College of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

  • Professor Polymer Materials & Synthesis
  • KIM, JIHEUNG

Research Interest

Functional polymer materials and synthesis 
Polymeric hydrogel and biomaterials 
Self-healing and adhesive gel for industrial and bio-applications

Education

  • PhD) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
  • MS) KAIST
  • BS) Seoul National University

Experience

  • Visiting Professor: 2005 Queendland University (Australia) / 1997 Science University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate: 1991 University of Massachusetts, Amherst (USA)
  • Postgraduate Researcher: Korea Institute of Technology (KIST)

Journal Articles

  • (2024)  Adhesive functional polymers and gels based on biocompatible polyaspartamide derivatives.  EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL. 
  • (2023)  Adhesive Composite Hydrogel Patch Based on a Polyaspartamide Derivative to Treat Atopic Dermatitis,.  ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS. 
  • (2023)  Preparation of polyaspartamide-based adhesive hydrogels via Schiff base reaction with aldehyde-functionalized dextran.  BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES.  00,  00
  • (2022)  Bone-Adhesive Anisotropic Tough Hydrogel Mimicking Tendon Enthesis.  ADVANCED MATERIALS.  1,  1
  • (2022)  Stimuli-sensitive complexation and the strongly adhesive antibacterial gel from biocompatible PolyAspAm(EA/EDA) and tannic acid.  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS.  71,  6
  • (2021)  Dual-crosslinked hydrogels with metal coordination from novel co-polyaspartamide containing 1,2-dihydroxy and imidazole pendant groups.  JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE.  138,  43
  • (2020)  Three-dimensionally macroporous nitrogen and boron co-doped graphene aerogels derived from polyaspartamide for supercapacitor electrodes.  MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS.  25, 
  • (2020)  Mucus-penetrating PEGylated polysuccinimide-based nanocarrier for intravaginal delivery of siRNA battling sexually transmitted infections.  COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES.  196, 
  • (2020)  Antibacterial 3D graphene composite gel with polyaspartamide and tannic acid containing in situ generated Ag nanoparticle.  POLYMER COMPOSITES.  41,  7
  • (2020)  Synthesis and characterization of novel multi-hydroxy polyaspartamide derivative and its crosslinked hydrogels.  REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS.  147, 
  • (2019)  Simultaneous delivery of DNA vaccine and hydrophobic adjuvant using reducible polyethylenimine-functionalized graphene oxide for activation of dendritic cells.  JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY.  80, 
  • (2019)  Preparation and Adhesive Properties of Complex Gels from Polyaspartamides and Tannic Acid.  POLYMER-KOREA.  43,  5
  • (2019)  Supramolecular adhesive gels based on biocompatible poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and tannic acid via hydrogen bonding complexation.  JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE.  137,  3
  • (2019)  Synthesis of Bioresorbable Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid)s Through Direct Polycondensation: An Economical Substitute for the Synthesis of Polyglactin via ROP of Lactide and Glycolide.  FIBERS AND POLYMERS.  20,  5
  • (2019)  Hydrogen bonding-based strongly adhesive coacervate hydrogels synthesized using poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) and tannic acid.  SOFT MATTER.  15,  4
  • (2018)  Adhesive, self-healing and antibacterial properties of Cu-coordinated soft gel based on histamine-conjugated polyaspartamide.  JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH.  26,  1
  • (2018)  Extreme properties of double networked ionogel electrolytes for flexible and durable energy storage devices.  Energy Storage Materials.  19, 
  • (2018)  Polyaspartamide functionalized catechol-based hydrogels embedded with silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial properties.  POLYMERS.  10, 
  • (2018)  Ultralight and compressible mussel-inspired dopamine-conjugated poly(aspartic acid)/Fe3+-multifunctionalized graphene aerogel.  JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE.  53,  24
  • (2018)  Hydrophobicity-enhanced adhesion of novel biomimetic biocompatible polyaspartamide derivative glues.  POLYMER INTERNATIONAL.  67,  5

Publications

  • (2018)  Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, Volume: Hydrogels, recent advance.  Springer.  Co-author
  • (2017)  멕머리의 유기화학.  사이플러스.  Co-author
  • (2013)  클레인의 유기화학.  사이플러스.  Co-author
  • (2013)  고분자과학 Introduction to Polymer.  자유아카데미.  Co-author
  • (2008)  유기화학.  사이플러스.  Co-author
  • (2000)  기초 고분자과학.  시그마프레스.  Solo

Patent/Intellectual Property

  • 다수의 하이드록시기를 함유하는 신규한 고분자 화합물, 이의 제조 방법 및 이를 포함하는 복합체.  10-2019-0010340.  20210219.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 탄닌산 함유 접착성 고분자 복합체 및 이의 제조방법.  10-2018-0019497.  20200221.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • Bio-inspired polymer and glue including the polymer.  15/841571.  20190813.  UNITED STATES
  • 기계적 강도 및 접착력이 향상된 하이드로젤의 및 이의 제조방법.  10-2017-0118007.  20190621.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • Polymer, Hydrogel Including the Polymer and Manufacturing Method of the Hydrogel.  US 2016-15274369.  20180828.  UNITED STATES
  • 생체모사 고분자 화합물 및 이를 포함하는 접착제 Bio-inspired polymer and glue including the polymer.  10-2016-0170094.  20180802.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 폴리아마이드의 제조방법.  10-2013-0127204.  20180425.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 신규한 폴리머, 이를 포함하는 하이드로겔 및 이의 제조 방법.  1020150135987.  20180109.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 신규한 폴리머, 이를 포함하는 접착성 하이드로젤 및 이의 제조 방법 (Novel Polymer, Adhesive Hydrogel including the Polymer and Manufacturing Method of the Adhesive Hydrogel).  10-2016-0034606.  20170922.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 도파함유 고흡수성 하이드로젤.  10-2013-0030614.  20150720.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 도파함유 고흡수성 하이드로젤.  10-2013-0030614.  20141001.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • method for manufacturing polyamide resin.  KR 201234648.  20140516.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 폴리아릴렌에테르 및 그 제조방법.  1020110054213.  20140408.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 폴리아릴렌에테르 및 그 제조방법.  1020110054212.  20140408.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 폴리아미드 수지의 제조방법.  1020110031326.  20140117.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • End-capping agents for polyphenylene ethers with good chemical stability and heat resistance.  KR 2010-31118.  20130829.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • Cost-effective method for manufacruring polyamide resin with high absorbency.  KR 2011-31326.  20121015.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 폴리아스팔트아미드 공중합체를 이용한 표면 개질 (Surface reforming method using polyaspartamide copolymer).  10-2010-0098394.  20120418.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 생분해성을 함유한 온도 및 pH 감응성 하이드로겔.  10-2010-0026665.  20100621.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • 생분해성을 함유한 온도 및 pH감응성 고분자 및 그 하이드로젤의 제조방법.  10-2008-0084030.  20100611.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

Conference Paper

  • (2023)  Adhesive Composite Hydrogel Patch Based on a Polyaspartamide Derivative to Treat Atopic Dermatitis.  한국고분자학회 춘계총회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2021)  Biodegradable Adhesive Composite Hydrogel Based on Multi-hydroxy Polyaspartamide Derivative.  2021 KSIEC Spring Meeting.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2020)  Synthesis and Properties of Novel Multiple-hydroxy Polyaspartamide and its Cross-linked Gels.  한국고분자학회 추계총회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  Adhesive Complex Hydrogels from Tannic Acid and Several Biocompatible Polymers.  FAPS 2019.  TAIWAN
  • (2019)  Antibacterial and strongly adhesive complex gel from biocompatible PHEA-EDA and tannic acid.  한국고분자학회추계학술대회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  Preparation of Poly(N-2,3-dihydroxypropyl aspartamide) (PDHPA) and the Crosslinked Hydrogel for Various Functional Applications.  10th Edition of International Conference on Biopolymers & Bioplastics.  SINGAPORE
  • (2019)  Facile synthesis of adhesive poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)-tannic acid coacervate hydrogel through strong hydrogen bonding.  한국공업화학회춘계총회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  Ultralight 3D polypeptide/TA/graphene aerogel containing AgNPs and the antibacterial property.  한국공업화학회춘계총회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  Ultralight compressible nitrogen and boron codoped graphene aerogel based on polyaspartamide and borate.  한국공업화학회춘계총회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  Complex gel or coacervate formation from polyaspartamides and tannic acid.  한국고분자학회춘계학술대회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2019)  New functional and mechanically strong hydrogel from multi-hydroxy polyaspartamide containing imidazole group.  한국고분자학회춘계학술대회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2018)  Preparation of Three-Dimensional PolyAspAm(EA/EDA)/TA-Graphene Aerogel Containing Silver NPs and the Antibacterial Property,.  NanoThailand 2018 Procedding.  THAILAND
  • (2018)  Catechol-Functionalized Polyaspartamide Hydrogels Embedded with Silver Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Properties.  한국고분자학회추계학술대회초록.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2018)  Synthesis of Poly(N-2,3-dihydroxypropyl aspartamide) (PDHPA) and the Crosslinked Hydrogel for Various Applications.  한국고분자학회추계학술대회초록.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2018)  Adhesive and self-healing gel from imidazole-containing polyaspartamide derivatives via metal-complexation.  대한화학회 춘계학술대회초록.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2018)  Supramolecular adhesive gel based on tannic acid and biocompatible water-soluble polymers via hydrogen bonding complexation.  한국고분자학회축계학술대회초록.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2017)  Novel Biomimetic Adhesive Polymers Based on Dopamine- or Histamine-conjugated Polyaspartamide Derivatives.  The 15th Pacific Polymer Conference, Abstract.  CHINA
  • (2017)  Silver Nanoparticles embedded in polyaspartamide-based hydrogels for biomedical applications.  추계공업화학회 초록집.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2017)  Supramolecular Hydrogel from Tannic Acid and Biocompatible Water-soluble Polymers.  한국공업화학회.  KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
  • (2017)  Ultralight Reversibly Compressible rGO Aerogel Containing Dopa-Poly(aspartic acid) / Fe(III.  RACI Centenary Congress 2017, ACCC6.  AUSTRALIA