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Seong Hun Kim

Seong Hun Kim

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
42
Citations
7429
World Ranking
12530
National Ranking
573

Seong Hun Kim publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Seong Hun Kim sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 204 publications — 32nd percentile

32% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Seong Hun Kim D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Seong Hun Kim sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 42 D-Index — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Seong Hun Kim is affiliated with Hanyang University in South Korea and has a research focus primarily in Materials Science and Engineering. Their scholarly contributions span several subfields, including Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials, Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, and Organic Chemistry.

The research topics undertaken by Seong Hun Kim include:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials
  • Natural fiber reinforced composites
  • Thermal properties of materials
  • Polymer composites and self-healing
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications

Seong Hun Kim has published extensively in several scientific venues, with frequent publications in:

  • Polymers
  • Scientific Reports
  • RSC Advances
  • Polymer
  • Polymer Testing

Some recent papers authored by Seong Hun Kim include:

  • Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams with Castor Oil Based Multifunctional Polyols for Improved Compressive Properties, 2021, Polymers
  • Surface Alkylation of Cellulose Nanocrystals to Enhance Their Compatibility with Polylactide, 2020, Polymers
  • Fabrication of Silane-Grafted Graphene Oxide and Its Effect on the Structural, Thermal, Mechanical, and Hysteretic Behavior of Polyurethane, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Nano-Bridge Effect on Thermal Conductivity of Hybrid Polymer Composites Incorporating 1D and 2D Nanocarbon Fillers, 2021, Composites Part B Engineering
  • A Highly Porous Nonwoven Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polypropylene-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting by Human Walking, 2020, Polymers

The research collaborations of Seong Hun Kim frequently involve several co-authors, including:

  • Joo Hyung Lee
  • Seong Yun Kim
  • Ji-un Jang
  • Hyeseong Lee
  • Chang Gyu Park

This profile indicates sustained research activity centered on polymer materials and composites, with interdisciplinary links to energy harvesting and biomedical engineering applications. The combination of focus areas highlights a career integrating materials development with applied engineering challenges.

Best Publications

  • Crystallization kinetics and nucleation activity of silica nanoparticle-filled poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate)

    Seong Hun Kim;Seon Hoon Ahn;Toshihiro Hirai

  • Silica nanofibers from electrospinning/sol-gel process

    Sung-Seen Choi;Seung Goo Lee;Seung Soon Im;Seong Hun Kim

  • Poly (ethylene terephthalate) recycling for high value added textiles

    Sang Ho Park;Seong Hun Kim

  • Electrical properties and EMI shielding characteristics of polypyrrole-nylon 6 composite fabrics

    Seong Hun Kim;Soon Ho Jang;Sung Weon Byun;Jun Young Lee

  • Stretchable conductive fabric for electrotherapy

    Kyung Wha Oh;Hyun Jin Park;Seong Hun Kim

  • Unique nucleation of multi-walled carbon nanotube and poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) nanocomposites during non-isothermal crystallization

    Jun Young Kim;Hawe Soo Park;Seong Hun Kim

  • Isothermal crystallization behavior and mechanical properties of polylactide/carbon nanotube nanocomposites

    Sang Ho Park;Seung Goo Lee;Seong Hun Kim

  • Zein/cellulose acetate hybrid nanofibers: Electrospinning and characterization

    Shamshad Ali;Shamshad Ali;Zeeshan Khatri;Zeeshan Khatri;Kyung Wha Oh;Ick Soo Kim

  • Ionic conduction behavior of network polymer electrolytes based on phosphate and polyether copolymers

    Jun Young Kim;Seong Hun Kim

  • Electrically conductive textiles by in situ polymerization of aniline

    Kyung Wha Oh;Kyung Hwa Hong;Seong Hun Kim

  • Multiwall‐carbon‐nanotube‐reinforced poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites by melt compounding

    Jun Young Kim;Hawe Soo Park;Seong Hun Kim

  • Stabilized nanofibers of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) crosslinked by unique method for efficient removal of heavy metal ions

    Sana Ullah;Motahira Hashmi;Nadir Hussain;Azeem Ullah

  • Surface‐modified silica nanoparticle–reinforced poly(ethylene 2,6‐naphthalate)

    Seon Hoon Ahn;Seong Hun Kim;Seung Goo Lee

  • Influence of multiwall carbon nanotube on physical properties of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) nanocomposites

    Jun Young Kim;Seong Hun Kim

  • Ultra-porous flexible PET/Aerogel blanket for sound absorption and thermal insulation

    Kyung Wha Oh;Duk Ki Kim;Seong Hun Kim

  • Improved surface characteristics and the conductivity of polyaniline–nylon 6 fabrics by plasma treatment

    Kyung Wha Oh;Seong Hun Kim;Eun Ae Kim

  • Properties of recycled and virgin poly(ethylene terephthalate) blend fibers

    Joo Hyung Lee;Ki Sub Lim;Wan Gyu Hahm;Seong Hun Kim

  • Formation of interfiber bonding in electrospun poly(etherimide) nanofiber web

    Sung Seen Choi;Seung Goo Lee;Chang Whan Joo;Seung Soon Im

  • Porous Graphene-Carbon Nanotube Scaffolds for Fiber Supercapacitors

    Hun Park;Rohan B. Ambade;Sung Hyun Noh;Wonsik Eom

  • EMI shielding intrinsically conducting polymer/PET textile composites

    H.K. Kim;M.S. Kim;K. Song;Y.H. Park

  • Improvement in the mechanical properties of polylactide and bamboo fiber biocomposites by fiber surface modification

    Jun Tae Kang;Seong Hun Kim

  • Thermal Management in Polymer Composites: A Review of Physical and Structural Parameters

    Hyun Su Kim;Hyun Su Kim;Ji-un Jang;Hyeseong Lee;Seong Yun Kim

  • Fabrication of for

    Tae Hwan Lim;Seong Hun Kim;Kyung Wha Oh

Frequent Co-Authors

Ick Soo Kim
Ick Soo Kim Shinshu University
Sung Hoon Jeong
Sung Hoon Jeong Hanyang University
Seung Soon Im
Seung Soon Im Hanyang University
Chong Min Koo
Chong Min Koo Sungkyunkwan University
Soon Man Hong
Soon Man Hong Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Tae Hee Han
Tae Hee Han Hanyang University
Jinsoo Joo
Jinsoo Joo Korea University
Hyun-Joong Kim
Hyun-Joong Kim Seoul National University
Haksoo Han
Haksoo Han Yonsei University
Ungyu Paik
Ungyu Paik Hanyang University

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