Publications
2025
36. Redefining polymer binders: enabling ion transport and interfacial stability in sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium batteries
S.-B. Hong†, Y.-J.Lee†, H. Kim, M.-C. Go, U.-H.Kim*, Y.-K.Sun*, D.-W. Kim*
📄 Energy Storage Materials, 2025,83,104756 †Equally contributed
35. Floatable Protective Layers: a Strategy to Minimize Solid Electrolyte Interphase Growth and Maximize the Lithium Utilization
H.-S. Lim, U.-H.Kim, Mark H. Engelhard, David Kautz, Ji-Guang Zhang*, Xia Cao*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2025, 2500778
34. Relaxation of Jahn-Teller stress effect in the P3-typeK0.5MnO2 cathode by copper and magnesium co-substitution for high-performance K-ion batteries
Y.-J. Oh, H.-S. Lee, G.-G. Oh, S.-J. Ryu, U.-H. Kim, H.-G. Jung, J.-S. Kim*, J.-Y. Hwang*
📄 Journal of Power Sources 2025, 628,235786
33. All-Solid-State Batteries with Anodeless Electrodes: Research Trend and Future Perspective
S.-J. Jeon†, U.-H.Kim†, S. H. Kwag, J.-W. Min, D.-W. Kim, H.Kim*, Y.-J.Lee*, Y.-C. Jung*
📄 Adv. Mater. Interfaces 2025, 2400953, †Equally contributed
2024
32. Fabrication of a porous copper/graphite/zirconium oxide hybrid anode via screen printing for lithium-ion batteries
T. Y. Kim, C. Y. Im, J. H. Choi, D. Gu, S. Yoon, U.-H. Kim,* S. J. Kim*
📄 Adv. Funct. Mater. 2024, 24, 11648
31. Doping strategy in developing Ni-rich cathodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
S.-B. Lee, N.-Y. Park, G.-T. Park, U.-H. Kim, S.-J. Sohn, M.-S. Kang, R. M. Ribas, R. S. Monteiro, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2024, 9, 740
2023
30. Regulating the solvation structure of electrolyte via dual–salt combination for stable potassium metal batteries
J. Park, G. Oh, U.-H. Kim, M. H. Alfaruqi, X. Xu, Y. Liu, S. Xiong, A. T. Zikri, Y.-K. Sun,* J. Kim,* J.-Y. Hwang*
📄 Adv. Sci. 2023, 10, 2301201
29. Microstructure- and interface-modified Ni-rich cathode for high-energy-density all-solid-state lithium batteries
U.-H. Kim†, T.-Y. Yu†, J.-W. Lee, H. U. Lee, L. Belharouak, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2023, 8, 1. †Equally contributed
28. Optimization of Ni-rich Li[Ni0.92-x Co0.04Mn0.04Alx]O2 cathodes for high energy density lithium-ion batteries
U.-H. Kim, S.-B. Lee, J.-H. Ryu, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 J. Power Sources 2023, 564, 232850
2022
27. High-energy-density Li-ion battery reaching full charge in 12 min
U.-H. Kim, S.-B. Lee, N.-Y. Park, S. J. Kim, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2022, 7, 1092. Cover
26. All-solid-state lithium batteries: Li-conducting ionomer binder for dry-processed composite cathodes
S.-B. Hong, Y.-J. Lee, U.-H. Kim, C. Bak, Y. M. Lee, W. Cho, H. J. Hah, Y.-K. Sun,* D.-W. Kim*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2022, 7, 1092
25. High-energy and long-lifespan potassium–sulfur batteries enabled by concentrated electrolyte
S. Lee, H. Park, J. Rizell, U.-H. Kim, Y. Liu, X. Xu, S. Xiong, A. Matic, A. T. Zikri, H. Kang, Y.-K. Sun,* J. Kim,* J.-Y. Hwang*
📄 Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 32, 2209145
24. Coiled conformation hollow carbon nanosphere cathode and anode for high energy density and ultrafast chargeable hybrid energy storage
G. H. Kim, W. H. Choi, J. W. Choi, .-H. Kim, D. G. Park, M. G. Park, M. G. Kim, H. Jang, U.-H. Kim, J. K. Kang*
📄 ACS Nano 2022, 16, 6552
2021
23. Transition metal-doped Ni-rich layered cathode materials for durable Li-ion batteries
H. H. Sun†, U.-H. Kim†, J.-H. Park, S.-W. Park, D.-H. Seo, A. Heller, C. B. Mullins,* C. S. Yoon, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Nat. Commun. 2021, 12, 6552. †Equally contributed, 2021 Top 25 Chemistry and Materials Sciences Articles, †Equally contributed
22. Cation ordered Ni-rich layered cathode for ultra-long battery life
U.-H. Kim, G.-T. Park, P. Conlin, N. Ashburn, K. Cho, Y.-S. Yu, D. A. Shapiro, F. Maglia, S.-J. Kim, P. Lamp, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
21. Ultrafine-grained Ni-rich layered cathode for advanced Li-ion batteries
G.-T. Park, D. R. Yoon, U.-H. Kim, B. Namkoong, J. Lee, M. M. Wang, A. C. Lee, X. W. Gu, W. C. Chueh, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Energy Environ. Sci. 2021, 14, 6616
20. Microstructure engineered Ni-rich layered cathode for electric vehicle batteries
U.-H. Kim, J.-H. Park, A. Aishova, R. M. Ribas, R. S. Monteiro, K. J. Griffith, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2021, 11, 2100884
19. Enhanced cycling stability of Sn-doped Li[Ni0.90Co0.05Mn0.05]O2 via optimization of particle shape and orientation
T. T. Nguyen, U.-H. Kim, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Chem. Eng. J. 2021, 405, 126887
2020
18. Beyond doping and coating: Prospective strategies for stable high-capacity layered Ni-rich cathodes
H. H. Sun, H.-H. Ryu, U.-H. Kim, J. A. Weeks, A. Heller, Y.-K. Sun,* C. B. Mullins*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2020, 5, 1136.
17. Heuristic solution for achieving long-term cycle stability for Ni-rich layered cathodes at full depth of discharge
U.-H. Kim, G.-T. Park, B.-K. Son, G. W. Nam, J. Liu, L.-Y. Kuo, P. Kaghazchi, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
16. Multi-doped (Ga,B) Li[Ni0.88Co0.100Al0.015]O2 cathode
J. H. Seo, U.-H. Kim, Y.-K. Sun,* C. S. Yoon*
📄 J. Electrochem. Soc. 2020, 167, 100557
15. High-energy W-doped Li[Ni0.88Co0.04Al0.01]O2 cathodes for next-generation electric vehicles
U.-H. Kim†, N.-Y. Park†, G.-T. Park, H. Kim, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Energy Storage Mater. 2020, 33, 399. †Equally contributed
14. New Class of Ni-Rich Cathode Materials Li[NixCoyB1-x-y]O2 for next lithium batteries
H.-H. Ryu, N.-Y. Park, D. R. Yoon, U.-H. Kim, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2020, 10, 2000495.
2019
13. Compositionally and structurally redesigned high-energy Ni-rich layered cathode for next-generation lithium batteries
U.-H. Kim, J.-H. Kim, J.-Y. Hwang, H.-H. Ryu, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Mater. Today 2019, 23, 26.
12. Ni-rich layered cathode materials with electrochemo-mechanically compliant microstructures for all-solid-state Li batteries
S. H. Jung†, U.-H. Kim†, J.-H. Kim, S. Jun, C. S. Yoon, Y. S. Jung,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2019, 10, 1903360. †Equally contributed
11. Microstructure-Controlled Ni-Rich Cathode Material by Microscale Compositional Partition for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
U.-H. Kim, H.-H. Ryu, J.-H. Kim, R. Mücke, P. Kaghazchi, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2019, 9, 1803902. Cover
10. Quaternary Layered Ni-Rich NCMA Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries
U.-H. Kim, L.-Y. Kuo, P. Kaghazchi, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2019, 4, 576
2018
9. Microstructure evolution of concentration gradient Li[Ni0.75Co0.10Mn0.15]O2 cathode for lithium-ion batteries
C. S. Yoon, S. J. Kim, U.-H. Kim, K.-J. Park, H.-H. Ryu, H.-S. Kim, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Funct. Mater. 2018, 28, 180290
8. Self-passivation of a LiNiO2 cathode for a lithium-ion battery through Zr doping
C. S. Yoon, U.-H. Kim, G.-T. Park, S. J. Kim, K.-H. Kim, J. Kim, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2018, 3, 1634
7. High-Performance LiNiO2 cathodes with Practical Loading Cycled with Li metal anodes in Fluoroethylene Carbonate-Based Electrolyte Solution
E. Markevich, G. Salitra, Y. Talyosef, U.-H. Kim, H.-H. Ryu, Y.-K. Sun,* D. Aurbach*
📄 ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2018, 1, 2600
6. High-Energy Ni-Rich Li[NixCoyMn1-x-y]O2 Cathodes via Compositional Partitioning for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
C. S. Yoon, K.-J. Park, U.-H. Kim, K. H. Kang, H.-H. Ryu, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Chem. Mater. 2018, 30, 1634
5. Pushing the limit of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for high-energy density rechargeable Li ion batteries
U.-H. Kim, D.-W. Jun, K.-J. Park, Q. Zhang, P. Kaghazchi, D. Aurbach, D. T. Major, G. Goobes, M. Dixit, N. Leifer, C.M. Wang, P. Yan, D. Ahn, K.-H. Kim, C. S. Yoon*, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Energy Environ. Sci., 2018, 11,1271-1279
2017
4. High-energy density core−shell structured Li[Ni0.95Co0.025Mn0.025]O2 cathode for lithium-ion batteries
D.-W. Jun, C. S. Yoon, U.-H. Kim, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Chem. Mater. 2017, 29, 5048
3. Extending the battery life using an Al-doped Li[Ni0.76Co0.09Mn0.15]O2 cathode with concentration gradients for lithium-ion batteries
U.-H. Kim, S.-T. Myung, C. S. Yoon,* Y.-K. Sun*
📄 ACS Energy Lett. 2017, 2, 1848
2. Formation and inhibition of metallic lithium microstructures in lithium batteries driven by chemical crossover
W. Li, U.-H. Kim, A. Dolocan, Y.-K. Sun,* A. Manthiram
📄 ACS Nano 2017, 11, 5853.
2016
1. Compositionally graded cathode material with long-term cycling stability for electric vehicle applications
U.-H. Kim, E.-J. Lee, C. S. Yoon,* S.-T. Myung, Y.-K. Sun*
📄 Adv. Energy Mater. 2016, 9, 1803902.