347. A.A. Pawar, S.A. Jabasingh, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Incorporation of Mg/Al metal oxide into tunable ionic liquids for CO2 capture and conversion into cyclic carbonate under solvent-free conditions: Effect of coordination ability, recyclability, and catalytic study, Green Chemical Engineering 7, 121-130 (2026 Mar. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.gce.2024.10.002 SCI IF=7.6

346. A.A. Pawar, Hern Kim, Tunable polypyrrole-coated cellulose aerogel via in situ polymerization for high-performance solar-powered water purification: Effects of porosity, photothermal conversion, and long-term stability, Desalination 617, 119452 (2026 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119452 SCI IF=9.8

345. S. Radoor, J. Karayil, Hern Kim, Recent Advances in ZSM-5 Zeolite for Multi-Pollutant Removal from Water: A Mini Review, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 399, 113841 (2026 Jan. 1) DOI:10.1016/j.micromeso.2025.113841 SCI IF=4.7

344. M.W. Abebe, P.V. Rathod, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Synthesis and comprehensive evaluation of waste biomass-derived carbon dots as sustainable electrolytes for Vis-NIR modulation of electrochromic devices, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 294, 113921 (2026 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2025.113921 SCI IF=6.3

343. H.A. Achenef., A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Molten Salt-Stabilized Cu-Ti3C2Cl2 Catalyst for Efficient Hydrogen Generation via NaBH4 Methanolysis, ACS Applied Nano Materials 8, 21922-21937 (2025 Oct. 30). DOI:10.1021/acsanm.5c03904 SCI IF=5.5

342. M.D Dabaro, P. Govindaraj, M.E. Guye, Hern Kim, Facet-Oriented Mg2+-Doped CuO Catalysts Drive High Selectivity Toward Ethylene and Multi-Carbon Product Selectivity in Electrochemical CO2 Reduction, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13, 120342 (2026 Dec. 1) DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2025.120342 SCI IF=7.2

341. S. Radoor, J. Karayil, Hern Kim, Design of amino acid functionalized ZIF-8/cellulose acetate mixed matrix membranes for improved gas separation efficiency, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 46, e01758 (2025 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01758 SCI IF=9.2

340. P.M. Ganje, S. Radoor, Hern Kim, C.G. Lee, Temperature-controlled activated carbon derived from waste tea powder with superior adsorption study for the removal of cationic and anionic dyes, Journal of Water Process Engineering 79, 109063 (2025 Nov. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.109063 SCI IF=6.7

339. R.G. Yitayew, M.W. Abebe, Hern Kim, Fluorine-free electrospun PAN@rosin nanofiber membranes for high-performance waterproof, breathable, and triboelectric wearable applications, Reactive and Functional Polymers 217, 106513 (2025 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106513 SCI IF=5.1

338. M.W. Abebe, A.F. Baye, B.T. Gadisa, Hern Kim, Biomass-Derived Carbon Dots Embedded in B2O3 Matrix with High Proton Density: A Role as Metal-Free Catalyst and Hydrogel Fillers for Renewable Energy, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 180, 151713 (2025 Oct. 21). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151713 SCI IF=8.3

337. S. Radoor, R.B. Mujmule, J. Karayil, Hern Kim, Cellulose acetate mixed matrix membranes incorporating APTES-functionalized MOF-5 derived from recycled PET plastic bottles for high-performance gas separation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13, 118914 (2025 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2025.118914 SCI IF=7.2

336. S.S.V. Backiyaleela, A. Rajkamal, K.H Lee, K.M. Mithra, G.J. Yun, Hern Kim, S. Sinthika, DFT and Machine Learning Insights on the Orbital Dependence of Single-Metal Sites on Coordination Environment for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Journal of Energy Storage 134, 118063 (2025 Oct 30). DOI:10.1016/j.est.2025.118063 SCI IF=9.8

335. P. Govindaraj, Hern Kim, K. Venugopal, Enargite (Cu3AsS4): A Ductile Mid-Temperature Thermoelectric Material, Journal of Materials Chemistry C 13, 13986-14000 (2025 July 10). DOI:10.1039/D5TC00351B SCI IF=5.1

334. R.B. Mujmule, J.L.A. Ruello, M.M. Rajpure, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Modulation of starch-based microporous carbon adsorbents via the freeze-drying method for potential gas adsorption and separation of CO2/CH4, CO2/N2, CH4/H2, and CH4/N2, Separation and Purification Technology 377, 134160 (2025 Dec. 19). DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.134160 SCI IF=9.0

333. T.A. Abide, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Boron-doped urea-polyethylene glycol-derived carbon nanotube mimics: Metal-free catalysts for enhanced hydrogen generation via sodium borohydride methanolysis, Journal of Colloid And Interface Science 700, 138348 (2025 Dec. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2025.138348 SCI IF=9.7

332. P.M. Ganje, C.-G. Lee, Hern Kim, Efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid from fructose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using synergistically active Ce-Al composite catalyst under mild conditions, Journal of Catalysis 450, 116310 (2025 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jcat.2025.116310 SCI IF=6.5

331. T.A. Abide, A.F. Baye, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Delaminated Graphene Nanosheet from Cardboard using H3BO3-Assisted Laser Carbonization for H2 Generation via NaBH4 Methanolysis, ACS Applied Nano Materials 8(22), 11629-11641 (2025 May 25). DOI:10.1021/acsanm.5c01919 SCI IF=5.5

330. S. Radoor, J. Karayil, Y. Devrim, Hern Kim, Polyethyleneimine functionalized waste tissue paper@waste PET composite for the effective adsorption and filtration of organic dyes from wastewater, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 45, e01494 (2025 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01494 SCI IF=9.2

329. Y.J. Lee, P. Govindaraj, Y.J Jeong, R. Tan, I.S. Cho, S.J. Park, Hern Kim, C.G. Lee, P.J.J. Alvarez, Visible light-driven selective redirection of phenolic carbon in heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction, Water Research 284, 124024 (2025 Sept. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.watres.2025.124024 SCI IF=12.4 

328. F.K. Egualle, M.E. Guye, A.F. Baye, B.T. Gadisa, Hern Kim, Synergetic Effect of Graphitic Nitrogen and Carbonyl Groups in ZnCl2 Activated Biocarbon: A Metal-free Catalyst for Enhanced Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol with Redox Properties, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 44, e01421 (2025 July 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01421 SCI IF=9.2

327. A.A. Pawar, Hern Kim, Leveraging direct thermal degradation of polymer through pyrolysis: Effect of interaction, kinetics, reaction modelling, and mechanism study, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 62, 103603 (2025 June 1). DOI:10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103603 SCI IF=5.4

326. S. Radoor, J. Karayil, Hern Kim, Sustainable Silicalite-1@Waste PET Nanofiber Membranes for Efficient Oil Absorption and Oil-Water Separation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13, 116506 (2025 Jun. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116506 SCI IF=7.2

325. S.K. Kassahun, S.N. Tiruneh, S.A. Mohammed, Hern Kim, Core shell Fe3O4/SiO2/N-TiO2 for photodegradation of 4-nitrophenol under sunlight: A machine learning process optimization, Journal of Water Process Engineering 72, 107639 (2025 Apr. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107639 SCI IF=6.7 co-author

324. P.V. Chavan, P.V. Rathod, H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, Strategically engineered NiSe/Co(OH)2 heterostructure via active site optimization for efficient urea electrooxidation, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 118, 24-34 (2025 May 10). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.214 SCI IF=8.3

323. J.L. Ruello, R.B. Mujmule, S.K. Kassahun, Z. Kiflie, Hern Kim, Production of superhydrophobic cardboard-based aerogel for effective oil recovery, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 44, e01340 (2025 July 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01340 SCI IF=9.2

322. J. Park, H. Lee, E. Na, H. Jo, T.S. Shim, C.B. Kim, Hern Kim, G. Yu, J. Lee, Structured Liquid-in-Liquid Emulsion Stabilized by Surface-Engineered Liquid Metal Droplets as “Mutant” Pickering Emulsifiers, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 17, 9945-9959 (2025 Jan. 28). DOI:10.1021/acsami.4c21962 SCI IF=8.2 co-author

321. M.E. Guye, M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, Biomass-derived graphitic-like hierarchical porous carbon for electrochemical supercapacitor application, Journal of Energy Storage 115, 116037 (2025 Apr. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.est.2025.116037 SCI IF=9.8

320. P.V. Chavan, P.V. Rathod, Hern Kim, Azobisisobutyronitrile-Induced Biocarbon with High Edge-Nitrogen Density: A Metal-Free Redox-Catalyst for Electrochemical Detection and Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 43, e01304 (2025 Apr 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01304 SCI IF=9.2

319. M.D. Dabaro, M.E. Guye, Hern Kim, (220) Facet Exposed Layered Co3O4: a Bifunctional Catalyst for Electrochemical Urea Oxidation, and Rapid 4-Nitrophenol Reduction to 4-Aminophenol, Journal of Water Process Engineering 71, 107217 (2025 March 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107217 SCI IF=6.7

318. M.M. Rajpure, R.B. Mujmule, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Mixed matrix membranes for selective gas separation of H2/CH4 and CO2/CH4 via fabricating of high-performing double-ligand ZIF-8 with cellulose acetate-based polymer, Chemosphere 374, 14183 (2025 Apr. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144183 SCI IF=8.1

317. J.M. Puguan, P.V. Rathod, P. Chavan, J.H. Lee, Hern Kim, Solar Light Modulating Materials for Energy Efficient Smart Window Design: Recent Trends and Future Perspective, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 282, 113407 (2025 Apr. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2025.113407 SCI IF=6.3

316. M.D. Dabaro, H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, Selective electrochemical CO2 reduction to ethylene and multi-carbon products on oxide-derived porous CuO micro-cages, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 143, 767-775 (2025 March 25). DOI:10.1016/j.jiec.2024.10.071 SCI IF=6.0

315. R.B. Mujmule, M.M. Rajpure, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Tailoring the microporous graphitic carbon adsorbents from urea-assisted method for efficient selective separation of CH4/N2 and CH4/H2, Separation and Purification Technology 358, 130249 (2025 June 7). DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.130249 SCI IF=9.0

314. A.F. Baye, L. Ashenafi, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, PVP-Passivated Carbon Dots for Highly Dispersed and Ultrafine Fe as Robust Nanozyme for Visual Sensing of H2O2, ACS Applied Nano Materials 8, 416-426 (2025 Jan. 10). DOI:10.1021/acsanm.4c05811 SCI IF=5.5

313. H.A. Achenef, S.A. Emire, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Enset Starch-Based Biocomposite Film Reinforced with Ethiopian Bentonite Clay: Improved Mechanical and Barrier Properties, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 287, 138499 (2025 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138499 SCI IF=8.5

312. P.V. Rathod, P.V. Chavan, Hern Kim, Developing a Sustainable Hybrid Adsorbent: Utilizing Waste Tissue Paper with a Poly[DMAEMA-c-DVB] Copolymer Network for Effective Cationic and Anionic Dye Removal, Journal of Water Process Engineering 69, 106660 (2025 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106660 SCI IF=6.7

311. P.V. Rathod, P.V. Chavan, Hern Kim, Utilization of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste Bottle into Disodium Terephthalate: A Sustainable Electrolyte for Visible to Near-infrared Broadband Electrochromic Modulation, Advanced Sustainable Systems 8, 2400307 (2024 Dec. 15). DOI:10.1002/adsu.202400307 SCI IF=6.5

310. E.C. Escoba, J.E.L. Sio, A.A. Pawar, G.T. Gebremichael, N.T. Weldesemat, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, G.M. Nisola, Thiolated Hyper-Crosslinked Tetraphenylborate with Tunable Selectivity for Sequential Recovery of Pd and Pt from Autocatalyst Leachate, Chemical Engineering Journal 502, 158160 (2024 Dec. 15). DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158160 SCI IF=13.3

309. R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Nonpyrolytic Fe-N-C/Fe2O3 heterostructure with RuO2-like OER Activity Synthesized via Polyacrylonitrile-derived Conjugated Pyridinic-nitrogen-carbon Sheet, ChemCatChem 16, e202400786 (2024 Nov. 1). DOI:10.1002/cctc.202400786 SCI IF=3.8

308. M.E. Guye, F.K. Egualle, M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, Rapid Hydrogen Generation via NaBH4 Methanolysis: The Synergetic Effect of Zn(OH)₂/ZnO@sp2-C Heterostructure Tuned via Biomass-derived Carbon Nanodots, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 93, 207-220 (2024 Dec. 3). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.429 SCI IF=8.3

307. H.A. Bandal, M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, Boosting selectivity for multi-carbon products in electrochemical CO2 reduction via enhanced hydroxide adsorption in ultrafine CuOx/CeOx Nanoparticles, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12, 114445 (2024 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114445 SCI IF=7.2

306. S. Radoor, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Selective Adsorption of Cationic Dye by κ-Carrageenan-Potato Starch Hydrogel: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic studies, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 281, 136377 (2024 Nov. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136377 SCI IF=8.5

305. M.E. Guye, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.D. Dabaro, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Tailoring phases of ferrihydrite/α-Fe2O3@C nanocomposites using syringyl and guaiacyl-rich biomass-derived carbon nanodots for electrochemical application, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 281, 136285 (2024 Nov. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136285 SCI IF=8.5

304. A.F. Baye, M.W. Abebe, Hern Kim, Boron-Nitrogen-Edged Biomass-Derived Carbon: A Multifunctional Approach for Peroxidase Mimetic Enzyme, Flame Retardancy, and Triboelectric Nanogenerator, Small 20, 2402449 (2024 Oct. 3). DOI:10.1002/smll.202402449 SCI IF=13.0

303. R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Leveraging Direct Pyrolysis for the Synthesis of 10 nm Monodispersed Fe3O4/Fe3C NPS@Carbon to Improve Supercapacitance in Acidic Electrolyte, ChemSusChem 17, e202400085 (2024 Sept. 9). DOI:10.1002/cssc.202400085 SCI IF=7.5

302. W. Sun, J. Hou, Y. Zhou, T. Zhu, Q. Yuan, S. Wang, F. Manshaii, C. Song, X. Lei, X. Wu, Hern Kim, Y. Yu, C. Song, H. Zhang, Y. Song, D. Sun, B. Jia, G. Zhou, J. Zhao, Amorphous FeSnOx Nanosheets with Hierarchical Vacancies for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 63(38), e202404816 (2024 Sept. 16). DOI:10.1002/anie.202404816 SCI IF=16.1 co-author

301. P.V. Chavan, P.V. Rathod, Hern Kim, Sodium alginate grafted phase-changing electrolyte for energy-efficient thermochromic and electrochromic synergy with uniquely tunable optical states and simultaneous vis-NIR Modulation, Chemical Engineering Journal 497, 154835 (2024 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2024.154835 SCI IF=13.3

300. M.E. Guye, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, Engineering FOOH/Fe2O3@Carbon Interfaces with Biomass-Derived Carbon Nanodot/Iron Colloids for Efficient Redox-Modulated Dopamine Voltammetric Detection, Chemistry - An Asian Journal 19, e202400435 (2024 Aug. 1). DOI:10.1002/asia.202400435 SCI IF=3.5

299. P.M. Ganje, S.A. Jabasingh, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Sulfonated Graphitic Carbon Catalyst Derived from Coffee Waste: A Sustainable Valorization Approach for Highly Efficient Production of 5-HMF from Fructose, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12, 113639 (2024 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2024.113639 SCI IF=7.2

298. R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.E. Guye, M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, 1-D Carbon Nano-coils Derived from Almond Skin: Exhibiting Density of State, Diffusivity, Electron Transfer Rate, and Dopamine Redox Modulation Properties Akin to Graphene Oxide, Small 20, 2310406 (2024 July 11). DOI:10.1002/smll.202310406 SCI IF=13.0

297. M.E. Guye, F.K. Egualle, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Synergetic effect of optimized β-Zn(OH)2/ZnO heterostructure towards electrochemical dopamine detection, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1002, 175184 (2024 Oct 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.175184 SCI IF=5.8

296. P.M. Ganje, Hern Kim, Efficient and Highly Selective Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from Fructose Using Hybrid Ce-Al Oxide Catalysts: Probing the Role of Calcination Temperature and Crystallinity of Catalyst, Catalysis Letters 154, 3142-3156 (2024 July 1). DOI:10.1007/s10562-023-04550-5 SCI IF=2.3

295. V.G. Deonikar, Hern Kim, Energetic fuel applicability of waste-derived active Al@FOC/PIL micro-assemblies supported by Fe and Ni with enhanced combustion properties through modulated surface-thermochemical reactions, Powder Technology 443, 119917 (2024 July 1). DOI:10.1016/j.powtec.2024.119917 SCI IF=4.5

294. P.V. Chavan, P.V. Rathod, Hern Kim, Vis-NIR modulation in a dynamically reversible single C-pBPV biopolymer electrolyte for sustainable systems in electrochromism, Advanced Optical Materials 12, 2302976 (2024 May 28). DOI:10.1002/adom.202302976 SCI IF=8

293. B.T. Shiferraw, D.N. Mengesha, Hern Kim, Enhanced adsorption capacity of phosphoric acid-modified montmorillonite clay and ground coffee waste-derived carbon-based functional composite beads for the effective removal of methylene blue, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 695, 134243 (2024 Aug. 20). DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134243 SCI IF=4.9

292. R.B. Mujmule, Hern Kim, Low-temperature activated porous carbon with functional groups derived from waste tea powder as a potential catalyst for CO2 fixation into cyclic carbonates, Materials Today Sustainability 27, 100821 (2024 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100821 SCI IF=7.1

291. C. Han, Y. Cao, M. Yang, Y. Wang, D. Tang, S. Zhang, Y. Jia, Y. Zhang, Hern Kim, F. Pan, Z. Jiang, J. Sun, Hydrogen-bonded Organic Framework Modified Separator for Simultaneously Enhancing the Safety and Electrochemical Performance of Ni-rich Lithium-ion Battery, Journal of Energy Chemistry 96, 72-78 (2024 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jechem.2024.04.034 co-author SCI IF=14.0

290. M.D. Dabaro, Hern Kim, Improved Hydrogen Generation via NaBH4 Hydrolysis: Synergistic Role of Sulfur and C4+-Doping Unveils (440) High-index Facets and Modulates Co2+/Co3+ Ratios in the Co3O4 lattice, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 69, 660-674 (2024 June 5). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.05.007 SCI IF=8.3

289. A.A. Pawar, Hern Kim, Transformation of glycerol and CO2 to glycerol carbonate with the aid of ionic liquids-composite catalysts: Reaction mechanism and the effect of Li/Al metal oxide, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 133, 172-182 (2024 May 25). DOI:10.1016/j.jiec.2023.11.056 SCI IF=6.0

288. H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, Enhancing electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction efficiency through heat-induced metamorphosis of copper nanowires into copper oxide/copper nanotubes with tunable surface, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 664, 210-219 (2024 June 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.007 SCI IF=9.7

287. P.V. Rathod, P.V. Chavan, Hern Kim, Phase-changing sodium carboxymethylcellulose-as an electrolyte for electro-thermochromic smart windows with synergistic optical modulation, Advanced Sustainable Systems 8, 2300349 (2024 Feb. 19). DOI:10.1002/adsu.202300349 SCI IF=6.5

286. D.N. Mengesha, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Modulating effect of urea/melamine on Co2+/Co3+ ratio of 2D Co3O4 microplates for rapid hydrogen generation via NaBH4 hydrolysis, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 57, 856–868 (2024 Feb. 24). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.085 SCI IF=8.3

285. A. Rajkamal, A. Sharma, B.K. Pullagura, R. Thapa, Hern Kim, Engineering lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxides cathodes: A computational and experimental approach to bridging gaps, Chemical Engineering Journal 481, 148223 (2024 Feb. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2023.148223 SCI IF=13.3

284. A.F. Baye, H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, FeCx-coated biochar nanosheets as efficient bifunctional catalyst for electrochemical detection and reduction of 4-nitrophenol, Environmental Research 246, 118071 (2024 Apr. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.118071 SCI IF=7.7

283. J.E.L. Sio, E.C. Escobar, G.M. Nisola, K.J. Parohinog, N.T. Weldesemat, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, “Knitted” tetrabenzo-24-crown-8 ether sulfonates as reusable and practical hydrophilic adsorbent for aqueous Cs+ sequestration, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2024 Feb. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111690 SCI IF=7.2

282. B.T. Shiferraw, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Mechanistic insights into the deprotonation of methanol by facile synthesized 3D flowerlike BiOX (X= Cl, Br, I) catalysts for the rapid hydrogen generation from sodium borohydride methanolysis: The ‘X’ factor, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 51, 435-450 (2024 Jan. 2). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.08.212 SCI IF=8.3

281. M.D. Dabaro, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.E. Guye, S.K. Kassahun, Hern Kim, Optimizing Co2+ concentration on high-index Co3O4 facets enhances the catalytic performance in NaBH4 hydrolysis, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 51, 108–119 (2024 Jan. 2). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.10.336 SCI IF=8.3

280. M.M. Rajpure, R.B. Mujmule, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Fabrication of MgO nanorods blended cellulose acetate membranes for selective separation of H2/CH4, CO2/CH4 and H2/CO2: effect of loading and pressure, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 50, 615-628 (2024 Jan. 2). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.09.238 SCI IF=8.3

279. J.L. Ruello, D.N. Mengesha, Y.J. Choi, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, Laser-cum-KOH activation allows interfacial engineering of cardboard-derived carbon, tunable ionic states, and universal dye adsorption, Chemosphere 347, 140732 (2024 Jan 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140732 SCI IF=8.1

278. P.V. Chavan, P.V. Rathod, J.H. Lee, S. Kostjuk, Hern Kim, Active and passive modulation of solar light transmittance in a uniquely multifunctional poly(NIPAM)n-HV-based smart windows for advancing building energy efficiency, Journal of Energy Chemistry 88, 293-305 (2024 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jechem.2023.09.014 SCI IF=14.0

277. M.M. Rajpure, H.S. Jadhav, Hern Kim, Layer Interfacing Strategy to Derive Free Standing CoFe@PANI Bifunctional Electrocatalyst towards Oxygen Evolution Reaction and Methanol Oxidation Reaction, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 653A, 949-959 (2024 Jan. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.123 SCI IF=9.7

M.D. Dabaro, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.E. Guye, Hern Kim, PAN-templated synthesis of Co3O4 nanosheets for rapid reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP: Improved formation of unique Co3+-rich (440) facet on the crystal lattice of Co3O4, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11, 111496 (2023 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111496 SCI IF=7.2

V.G. Deonikar, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, 3D hollow microrod engineered MOF-derived Cu/Co catalysts promoted by Al nanoflakes for efficient H2 generation through NaBH4 hydrolysis: Perceptions on boosted reaction channels aided by a synergistic effect, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 38, e00711 (2023 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00711 SCI IF=9.2

R.B. Mujmule, M.M. Rajpure, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Engineered cellulose-based functionalized porous carbon adsorbents for superior gas adsorption and selective separation of CH4/H2 and CH4/N2, Separation and Purification Technology 327, 124922 (2023 Dec. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124922 SCI IF=9.0

J.M. Puguan, D.B. Agbayani, A.J. Sadural, Hern Kim, Enhanced low frequency sound absorption of bilayer nanocomposite acoustic absorber laminated with microperforated nanofiber felt, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 5, 8880-8889 (2023 Oct. 25). DOI:10.1021/acsapm.3c01249 SCI IF=4.8

A.F. Baye, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, H3BO3-Catalyzed Biomass Carbon with Stable Graphitized N-species for Electrochemical Detection and Abatement of 4-Nitrophenol, Journal of Cleaner Production 427, 139230 (2023 Nov. 15). DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139230 SCI IF=10.0

A.A. Pawar, H.A. Bandal, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, Understanding the impact of reaction parameters on electrochemical reduction of CO2 to liquid and gas products: Activity relationships of copper@polyaniline electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 946, 117721 (2023 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117721 SCI IF=4.1

A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, Theoretical verification on adsorptive removal of caffeine by carbon and nitrogen-based surfaces: role of charge transfer, π electron occupancy, and temperature, Chemosphere 339, 139667 (2023 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139667 SCI IF=8.1

D.N. Mengesha, B.T. Shiferraw, Hern Kim, Modification of the electronic structure of g-C3N4 using urea to enhance the visible light-assisted degradation of organic pollutants, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 102910–102926 (2023 Sept. 23). DOI:10.1007/s11356-023-29692-2 SCI IF=0.99

R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, K.M. Tilahun, D.N. Mengesha, N.T. Weldesemat, J.L. Ruello, F.K. Egualle, P. Ganje, Hern Kim, Carbonyl-interfaced-biochar derived from unique capillary structures via one-step carbonization with selective methyl blue adsorption capability, Journal of Cleaner Production 410, 137291 (2023 July 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137291 SCI IF=10.0

H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, In situ formed Cu3P@CuOx as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst for urea electrooxidation, Applied Surface Science 622, 156925 (2023 June 15). DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.156925 SCI IF=6.9

F.K. Egualle, R. Appiah Ntiamoah, S. Kebede, Hern Kim, Nanoporous Zn(OH)2/ZnO Particles for pH-Independent Methylene Blue Wastewater Treatment, ACS Applied Nano Materials 6, 7487-7498 (2023 Apr. 25). DOI:10.1021/acsanm.3c00664 SCI IF=5.5 

Hyein Kim, Lina Gu, Huisu Yeo, Umji Choi, Chang-Ro Lee, Haiyang Yu, Sangho Koo, Rapid Assembly of Pyrrole-Ligated 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles and Excellent Antibacterial Activity of Iodophenol Substituents, Molecules, 28(8) 3638(2023 Apr 1) DOI:10.3390/molecules28083638 SCI IF=4.6

K.J. Parohinog, H.T. Fissaha, G.T. Gebremichael, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Selective recovery of Pd2+ through thermo-reversible “capture and release” mechanisms by (Dithia-B18C6-co-NIPAM)@MWCNT as a dispersible and regenerable adsorbent, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 660, 130819 (2023 Mar. 5). DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130819 SCI IF=5.4 

A.F. Baye, H.T. Nguyen, Hern Kim, FeO/Fe3C-Assisted Fe3O4 Redox Sites as Robust Peroxidase Mimics for Pico-Molar H2O2 Colorimetric Response, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 377, 133097 (2023 Feb 15). DOI:10.1016/j.snb.2022.133097 SCI IF=9.221

A.G. Pornea, Hern Kim, Core-satellite assembly of phase-changing material microcapsules enabled with broadband light absorption and localized surface plasmonic resonance for effective photothermal energy harvesting, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 250, 112075 (2023 Jan 15). 10.1016/j.solmat.2022.112075 SCI IF=7.305

P.V. Rathod, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Thermo- and electrochromic smart window derived from a viologen-tethered triazolum based poly(NIPAmn-TEG-BPV) electrolyte to enhance building energy efficiency and visual comfort, Chemical Engineering Journal 455, 140874 (2023 Jan 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2022.140874 SCI IF=16.744

276. M.D. Dabaro, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, M.E. Guye, Hern Kim, PAN-templated synthesis of Co3O4 nanosheets for rapid reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP: Improved formation of unique Co3+-rich (440) facet on the crystal lattice of Co3O4, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11, 111496 (2023 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111496 SCI IF=7.2

275. D.N. Mengesha, B.T. Shiferraw, Hern Kim, Modification of the electronic structure of g-C3N4 using urea to enhance the visible light-assisted degradation of organic pollutants, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30, 102910–102926 (2023 Sept. 23). DOI:10.1007/s11356-023-29692-2 SCI IF=5.8

274. J.M. Puguan, D.B. Agbayani, A.J. Sadural, Hern Kim, Enhanced low frequency sound absorption of bilayer nanocomposite acoustic absorber laminated with microperforated nanofiber felt, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 5, 8880-8889 (2023 Oct. 25). DOI:10.1021/acsapm.3c01249 SCI IF=4.4

273. A.F. Baye, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, H3BO3-Catalyzed Biomass Carbon with Stable Graphitized N-species for Electrochemical Detection and Abatement of 4-Nitrophenol, Journal of Cleaner Production 427, 139230 (2023 Nov. 15). DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139230 SCI IF=10.0

272. V.G. Deonikar, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, 3D hollow microrod engineered MOF-derived Cu/Co catalysts promoted by Al nanoflakes for efficient H2 generation through NaBH4 hydrolysis: Perceptions on boosted reaction channels aided by a synergistic effect, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 38, e00711 (2023 Dec. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00711 SCI IF=9.2

271. R.B. Mujmule, M.M. Rajpure, U. Kim, Hern Kim, Engineered cellulose-based functionalized porous carbon adsorbents for superior gas adsorption and selective separation of CH4/H2 and CH4/N2, Separation and Purification Technology 327, 124922 (2023 Dec. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124922 SCI IF=9.0

270. A.A. Pawar, H.A. Bandal, A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, Understanding the impact of reaction parameters on electrochemical reduction of CO2 to liquid and gas products: Activity relationships of copper@polyaniline electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 946, 117721 (2023 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117721 SCI IF=4.1

269. A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, Theoretical verification on adsorptive removal of caffeine by carbon and nitrogen-based surfaces: role of charge transfer, π electron occupancy, and temperature, Chemosphere 339, 139667 (2023 Oct. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139667 SCI IF=8.1

268. F.K. Egualle, R. Appiah Ntiamoah, S. Kebede, Hern Kim, Nanoporous Zn(OH)2/ZnO Particles for pH-Independent Methylene Blue Wastewater Treatment, ACS Applied Nano Materials 6, 7487-7498 (2023 Apr. 25). DOI:10.1021/acsanm.3c00664 SCI IF=5.5

267. R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, K.M. Tilahun, D.N. Mengesha, N.T. Weldesemat, J.L. Ruello, F.K. Egualle, P. Ganje, Hern Kim, Carbonyl-interfaced-biochar derived from unique capillary structures via one-step carbonization with selective methyl blue adsorption capability, Journal of Cleaner Production 410, 137291 (2023 July 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137291 SCI IF=10.0

266. H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, In situ formed Cu3P@CuOx as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst for urea electrooxidation, Applied Surface Science 622, 156925 (2023 June 15). DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.156925 SCI IF=6.3

265. S.Y. Ryu, H. Lee, Y. Hong, H. Bandal, M. Goh, Hern Kim, J.H. Lee, Vitrification of Liquid Metal-in-Oil Emulsions using Nano-Mineral-Oxides, Advanced Materials Interfaces 10, 2202527 (2023 April 24). DOI:10.1002/admi.202202527 SCI IF=4.3 co-author

264. G.K. Bielavusaŭ, A.A. Vaitusionak, I.V. Vasilenko, M. Ghasemi, V. Andruleviciene, A. Ivanchenka, D. Volyniuk, Hern Kim, J.V. Grazulevicius, S.V. Kostjuk, Through-Space Charge-Transfer Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Alternating Donor-Acceptor Copolymers for Nondoped Solution-Processable OLEDs, ACS Applied Nano Materials 7, 2686-2699 (2023 Mar. 30). DOI:10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02582 SCI IF=5.5 co-author

263. K.J. Parohinog, H.T. Fissaha, G.T. Gebremichael, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Selective recovery of Pd2+ through thermo-reversible “capture and release” mechanisms by (Dithia-B18C6-co-NIPAM)@MWCNT as a dispersible and regenerable adsorbent, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 660, 130819 (2023 Mar. 5). DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130819 SCI IF=4.9 co-author

262. A.F. Baye, H.T. Nguyen, Hern Kim, Fe0/Fe3C-Assisted Fe3O4 Redox Sites as Robust Peroxidase Mimics for Pico-Molar H2O2 Colorimetric Response, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 377, 133097 (2023 Feb 15). DOI:10.1016/j.snb.2022.133097 SCI IF=8.0

261. J.M. Puguan, P.V. Rathod, Hern Kim, Electrically and Thermally Controllable Visible-to-Near-Infrared Light Trapping Smart Window with Switchable and Tunable Chromaticity, Advanced Optical Materials 11, 2201773 (2023 Feb. 17). DOI:10.1002/adom.202201773 SCI IF=8

260. P.V. Rathod, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Multi-stimuli responsive thiazolothiazole-containing poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline) (PiPOx-TTz) and its multi-modal thermochromic, photochromism, electrochromism and solvtoflurochromism applications, Advanced Materials Interfaces 10, 2201227 (2023 Jan. 26). DOI:10.1002/admi.202201227 SCI IF=5.4

259. A.G. Pornea, Hern Kim, Core-satellite assembly of phase-changing material microcapsules enabled with broadband light absorption and localized surface plasmonic resonance for effective photothermal energy harvesting, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 250, 112075 (2023 Jan 15). DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2022.112075 SCI IF=6.3

258. P.V. Rathod, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Thermo- and electrochromic smart window derived from a viologen-tethered triazolum based poly(NIPAmn-TEG-BPV) electrolyte to enhance building energy efficiency and visual comfort, Chemical Engineering Journal 455, 140874 (2023 Jan 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2022.140874 SCI IF=13.3

225. E.C. Escobar, J.E.L. Sio, R.E.C. Torrejos, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Preparation and evaluation of epoxy resins for the selective removal of Cs+ in high-level liquid waste, Desalination and Water Treatment 242 128–143 (2021 Dec 1). DOI:10.5004/dwt.2021.27845 SCI IF=1.0 co-author

224. A. Rajkamal, Hern Kim, The formation of pillar-ion in the Li layer decreasing Li/Ni disorder and improving the structural stability of cation doped Ni-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2: A first-principles verification, ACS Applied Energy Materials 4, 14068−14079 (2021 Dec 27). DOI:10.1021/acsaem.1c02837 SCI IF=5.4

223. A.F. Baye, D.H. Han, S.K. Kassahun, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Improving the reduction and sensing capability of Fe3O4 towards 4-nitrophenol by coupling with ZnO/Fe0/Fe3C/graphitic carbon using ZnFe-LDH@carbon as a template, Electrochimica Acta 398, 139343 (2021 Dec. 1). 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139343 SCI IF=5.5

222. P. More, P. Rathod, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, All-in-one display device with multicolor states derived from NBU-3 MOF/monoalkylated viologen hybrid ionogel material, Dyes and Pigments 195, 109730 (2021 Nov 1). 10.1016/j.dyepig.2021.109730 SCI IF=4.1

221. H.S. Jadhav, Hern Kim, J.G. Seo, Constructive designing of ternary metal oxide as an anode material for high performance lithium-ion batteries, International Journal of Energy Research 45, 16592–16602 (2021 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1002/er.6905 SCI IF=4.3 co-author

220. G.T. Gebremichael, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Asparagine anchored on mesoporous silica for Au (III) capture: elucidation of adsorption-reduction mechanisms and their implications towards selective Au (III) recovery, Applied Surface Science 567, 150743 (2021 Nov. 30). DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.150743 SCI IF=6.3 co-author

219. J.M. Puguan, P.V. Rathod, Hern Kim, Engineered ionene/PNIPAM hybrid dual-response material generating tunable and unique optical modes for adaptive solar transmittance modulation, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 13(30), 36330–36340 (2021 July 26). DOI:10.1021/acsami.1c09561 SCI IF=8.2

218. R.G. Mujmule, H.S. Arvind, Hern Kim, Synergetic effect of ZnCo2O4/Inorganic salt as a sustainable catalyst system for CO2 utilization, Journal of Environmental Management 298, 113433 (2021 Nov 1). 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113433 SCI IF=8.0

217. A.A. Pawar, A. Kim, Hern Kim, Synthesis and performance evaluation of plastic waste aerogel as sustainable and reusable oil absorbent, Environmental Pollution 288, 117717 (2021 Nov 1). DOI:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117717 SCI IF=7.6

216. S.K. Kassahun, Z. Kiflie, Hern Kim, A.F. Baye, Process Optimization and Kinetics Analysis for Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminant using N-doped TiO2- SiO2 nanoparticle: Artificial Neural Network and Surface Response Methodology Approach, Environmental Technology & Innovation 23, 101761 (2021 Aug 1). DOI:10.1016/j.eti.2021.101761 SCI IF=6.7 co-author

215. P.V. Rathod, P.P. More, J.M.C. Puguan, Hern Kim, Phase changing poly(ionic liquid) with electrolytic functionality for a single-layer ionogel-based smart window with thermo- and electro-dual response, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 230, 111202 (2021 Sept 15). DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111202 SCI IF=6.3

214. R.E.C. Torrejosa, E.C. Escobarae, J.W. Han, S.H. Min, H.W. Yook, K.J. Parohinog, S.H. Koo, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Multidentate thia-crown ethers as hyper-crosslinked macroporous adsorbent resins for the efficient Pd/Pt recovery and separation from highly acidic spent automotive catalyst leachate, Chemical Engineering Journal 424, 130379 (2021 Nov 15). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2021.130379 SCI IF=13.3 co-author

213. J.M. Puguan, P.V. Rathod, P. More, Hern Kim, Highly soluble electroactive ethylenedioxythiopene (EDOT)-based copolymer obtained via ‘click’ copolymerization, Polymer 226, 123846 (2021 June 4). DOI:10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123846 SCI IF=4.1

212. P.V. Rathod, J.M.C. Puguan, Hern Kim, Self-bleaching dual responsive poly(ionic liquid) with optical bistability toward climate-adaptable solar modulation, Chemical Engineering Journal 422, 130065 (2021 Oct. 15). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2021.130065 SCI IF=13.3

211. K.K. Reddy, K.Y. Goud, M. Satyanarayana, S. Kummari, V.S. Kumar, H. Bandal, T. Jayaramudu, R.D. Pyarasani, Hern Kim, J. Amalraj, K.V. Gobi, Metal oxide-metal nanocomposite-modified electrochemical sensors for toxic chemicals, in A. Pandikumar, P. Ramshkumar (eds.), Metal Oxides in Nanocomposite Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals, Chapter 4. pp.100-159, ISBN: 978-0-12-820727-7, Elsevier, 2021. Book Chapter DOI:10.1016/B978-0-12-820727-7.00001-X

210. J.L.A. Ruello, Hern Kim, Fabrication of lightweight and robust cryogel with opposite wettability for effective oil-water separation via sustainable and toxic-free approach, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9, 105477 (2021 Aug 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2021.105477 SCI IF=7.2

209. D.N. Mengesha, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Azo-dye derived oxidised-nitrogen rich carbon sheets with high adsorption capability for dye effluent, Chemosphere 279, 130463 (2021 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130463 SCI IF=8.1

208. K.Y. Goud, K.K. Reddy, A. Khorshed, V.S. Kumar, R.K. Mishra, M. Oraby, A.H. Ibrahim, Hern Kim, K.V. Gobi, Electrochemical Diagnostics of Infectious Viral Diseases: Trends and Challenges, Biosensors & Bioelectronics 180, 113112 (2021 May 15). DOI:10.1016/j.bios.2021.113112 SCI IF=10.7

207. B. Shinde, S. Kamble, H. Jadhav, P. Mane, K. Khude, Hern Kim, B. Karale, A. Burungale, ‘In water’ exploration of Alpinia zerumbet-fabricated CuO NPs in the presence of NaPTS at room temperature: green synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthene derivatives, Research on Chemical Intermediates 47, 1221–1237 (2021 Jan 4). DOI:10.1007/s11164-020-04351-0 SCI IF=2.8 co-author

206. A.G. Pornea, Hern Kim, Design and synthesis of SiO2/TiO2/PDA functionalized phase change microcapsules with enhanced localized surface heating effect and visible light irradiation for efficient solar energy storage, Energy Conversion and Management 232, 113801 (2021 March 15). DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113801 SCI IF=9.9

205. V.G. Deokinar, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Ag nanoparticles embedded defective tungsten oxide hydrate thin films for the enhanced electrochromic performance: Insights on the physico-chemical properties and localized surface plasmon resonance mechanism, Acta Materialia 207, 116693 (2021 April 1). DOI:10.1016/j.actamat.2021.116693 SCI IF=8.3

204. A. Tamboli, N. Suzuki, C. Terashima, S. Gosavi, Hern Kim, A. Fujishima, Direct dimethyl carbonates synthesis over CeO2 and evaluation of catalyst morphology role in catalytic performance, Catalysts 11, 223 (2021 Feb 8). DOI:10.3390/catal11020223 SCI IF=3.8

203. H.G. Zeweldi, A. Bendoy, M.J. Park, H.K. Shon, H.S. Kim, E.M. Johnson, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, G.M. Nisola, Supramolecular host-guest complex of methylated β-cyclodextrin with polymerized ionic liquid ([vbim]TFSI)n as highly effective and energy-efficient thermo-regenerable draw solutes in forward osmosis, Chemical Engineering Journal 411, 128520 (2021 May 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2021.128520 SCI IF=13.3 co-author

202. A. Pawar, H.A. Bandal, Hern Kim, Spinel type Fe3O4 polyhedron supported on nickel foam as an electrocatalyst for water oxidation reaction, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 863, 158742 (2021 May 15) DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.158742 SCI IF=5.8

201. E.C. Escobarab, E.L. Sioa, A.P. Bendoy, R.E.C. Torrejos, H.T. Fissaha, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, G.M. Nisolaa, Removal of Cs+ in water by dibenzo-18-crown-6 ether tethered on mesoporous SBA-15 as a reusable and efficient adsorbent, Journal of Water Process Engineering 39, 101716 (2021 Feb 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101716 SCI IF=6.7 co-author

200. B.T. Gadisa, A.F. Baye, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, ZnO@Ni foam photoelectrode modified with heteroatom doped graphitic carbon for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 46, 2075-2085 (2021 Jan 6). DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.10.094 SCI IF=8.3

199. H.S. Jadhav, A. Roy, D.C.M. Tiongco, Hern Kim, J.G. Seo, Growth of binder free mesoporous 3D-CuCo2O4 electrocatalysts with high activity and stability for electro-oxidation of methanol, Ceramics International 47, 3322-3328 (2021 Feb 2). DOI:10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.09.173 SCI IF=5.1 co-author

198. D. Prasad, K.N. Patil, Hern Kim, B.M. Nagaraja, A.H. Jadhav, Basicity controlled MgCo2O4 nanostructures as catalyst for viable fixation of CO2 into epoxides at atmospheric pressure, Chemical Engineering Journal 405, 126907 (2021 Feb 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2020.126907 SCI IF=13.3 co-author

197. H.G. Zeweldi, A.P. Bendoy, M.J. Park, H.K. Shon, E.M. Johnson, H.S. Kim, Hern Kim, W.J Chung, G.M. Nisola, Forward osmosis with direct contact membrane distillation using tetrabutylphosphonium p-toluenesulfonate as an effective and safe thermo-recyclable osmotic agent for seawater desalination, Chemosphere 263, 128070 (2021 Jan 1). DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128070 SCI IF=8.1 co-author

196. L. Limjuco, H. Fissaha, Hern Kim, G.M. Nisola, W.J. Chung, Sulfur co-polymerization with hydrophilic co-monomer as polysulfides in microbeads for a highly efficient Hg2+ removal from wastewater, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2, 4677-4689 (2020 Sep. 2). DOI:10.1021/acsapm.0c00725 SCI IF=4.4 co-author

195. M.N. Gebresillase, R.Q. Raguindin, Hern Kim, J.G. Seo, Supported bimetallic catalysts for the solvent-free hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone: Effect of metal combination (Ni-Cu, Ni-Co, Cu-Co), Catalysts 10, 1354 (2020 Nov 21). DOI:10.3390/catal10111354 SCI IF=3.8 co-author

194. P.V. Rathod, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Cu nanoparticles immobilized on biomass-derived carbon as a catalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of propargylamines via A3 coupling reaction and organic pollutant degradation, Applied Organometallic Chemistry 34, e5986 (2020 Dec 1). DOI:10.1002/aoc.5986 SCI IF=3.7

193. A.F. Baye, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, J. Amalraj, R.K. Koteshwara, Hern Kim, Graphene oxide interlayered Ga-doped FeS2 nanorod: A robust nanocomposite with ideal electronic structure for electrochemical dopamine detection, Electrochimica Acta 363, 137245 (2020 Dec 10). DOI:10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137245 SCI IF=5.5

192. H.G. Zeweldi, A.P. Bendoy, M.J. Park, H.K. Shon, H.S. Kim, E.M. Johnson, Hern Kim, S.P. Lee, W.J. Chung, G.M. Nisola, Tetrabutylammonium 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonate as an effective and regenerable thermo-responsive ionic liquid drawing agent in forward osmosis for seawater desalination, Desalination 495, 114635 (2020 Dec. 1) DOI:10.1016/j.desal.2020.114635 SCI IF=9.8 co-author

191. S.K. Kassahun, Z. Kiflie, Hern Kim, B.T. Gadisa, Effects of operational parameters on bacterial inactivation in Vis-LEDs illuminated N-doped TiO2 based photoreactor, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8, 104374 (2020 Oct 1). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2020.104374 SCI IF=7.2 co-author

190. R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, A.F. Baye, Hern Kim, In-situ electrochemical formation of core-shell ZnFe2O4@Zn(Fe)OOH heterostructured catalyst for efficient water oxidation in alkaline medium, ChemElectroChem 7, 3478-3486 (2020 Aug 17). DOI:10.1002/celc.202000834 SCI IF=3.5

189. V.G. Deonikar, S. Rathod, V. Kulkami, Hern Kim, Fabrication and characterizations of structurally engineered lanthanum substituted nickel-cobalt ferrites for the analysis of electric and dielectric properties, Inorganic Chemistry Communications 119, 108074 (2020 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108074 SCI IF=4.4

188. R.K. Koteshwara, H. Bandal, M. Satyanarayana, Y.K. Yugender, V.K. Gobi, J. Tippabattini, J. Amalraj, Hern Kim, Recent trends in electrochemical sensors for vital biomedical markers using hybrid nanostructured materials, Advanced Science 7, 1902980 (2020 July 1). DOI:10.1002/advs.201902980 SCI IF=14.3

187. M.W. Abebe, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Gallic acid modified alginate self-adhesive hydrogel for strain responsive transdermal delivery, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 163, 147-155 (2020 Nov 15). DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.257 SCI IF=8.5

186. G.R.M. Tomboc, B.T. Gadisa, J. Joo, Hern Kim, K.Y. Lee, Hollow structured metal sulfide based-semiconductor for photocatalytic hydrogen generation, ChemNanoMat 6, 850-869 (2020 June 1). DOI:10.1002/cnma.202000125 SCI IF=2.6

185. G.R.M. Tomboc, B.T. Gadisa, M. Jun, N.K. Chaudhari, Hern Kim, K.Y. Lee, Carbon-transition metal oxide electrodes: Understanding the role of surface engineering for high energy density supercapacitors, Chemistry-An Asian Journal 15, 1628–1647 (2020 June 2). DOI:10.1002/asia.202000324 SCI IF=4.1

184. J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Synthesis of free-standing poly(ionic liquid) bearing 1,2,3-triazole group for the adsorptive elimination of Cr6+ from aqueous solution, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8, 104084 (2020 Oct 01). DOI:10.1016/j.jece.2020.104084 SCI IF=7.2

183. H.T. Fissaha, R.E.C. Torrejos, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, G.M. Nisola, Thia-crown ether functionalized mesoporous silica (SBA-15) adsorbent for selective recovery of gold (Au3+) ions from electronic waste leachate, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 305, 110301 (2020 Oct 1). DOI: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2020.110301 SCI IF=4.8 co-author

182. R.B. Mujmule, W.J. Chung, Hern Kim, Chemical fixation of carbon dioxide catalyzed via hydroxyl and carboxyl-rich glucose carbonaceous material as a heterogeneous catalyst, Chemical Engineering Journal 395, 125164 (2020 Sept 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2020.125164 SCI IF=13.3

181. G.M. Nisola, K.J. Parohinog, R.E.C. Torrejos, S.H. Koo, S.P. Lee, Hern Kim, W.J. Chung, Crown ethers “clicked” on fibrous polyglycidyl methacrylate for selective Li+ retrieval from aqueous sources, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 596, 124709 (2020 Aug. 5). DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124709 SCI IF=4.9

180. A.A. Pawar, D.H. Lee, W.J. Chung, Hern Kim, Understanding the synergy between MgO-CeO2 as an effective promoter and ionic liquids for high dimethyl carbonate production from CO2 and methanol, Chemical Engineering Journal 395, 124970 (2020 Sept. 1). DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2020.124970 SCI IF=13.3

179. V.G. Deonikar, A. Pornea, J.M. Puguan, K. Park, Hern Kim, Hydrogen generation from catalytic hydrolysis of sodium borohydride by a Cu and Mo promoted Co catalyst, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 86, 167-177 (2020 June 25). DOI:10.1016/j.jiec.2020.02.024 SCI IF=6.0

178. B.T. Gadisa, K. Shimelis, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah*, Hern Kim*, Tuning the charge carrier density and exciton pair separation in electrospun 1D ZnO-C composite nanofibers and its effect on photodegradation of emerging contaminants, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 570, 251-263 (2020 June 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2020.03.002 SCI IF=9.7

177. K.N. Patil, D. Prasad, J.T. Bhanushali, Hern Kim, A.B. Atar, B.M. Nagaraja, A.H. Jadhav, Sustainable hydrogen generation by catalytic hydrolysis of NaBH4 using tailored nanostructured urchin-like CuCo2O4 spinel catalyst, Catalysis Letters 150, 586–604 (2020 Jan 1). DOI:10.1007/s10562-019-03025-w SCI IF=2.3 co-author

176. A.F. Baye, R. Appiah-Ntiamoah, Hern Kim, Synergism of transition metal (Co, Ni, Fe, Mn) nanoparticles and "active support" Fe3O4@C for catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol, Science of the Total Environment 712, 135492 (2020 April 10). DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135492 SCI IF=8.2

175. V. Hiremath, V.G. Deonikar, Hern Kim, J.G. Seo, Hierarchically assembled porous TiO2 nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity towards Rhodamine-B degradation, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 586, 124199 (2020 Feb 5). DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124199 SCI IF=4.9 co-author

174. A.G. Pornea, J.M. Puguan, V.G. Deonikar, Hern Kim, Fabrication of multifunctional wax infused porous PVDF film with switchable temperature response surface and anti corrosion property, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 82, 211-219 (2020 Feb 25). DOI:10.1016/j.jiec.2019.10.015 SCI IF=6.0

173. A.G. Pornea, J.M. Puguan, V.G. Deonikar, Hern Kim, Robust Janus nanocomposite membrane with opposing surface wettability for selective oil-water separation, Separation and Purification Technology 236, 116297 (2020 April 1). DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116297 SCI IF=9.0

172. P.V. Rathod, V.G. Deonikar, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Synthesis of biomass-based amines: Metal-free catalytic reductive amination of xylose and biomass-derived carbonyl compounds using pyridine-based ionic liquid/triethoxysilane, Fuel 264, 116822 (2020 March 15) DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116822 SCI IF=6.7

171. V.G Deonikar, P.V. Rathod, A.M. Pornea, Hern Kim, Superior decontamination of toxic organic pollutants under solar light by reduced graphene oxide incorporated tetrapods-like Ag3PO4/MnFe2O4 hierarchical composites, Journal of Environmental Management 256, 109930 (2020 Feb 15). DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109930 SCI IF=8.0

170. H.T. Fissaha, G.M. Nisola, F.K. Burnea, J.Y. Lee, S.H. Koo, S.P. Lee, Hern Kim*, W.J. Chung*, Synthesis and application of novel hydroxylated thia-crown ethers as composite ionophores for selective recovery of Ag+ from aqueous sources, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 81, 415-426 (2020 Jan 25) DOI:10.1016/j.jiec.2019.09.032 SCI IF=6.0

169. Z.V. Soreno, J.M. Puguan, Hern Kim, Thermochromic transition analysis of elastomer prepared from azo dye-siloxane blend, Materials Chemistry and Physics 240, 122297 (2020 Jan 15). DOI:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.122297 SCI IF=4.3