A dual-mode polyimide-derived laser-induced graphene and silk sericin/reduced graphene oxide hybrid sensor for stable and self-powered flexible proximity sensing

Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2024 IF: 6.3, JCR Top 10%) 1041, 183911 (2025.10.10)

Jihye Choi+ , Hyeonho Cho+, Chanui Lee, Seongmin Kang, Jaehyung Yu, ChaBum Lee, Sangmin Lee, Kyungjun Lee*, Sunghan Kim*

Ultra-compact ball vibrating triboelectric nanogenerator for maximizing instantaneous power output in minimized size

International Journal of Energy Research (2024 IF: 4.2, JCR Top 5%) 2025(1), 9259935 (2025.08.13)

Seh-Hoon Chung+, Minju Jee+, Sujung Kang, Zong-Hong Lin*, Youngho Jin*, and Sangmin Lee*

Potential Risk of Aromatic Microplastic Fragments During Urinary Excretion

Journal of Hazardous Materials (2024 IF: 11.3, JCR Top 10%) 501, 140710 (2026.01.01)

Yoojin Lee+, Sung-eun Heo+, Kyungtae Park, Yoonsung Noh, Da Hae Kim, Manho Kim, Bumgyu Choi, Heesu Cho, Ju Hyun Park, Sang-Jun Ha, Sangmin Lee* and Jinkee Hong*

Thermoelectric-driven self-powered microneedle sensor for continuous interstitial fluid glucose monitoring

Nano Energy (2024 IF: 17.1, JCR Top 10%) 146, 111505 (2025.12.15)

Jun-Hsuan Chung+, Jaba Roy Chowdhury+, Kai Po Fan, Kuei-Liin Liu, Bishal Kumar Nahak, Anindita Ganguly, Manish Kumar Sharma, Parag Parashar, Sangmin Lee*, Zong-Hong Lin*

Exhalation-driven mask-valve-integrated triboelectric nanogenerator with amplified output current

Small Structures (2024 IF: 11.3, JCR Top 10%) e202500280 (Online)

Sujung Kang+, Deokjae Heo+, Seh-Hoon Chung, Myunghwan Song, Sunghan Kim, Youngho Jin*, jinkee Hong*, Sangmin Lee*

Contamination-resilient, High-output Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Fully-recycled, Multi-material Crumpled Balls

EcoMat (2024 IF: 12.6, JCR Top 10%) 7(12), e70040 (2025.12)

Minju Jee+, Kyunghwan Cha+, Seh-Hoon Chung, Hyungseok Yong, Youngho Jin*, Jinkee Hong*, and Sangmin Lee*

Shock Waves Dissipation through Delaying Untanglement for Blunt Trauma Reduction

Advanced Functional Materials (2024 IF: 19.0, JCR Top 5%) 35(47), 2509804 (2025.11.19)

Youna Kim, Seoungeun Cho, Woojin Choi, Heesu Cho, Keunhong Jeong, Jong-Hwan Kim, Seungyun Jo, Du Yeol Ryu, Sangmin Lee*, Youngho Jin*, and Jinkee Hong*

Innovative Integration of Biometric Data and Blockchain to Enhance Ownership and Trust with NFTs

Scientific Reports (2024 IF: 3.9, JCR Top 20%) 15, 18050 (2025.05.24)

Sung-eun Heo, Manho kim, Wijin Ki m, Jongseok Choi, Sungwon Jung, Yoogyeong Oh, Eunji Choi, Deokjae Heo, Sangmin Lee*, Juhyun Park*, Jinkee Hong*

Nano-oil-barrier-based fluttering triboelectric nanogenerator

Advanced Science (2024 IF: 14.1, JCR Top 10%) 12(30), e02278 (2025.08.14)

Deokjae Heo+, Jiwoong Hur+, Hyeonho Cho+, Kyunghwan Cha, Jaeung Choi, Jinkee Hong*, Sunghan Kim*, and Sangmin Lee*

A loop-structured film-capacitor-based highperformance direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator with temporary charge accumulation

Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2024 IF: 9.5, JCR Top 15%) 13(23), 17376-17383 (2025.05.15)

Seh-Hoon Chung+, Myunghwan Song+, Hyungseok Yong, Hanwook Ryu, Youngho Jin*, Jinkee Hong*, Sangmin Lee*

Improving Electrical Performance and Lifespan of Liquid-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Charge-Inducing Structure

Advanced Functional Materials (2024 IF: 19.0, JCR Top 5%) 35(41), 2505695 (2025.10.08)

Kyunghwan Cha+, Subin In+, Seh-Hoon Chung, Minju Jee, Youngho Jin*, Jinkee Hong* and Sangmin Lee*

Design for controlling thermal and mechanical properties of graphene oxide/silk fibroin nanocomposites: numerical analysis and experimental study

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (2024 IF: 6.4, JCR Top 10%) 164(Part B), 108945 (2025.05)

Taehee Kim, Truong Nhut Huynh, Hyeonho Cho, Sangmin Lee, Jin-Gyun Kim, Sunghan Kim*

Reaching new efficiency milestones in low-speed wind energy harvesting via non-contact stackable ion-gate-based static discharge generator

Advanced Energy Materials (2024 IF: 26.0, JCR Top 5%) 15(21), 2500033

Seh-Hoon Chung+, Ji Woong Hur+, Seok Jin Kim, Kyunghwan Cha, Hanwook Ryu, Zong-Hong Lin, Dongseob Kim, Jinkee Hong*, Jihoon Chung*, and Sangmin Lee*

Multifunctional and flexible graphene oxide/silk sericin/carbon nanotube thin films on polyimide for real-time humidity sensing

European Polymer Journal (2024 IF: 6.3, JCR Top 15%) 225, 113731 (2025.02.14)

Chanui Lee, Jihye Choi, Hyeonho Cho, ChaBum Lee, Sangmin Lee, Dong Kyu Kim*, Sunghan Kim*

Human-Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Simultaneous Harvesting of Body-Coupled Energy

Nano Energy (2024 IF: 17.1, JCR Top 10%) 135, 110645 (2025.03)

Jiwoong Hur+, Myunghwan Song+, Hyungseok Yong, Dongseob Kim, Jinkee Hong*, Sunghan Kim*, Sangmin Lee*

Conductive bio-harvesting tonic with an anti-dandruff effect enhances hair growth by utilizing naturally generated electric energy during human activities

Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2023 IF: 2.5, JCR Top 75%) 34(11), 1-9 (2024.11.28)

Jisun Kim+, Yoonsuk Lee+, Jungbum Kim, Chai Won Park, Hyeonhui Song, Jinkee Hong, Sangmin Lee, Won Hee Jung, Joo-Hyun Hong, Ki Hyun Kim*, Wonhwa Lee*

Oval Tunnel Shows Better Rotational Stability Than Round Tunnel in Anatomical Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Biomechanical Study in a Porcine Model

Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery (2023 IF: 1.9, JCR Top 50%) 16(6), 925-931 (Online)

Seong Hwan Kim, Kyu-Tae Kang, Han-Jun Lee, Deokjae Heo, Kyunghwan Cha, Sangmin Lee, Yong-Beom Park

Full Textile-based Body-Coupled Electrical Stimulation for Wireless, Battery-free, and Wearable Bioelectronics

npj Flexible Electronics (2023 IF: 12.3, JCR Top 5%) 8(1), 76 (2024.11.14)

Myunghwan Song+, Junyoung Moon+, Hyungseok Yong+, Hyeonhui Song, Juneil Park, Jiwoong Hur, Dongchang Kim, Kyungtae Park, Sungwon Jung, Gyeongmo Kim, Sangeui Lee, Deokjae Heo, Kyunghwan Cha, Patrick T.J. Hwang, Jinkee Hong*, Giuk Lee*, Sangmin Lee*

Viscoelastic and antimicrobial dental care bioplastic with recyclable lifecycle

Nature Communications (2023 IF: 14.7, JCR Top 10%) 15, 9205 (2024.10.24)

Woojin Choi+, Utkarsh Mangal+, Jae-Hun Yu, Jeong-Hyun Ryu, Ji‑Yeong Kim, Taesuk Jun, Yoojin Lee, Heesu Cho , Moonhyun Choi , Du Yeol Ryu, Sang-Young Lee, Se Yong Jung, Jae-Kook Cha, Jung-Yul Cha, Kee-Joon Lee, Sangmin Lee, Sung-Hwan Choi*, Jinkee Hong*

Self-powered emergency response gas-mask-system via multi-dielectric flutter with negligible inhalation resistance

Chemical Engineering Journal (2023 IF: 13.3, JCR Top 5%) 499(1), 156349 (24.11.01)

Deokjae Heo+, Myunghwan Song+, Jaekyung Bae, Youna Kim, Kyunghwan Cha, Youngho Jin, Patrick T.J. Hwang, Jinkee Hong*, Min-Kun Kim*, and Sangmin Lee*

Effect of Applied Electrical Potential and Humidity on Friction of Graphene-Based Thin Films

Applied Surface Science (2023 IF: 6.3, JCR Top 15%) 672, 160802 (2024.11.01)

Hyeonho Cho, ChaBum Lee, Sangmin Lee, Sunghan Kim*

Ultra-high peak power-generating strategy for rotational triboelectric nanogenerator via simple charge control and boosted discharge design

Advanced Functional Materials (2023 IF: 18.5, JCR Top 5%) 2406032 (2024.10.08)

Deokjae Heo+, Jin-ho Son+, Jiwoong Hur, Hyungseok Yong, Kyunghwan Cha, Patrick T.J. Hwang, Bonwook Koo, Yunki Gwak, Youngho Jin, Dongseob Kim*, Jinkee Hong*, Sangmin Lee*

Commercial soccer ball-integrated triboelectric nanogenerator

Advanced Engineering Materials (2023 IF: 3.4, JCR Top 50%) 26(12), 2400134 (2024.06)

Deokjae Heo+, Jiwoong Hur+, Sunjin Lee, Zong-Hong Lin*, Sangmin Lee*

Unsubstantiated sustainability claims of rice grains integrated with animal cell

Matter (2023 IF: 17.3, JCR Top 5%) 7(6), 1926-1927 (2024.06.05)

Sohyeon Park+, Sangmin Lee, Jinkee Hong*

Enhancing strategy of triboelectric nanogenerator via origami pattern by harvesting mechanical motion and wind flow

International Journal of Energy Research (2023 IF: 4.3, JCR Top 5%) 2024 (2024.05.15)

Seh-Hoon Chung†, Minsoo Kim†, Zong-Hong Lin, Bonwook Koo, Dongwhi Choi*, Dongseob Kim*, and Sangmin Lee*

Anisotropic Liesegang Pattern for the Nonlinear Elastic Biomineral-Hydrogel Complex

Science Advances (2023 IF: 11.7, JCR Top 10%) 10(17) (2024.04.26)

Woojin Choi+, Milae Lee+, Hyungseok Yong+, Deokjae Heo, Taesuk Jun, Hanwook Ryu, Du Yeol Ryu, Sang-Young Lee, Byeong-Su Kim, Jiyu Kim, Se Yong Jung, Sangmin Lee*, and Jinkee Hong*

Immortalized Nanodendritic Cells Decorated with Immune-checkpoint Inhibitors for Personalized Cancer Immunotherapy

Nano Today (2023 IF: 13.2, JCR Top 10%) 56, 102237 (2024.06)

Daheui Choi, Tae Gun Kang, Taihyun Kim, Chae-Won Moon, Moonhyun Choi, Da-Hae Kim, Taeho Kim, Yoogyeong Oh, Sungwon Jung, Yoojin Lee, Sangmin Lee, Jinkee Hong*, and Sang-Jun Ha*

Nitric oxide-assisted mucus-walking zwitterionic nanocomplexes for synergistic treatment of severe respiratory infectious disease

Materials Today (2023 IF: 21.1, JCR Top 5%) 72, 57-70 (2024.02)

Kyungtae Park+, Sungwon Jung+, Hye-Jin Lee+, Hyangsu Nam, Sungeun Heo, Yoogyeong Oh, Chai Won Park, Jungbum Kim, June Hong Ahn, Jong Bum Lee, Patrick T.J. Hwang, Michiya Matsusaki, Sangmin Lee,* Wonhwa Lee,* Jinkee Hong*

Rice grains integrated with animal cells: A Shortcut to a Sustainable Food System

Matter (2023 IF: 17.3, JCR Top 5%) 7, 1-22 (2024.03.06)

Sohyeon Park, Milae Lee, Sungwon Jung, Hyun Lee, Bumgyu Choi, Moonhyun Choi, Jeong Min Lee, Ki Hyun Yoo, Dongoh Han, Seung Tae Lee, Won-Gun Koh, Geul Bang, Heeyoun Hwang, Sangmin Lee*, Jinkee Hong*

Portable triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid biomechanical energy harvester for driving various functional light-emitting diodes with a wide range of wavelengths

Nano Energy (2023 IF: 16.8, JCR Top 10%) 119, 109052 (2024.01)

Yoonsang Ra+, Yu-seop Kim+, Seonmo Yang, Namgyu Kang, Gyuwon Oh, Chungyeon Cho*, Sangmin Lee*, Dongwhi Choi*

Cultured Meat with Enriched Organoleptic Properties by Regulating Cell Differentiation

Nature Communications (2023 IF: 14.7, JCR Top 10%) 15(77) (2024.01.02)

Milae Lee, Sohyeon Park, Bumgyu Choi, Woojin Choi, Hyun Lee, Jeong Min Lee, Seung Tae Lee, Ki Hyun Yoo, Dongoh Han , Geul Bang, Heeyoun Hwang, Won-Gun Koh, Sangmin Lee*, Jinkee Hong*

Piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators: Promising technologies for self-powered implantable biomedical devices

Nano Energy (2023 IF: 16.8, JCR Top 10%) 119, 109051 (2024.01)

Arshad Khan, Ravindra Joshi, Manish Kumar Sharma, Anindita Ganguly, Parag Parashar, Ting-Wei Wang, Sangmin Lee*, Fu-Cheng Kao*, Zong-Hong Lin*

Templated Assembly of Silk Fibroin for a Bio-feedstock-derived Heart Valve Leaflet

Advanced Functional Materials (2023 IF: 18.5, JCR Top 5%) 34, 2307106 (2024.04.03)

Woojin Choi, Moonhyun Choi, Taesuk Jun, Yongwoo Kim, Du Yeol Ryu, Nam Kyun Kim, Hye-Jin Lee, Seung Hyun Lee, Wonhwa Lee, Milae Lee, Keonwook Kang, Jae-Sung Kwon, Jong Geol Jang, Hojin Ha, Jae Young Choi, Sungmin Lim, Sangmin Lee*, Se Yong Jung* and Jinkee

EMG-based hand gesture classifier robust to daily variation: recursive domain adversarial neural network with data synthesis

Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (2023 IF: 4.9, JCR Top 25%) 88(Part B), 105600 (2024.02)

Donghee Lee+, Dayoung You, Gyoungryul Cho, Hoirim Lee, Eunsoo Shin, Taehwan Choi, Sunghan Kim, Sangmin Lee, Woochul Nam*

Occlusive Membrane for Guided Regeneration of Inflamed Tissue Defects

Nature Communications (2022 IF: 16.6, JCR Top 5%) 14, 7687 (2023.11.24)

Woojin Choi, Utkarsh Mangal, Ji Young Na, Ji-Yeong Kim, Taesuk Jun, Ju Won Jung, Moonhyun Choi, Sungwon Jung, Milae Lee, Du Yeol Ryu, Jin-Man Kim, Jae-Sung Kwon, Won-Gun Koh, Sangmin Lee, Michiya Matsusaki, Patrick T. J. Hwang, Jae-Kook Cha*, Sung-Hwan Ch

Robustly Adherable Hierarchical Nanostructures via Self-Bonding and Self-Texturing of Aluminum Nitride (AlN) for Applications in Highly Efficient Oil-Water Separation

ACS Omega (2022 IF: 4.1, JCR Top 50%) 8(45), 42732-42740 (2023.10.31)

Handong Cho*, Jihoon Chung, and Sangmin Lee