Publication

Advanced Multifunctional Nanocomposite Lab

Selected Representative Publications

  • 2023
  • Giant thermal rectification efficiency by geometrically enhanced asymmetric non-linear radiation
  • Seongkyun Kim , Taeyeop Kim , Jaehyun Sung , Yongjun Kim , Dongwoo Lee and Seunghyun Baik Materials Horizons
  • Thermal rectification is an asymmetric heat transport phenomenon where thermal conductance changes depending on the temperature gradient direction. The experimentally reported efficiency of thermal rectification materials and devices, which are applicable for a wide range of temperatures, is relatively low. Here we report a giant thermal rectification efficiency of 218% by maximizing asymmetry in …
  • 2022
  • Invariable resistance of conductive nanocomposite over 30% strain
  • C. MUHAMMED AJMAL, SEOKJAE CHA, WONJOON KIM, K. P. FASEELA, HEEJUN YANG, AND SEUNGHYUN BAIK Science Advances
  • The dependence of the electrical resistance on materials’ geometry determines the performance of conductive nanocomposites. Here, we report the invariable resistance of a conductive nanocomposite over 30% strain. This is enabled by the in situ–generated hierarchically structured silver nanosatellite particles, realizing a short interparticle distance (4.37 nm) in a stretchable silicone rubber matr…
Excellent reversibility of resistive nanocomposite strain sensor composed of silver nanoflowers, polyurethane, and polyester rubber band
Author
Yongjun Kim, K.P. Faseela, Sang Yul Yang, Kihyeon Kim, Hee Ju Yu, Ji Young Lim, Jong Geol Do, Hyouk Ryeol Choi, Ji Hye Hwang, Seunghyun Baik
Journal
Composites Science and Technology
Vol
221
Page
109305
Year
2022
Wearable conductive nanocomposite strain sensors have received considerable attention for rehabilitation and human motion detection. However, their practical application has been hindered by the irreversible resistance change upon stretching cycles. Here we report a resistive-type conductive nanocomposite strain sensor with a nearly perfect reversibility (maximum strain = 30%). Flower shaped silver nanoparticles (AgNFs) with enhanced surface area construct a conductive network as a key sensing element in stretchable polyurethane (PU) matrix. Furthermore, polyester elastic rubber band (PB) is chosen as a backbone to ensure perfect mechanical elasticity and durability. A fiber-type strain sensor (PB/AgNF-PU sensor) is synthesized by coating the elastic PB with the AgNF-PU sensing element. The PB/AgNF-PU sensor shows nearly perfect mechanical and electrical reversibility up to 30% strain. It also shows a high initial conductivity (6328 S/cm) and a gauge factor (32.08). As for application demonstrations, the PB/AgNF-PU sensor successfully carries out human motion detection, such as sitting, walking, and running, using a compact microcontroller equipped with wireless communication. The softness and flexibility of the PB/AgNF-PU sensor ensure conformal attachment on human skin, enabling the detection of subtle strain and angular change of knee. Furthermore, it does not restrict joint motion, unlike a conventional rigid brace equipped with an encoder, providing a breakthrough in free motion analysis. The accurate, comfort, and reversible PB/AgNF-PU sensor is synthesized by a facile and scalable process, assembling the high conductivity of AgNFs, stretchability of PU, and elasticity of PB. The PB/AgNF-PU sensor may find immediate applications in rehabilitation and human motion analysis.