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Nano Innovation Transforming Energy Professor Lee Chan-woo, Department of Applied Chemistry
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Electrochemical Catalyst Research Leading Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Energy Professor Chanwoo Lee of the Department of Applied Chemistry at Kookmin University leads the Energy Catalyst Materials Research Lab, conducting electrochemistry-based research that utilizes abundant global resources like seawater, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen to produce eco-friendly energy and useful chemicals. The core of this research is developing key technologies for achieving carbon neutrality and realizing the hydrogen economy.
High-Efficiency Energy Conversion Based on Nano Catalysts The laboratory designs and synthesizes nano-catalyst materials used in electrochemical conversion reactions, conducting research to maximize energy efficiency. Specifically, it employs real-time spectroscopic analysis techniques to observe how catalysts change in actual reaction environments, elucidating precise correlations between catalyst surfaces and reaction performance. Additionally, it concurrently utilizes DFT calculation-based theoretical simulations to understand catalyst reaction mechanisms at the molecular level.
Carbon Dioxide Conversion and Seawater-Based Hydrogen Production Professor Lee Chan-woo's research team is developing technology to convert carbon dioxide into high-value chemical feedstocks such as ethylene and propylene, presenting potential applications for the plastics and advanced materials industries. Additionally, they are researching seawater electrolysis-based hydrogen production technology, which eliminates complex desalination processes, offering an economical and efficient hydrogen production method.
Solid Hydrogen Storage Fuel and World-Class Research Achievements The current outstanding emerging research is the development of solid hydrogen storage fuel based on carbon dioxide, a next-generation energy technology offering superior safety and transport efficiency. Research achievements have been published in numerous top-tier international journals, including Energy & Environmental Science and Applied Catalysis B (all ranked in the top 1% of JCR), and the team is recognized internationally for its competitiveness in the field of hydrogen production catalysts and reaction mechanisms.
Practical Research Aimed at Industrial Application The Energy Catalyst Materials Laboratory aims beyond simple performance enhancement to develop industrial-grade technologies with durability and reliability. Through high-value-added research, such as CO₂-based carbon nanotube production technology, it contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of Korea's chemical industry and realizing a sustainable society.
Laboratory Education and Strengths Within the broad research infrastructure and convergence environment of Kookmin University's Department of Applied Chemistry, laboratory students experience diverse research fields such as hydrogen energy, carbon neutrality, catalysis, and theoretical computation, producing world-class research outcomes. The goal is to cultivate talent competitive anywhere in academia and industry.
Professor Chanwoo Lee's Laboratory Introduction Page Kookmin University Department of Applied Chemistry
Nano Innovation Transforming Energy, Professor Lee Chan-woo, Department of Applied Chemistry Energy Catalyst Materials Laboratory We conduct research to convert abundant resources such as seawater, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen into useful chemicals through electrochemical processes. In this video |
