Department of Functional Composites
- Head of Division
Cho, Seung-chan
Department Introduction
Department of Functional Composites is (1) functionalization of raw materials for advanced composite materials; (2) development of nano/micro hybrid composite materials; (3) design of advanced functional composites; and (4) development of composite manufacturing and testing techniques. Currently, our research focuses on the development of fundamental and applied technologies about electromagnetic wave absorbing/shielding composites, structural/functional metal matrix composites, energy storage smart structural composites, and data/AI-based functional composite materials design/analysis.
Major Activities
- Electromagnetic wave shielding/absorbing composites : 4 papers published, 8 Korean patents applied
- Functional metal matrix composites : 5 papers published, 1 Korean patent registered
- Composites for energy storage device : 11 papers published
- Multi-functional fiber synthesis : 8 papers published, 3 patents applied
- functional metal-organic framework synthesis : 2 papers published
Major Research Area
- Functionalized nano/micro reinforcement (particle/fiber/textile) and matrix
- Electromagnetic materials for EMI shielding/absorption, stealth, and RF components
- High performance metal matrix composites for bulletproof, energy absorption, neutron shielding/absorption, and heat dissipation
- Thermostable / corrosion-resistant materials for extreme environment
- Composite materials for smart energy applications
- Data/AI-based functional composite materials design/analysis technology
- Metal-organic framework based functional materials design/synthesis technology
Future Research Plan
- EMI shielding composite materials for next-generation (5G/6G) telecommunication
- CFRP co-curable radar absorbing materials for stealth fighters
- Development of fabrication and post-treatment method of high performance CNT fibers
- Development of fiber/textile energy storage devices and their functionalization
- Design and application of casting-based lightweight steel composites
- Development of high thermal conductivity, neutron-absorbing aluminum composites
- Development of additive technology for near-net forming complex-shaped composites
- Development of environmental and energy materials based on functional metal-organic framework materials
Major R&D Activities
Development of 5G mmWave shielding/absorbing/heat-dissipating composites
- Ultralow reflection (0.5 dB) and high absorption (20 dB) with a thin film (500 ㎛ thickness) using magnetic materials and conductive grids
- Controllable working frequency by changing the grid geometries
- 3 SCI/SCIE papers with IF>12 published, 8 Korean patents applied
Development of neutron-absorbing aluminum matrix composites
- Development of scale-up technology for neutron absorbing aluminum matrix composites
- Development of property control technology through volume ratio and interfacial reaction control of aluminum matrix composites
- 3 SCI/SCIE published, 1 domestic patent registered
Development of materials for textile type wearable electronic devices
- Development of CNT fibers with high ‘Load at break’ value (30 times higher than conventional CNT fibers)
- Development of multifunctional fibers with high strength and energy storage properties
- 19 SCI/SCIE published, 3 domestic patent applied
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