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구본욱 교수(농업생명과학대학 산림과학.조경학부)
Education
o (2002) B.A., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
o (2009) Ph.D., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
o (2009) Ph.D., Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Professional Experience
o (2023~Present) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
o (2016~2023) Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Cheonan, Korea
o (2015~2016) Senior Researcher, CJ Cheiljedan R&D Center, Suwon, Korea
o (2012~2015) Senior Researcher, SK Innovation Global Technology (R&D Center), Daejeon, Korea
o (2009~2012) Postdoc Researcher, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US
o (2016~2023) Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Cheonan, Korea
o (2015~2016) Senior Researcher, CJ Cheiljedan R&D Center, Suwon, Korea
o (2012~2015) Senior Researcher, SK Innovation Global Technology (R&D Center), Daejeon, Korea
o (2009~2012) Postdoc Researcher, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US
Research Interests
1. Biorefinery and Biomass Conversion for Development of Convergence Materials based on Biomass such as Bio-based or Biodegradable plastics, Separator for 2ndary Battery and Biofuels
2. Biomass-based Carbon Materials for Battery or Supercapacitor, Gas adsorption and Water treatment
3. Cellulose-based Functional Materials for Battery and Medical Use
4. Cellulose and/or Lignin-based Flame-Retardant Materials
2. Biomass-based Carbon Materials for Battery or Supercapacitor, Gas adsorption and Water treatment
3. Cellulose-based Functional Materials for Battery and Medical Use
4. Cellulose and/or Lignin-based Flame-Retardant Materials
Major Research Achievements
1. Structure Dependent Electrochemical Behaviors of Hard Carbon Anode Materials Derived from Natural Polymer for Next-Generation Sodium Ion Battery
2. Integrating experimental and computational approaches for deep eutectic solvent-catalyzed glycolysis of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate
3. Alkyl bicyclo[2.2.2]octanes as high-energy-density bio-aviation fuel
2. Integrating experimental and computational approaches for deep eutectic solvent-catalyzed glycolysis of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate
3. Alkyl bicyclo[2.2.2]octanes as high-energy-density bio-aviation fuel
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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2,5-Furandicarboxylate-based elastomer composites with surface-treated nanocellulose crystals: Toward engineering-plastic-level performance through efficient dispersion
Choi, Y., Jang, M., Lee, S. Y., Kim, W. K., Koo, B., Jang, M., Kim, N., Ok, Y. S. & Hwang, S. Y., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 348, 150622.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation for domain-specific language modeling in wood science
Hwang, S. W., Lee, W. H. & Koo, B., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Wood Science. 72, 1, 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fabrication and characterization of structurally modified lignin-based hydrophobic films
Kim, M., Tran, N. T., Jeong, K., Koo, B. & Kim, K. H., Feb 2026, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 240, 122626.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lignification-mimetic dehydrogenative diphenoquinone synthesis and electrochemical CO2capture
Kim, H., Shinnawy, O., Ulusoy, S., Salazar-Alvarez, G., Tran, N. T., Cho, H., Sung, C., Kim, S. S., Koo, B., Jeong, K., Amini, K. & Kim, K. H., 2 Feb 2026, In: Green Chemistry. 28, 5, p. 2408-2421 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Non-destructive prediction of carbonization indices in biochar derived from underutilized forest biomass using ATR-IR chemometric modeling
Kim, Y., Hwang, C., Shin, H., Hwang, S. W. & Koo, B., Dec 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, 6054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations