Jaehong Kim
Henry P. Becton Sr. Professor of EngineeringCards
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2026
Efficient solar-driven decontamination of waterborne antibiotics and dyes via 2D/2D/2D heterointerface engineering and S-scheme charge transfer in a Ti3C2 MXene/BiOIO3/g-C3N4 ternary heterostructure
Koyyada G, Babu A, AI-Kathani A, Saleem M, Kim J. Efficient solar-driven decontamination of waterborne antibiotics and dyes via 2D/2D/2D heterointerface engineering and S-scheme charge transfer in a Ti3C2 MXene/BiOIO3/g-C3N4 ternary heterostructure. Journal Of Water Process Engineering 2026, 86: 109764. DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.109764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarbon nitride nanosheetsBiOIO3 nanoplatesS-schemeTernary heterostructureTi3C2 MXeneEffective interfacial engineering strategyS-scheme charge transferRhodamine B) dyesGraphitic carbon nitride nanosheetsPristine carbon nitride nanosheetsS-scheme heterostructureEfficient charge separationCharge-transfer pathwaysInterfacial engineering strategyIn situ XPS analysisDegradation of ciprofloxacinRemediation of organic pollutantsSynergistic effectCharge separationCharge transferMineralization efficiencyEnvironmental remediationXPS analysisBinary compositesRedox potentialFoundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives
Choi W, Chaplin B, Dong F, Lo I, Kim J, Kumar M, Nerenberg R, Wells G, Gupta K. Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives. ACS ES&T Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.6c00213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolution combustion synthesis of (Cu2Mg3(PO4)3) nanoparticles: structural, optical, photocatalytic and electrochemical investigations
Indumukhi B, Ishwarya S, Nagaswarupa H, Naik R, Naik Y, Deshmukh V, Al-Kahtani A, Goud B, Kim J. Solution combustion synthesis of (Cu2Mg3(PO4)3) nanoparticles: structural, optical, photocatalytic and electrochemical investigations. Journal Of Nanoparticle Research 2026, 28: 72. DOI: 10.1007/s11051-026-06596-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGalvanostatic charge-dischargeDiffuse reflectance spectraX-ray photoelectron spectroscopyElectrochemical impedance spectroscopyX-ray diffractionFourier Transform Infrared SpectroscopyCyclic voltammetryTransmission electron microscopyScanning electron microscopyPhotocatalytic degradation efficiencyOptical band gap energyX-rayKubelka-Munk (K-M) functionElectrochemical sensing applicationsMonoclinic crystalline structureSolution combustion synthesisP-O-POptimal band gapBand gap energyAverage crystallite sizeElectrochemical performanceCharge-dischargeCharge separationCyclic stabilityDetection of biomoleculesEnhanced nitrate reduction through chloride-assisted copper electrode reformation in pulsed electrolysis
Yang J, Zhao Y, Liu X, Liu K, Liu G, Wei J, Huo M, Hu C, Qu J, Kim J, Sun M. Enhanced nitrate reduction through chloride-assisted copper electrode reformation in pulsed electrolysis. Applied Catalysis B Environment And Energy 2026, 382: 125921. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulse electrolysisElectrochemical nitrate reductionPresence of chloride ionsAdvanced electrocatalystsCounter electrodeChlorination reactionOver-oxidationNitrate conversion rateElectrolysis approachElectrolysis systemCu electrodeChloride ionsCu2O formationCu2OIn situElectrolysisCathodic pulsesElectrodeBiological denitrificationAnodic pulsesNitrate reductionElectrocatalystsCathodeConversion rateDinitrogenBuilding-integrated solar water disinfection system for reliable year-round drinking water safety
Pretorius M, Jeon I, Martínez-Fausto M, Novelli N, Arevalo J, Ryberg E, Derby M, Kim J, Dyson A. Building-integrated solar water disinfection system for reliable year-round drinking water safety. Npj Clean Water 2026, 9: 27. DOI: 10.1038/s41545-025-00539-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDFT based design and one-pot synthesis of Ca2V2O7/ZnO nanocomposite for multifunctional supercapacitor and photocatalysis applications
Ishwarya S, Nagaswarupa H, Naik Y, Naik R, Koyyada G, Kim J, Pandiaraj S, Alzahrani K. DFT based design and one-pot synthesis of Ca2V2O7/ZnO nanocomposite for multifunctional supercapacitor and photocatalysis applications. Materials Chemistry And Physics 2026, 349: 131778. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131778.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGalvanostatic charge-dischargeDensity functional theoryOne-pot synthesisX-ray photoelectron spectroscopyElectrochemical impedance spectroscopyX-ray diffractionCyclic voltammetryGalvanostatic charge–discharge analysisDetection of heavy metal ionsUltraviolet diffuse reflectance spectroscopyModified carbon paste electrodeSustainable energy storageX-raySensitive electrochemical detectionElectrochemical sensing applicationsDiffuse reflectance spectroscopyCarbon paste electrodeElectrochemical sensing capabilitiesSolution combustion methodAverage crystallite sizeHexagonal ZnO phasePhotocatalytic performancePhotocatalytic efficiencyCharge-dischargeElectrochemical propertiesPulse-Engineered Ion Redistribution Suppresses Cation Interference in Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction
Fan J, Wu Y, Arrazolo L, Yin K, Jin S, Gao Y, Wu X, Wu Z, Kim J. Pulse-Engineered Ion Redistribution Suppresses Cation Interference in Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction. Environmental Science And Technology 2026, 60: 4393-4405. PMID: 41481506, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c13711.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectrocatalytic nitrate reductionCationic interferencesAmmonia yield rateInterfacial ion distributionsIon redistributionComplex water matricesCatalyst surfaceEnergy barrierPulse electrolysisWater matricesSustainable routeMechanistic studiesCoexisting ionsNitrate remediationIon distributionWater treatment processesParticle growthYield rateNitrate reductionNitrate removalStatic operationResource recoveryPulse conditionsTreatment processElectrocatalyticallyDFT-supported design and multifunctional evaluation of Sm3+ doped Ca3WO6 nanophosphors for photoluminescence, forensics, and photocatalysis
Sunagar V, Ishwarya S, Nagaswarupa H, kumar A, Naik R, Kim J, Goud B, Pandiaraj S, Alzahrani K. DFT-supported design and multifunctional evaluation of Sm3+ doped Ca3WO6 nanophosphors for photoluminescence, forensics, and photocatalysis. Optical Materials 2026, 169: 117601. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.117601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUV diffuse reflectance spectroscopySm3+ ionsCommission Internationale de l'EclairageFourier transform infrared spectraSm3+X-ray diffractionTransmission electron microscopyPhotocatalytic degradationCorrelated color temperaturePhotocatalytic degradation of methylene blueEfficient charge carrier separationCritical energy transfer distanceDegradation of methylene blueScanning electron microscopySuperior photocatalytic performanceCharge carrier separationMethylene blueSm3+ dopingEnergy transfer distanceMonoclinic phase stabilizationEnergy transfer mechanismSol-gel methodOptical band gapAverage crystallite sizeKubelka-Munk functionGreen copper magnesium alluminate hybrid nanomaterial for electrochemical energy storage, sensor and photocatalytic dye degradation applications
Harini H, Nagaswarupa H, Naik Y, Naik R, Goud B, Kim J, Pandiaraj S, Alzahrani K. Green copper magnesium alluminate hybrid nanomaterial for electrochemical energy storage, sensor and photocatalytic dye degradation applications. Current Applied Physics 2026, 81: 15-28. DOI: 10.1016/j.cap.2025.10.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchX-ray diffraction analysisGalvanostatic charge-dischargeX-ray photoelectron spectroscopySol-gel synthesisElectrochemical impedance spectroscopyCyclic voltammetryFourier Transform Infrared SpectroscopyPhotocatalytic dye degradation applicationScanning electron microscopyTransmission electron microscopeElectrochemical energy storageDye degradation applicationsX-rayDetection of paracetamolCarbon paste electrodeUV-visible absorptionCharge-dischargeDye degradationXRD analysisElectrochemical analysisPaste electrodeDegradation applicationsFg-1Diffraction analysisImpedance spectroscopyHigh-Performance Solution-Combustion Synthesized V2O5/NiO Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications: Comparative Electrochemical Evaluation
Ganapati Anvekar P, Naik R, Naik Y, Kumar A, Nagaswarupa H, H G A, Honnavar G, Kim J, Koyyada G, Al-Kahtani A. High-Performance Solution-Combustion Synthesized V2O5/NiO Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications: Comparative Electrochemical Evaluation. Journal Of Materials Chemistry C 2026 DOI: 10.1039/d5tc03543k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNickel foam electrodeCarbon paste electrodeX-ray photoelectron spectroscopyElectrochemical impedance spectroscopyX-ray diffractionNmethyl-2-pyrrolidoneHighresolution transmission electron microscopySolution-combustionCyclic voltammetryMolar ratioActive materialNickel oxideScanning electron microscopyVanadium pentoxideHigh-energy-density supercapacitorsElectrochemically active materialsPolyvinylidene fluorideCharge-transfer resistanceX-rayV 2 O 5M KOH electrolyteHighest specific capacitanceThree-dimensional porous architectureCycling stabilityElectrochemical properties
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- June 16, 2023Source: ACS ES&T Engineering
Nanobubble Reactivity: Evaluating Hydroxyl Radical Generation (or Lack Thereof) Under Ambient Conditions
- April 01, 2023Source: Environmental Science & Technology
Pulsed Electrolysis of Boron-Doped Carbon Dramatically Improves Impurity Tolerance and Longevity of H2O2 Production
- November 28, 2022
Yale Superfund Research Center to Investigate Water Contaminants Linked to Cancer
- October 03, 2022
Yale Superfund Research Center to Investigate Water Contaminants Linked to Cancer