greetings!
Welcome to the official website of the Advanced Electron Microscopy Lab at KIST.
Led by Dr. Young-Woon Byeon, the lab specializes in advanced electron microscopy (EM) techniques—including imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy—to explore the fundamental aspects of materials science. We collaborate with various research groups within KIST and beyond, harnessing the power of cutting-edge EM techniques.
Focusing on energy storage materials, we use real-time (in-situ and operando) analytics to trace atomic, ionic, and electronic movements with high precision. Our strategy integrates insights from the in-situation analysis in morphology, structure, and chemical properties obtained from various devices, including TEM, FIB, SEM, XRD, XPS, etc. This comprehensive understanding enables us to design and develop innovative, high-performance materials for energy storage applications.
research topics
The following research topics are the primary interests of the group:
- Correlating the performance degradation of battery materials with their microstructural evolution.
- In situ / operando studies on the diffusion of charge-carrier ions (H+/Li+/Na+/K+, etc.) ions during electrochemical reactions.
- Processing and analyzing diffraction and spectrum data for statistical insights into materials interfaces.
- Utilizing STEM / FIB tomography for detailed analysis of environment-sensitive materials.
- Incorporating machine Learning / automation into the electron microscopy workflow, including sample preparation, data acquisition and processing.
news
| Jul 11, 2024 | A new research article, named “Inverse Consequences of the SnO2 Protection Layers on Pt/C Catalysts in Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells” is published in Energy & Fuels ! |
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| Jul 03, 2024 | A new research article, named “Quantifying the Regime of Thermodynamic Control for Solid-state Reactions during Ternary Metal Oxide Synthesis” is published in Science Advances ! |
| Jun 17, 2024 | A new research article, named “Omics-enabled understanding of electric aircraft battery electrolytes” is published in Joule ! |
| Mar 04, 2024 | A new research article, named “Conductive carbon embedded beneath cathode active material for longevity of solid-state batteries” is published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A ! |
| Jan 30, 2024 | A new research article, named “Optimal thermodynamic conditions to minimize kinetic by-products in aqueous materials synthesis” is published in Nature Synthesis ! |
openings
We are currently seeking enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers and graduate students interested in energy & environmental materials research through advanced electron microscopy techniques. We utilizes state-of-the-art TEM/STEM systems, including the Titan, Talos, and Tecnai microscopes with various detectors. For more details, please contact Dr. Young-Woon Byeon.