Tae Kyu Kim
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · Materials Science
About the Lab
Professor Tae Kyu Kim's research lab specializes in the design and characterization of advanced functional materials for energy conversion and catalytic applications. The lab focuses on understanding and manipulating electron and ion dynamics at the atomic and nanoscale levels, particularly in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and complex oxides like ceria. Key research directions include the development of diatomic catalysts with controlled ion shuttling and electric field engineering to enhance catalytic efficiency, as well as probing ultrafast polaron dynamics using advanced spectroscopic techniques. The lab integrates experimental methods with theoretical modeling to uncover fundamental mechanisms governing charge transfer and structural evolution in functional materials.
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Selected Papers
3Electron crowding within the skeletons of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) has traditionally been overlooked, yet it represents a critical bottleneck in catalytic efficiency. Herein, we present a novel Li + -positioning diatomic MOF as a cathodic catalyst to mitigate current crowding during photoelectrochemical C–C coupling. Using the Li + -incorporated ZnPc-Pd 2 DAC MOF, we demonstrate how the interplay between a local electric field and the lithium-ion shuttle effect induces a dynamic structura
The study of polaron dynamics in complex materials has garnered significant attention owing to its implications for various technological applications, including catalysis, solid-state devices, and energy storage. This paper investigates the photo-excited electron and hole polaron dynamics in cerium dioxide (CeO2) using time-resolved X-ray absorption spectroscopy, with an emphasis on the nano-size effect. Additionally, density functional theory and multiplet calculations have been utilized to re
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