Park, Moon Jeong Professor

Nano Structured Energy Materials Laboratory focuses on the development of precisely synthesized polymer-based energy materials. Our primary research goal is to introduce various functional groups to polymer chain ends and backbones to control molecular interactions towards enhancing both transport and mechanical properties. We have particularly interested in developing 3D ion channels in mechanically robust polymer matrix for their uses in advanced batteries with improved performance and safety. We are currently developing the all solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries as a next-generation battery with high energy density by synthesizing both sulfur electrode materials and solid-state polymer electrolytes. Our laboratory aims to explore new possibilities of polymeric materials and innovatively enhance the performance of energy storage and conversion devices.

Nanostructured Polymer Electrolytes

- Developing 3D network structures in polymer electrolytes.

- Enhancing electrochemical properties of polymer electrolytes via controlled molecular interactions under nanoconfinements.

Development of Single-Ion Conducting Organic-Inorganic Solid Electrolytes

- Establishing new platforms of improving both charge transport and mechanical properties in wide temperature window based on self-assembled organic and inorganic materials.

- Development of advanced single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes.

All Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

- Development of advanced vulcanized polymers as new sulfur electrode active materials through comonomer designs.

- Development of solid-state polymer electrolytes to mitigate polysulfide shuttle effects.