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Sumin Kim publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sumin Kim sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 351 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Sumin Kim D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sumin Kim sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 69 D-Index — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

Sumin Kim is affiliated with Yonsei University in South Korea and has contributed extensively to engineering research, particularly in areas related to energy storage, building materials, and thermal systems.

Their work spans multiple subfields of engineering, including:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics

Kim's main research topics cover:

  • Phase Change Materials Research
  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Adsorption and Cooling Systems
  • Hygrothermal properties of building materials
  • Urban Heat Island Mitigation
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Energy and Environmental Systems

The scientist has published in a variety of academic venues, notably:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Energy and Buildings
  • Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • Construction and Building Materials

Frequent coauthors of Sumin Kim include:

  • Beom Yeol Yun
  • Seunghwan Wi
  • Young Uk Kim
  • Sungwoong Yang
  • Yujin Kang

Some recent publications demonstrate their focus on biochar application, phase change materials, and energy storage:

  • Application of biochar in concrete - A review (2023, Cement and Concrete Composites)
  • Thermal properties of composite organic phase change materials (PCMs): A critical review on their engineering chemistry (2020, Applied Thermal Engineering)
  • A novel enhancement of shape/thermal stability and energy-storage capacity of phase change materials through the formation of composites with 3D porous (3,6)-connected metal-organic framework (2020, Chemical Engineering Journal)
  • Engineering biochar with multiwalled carbon nanotube for efficient phase change material encapsulation and thermal energy storage (2020, Energy)
  • A comparative analysis of biochar, activated carbon, expanded graphite, and multi-walled carbon nanotubes with respect to PCM loading and energy-storage capacities (2021, Environmental Research)

The breadth of Kim's research reflects ongoing interests in improving materials for energy storage and building applications, frequently engaging with complex thermal properties and composite materials. The collaboration network suggests active partnerships across the engineering community at Yonsei University and beyond.

Best Publications

  • High latent heat storage and high thermal conductive phase change materials using exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets

    Sumin Kim;Lawrence T. Drzal

  • The effect of types of maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (MAPP) on the interfacial adhesion properties of bio-flour-filled polypropylene composites

    Hee Soo Kim;Byoung Ho Lee;Seung Woo Choi;Sumin Kim

  • Thermal properties of bio-flour-filled polyolefin composites with different compatibilizing agent type and content

    Hee Soo Kim;Sumin Kim;Hyun Joong Kim;Han Seung Yang

  • Biochar-based adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture: A critical review

    Pavani Dulanja Dissanayake;Siming You;Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana;Yinfeng Xia

  • Effect of different compatibilizing agents on the mechanical properties of lignocellulosic material filled polyethylene bio-composites

    Han Seung Yang;Michael P. Wolcott;Hee Soo Kim;Sumin Kim

  • Environment-friendly adhesives for surface bonding of wood-based flooring using natural tannin to reduce formaldehyde and TVOC emission.

    Sumin Kim

  • Application of PCM thermal energy storage system to reduce building energy consumption

    Jisoo Jeon;Jung Hun Lee;Jungki Seo;Su Gwang Jeong

  • Gasification biochar from biowaste (food waste and wood waste) for effective CO2 adsorption.

    Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana;Seung Wan Choi;Pavani Dulanja Dissanayake;Jin Shang

  • Bio-based PCM/carbon nanomaterials composites with enhanced thermal conductivity

    Seulgi Yu;Su Gwang Jeong;Okyoung Chung;Sumin Kim

  • Effect of addition of polyvinyl acetate to melamine-formaldehyde resin on the adhesion and formaldehyde emission in engineered flooring

    Sumin Kim;Hyun Joong Kim

  • Preparation of energy efficient paraffinic PCMs/expanded vermiculite and perlite composites for energy saving in buildings

    Okyoung Chung;Su Gwang Jeong;Sumin Kim

  • Comparison of standard methods and gas chromatography method in determination of formaldehyde emission from MDF bonded with formaldehyde-based resins.

    Sumin Kim;Hyun Joong Kim

  • A novel enhancement of shape/thermal stability and energy-storage capacity of phase change materials through the formation of composites with 3D porous (3,6)-connected metal–organic framework

    Dimberu G. Atinafu;Dimberu G. Atinafu;Seong Jin Chang;Ki Hyun Kim;Wenjun Dong

  • A review of functional sorbents for adsorptive removal of arsenic ions in aqueous systems

    Botao Liu;Ki Hyun Kim;Vanish Kumar;Sumin Kim

  • Optimal preparation of PCM/diatomite composites for enhancing thermal properties

    Su Gwang Jeong;Jisoo Jeon;Jeong Hun Lee;Sumin Kim

  • Building materials thermal conductivity measurement and correlation with heat flow meter, laser flash analysis and TCi

    Junghoon Cha;Jungki Seo;Sumin Kim

  • Thermal properties of shape-stabilized phase change materials using fatty acid ester and exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets for saving energy in buildings

    Seunghwan Wi;Jungki Seo;Su Gwang Jeong;Seong Jin Chang

  • Improvement of the thermal properties of Bio-based PCM using exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets

    Su Gwang Jeong;Okyoung Chung;Seulgi Yu;Sughwan Kim

  • Thermal properties of composite organic phase change materials (PCMs): A critical review on their engineering chemistry

    Dimberu G. Atinafu;Yong Sik Ok;Harn Wei Kua;Sumin Kim

  • Properties of lignocellulosic material filled polypropylene bio-composites made with different manufacturing processes

    Han Seung Yang;Michael P. Wolcott;Hee Soo Kim;Sumin Kim

  • Comparison of formaldehyde emission from building finishing materials at various temperatures in under heating system; ONDOL

    Sumin Kim;Hyun Joong Kim

  • Curing behavior and viscoelastic properties of pine and wattle tannin-based adhesives studied by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis and FT-IR-ATR spectroscopy

    Sumin Kim;Hyun Joong Kim

Frequent Co-Authors

Hyun-Joong Kim
Hyun-Joong Kim Seoul National University
Umberto Berardi
Umberto Berardi Toronto Metropolitan University
Kyung-Won Park
Kyung-Won Park Soongsil University
Ki-Hyun Kim
Ki-Hyun Kim Hanyang University
Yong Sik Ok
Yong Sik Ok Korea University
Lawrence T. Drzal
Lawrence T. Drzal Michigan State University
Jeong Tai Kim
Jeong Tai Kim Kyung Hee University
Byoungho Lee
Byoungho Lee Seoul National University
Michael P. Wolcott
Michael P. Wolcott Washington State University
Jeong Ho Cho
Jeong Ho Cho Yonsei University

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