Dong Ki Lee

EDUCATION

PhD. MSE, KAIST 2015
MS. MSE, KAIST 2011
BS. MSE, Korea Univ 2009

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Speech and Hearing

Scopus Publications

Mechanistic Insights into the Role of Elements in Ni-Co-P Catalysts for Electrochemical Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid
Jongin Woo, Jinu Choi, Juhyung Choi, Mi‐Young Lee, Eunji Kim, Sang Yun, Suhwan Yoo, Eunchong Lee, Ung Lee, Da Hye Won,et al.
Wiley
AbstractNi phosphides and NiCo alloys are extensively explored for their remarkable efficiency in biomass alcohol oxidations, yet the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately understood. This study thoroughly elucidates the roles of Ni, Co, and P in improving the catalytic performance of Ni‐Co‐P catalysts for the electrochemical conversion of 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a promising biomass‐derived building block replacing terephthalic acid. Phosphorization of Ni results in the partial formation of Ni2P phase and significantly boosts the formation of the reactive NiOOH phase on the surface, which is the crucial catalytic phase for converting HMF into FDCA. The integration of Co into the heterojunction between Ni2P and NiOOH enhances the oxidation reactivity of 5‐formyl‐2‐furancarboxylic acid (FFCA), a pivotal intermediate influencing FDCA productivity, by selectively stabilizing aldehydes, thereby promoting further oxidation rather than surface desorption. in situ/operando spectroscopic analyses consistently highlight the equal significance of the rapid generation of NiOOH and the robust adsorption of reactant molecules at the surface in achieving high catalytic performance. These insights into elemental contributions set a new standard for designing multi‐component electrocatalysts for efficient biomass alcohol oxidation.


Enhanced Peroxydisulfate Activation with Crystalline Iron-Based Ternary Chalcogenides (Fe<inf>2</inf>GeS<inf>4</inf>) for Organic Micropollutant Degradation
Seid Mingizem Gashaw, Aseom Son, Wondesen Workneh Ejerssa, Seung Yong Lee, Seongpil Jeong, Dong Ki Lee, Kangwoo Cho, and Seok Won Hong
American Chemical Society (ACS)



Understanding the Dynamics Governing Electrocatalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin Bio-Oil to Hydrocarbons
Jialu Wang, Man Ho Han, Kezia Megagita Gerby Langie, Da Hye Won, Mi-Young Lee, Cheoulwoo Oh, Hyo Sang Jeon, Jai Hyun Koh, Hyung-Suk Oh, Dong Ki Lee,et al.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Electrocatalytic hydrodeoxygenation (EHDO) is a promising approach for upgrading biomass-derived bio-oils to sustainable fuels without the use of high-pressure hydrogen gas and elevated temperatures. However, direct EHDO for realistic hydrophobic lignin-based oil production remains challenging. Herein, we discuss the molecular dynamics that govern the EHDO of lignin bio-oil over Pt/C in an acidic electrolyte added with 2-propanol or a surfactant. Excellent conversion (98.1%) and a high yield (79.0%) of hydrogenated products, including 40.5% propyl-cyclohexane, are achieved under ambient temperature and pressure. Experimental results and various investigations on molecular dynamics suggest that EHDO occurs at the water-solvent-catalyst three-phase boundary. Proton transfer significantly influences the current density of EHDO. Factors such as cluster size and vector of lignin-based oil to electrode govern the selectivity and Faradaic efficiency of EHDO. This work advances the understanding of dynamics for EHDO and suggests governing factors to improve it.


Sustainable production of microbial protein from carbon dioxide in the integrated bioelectrochemical system using recycled nitrogen sources
Yeon Ji Lee, Byeong Cheul Moon, Dong Ki Lee, Jung Ho Ahn, Gyeongtaek Gong, Youngsoon Um, Sun-Mi Lee, Kyoung Heon Kim, and Ja Kyong Ko
Elsevier BV



Exploring the influence of cell configurations on Cu catalyst reconstruction during CO<inf>2</inf> electroreduction
Woong Choi, Younghyun Chae, Ershuai Liu, Dongjin Kim, Walter S. Drisdell, Hyung-suk Oh, Jai Hyun Koh, Dong Ki Lee, Ung Lee, and Da Hye Won
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Exploring the critical role of binders in electrochemical CO<inf>2</inf> reduction reactions
Younghyun Chae, Hyunwook Kim, Dong Ki Lee, Ung Lee, and Da Hye Won
Elsevier BV



Investigation of the sustainable production of ethylene oxide by electrochemical conversion: Techno-economic assessment and CO<inf>2</inf> emissions
Ji Eun Yoon, Ki Bong Lee, Chun-Jae Yoo, Byoung Koun Min, Dong Ki Lee, Da Hye Won, Sangwon Kim, Jong-Ho Moon, Changsoo Kim, and Ung Lee
Elsevier BV



Biocompatible Cu/NiMo Composite Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Microbial Electrosynthesis; Unveiling the Self-Detoxification Effect of Cu
Byeong Cheul Moon, Soyoung Kim, Young Yoon Jo, Jong Hyeok Park, Ja Kyong Ko, and Dong Ki Lee
Wiley
AbstractH2‐driven microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is an emerging bioelectrochemical technology that enables the production of complex compounds from CO2. Although the performance of microbial fermentation in the MES system is closely related to the H2 production rate, high‐performing metallic H2‐evolving catalysts (HEC) generate cytotoxic H2O2 and metal cations from undesirable side reactions, severely damaging microorganisms. Herein, a novel design for self‐detoxifying metallic HEC, resulting in biologically benign H2 production, is reported. Cu/NiMo composite HEC suppresses H2O2 evolution by altering the O2 reduction kinetics to a four‐electron pathway and subsequently decomposes the inevitably generated H2O2 in sequential catalytic and electrochemical pathways. Furthermore, in situ generated Cu‐rich layer at the surface prevents NiMo from corroding and releasing cytotoxic Ni cations. Consequently, the Cu/NiMo composite HEC in the MES system registers a 50% increase in the performance of lithoautotrophic bacterium Cupriavidus necator H16, for the conversion of CO2 to a biopolymer, poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate). This work successfully demonstrates the concept of self‐detoxification in designing biocompatible materials for bioelectrochemical applications as well as MES systems.


Highly selective and low-overpotential electrocatalytic CO<inf>2</inf> reduction to ethanol by Cu-single atoms decorated N-doped carbon dots
Rahul Purbia, Sung Yeol Choi, Chae Heon Woo, Jiho Jeon, Chulwan Lim, Dong Ki Lee, Jae Young Choi, Hyung-Suk Oh, and Jeong Min Baik
Elsevier BV



Advances in the direct electro-conversion of captured CO<inf>2</inf> into valuable products
Kezia Langie, Gwangsu Bak, Ung Lee, Dong Ki Lee, Chan Woo Lee, Yun Jeong Hwang, and Da Hye Won
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
A comprehensive review of direct captured CO2 electro-conversion technology, a promising Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology that can achieve both techno-economic and environmental viability.


Unveiling the anode reaction environment in a CO<inf>2</inf> electrolyzer to provide a guideline for anode development
Ji Hwan Song, Seohyeon Ka, Chulwan Lim, Man Ho Han, Dong Ki Lee, Hyung-Suk Oh, and Woong Hee Lee
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
In situ pH measurements are carried out to elucidate the CO2RR anode environment. It is revealed that local pH near the anode goes through severe fluctuation, and a guideline for the development of anode material for CO2RR is suggested.


The green-ol (green-alcohol) economy
Woong Hee Lee, Kyeongsu Kim, Jai Hyun Koh, Dong Ki Lee, Da Hye Won, Hyung-Suk Oh, Ung Lee, and Byoung Koun Min
Elsevier BV



Photo-Electrochemical Glycerol Conversion over a Mie Scattering Effect Enhanced Porous BiVO<inf>4</inf> Photoanode
Cheng Lin, Chaoran Dong, Sungsoon Kim, Yuan Lu, Yulan Wang, Zhiyang Yu, Yu Gu, Zhiyuan Gu, Dong Ki Lee, Kan Zhang,et al.
Wiley
The photo‐electrochemical (PEC) oxidation of glycerol (GLY) to high‐value‐added dihydroxyacetone (DHA) can be achieved over a BiVO4 photoanode, while the PEC performance of most BiVO4 photoanodes is impeded due to the upper limits of the photocurrent density. Here, an enhanced Mie scattering effect of the well‐documented porous BiVO4 photoanode is obtained with less effort by a simple annealing process, which significantly reduces the reflectivity to near zero. The great light absorbability increases the basic photocurrent density by 1.77 times. The selective oxidation of GLY over the BiVO4 photoanode results in a photocurrent density of 6.04 mA cm−2 and a DHA production rate of 325.2 mmol m−2 h−1 that exceeds all reported values. This work addresses the poor ability of nanostructured BiVO4 to harvest light, paving the way for further improvements in charge transport and transfer to realize highly efficient PEC conversion.


Tailoring electrochemical CO<inf>2</inf> reduction via substrate-induced gas diffusion
Younghyun Chae, Kyeongsu Kim, Hyewon Yun, Dongjin Kim, Wonsang Jung, Yun Jeong Hwang, Ung Lee, Dong Ki Lee, Byoung Koun Min, Woong Choi,et al.
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
To design active and selective catalysts for deriving value-added C2+ chemicals from the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction, comprehensive studies on the catalyst system are necessary.


Toward economical application of carbon capture and utilization technology with near-zero carbon emission
Kezia Megagita Gerby Langie, Kyungjae Tak, Changsoo Kim, Hee Won Lee, Kwangho Park, Dongjin Kim, Wonsang Jung, Chan Woo Lee, Hyung-Suk Oh, Dong Ki Lee,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractCarbon capture and utilization technology has been studied for its practical ability to reduce CO2 emissions and enable economical chemical production. The main challenge of this technology is that a large amount of thermal energy must be provided to supply high-purity CO2 and purify the product. Herein, we propose a new concept called reaction swing absorption, which produces synthesis gas (syngas) with net-zero CO2 emission through direct electrochemical CO2 reduction in a newly proposed amine solution, triethylamine. Experimental investigations show high CO2 absorption rates (&gt;84%) of triethylamine from low CO2 concentrated flue gas. In addition, the CO Faradaic efficiency in a triethylamine supplied membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer is approximately 30% (@−200 mA cm−2), twice higher than those in conventional alkanolamine solvents. Based on the experimental results and rigorous process modeling, we reveal that reaction swing absorption produces high pressure syngas at a reasonable cost with negligible CO2 emissions. This system provides a fundamental solution for the CO2 crossover and low system stability of electrochemical CO2 reduction.


Exploring dopant effects in stannic oxide nanoparticles for CO<inf>2</inf> electro-reduction to formate
Young-Jin Ko, Jun-Yong Kim, Woong Hee Lee, Min Gyu Kim, Tae-Yeon Seong, Jongkil Park, YeonJoo Jeong, Byoung Koun Min, Wook-Seong Lee, Dong Ki Lee,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractThe electrosynthesis of formate from CO2 can mitigate environmental issues while providing an economically valuable product. Although stannic oxide is a good catalytic material for formate production, a metallic phase is formed under high reduction overpotentials, reducing its activity. Here, using a fluorine-doped tin oxide catalyst, a high Faradaic efficiency for formate (95% at 100 mA cm−2) and a maximum partial current density of 330 mA cm−2 (at 400 mA cm−2) is achieved for the electroreduction of CO2. Furthermore, the formate selectivity (≈90%) is nearly constant over 7 days of operation at a current density of 100 mA cm−2. In-situ/operando spectroscopies reveal that the fluorine dopant plays a critical role in maintaining the high oxidation state of Sn, leading to enhanced durability at high current densities. First-principle calculation also suggests that the fluorine-doped tin oxide surface could provide a thermodynamically stable environment to form HCOO* intermediate than tin oxide surface. These findings suggest a simple and efficient approach for designing active and durable electrocatalysts for the electrosynthesis of formate from CO2.


Solar-driven H<inf>2</inf>O<inf>2</inf> production via cooperative auto- and photocatalytic oxidation in fine-tuned reaction media
Byeong Cheul Moon, Bolormaa Bayarkhuu, Kai A. I. Zhang, Dong Ki Lee, and Jeehye Byun
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
A fine-tuned organic working solution that synergistically combines auto- and photocatalysis achieves one of the highest solar-to-chemical conversion efficiencies of up to 1.1% to coproduce H2O2and aldehyde under simulated sunlight.


Synergistic bimetallic CuPd oxide alloy electrocatalyst for ammonia production from the electrochemical nitrate reaction
Wonsang Jung, Jaewoo Jeong, Younghyun Chae, Woong Hee Lee, Young-Jin Ko, Keun Hwa Chae, Hyung-suk Oh, Ung Lee, Dong Ki Lee, Byoung Koun Min,et al.
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Bimetallic CuPd oxide alloy electrocatalysts can promote selective ammonia production from the nitrate reduction reaction by accelerating the rate-determining hydrogenation of nitrite, which is a critical intermediate.


Insight toward the role of Fe in layered Ni(OH)<inf>2</inf> for electrochemical oxidations of water and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
Bora Seo, Jongin Woo, Eunji Kim, Seok-Hyeon Cheong, Dong Ki Lee, and Hyunjoo Lee
Elsevier BV



Collaborative Electrochemical Oxidation of the Alcohol and Aldehyde Groups of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural by NiOOH and Cu(OH)<inf>2</inf>for Superior 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid Production
Jongin Woo, Byeong Cheul Moon, Ung Lee, Hyung-Suk Oh, Keun Hwa Chae, Yongseok Jun, Byoung Koun Min, and Dong Ki Lee
American Chemical Society (ACS)



Sustainable Electrochemical NO Capture and Storage System Based on the Reversible Fe²⁺ /Fe³⁺-EDTA Redox Reaction
Heesung Eum, Seokhyeon Cheong, Jiyun Kim, Seo-Jung Han, Minserk Cheong, Hyunjoo Lee, Hae-Seok Lee, and Dong Ki Lee
MDPI AG
The removal of nitric oxide (NO), which is an aggregation agent for fine dust that causes air pollution, from exhaust gas has been considered an important treatment in the context of environmental conservation. Herein, we propose a sustainable electrochemical NO removal system based on the reversible Fe2+/Fe3+-ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) redox reaction, which enables continuous NO capture and storage at ambient temperature without the addition of any sacrificial agents. We have designed a flow-type reaction system in which the NO absorption and emission can be separately conducted in the individual reservoirs of the catholyte and anolyte with the continuous regeneration of Fe2+-EDTA by the electrochemical reduction in Fe3+-EDTA. A continuous flow reaction using a silver cathode and glassy carbon anode showed that the concentrations of Fe2+ and Fe3+-EDTA in the electrolyte were successfully maintained at a 1:1 ratio, which demonstrates that the proposed system can be applied for continuous NO capture and storage.


The Impact of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)-Metal Interactions on the Electrochemical Reduction Pathways of HMF on Various Metal Electrodes
Dong Ki Lee, Stephen R. Kubota, Aurora N. Janes, Michael T. Bender, Jongin Woo, J. R. Schmidt, and Kyoung‐Shin Choi
Wiley
Abstract5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which can be derived from lignocellulosic biomass, is an important platform molecule that can be used to produce valuable biofuels and polymeric materials. Electrochemical reduction of HMF is of great interest as it uses water as the hydrogen source and achieves desired reduction reactions at room temperature and ambient pressure. Hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis are two important reactions for reductive HMF conversion. Therefore, elucidating key characteristics of electrocatalysts that govern the selectivity for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis is critical in rationally developing efficient and selective electrocatalysts. In this study, combined experimental and computational investigations are used to demonstrate how the adsorption energy of HMF on metal surfaces and the resulting changes in the intramolecular bond lengths of adsorbed HMF directly impact the reduction pathways of HMF. These results make it possible to rationally understand a general trend in the behaviors observed when using various metal electrodes for HMF reduction.


Electrocatalytic Reduction of Low Concentrations of CO<inf>2</inf>Gas in a Membrane Electrode Assembly Electrolyzer
Dongjin Kim, Woong Choi, Hee Won Lee, Si Young Lee, Yongjun Choi, Dong Ki Lee, Woong Kim, Jonggeol Na, Ung Lee, Yun Jeong Hwang,et al.
American Chemical Society (ACS)



Morphological–Electrical Property Relation in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)<inf>2</inf> Solar Cells: Significance of Crystal Grain Growth and Band Grading by Potassium Treatment
Joo‐Hyun Kim, Min Kyu Kim, Abay Gadisa, Samuel J. Stuard, Masrur Morshed Nahid, Soyeong Kwon, Soohyun Bae, Byoungwoo Kim, Gi Soon Park, Da Hye Won,et al.
Wiley
AbstractSolution‐processed Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (CIGS) has a great potential for the production of large‐area photovoltaic devices at low cost. However, CIGS solar cells processed from solution exhibit relatively lower performance compared to vacuum‐processed devices because of a lack of proper composition distribution, which is mainly instigated by the limited Se uptake during chalcogenization. In this work, a unique potassium treatment method is utilized to improve the selenium uptake judiciously, enhancing grain sizes and forming a wider bandgap minimum region. Careful engineering of the bandgap grading structure also results in an enlarged space charge region, which is favorable for electron–hole separation and efficient charge carrier collection. Besides, this device processing approach has led to a linearly increasing electron diffusion length and carrier lifetime with increasing the grain size of the CIGS film, which is a critical achievement for enhancing photocurrent yield. Overall, 15% of power conversion efficiency is achieved in solar cells processed from environmentally benign solutions. This approach offers critical insights for precise device design and processing rules for solution‐processed CIGS solar cells.


Boosting Solar Cell Performance via Centrally Localized Ag in Solution-Processed Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)<inf>2</inf>Thin Film Solar Cells
Byungwoo Kim, Gi Soon Park, Joo-Hyun Kim, Sang Yeun Park, Da-Seul Kim, Dong Ki Lee, Da Hye Won, Soyeong Kwon, Dong-Wook Kim, Yoonmook Kang,et al.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (CIGSSe) absorber films from environmentally friendly solutions under ambient air conditions for use in solar cells has shown promise for the low-cost mass production of CIGSSe solar cells. However, the limited power conversion efficiency (PCE) of these solar cells compared with their vacuum-processed counterparts has been a critical setback to their practical applications. This study aims to fabricate solution-processed CIGSSe solar cells with high PCEs by incorporation of Ag into the precursor layer of the CIGSSe absorber films. The results showed that Ag doping promoted grain growth by accelerating Se uptake irrespective of location within the CIGSSe film. Nevertheless, uniform Ag doping formed crevices that lowered the PCE of the cells, while centrally localizing the doped Ag prevented the formation of crevices, resulting in high PCEs up to 15.3%. Our results demonstrate that carefully doping Ag into a selected area of the precursor layer of CIGSSe films can realize solution-processed chalcopyrite solar cells with high PCE.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Tuning the wettability of tandem electrodes affects CO2 electro-conversion to multicarbon products
S Park, H Kim, D Kim, Y Chae, SW Baek, DK Lee, U Lee, DH Won
Applied Surface Science Advances 27, 100727 2025



Understanding the Dynamics Governing Electrocatalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin Bio-Oil to Hydrocarbons
J Wang, MH Han, KMG Langie, DH Won, MY Lee, C Oh, HS Jeon, JH Koh, ...
Journal of the American Chemical Society 2025



Sustainable production of microbial protein from carbon dioxide in the integrated bioelectrochemical system using recycled nitrogen sources
YJ Lee, BC Moon, DK Lee, JH Ahn, G Gong, Y Um, SM Lee, KH Kim, ...
Water Research 268, 122576 2025



Mechanistic Insights into the Role of Elements in Ni‐Co‐P Catalysts for Electrochemical Conversion of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2, 5‐Furandicarboxylic Acid
J Woo, J Choi, J Choi, MY Lee, E Kim, S Yun, S Yoo, E Lee, U Lee, ...
Advanced Functional Materials 35 (4), 2413951 2025



Organic working solution for photochemical hydrogen peroxide production and method for producing hydrogen peroxide by photo-autoxidation utilizing the same
JH Byun, DK Lee
US Patent App. 18/236,489 2024



Achieving Market-Ready Economic and Environmental Feasibility of Biomass-Based Plastic, Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF), via Electrocatalytic Conversion of Crude 5
DK Lee, J Woo, U Lee, D Han
Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts prime2024, 2053-2053 2024



Photochemical hydrogen peroxide preparation process performed by combining photoautoxidation and photocatalytic reactions
JH Byun, DK Lee, BC Moon, B Bolormaa
US Patent App. 18/236,475 2024



Continuous production system for 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid and continuous production method for 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid
DK Lee, BC Moon, JH Koh, WH Lee, WON Dahye, U Lee, HS Oh, BK Min
US Patent App. 18/379,709 2024



Enhanced Peroxydisulfate Activation with Crystalline Iron-Based Ternary Chalcogenides (Fe₂GeS₄) for Organic Micropollutant Degradation
S Mingizem Gashaw, A Son, WW Ejerssa, SY Lee, S Jeong, DK Lee, ...
ACS ES&T Engineering 5 (1), 191-203 2024



Investigation of the sustainable production of ethylene oxide by electrochemical conversion: Techno-economic assessment and CO2 emissions
JE Yoon, KB Lee, CJ Yoo, BK Min, DK Lee, DH Won, S Kim, JH Moon, ...
Journal of Cleaner Production 475, 143539 2024



Exploring the influence of cell configurations on Cu catalyst reconstruction during CO₂ electroreduction
W Choi, Y Chae, E Liu, D Kim, WS Drisdell, H Oh, JH Koh, DK Lee, U Lee, ...
Nature Communications 15 (1), 8345 2024



Exploring the critical role of binders in electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions
Y Chae, H Kim, DK Lee, U Lee, DH Won
Nano Energy, 110134 2024



Biocompatible Cu/NiMo Composite Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Microbial Electrosynthesis; Unveiling the Self‐Detoxification Effect of Cu
BC Moon, S Kim, YY Jo, JH Park, JK Ko, DK Lee
Advanced Science 11 (22), 2309775 2024



Highly selective and low-overpotential electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to ethanol by Cu-single atoms decorated N-doped carbon dots
R Purbia, SY Choi, CH Woo, J Jeon, C Lim, DK Lee, JY Choi, HS Oh, ...
Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy 345, 123694 2024



Co2-reduction membrane electrode assembly including cation exchange membrane, co2-reduction assembly including same mea, and method of manufacturing same mea
HS Oh, WH LEE, U Lee, JH KOH, DK Lee, WON Dahye, BK Min
US Patent App. 18/161,991 2024



Advances in Direct Electro-Conversion of Captured CO2 into Valuable Products
K Langie, G Bak, U Lee, DK Lee, CW Lee, YJ Hwang, DH Won
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2024



(Invited) Solar-Driven H₂O₂ Production via Cooperative Auto- and Photocatalytic Oxidation in Fine-Tuned Reaction Media
DK Lee, J Byun, BC Moon
Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 244, 2383-2383 2023



Method of and device for removing nitrogen oxide in gas
DK Lee, HJ Lee, HAN Seojung, EUM Heesung, S Cheong
US Patent 11,813,567 2023



The green-ol (green-alcohol) economy
WH Lee, K Kim, JH Koh, DK Lee, DH Won, HS Oh, U Lee, BK Min
Nano Energy 110, 108373 2023



Metal-phosphorized catalyst for producing 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid and method for producing 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid using the same
DK Lee, JH Koh, WON Dahye, U Lee, HS Oh, BK Min, WOO JongIn, ...
US Patent App. 17/840,633 2023

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Enhancing long-term photostability of BiVO₄ photoanodes for solar water splitting by tuning electrolyte composition
DK Lee, KS Choi
Nature Energy 3 (1), 53-60 2018
Citations: 611



Progress on ternary oxide-based photoanodes for use in photoelectrochemical cells for solar water splitting
DK Lee, D Lee, MA Lumley, KS Choi
Chemical Society Reviews 48 (7), 2126-2157 2019
Citations: 362



General technoeconomic analysis for electrochemical coproduction coupling carbon dioxide reduction with organic oxidation
J Na, B Seo, J Kim, CW Lee, H Lee, YJ Hwang, BK Min, DK Lee, HS Oh, ...
Nature communications 10 (1), 5193 2019
Citations: 318



Efficient Co–Fe layered double hydroxide photocatalysts for water oxidation under visible light
SJ Kim, Y Lee, DK Lee, JW Lee, JK Kang
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2 (12), 4136-4139 2014
Citations: 185



Highly porous gallium oxide with a high CO2 affinity for the photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into methane
H Park, JH Choi, KM Choi, DK Lee, JK Kang
Journal of Materials Chemistry 22 (12), 5304-5307 2012
Citations: 153



Electrocatalytic Reduction of Low Concentrations of CO₂ Gas in a Membrane Electrode Assembly Electrolyzer
D Kim, W Choi, HW Lee, SY Lee, Y Choi, DK Lee, W Kim, J Na, U Lee, ...
ACS Energy Letters 6 (10), 3488-3495 2021
Citations: 116



Exploring dopant effects in stannic oxide nanoparticles for CO₂ electro-reduction to formate
YJ Ko, JY Kim, WH Lee, MG Kim, TY Seong, J Park, YJ Jeong, BK Min, ...
Nature communications 13 (1), 2205 2022
Citations: 114



Toward economical application of carbon capture and utilization technology with near-zero carbon emission
KMG Langie, K Tak, C Kim, HW Lee, K Park, D Kim, W Jung, CW Lee, ...
Nature communications 13 (1), 7482 2022
Citations: 92



Collaborative Electrochemical Oxidation of the Alcohol and Aldehyde Groups of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural by NiOOH and Cu(OH)₂ for Superior 2,5
J Woo, BC Moon, U Lee, HS Oh, KH Chae, Y Jun, BK Min, DK Lee
ACS Catalysis 12 (7), 4078-4091 2022
Citations: 82



Photo‐Electrochemical Glycerol Conversion over a Mie Scattering Effect Enhanced Porous BiVO₄ Photoanode
C Lin, C Dong, S Kim, Y Lu, Y Wang, Z Yu, Y Gu, Z Gu, DK Lee, K Zhang, ...
Advanced Materials 35 (15), 2209955 2023
Citations: 73



Encapsulation of redox polysulphides via chemical interaction with nitrogen atoms in the organic linkers of metal-organic framework nanocrystals
JH Park, KM Choi, DK Lee, BC Moon, SR Shin, MK Song, JK Kang
Scientific reports 6 (1), 25555 2016
Citations: 64



Solar-driven H2O2 production via cooperative auto-and photocatalytic oxidation in fine-tuned reaction media
BC Moon, B Bayarkhuu, KAI Zhang, DK Lee, J Byun
Energy & Environmental Science 15 (12), 5082-5092 2022
Citations: 50



Rescaling of metal oxide nanocrystals for energy storage having high capacitance and energy density with robust cycle life
HM Jeong, KM Choi, T Cheng, DK Lee, R Zhou, IW Ock, DJ Milliron, ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 112 (26), 7914-7919 2015
Citations: 42



The impact of 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)‐metal interactions on the electrochemical reduction pathways of HMF on various metal electrodes
DK Lee, SR Kubota, AN Janes, MT Bender, J Woo, JR Schmidt, KS Choi
ChemSusChem 14 (20), 4563-4572 2021
Citations: 39



Turning Harmful Deposition of Metal Impurities into Activation of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Catalyst toward Durable Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction
C Kim, YK Choe, DH Won, U Lee, HS Oh, DK Lee, CH Choi, S Yoon, ...
ACS Energy Letters 4 (9), 2343-2350 2019
Citations: 33



A Light Harvesting Antenna Using Natural Extract Graminoids Coupled with Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles for Bio-Photovoltaic Cells.
GWP Adhyaksa, EC Prima, DK Lee, I Ock, S Yatman, B Yuliarto, JK Kang
Advanced Energy Materials 4 (18) 2014
Citations: 32



Integrating a Semitransparent, Fullerene-Free Organic Solar Cell in Tandem with a BiVO₄ Photoanode for Unassisted Solar Water Splitting
Y Peng, GV Govindaraju, DK Lee, KS Choi, TL Andrew
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 9 (27), 22449-22455 2017
Citations: 31



Synergistic bimetallic CuPd oxide alloy electrocatalyst for ammonia production from the electrochemical nitrate reaction
W Jung, J Jeong, Y Chae, WH Lee, YJ Ko, KH Chae, H Oh, U Lee, ...
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 10 (44), 23760-23769 2022
Citations: 27



Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂ Photocathodes with a Grown-In Cu_xS Catalyst for Solar Water Splitting
B Kim, GS Park, YJ Hwang, DH Won, W Kim, DK Lee, BK Min
ACS Energy Letters 4 (12), 2937-2944 2019
Citations: 27



Coupled Near‐and Far‐Field Scattering in Silver Nanoparticles for High‐Efficiency, Stable, and Thin Plasmonic Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells
GWP Adhyaksa, SW Baek, GI Lee, DK Lee, JY Lee, JK Kang
ChemSusChem 7 (9), 2461-2468 2014
Citations: 27