Nam‐Soon Choi
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · 工学
研究室紹介
Professor Nam-Soon Choi's research lab specializes in advancing next-generation energy storage technologies, with a primary focus on developing innovative electrolytes, stable electrode interfaces, and novel materials for high-performance lithium- and magnesium-ion batteries. The lab investigates functional electrolyte additives that enhance interfacial stability, particularly for high-voltage cathodes and high-capacity anodes such as silicon and nickel-rich layered oxides. Key research directions include the design of robust solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI), dendrite-free metal plating, and the development of binder systems that mitigate mechanical degradation in conversion-type anodes. The lab's work bridges materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and interfacial engineering to enable safer, longer-lasting, and higher-energy-density batteries for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage.
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Selected Papers
15Energy-storage technologies, including electrical double-layer capacitors and rechargeable batteries, have attracted significant attention for applications in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, bulk electricity storage at power stations, and "load leveling" of renewable sources, such as solar energy and wind power. Transforming lithium batteries and electric double-layer capacitors requires a step change in the science underpinning these devices, including the discovery of new mater
A support bandage for electrodes: A cross-linked polymeric binder (see picture, red) inhibits mechanical fracture of silicon negative electrodes during cycling. Nanosized silicon powder with a 3D interconnected network of poly(acrylic acid) and sodium carboxymethylcellulose as binder exhibits high reversible capacity of over 2000 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles at 30 °C while maintaining a high capacity and high current density.
We present a promising electrolyte candidate, Mg(TFSI)2 dissolved in glyme/diglyme, for future design of advanced magnesium (Mg) batteries. This electrolyte shows high anodic stability on an aluminum current collector and allows Mg stripping at the Mg electrode and Mg deposition on the stainless steel or the copper electrode. It is clearly shown that nondendritic and agglomerated Mg secondary particles composed of ca. 50 nm primary particles alleviating safety concern are formed in glyme/diglyme
Abstract In conjunction with electrolyte additives used for tuning the interfacial structures of electrodes, functional materials that eliminate or deactivate reactive substances generated by the degradation of LiPF 6 ‐containing electrolytes in lithium‐ion batteries offer a wide range of electrolyte formulation opportunities. Herein, the recent advancements in the development of: (i) scavengers with high selectivity and affinity toward unwanted species and (ii) promoters of ion‐paired LiPF 6 di
Electrolyte additives have been explored to attain significant breakthroughs in the long-term cycling performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) without sacrificing energy density; this has been achieved through the development of stable electrode interfacial structures and the elimination of reactive substances. Here we highlight the potential and the challenges raised by studies on electrolyte additives toward addressing the interfacially induced deterioration of high-capacity electrodes with
We present the useful processes in the research of functional electrolytes for interfacial stability of high-voltage cathodes in Li-ion batteries.
We present an ultraconcentrated electrolyte composed of 5 M sodium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in 1,2-dimethoxyethane for Na metal anodes coupled with high-voltage cathodes. Using this electrolyte, a very high Coulombic efficiency of 99.3% at the 120th cycle for Na plating/stripping is obtained in Na/stainless steel (SS) cells with highly reduced corrosivity toward Na metal and high oxidation durability (over 4.9 V versus Na/Na + ) without corrosion of the aluminum cathode current collector. Import
Abstract Solid electrolyte interphases generated using electrolyte additives are key for anode-electrolyte interactions and for enhancing the lithium-ion battery lifespan. Classical solid electrolyte interphase additives, such as vinylene carbonate and fluoroethylene carbonate, have limited potential for simultaneously achieving a long lifespan and fast chargeability in high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Here we report a next-generation synthetic additive approach that allows to f
An organic–inorganic based surface film was formed on a 5 V-class LiNi<sub>0.5</sub>Mn<sub>1.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub> cathode by tris(trimethylsilyl)phosphite (TMSP). This surface-modified cathode exhibited significantly improved electrochemical properties in terms of cycling stability and rate capability.
There has been tremendous interest in using nanomaterials for advanced Li-ion battery electrodes, particularly to increase the energy density by using high specific capacity materials. Recently, it was demonstrated that one dimensional (1D) Si/Sn nanowires (NWs) and nanotubes (NTs) have great potential to achieve high energy density as well as long cycle life for the next generation of advanced energy storage applications. In this feature article, we review recent progress on Si-based NWs and NT
A molecularly-engineered LiFMDFB additive constructs a protective layer for Li-rich cathodes while simultaneously strengthening the interface structure on SGC anodes.
Abstract Moderne Energiespeichertechnologien, einschließlich elektrischer Doppelschichtkondensatoren und wiederaufladbarer Batterien, sind von enormer Bedeutung für Anwendungen in tragbaren Elektronikgeräten, als Elektrizitätsspeicher für Ladestationen von Elektrofahrzeugen und zum Lastausgleich von erneuerbaren Energiequellen wie Sonnenenergie und Windkraft. Der Einsatz von Lithiumbatterien und elektrischen Doppelschichtkondensatoren in diesen Technologien bedarf der wissenschaftlichen Grundlag