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The Artificial Leaf Produces Hydrogen (H2) by Absorbing Sun Light

Prof. Jae Sung Lee's team found a 2nd generation's artificial leaf.

A cheaper, more stable, and more efficient photocatalyst is developed at UNIST.

The Artificial Leaf Produces Hydrogen (H2) by Absorbing Sun Light

Prof. Jae Sung Lee’s research team (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering) found a new type of artificial leaf that produces Hydrogen (H2) when it absorbs sun light in the water. This research started with the basic concept of photosynt... Read More

Another Better and Cheaper Secondary Battery Catalyst

The Substitue of an Expensive Platinum Catalyst is Developed at UNIST.

Iron-Carbon Composite Catalyst will contribute to the commercialization of metal-air batteries.

Another Better and Cheaper Secondary Battery Catalyst

Prof. Guntae Kim and Prof. Jong-Beom Baek (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering)’s joint research team developed an iron-carbon composite catalyst (Fe@NGnP-CNF) that can contribute to a reduction in the production costs of secondary ba... Read More

Dec 14, 2015 By Chorok Oh Research

Aligned Silver Nanowires and High-Performance Transparent Electrodes

A new printing technique can be applied to solar batteries, LED, etc.

Prof. Hyunhyub Ko and Prof. Jin Young Kim's research outcome, introduced on Nano Letters.

Aligned Silver Nanowires and High-Performance Transparent Electrodes

A UNIST research team developed the capillary printing technique that can precisely control the silver nanowires. The transparent electrode which is made of silver nanowires has a smooth surface, high electrical conductivity and high transp... Read More

Dec 11, 2015 By Chorok Oh Research

A Step Toward Quantum State Selection of Non-polar Molecules

Paving the way for selecting a specific state of nonpolar molecules.

Lee Yeong Kim of Physics (right) and Prof. Bum Suk Zhao of Chemistry/Physics (left) are posing for a portrait.

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has reported a novel approach to get one step closer to separation of non-polar molecules in different rotational quantum states. This study has been conducted by a UNIST student, Lee Yeong Kim (Departm... Read More

Dec 08, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo Research

Development of High Performance Battery with High Conductive Catalyst

UNIST joint team discovered the way to make a good battery.

The electric conductivities of electrocatalysts should be more seriously considered to obtain higher energy.

Development of High Performance Battery with High Conductive Catalyst

The joint research team of UNIST including Prof. Hyun-Kon Song, Prof. Guntae Kim, and Prof. Sang Kyu Kwak (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering) has been introduced on the current issue of Angewandte Chemie International Edition. This... Read More

Dec 04, 2015 By Chorok Oh Research

The Secret of Multiferroic Meterials is Unveiled

Another possibility to make a new type of memory device is discovered.

Prof. Jun Hee Lee found a theory of how multiferroic BiFeO₃ operates at room temperature.

The Secret of Multiferroic Meterials is Unveiled

Prof. Jun Hee Lee (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering) found a fundamental theory of how multiferroic BiFeO₃ operates at room temperature. His study was introduced on Physical Review Letters on November 13, 2015. Multiferroic is the... Read More

Nov 27, 2015 By Chorok Oh Research

Engineering a Promising Drug Candidate for Alzheimer’s Disease

An early and cost-effective method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.

Prof. Mi Hee Lim of Natural Science (left) and her student, Jeffrey S. Derrick (right) are posing for a portrait at their lab, UNIST.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most well-known and common form of dementia. It is also a progressive, degenerative brain disease whose cause is not fully understood, however, amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides, metal ions and reactive ox... Read More

Nov 24, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo Research

A Big Step Towards Developing the Future Nonvolatile Memory Devices

UNIST will lead next generation nonvolatile memory device research.

The research team of UNIST and KAIST discovered the operation principle of 'Graphene Memory Device'.

A Big Step Towards Developing the Future Nonvolatile Memory Devices

The operation principle of ‘Graphene Memory Device’ is discovered by the joint research team including Prof. Hu Young Jeong (UNIST Central Research Facility), Prof. Jeong Yong Lee (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST) and... Read More

Nov 19, 2015 By Chorok Oh Research

Smart Artificial Skin Holds Prosthetic Promise

New materials, designed to mimic the sensing capabilities of human fingertips.

Taking a big step towards adding a sense of touch to prosthetic limbs and other medical devices.

Smart Artificial Skin Holds Prosthetic Promise

Researchers have long been interested in the technology of artificial skins. Although previous studies have introduced an assortment of electronic skin (e-skin) elements, none of them were able to detect both pressure and heat with a high d... Read More

Nov 04, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo Research

Engineering Nonflammable High Performance All-Solid-State Batteries

Newer, Stronger, Safer Type of Lithium Ion Battery Technology

Prof. Yoon Seok Jung of Energy and Chemical Engineering (right) and Dae Yang Oh (right), the first author of the article are having a conversation in their lab at UNIST.

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), despite being one of the most commonly used in consumer electronics, have one grievous flaw which is a fire safety issue. To resolve some of these safety issues, a new study, affiliated with UNIST has proposed ... Read More

Nov 03, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo Research