. Nam*, “Characterization of signal features for real-time sEMG onset detection”, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 84, 104774, 2023
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2023.104774)

35. D. Kim, D. Heo, K. Cha, M. Song, J.-h. Son, S. Kim, Z.-H. Lin, K. Choi, J. Chung, and S. Lee*, "Mechanical spring discharge-based multipillar triboelectric nanogenerator with enhanced power output", Nano Energy, Vol. 107, 108130, 2023

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.108130)

34. S.-H Chung, Y. H. Jang, D. Kim, J.-s. Lee, S. Kim, J. Y. Park, J. Hong, and S. Lee*, "High-Output Wearable Flow Ring-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Opposite Charging Intermediate Layer", International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 2023, 341521, 2023

(https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3415211)

33. J. Lee+, S.-H Chung+, B. Kim, J.-h. Son, Z.-H. Lin, S. Lee* and S. Kim*, “Wear and triboelectric performance of polymers with non-polar lubricants”, Tribology International, Vol. 178, 108088, 2023

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.108088)

32. A. Shakil, S. Kim, and A. A. Polycarpou*, “Creep Behavior of Graphene Oxide, Silk Fibroin, and Cellulose Nanocrystal Bionanofilms”, Advanced Materials Interfaces, Vol. 9, pp 2101640, 2022 (https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202101640)

31. J. Lee†, S. Lee†, C. Cho, and S. Kim*, “Experimental study and modeling of the energy density and time-dependent rheological behavior of carbon nanotube nanofluids with sonication”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 192, 122941, 2022

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.122941)

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29. H. Cho†, J. Lee†, H. Hwang, W. Hwang, J. Kim, and S. Kim, “Mechanical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Silk Fibroin Bionanofilms via Nanoindentation Experiments and Finite Element Analysis”, Friction, Vol. 10, Issue 2, pp 282–295, 2022 [Back Cover Featured]

(https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-021-0490-8)

28. H. Cho, A. Shakil, A. A. Polycarpou, and S. Kim*, “Enabling Selectively Tunable Mechanical Properties of Graphene Oxide/Silk Fibroin/Cellulose Nanocrystal Bionanofilms”, ACS Nano, Vol.15, Issue 12, pp 19546–19558, 2021

(https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.1c06573)

27. H. Cho†, T. Kim†, and S. Kim*, "Tunable Thickness and Uniform Drop Deposition of Graphene Oxide on Porous Anodic Aluminum Oxide and a Reliable Thickness Measurement Technique", Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, Vol. 9, pp 025026, 2021 [Journal Collection: Emerging Leader 2021]

(https://doi.org/10.1088/2051-672X/abfae2)

26. H. Cho, H. Lee, S. Lee, and S. Kim*, “Reduced graphene oxide-based wearable and bio-electrolyte triggered pressure sensor with tunable sensitivity”, Ceramics International, Vol. 47, Issue 12, pp 17702-17710, 2021 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.03.090)

25. J Lee, Y Chen, H Liang, S. Kim*, “Temperature-dependent rheological behavior of nanofluids rich in carbon-based nanoparticles”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 325, pp 114659, 2021 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114659)

24. S. Kim*, V. F. Korolovych, Rachel Muhlbauer, and V. V. Tsukruk, “3D‐printed polymer packing structures: Uniformity of morphology and mechanical properties via microprocessing conditions”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 137, Issue 44, 49381, 2020

(https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49381)

23. H. Cho, S.-m. Kim, H. Liang, and S. Kim*, “Electric-Potential-Induced Uniformity in Graphene Oxide Deposition on Porous Alumina Substrates”, Ceramics International, Ceramics International, Vol. 46, Issue 10, pp 14828-14839, 2020

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.03.008)

22. S. Kim, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Morphology and Electric Potential-Induced Mechanical Behavior of Metallic Porous Nanostructures”, Friction, Vol. 8, Issue 3, 604–612, 2020

(https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-019-0307-1)

21. H Cho†, J Lee†, S Hong, and S Kim*, “Bulletproof Performance of Composite Plate Fabricated Using Shear Thickening Fluid and Natural Fiber Paper”, Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1, pp 88, 2020

(https://doi.org/10.3390/app10010088)

20. S. Kim, V. F. Korolovych, M. J. Weissburg, V. V. Tsukruk, “Morphology and Surface Properties of Roacher Water Transport Arrays”, ACS Applied Biomaterials, Vol. 2, Issue 6, pp 2650-2660, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.9b00318)

19. R.D. Geryak, E. Quigley, S. Kim, V. Korolovych, R. Calabrese, D. Kaplan, and V. V. Tsukruk, “Tunable Interfacial Properties in Silk Ionomer Microcapsules with Tailored Multilayer Interactions”. Macromolecular Bioscience, Vol. 19, pp 1800176, 2019

(https://doi.org/10.1002/mabi.201800176)

18. R. Xiong, H.S. Kim, S. Zhang, S. Kim, V. Korolovych, R. Ma, Y.G. Yingling, C. Lu, and V. V. Tsukruk, “Template-Guided Assembly of Silk Fibroin on Cellulose Nanofibers for Robust Nanostructures with Ultrafast Water Transport”. ACS Nano, Vol. 11, Issue 12, pp 12008-12019, 2017

(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.7b04235 )

17. S. Zhang, R. Geryak, J. Geldmeier, S. Kim, V. V. Tsukruk, “Synthesis, Assembly, and Applications of Hybrid Nanostructures for Biosensing”. Chemical Reviews, Vol. 117, Issue 2, pp 12942-13038, 2017 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00088)

16. S. Kim, R.D. Geryak, and V. V. Tsukruk, “Interfacial Shear Strength and Adhesive Behavior of Silk Ionomer Surfaces”. Biomacromolecules, Vol.18, Issue 9, pp 2876-2886, 2017

(https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.7b00790)

15. M.J Smith, S.T. Malak, J. Jung, Y. J. Yoon, C. H. Lin, S. Kim, K. N. Lee, T. J. White, T. J. Bunning, Z. Lin, V. V. Tsukruk, “Robust, Uniform, and Highly Emissive Quantum Dot–Polymer Films and Patterns Using Thiol–Ene Chemistry”. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 9, Issue 20, pp 17435–17448, 2017 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b03366)

14. S. Zhang, S. Kim, V. V. Tsukruk, “Ligand-Exchange Dynamics on Gold Nanocrystals: Direct Monitoring of Nanoscale Polyvinylpyrrolidone–Thiol Domain Surface Morphology”. Langmuir, 33 (15), pp 3576–3587, 2017 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b04210)

13. Y. Wang, R. Ma, K. Hu, S. Kim, G. Fang, Z. Shao, and V. V. Tsukruk, “Dramatic Enhancement of Graphene Oxide/Silk Nanocomposite Membranes: Increasing Toughness, Strength, and Young’s modulus via Annealing of Interfacial Structures”. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 8, Issue 37, pp 24962–24973, 2016 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b08610)

12. S. Kim, R. Xiong, and V. V. Tsukruk, “Probing Flexural Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Graphene Nanomembranes with Force Spectroscopy and Bulging Test” Langmuir, 32(21), pp.5383-5393, 2016 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b01079)

11. S. Kim, H. Choi, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Morphology-influenced wetting model of nanopore structures”, Friction, Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp 249-256, 2016 [Front Cover Featured]

(https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-016-0122-x)

10. S. Kim, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Electrical-potential induced surface wettability of porous metallic nanostructures”, Applied Surface Science , Vol. 351 pp. 460–465, 2015

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.05.148)

9. S. Kim, Yan Zhou, Jeffrey D. Cirillo, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Bacteria repelling on highly-ordered alumina-nanopore structure”, Journal of applied physics, Vol.117, Issue 15, 2015

(https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4918305)

8. H. Xiao, S. Kim, X. He, D. Zhou, C.M. Li, and H. Liang, “Friction Pair Evaluation of Cartilage-diamond for Partial-joint Repair,” Carbon, Vol. 80, pp. 551–559, 2014

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2014.08.095)

7. S. Kim, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Enhanced-ion transfer via metallic-nanopore electrodes”, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, Vol. 161 (10), 2014

(https://doi.org/10.1149/2.1161409jes)

6. S. Kim, A.A. Polycarpou, and H. Liang, “Active control of surface forces via nanopore structures”, APL materials, Vol. 1, 2013

(https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4821633)

5. J. Yoo, J.H. Kim, K. Lee, S. Lee, S. Kim, H.K. Park, S.W. Kim, J. Bae, J.J. Park, and D. Choi, "Dewetted gold nanoparticles on ZnO nanorods for three-dimensionally distributed plasmonic hot spots", Scripta Materialia, Vol.7, 2013

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2013.07.024)

4. W. Hwang, K.H. Lee, H. Park, J. Kim, J. Park, J. H. Cho, J. H. Jeon, D. Choi, D. Kim, D. Kim, S. Kim, K. Lee, T. Jing and S. Lee “Some Aspects on Design and Applications of Nanohoneycomb and Nanofiber Array Structures,” Mechanics of Composite Materials, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 17-52, 2011

(https://doi.org/10.1007/s11029-011-9184-z)

3. D. Choi, S. Kim, S. Lee, D. Kim, K. Lee, H. Park, W. Hwang “Structure-dependent adhesion and friction on highly ordered metallic nanopore membranes”, Nanotechnology, Vol. 19, pp. 145708, 2008 (https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/19/14/145708)

2. S. Kim, S. Lee, D. Choi, K.-H. Lee, H. C. Park and W. Hwang “Fabrication of Metal Nanohoneycomb Structures and Their Tribological Behavior,” Advanced Composite Materials, Vol. 17, pp. 101-110, 2008 (https://doi.org/10.1163/156855108X295681)

1. D. Choi, S. Lee, S. Kim, P. S. Lee, K.-H. Lee, H. C. Park, and W. Hwang, “Dependence of adhesion and friction on porosity in porous anodic alumina films", Scripta Materialia., Vol. 58 pp. 870-873, 2008 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2008.01.001)

† : These authors contributed equally to the paper.