The major research of LOMC is to develop the sol-gel synthesized nano-hybrid materials (Hybrimers) as the unique optical materials to be used in many applications for optics, displays, and flexible electronics. Also, we are developing the sol-gel processed oxide TFT, flexible transparent electrodes, high-performance LED

Molecular Bioimaging and Molecular Biomimetics Laboratory

The ECSM group focuses on the development of new materials for sustainable energy devices; fuel cells, electrolyzers, and next generation batteries. Taking a materials science approach, we explore the relation between synthesis, structure and properties of electrode materials. A better insight in the electrochemical reactions leads us to an increase in activity and stability of the nanoparticulate catalysts and the electrodes.

Our research focuses on condensed-matter physics and materials chemistry of metal phosphates and oxides, and materials design and synthesis for advanced lithium batteries, covering atomic-scale characterization with HREM and STEM, and nanostructure control of materials interfaces.

Materials Imaging, Atomic Force Microscopy, Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Materials, Information and Energy Storage

FunNano is interested in enhancing device performances by using novel nanotechnologies. We are studying new self-assembly materials forming sub-10 nm nanostructures based on polymers and nanoparticles. Our novel self-assembling systems aim for much superior precision, reliability, and reproducibility that are adequate for large-scale manufacturing of nanoscale devices. Applications include sub-10 nm lithography, information storage devices and energy storage/capture devices.

Our group focuses on investigating atomic level engineering and Nano/2D materials for next-generation semiconductors.

Our group is by prof. Do Kyung Kim, established at KAIST in 1994. Research Fields of our group are a variety of nano ceramic materials including rechargeable batteries, ultra-fine particle synthesis, transparent ceramics, piezoelectric particle, UHTC and porous ceramics.

ADVNANO is focused on novel synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials optimized for applications in ultra-sensitive chemical sensors, highly efficient energy storage devices, and functional electronics including transistors and transparent electrodes. Our researches aim at developing novel fabrication methods that relies on a modified electrospinning and polymeric templating routes to produce various nano-building blocks.

Soft Nanomaterials Laboratory (SNML) is the research group led by prof. Sang Ouk Kim, established in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at KAIST in August 2004. Professor Kim is the group leader of the Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reaction within Institute of Basic Science (IBS) since 2012. Our group actively explores block copolymer nanolithography, carbon nanotubes & graphene and organic solar cells & LEDs.

The goal of Human Augmentation Nano Device (HAND) LAB is to develop ‘Human Augmentation Technologies based on Soft Electronics’. These technologies could provide interesting opportunities for the harmonic coexistence of natural human and new humanity, enhancing human capability and beyond. We develop flexible piezoelectric sensor, neuromorphic memory, flexible optoelectronic, and laser-material interaction.

We are interested in designing and making new functional structures through assembly of molecules and nanoscale materials. Biological diversity and natural selection processes play a critically important role in morphogenesis and optimization (or adaptation). We aim to identify key molecules and processes, re-create and engineer nanoscale structures, and utilize them to develop materials practically applicable to commercial products.

T h e LE&S work on the exciting field of solar energy conversion and storage by designing and developing innovative and transformational nanomaterials. We recently focused on fabrication of Si-based photocatalysts or electrocatalysts toward efficient and selective CO2 reduction and photovoltaic-electrolyzer for highly efficient and durable solar driven water splitting. We also focus on fabrication of ultra-thin kerf-less single crystal semiconductor for cost-effective and high performance solar cell application.

The interest of our Lab. is to develop novel electronic devices and systems utilizing electron's spin, so-called spintronics and to understand underlying physics of magnetic nanomaterials. The spintronics is a newly emerged research field which hold promise to have interesting opportunities for applications in various types of magnetic memories, sensors, energy conversion, and bio-related technology.

Our research group focuses on the creation of new biomaterials by the hybridization of bio-organic and inorganic materials. In particular, we are interested in the development of functional biomaterials through the inspiration from nature. The coupling of biological inspiration with nano-scale design can lead to enhanced performance and properties of materials for evermore demanding applications to energy/environment (e.g., artificial photosynthesis, solar bioprocess, bio-organic batteries) and healthcare (e.g., amyloid self-assembly, biosensors, wearable bioelectronics).

Research areas in the SSMD Laboratory include development of materials (semiconductor, dielectric layer, and metal films) and fabrication of ‘Oxide-TFT’ for the application to the high-resolution/large-area display, flexible display, hologram, transparent info-window, and development of soft sensor for the bio-materials. Also, we will expand works to the emerging high performance 2D transistor, flexible circuit, and disposable soft sensor.

EML focuses on developing novel materials for energy applications with the current emphasis on non-toxic, earth-abundant, and low-cost compounds for photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications. Not only do we work on improving the performance and properties of inorganic solar cells such as Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 or Sn(S,Se) and organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells, but we use them as photo-cathode materials for photocatalytic water splitting as well.

Our lab focuses on novel interactions between waves and structured materials including metamaterials. Extreme optical properties such as negative or ultrahigh refractive index as well as interesting optical phenomena such as optical black hole and invisible cloak can be realized. We conduct research from theoretical design of metamaterial to nano-to-micro-scale fabrication and measurement to open a new paradigm of optics.

We are exploring in situ study of structure, phase, nucleation, growth, defects, interface, and facets in nano-, energy-, and 2D-materials and direct imaging or 3D imaging of soft materials (organic or bio-materials) with a focus on the application of aberration-corrected scanning/transmission electron microscope (S/TEM), electron diffraction pattern (EDP), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS).