Young Whan Cho

ORCID: 0000-0001-9909-0082
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Research Areas
  • Hydrogen Storage and Materials
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Superconductivity in MgB2 and Alloys
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
  • Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • High-Temperature Coating Behaviors
  • Boron Compounds in Chemistry
  • Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Crystallography and molecular interactions
  • Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Advanced materials and composites
  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Metallic Glasses and Amorphous Alloys
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
  • Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties
  • Chemical Synthesis and Characterization

Korea Institute of Science and Technology
2016-2025

Seoul Institute
2018-2020

Government of the Republic of Korea
2016-2020

Korea University of Science and Technology
2015-2018

Aarhus University
2015

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
2014

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
2010

Lund University
2009

Sogang University
2009

Hallym University
2000

Magnesium hydride owns the largest share of publications on solid materials for hydrogen storage. The group international experts contributing to IEA Task 32 Hydrogen Based Energy Storage recently published two review papers presenting activities focused magnesium based and Mg compounds energy This article not only overviews latest both fundamental aspects Mg-based hydrides their applications, but also presents a historic overview topic outlines projected future developments. Particular...

10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.153548 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2019-12-31

Since the 1970s, hydrogen has been considered as a possible energy carrier for storage of renewable energy. The main focus on addressing ultimate challenge: developing an environmentally friendly successor gasoline. This very ambitious goal not yet fully reached, discussed in this review, but range new lightweight hydrogen-containing materials discovered with fascinating properties. State-of-the-art and future perspectives solids will be discussed, metal borohydrides, which reveal...

10.1016/j.mattod.2014.02.013 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Materials Today 2014-04-01

Abstract Hydrides based on magnesium and intermetallic compounds provide a viable solution to the challenge of energy storage from renewable sources, thanks their ability absorb desorb hydrogen in reversible way with proper tuning pressure temperature conditions. Therefore, they are expected play an important role clean transition deployment as efficient vector. This review, by experts Task 40 ‘Energy Storage Conversion Hydrogen’ Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme International...

10.1088/2516-1083/ac7190 article EN cc-by Progress in Energy 2022-06-08

Hydrogen forms chemical compounds with most other elements and a variety of different bonds. This fascinating chemistry hydrogen has continuously provided new materials composites prospects for rational design the tailoring properties. review highlights range boron nitrogen based hydrides illustrates how release uptake properties can be improved.

10.1016/j.mattod.2014.02.015 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Materials Today 2014-04-01

Mechanochemical synthesis using CeCl3-MBH4 (M = Li, Na or K) mixtures are investigated and produced a new compound, LiCe(BH4)3Cl, which crystallizes in cubic space group I4̅3m, 11.7204(2) Å. The structure contains isolated tetranuclear anionic clusters [Ce4Cl4(BH4)12]4– with distorted cubane Ce4Cl4 core, charge-balanced by Li+ cations. Each Ce atom coordinates three chloride ions borohydride groups via the η3–BH3 faces, thus completing coordination environment to an octahedron. Combination...

10.1021/cm300792t article EN Chemistry of Materials 2012-04-10

Light weight and cheap electrolytes with fast multi-valent ion conductivity can pave the way for future high-energy density solid-state batteries, beyond lithium-ion battery.

10.1039/d0cp00158a article EN Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2020-01-01

Hemiammine lithium borohydride, LiBH4·1/2NH3, is characterized and a new Li+ conductivity mechanism identified. It exhibits of 7 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 40 °C in the solid state 3.0 10-2 55 after melting. The molten LiBH4·1/2NH3 has high viscosity can be mechanically stabilized nano-composites with inert metal oxides other hydrides making it promising battery electrolyte.

10.1039/c9cc09990e article EN Chemical Communications 2020-01-01

Abstract Intense literature and research efforts have focussed on the exploration of complex hydrides for energy storage applications over past decades. A focus was dedicated to determination their thermodynamic hydrogen properties, due high gravimetric volumetric capacities, but application has been limited because harsh working conditions reversible release uptake. The present review aims at appraising recent advances different hydride systems, coming from proficient collaborative...

10.1088/2516-1083/ac7499 article EN cc-by Progress in Energy 2022-05-30

Abstract The development of efficient storage systems is one the keys to success energy transition. There are many ways store energy, but among them, electrochemical particularly valuable because it can electrons produced by renewable energies with a very good efficiency. However, solutions currently available on market remain unsuitable in terms capacity, recharging kinetics, durability, and cost. Technological breakthroughs therefore expected meet growing need for storage. Within framework...

10.1088/2516-1083/ac665b article EN cc-by Progress in Energy 2022-04-11

LiBH4 is one of the promising candidates for hydrogen storage materials because its high gravimetric and volumetric capacity. However, dehydrogenation temperature limited reversibility has been a hurdle use in real applications. In an effort to overcome this barrier adjust thermal stability, we make composite system LiBH4−Ca(BH4)2. order fully characterize study xLiBH4 + (1 − x)Ca(BH4)2 several x values between 0 1, using differential scanning calorimetry, situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction,...

10.1021/jp904400b article EN The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2009-07-22

Abstract Efficient storage of hydrogen is one the biggest challenges towards a potential economy. Hydrogen in liquid carriers an attractive alternative to compression or liquefaction at low temperatures. Liquid can be stored cost-effectively and transportation distribution integrated into existing infrastructures. The development efficient part work International Energy Agency Task 40: Hydrogen-Based Storage. Here, we report state-of-the-art for ammonia closed CO 2 -cycle methanol-based...

10.1088/2516-1083/acac5c article EN cc-by Progress in Energy 2022-12-16

TiFe-based alloys are solid-state hydrogen storage materials operated at room temperature (RT). The current study presents a systematic approach for solving the activation issue (difficulty in first hydrogenation), one of major obstacles to practical application TiFe alloys, via use secondary AB2 phase. Based on Ti–Fe–Cr ternary phase diagram, containing 80 at% Ti(Fe,Cr) (AB phase) and 20 Ti(Fe,Cr)2 (AB2 were designed; Cr concentrations AB systematically varied while maintaining fixed...

10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.158876 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2021-01-22

Zirconium tetraborohydride, Zr(BH4)4, was synthesized by a metathesis reaction between LiBH4 and ZrCl4 using high-energy ball milling. Initially, white powder produced, during storage at −30 °C in closed vial, transparent rectangular single crystals formed under the lid vapor deposition. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction data revealed cubic unit cell (a = 5.8387(4) Å, space group P-43m, determined T 100 K), which consists of neutral Zr(BH4)4 molecules. The BH4– anions coordinate to Zr via...

10.1021/jp306665a article EN The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2012-08-31

Fourteen solvent- and halide-free ammine rare-earth metal borohydrides M(BH4)3·nNH3, M = Y, Gd, Dy, n 7, 6, 5, 4, 2, 1, have been synthesized by a new approach, their structures as well chemical physical properties are characterized. Extensive series of coordination complexes with systematic variation in the number ligands presented, prepared combined mechanochemistry, solvent-based methods, solid-gas reactions, thermal treatment. This synthesis approach may significant impact within...

10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5b00951 article EN Inorganic Chemistry 2015-07-21

Two bimetallic borohydrides, lithium yttrium tetraborohydride, LiY(BH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>4</sub>, and sodium NaY(BH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>4</sub>, have been synthesized by thermal treatment quenching of ball-milled precursors.

10.1039/c6ta02761j article EN Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2016-01-01
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