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Lee Jea Uk

Kyung Hee University

About the Lab

Professor Lee Jea Uk's research lab specializes in advanced materials for sustainable engineering, with a strong focus on carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in construction and thermal management. The lab develops innovative methods for the scalable production and functionalization of graphene and carbon nanotubes, emphasizing environmental friendliness and process efficiency. Key research directions include surface modification of construction materials using plasma treatment, dispersion optimization of nanomaterials in polymer and cement matrices, and the recycling of plastic waste into high-performance construction composites.

carbon nanotubesgrapheneplastic recyclingconstruction materialssurface modification

Research Overview

Papers
8
Total Citations
13
Papers (5y)
8
Primary Field

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
8total
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025
Citations per year (5y)
13total
20202021202220242025

Selected Papers

8
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Article|7 citations·2020
Preparation of electrochemically exfoliated graphene sheets using DC switching voltages
임성묵, 한종훈, 강현욱, 이제욱, 이원오
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-019-00110-3

Among various methods to produce graphene sheets, electrochemical exfoliation has been regarded as an efective method for the mass production of high-quality graphene sheets because of its simplicity and environmental friendliness. However, conventional electrochemical exfoliation has a disadvantage of accumulating intercalating ions at graphite interlayers owing to the use of a constant voltage. In this study, we developed a DC switching technique to achieve more efcient intercalation of ions t

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Article|5 citations·2021
Evaluation of carbon nanotubes dispersion in aqueous solution with various dispersing agents
Kim Youn, Hong Ji Soo, Moon Su Young, Hong Jin-Yong, 이제욱

In order to extend the business viability of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), research on CNT dispersion in a solvent as well as in polymer matrix should be established. Herein, three kinds of dispersing agents, sodium deoxycholate (DOC), sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (NaDDBS), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), are selected and applied to quantify the dispersibility and dispersion stability of CNT aqueous dispersion. The dispersibility of CNT dispersion with the PVP, evaluated via viscosity and particle si

3
Article|1 citations·2022
Magnetic alignment of electrochemically exfoliated graphite in epoxy as a thermal interface material with high through-plane thermal conductivity
류정헌, Yang Seo Mi, 이제욱, 김재호, Yang Seung Jae

Thermal management is significant to maintain the reliability and durability of electronic devices. Heat can be dissipated using thermal interface materials (TIMs) comprised of thermally conductive polymers and fillers. Furthermore, it is important to enhance the thermal conductivity of TIMs through the formation of a heat transfer pathway. This paper reports a polymer composite containing vertically aligned electrochemically exfoliated graphite (EEG). We modify the EEG via edge selective oxidat

4
Article|0 citations·2024
Development of cement nanocomposites reinforced by carbon nanotube dispersion using superplasticizers
안석환, 김기윤, 정철우, 이제욱

This paper explores the potential application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the construction industry, as CNTs can effectively serve as nano-fillers, bridging the voids and holes in cement structures. However, the limited dispersibility of CNTs in water necessitates the use of dispersing agents for achieving uniform dispersion. In this study, two kinds of cement superplasticizers, polycarboxylate ether (PCE) and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde (SNF) were employed as dispersing agents to impr

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Article|0 citations·2021
폐플라스틱 복합필름 기반 콘크리트용 골재의 표면 개질
김태훈, 이제욱, 홍진용

본 연구에서는 폐복합필름 기반 콘크리트용 골재와 시멘트 기재 간의 친화성 향상을 위한 골재표면 개질 연구를 수행하였다. 표면 개질은 산소 대기압 플라즈마 방법을 사용하였으며, 표면처리에 따른 골재표면 특성을 접촉각 측정기를 이용하여 관찰하였다. 그 결과 플라즈마 표면처리에 따른 접촉각은 처리시간과 반비례 관계를 가지며 104.5°에서 44.0°까지 감소하는 것을 확인하였으며, 플라즈마 처리 후 대기 중에 보관된 골재의 접촉각은 시간이 경과함에 따라 다시 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 플라즈마처리된 골재의 접촉각 감소는 X-ray 광전자 분광법 및 적외선 분광법 결과로부터 골재표면에 친수성 산소 작용기가 형성되었기때문으로 판단되었다. 결과적으로, RF power 100W, O2 flow rate 15sccm, Ar flow rate 4sccm, 30초 동안 표면처리를 한골재의 경우 가장 좋은 친수성 및 젖음성을 관찰할 수 있었으며, 산소 대기압 플라즈마는 골재와 시멘트 기재 간의 결합

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Article|0 citations·2021
폐복합필름 기반 콘크리트용 골재 제조 및 특성평가
김태훈, 이제욱, 홍진용

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, necessitating the development of innovative recycling techniques. As such, the recycling of plastic waste for use as a construction material is a promising solution to plastic pollution. This research aims to investigate the feasibility of replacing natural aggregates in concrete with recycled plastic film. Quantitative and qualitative analysis is conducted to determine the composition of polymer waste, which is predominantl

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Article|0 citations·2021
재활용 PP와 박리 그래핀을 이용한 3D 프린터용 원사의 제조 및 3D 프린터를 이용한 성형
이재유, 이제욱, 이경진

본 연구에서는 1축 extruder를 원사 압출 장비로 사용하여 재활용 폴리프로필렌(rPP)으로 3D 프린터용 원사를 제조하였고, 전기화학적 박리 그래핀을 rPP 대비 10, 20 wt%로 첨가하여 그래핀 복합체 원사를 제조하였다. 전기화학적 박리그래핀은 그 분산도가 우수하여 균일한 rPP/그래핀 복합체 원사 제조를 가능하게 하였다. 그래핀의 함량이 증가할수록열분해 속도 등 열적 성능이 향상되었다. 기계적 물성 또한 rPP 대비 그래핀 함량이 10 wt%일 때 증가하였는데, 20 wt%에서는 오히려 기계적 물성이 감소하는 것을 볼 수 있었다. 제조한 원사들을 사용하여 상용 3D 프린터를 통해 3D 성형체를성공적으로 제조할 수 있었으며, 폐플라스틱을 재활용하여 제조하였기 때문에 환경적, 경제적으로 이점을 가질 것으로기대된다.

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Article|0 citations·2025
High-performance cement with minimal graphene content enabled by improved dispersion through cellulose nanofibers
박재서, 김기윤, 김라인, 정가영, Ji Yun Kim, 이원화, 이제욱, Seung Jae Yang
Carbon Letters

Incorporating nanotechnology into cement composites significantly improves mechanical properties such as strength, toughness, and durability. Graphene, with high tensile strength and large surface area, shows great promise as a nanofiller, but its hydrophobicity complicates its dispersion in cement matrices. This study used a graphene-cellulose nanofiber (G@CNF) hybrid filler to ensure a highly uniform dispersion within the cement microstructure. The hybrid filler acts as a bridge and efficientl

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