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Yun-Sung Lee 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 Yun-Sung Lee sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 329 publications — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Yun-Sung Lee 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 Yun-Sung Lee sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award

Overview

Yun-Sung Lee is affiliated with Chonnam National University in South Korea and has a significant research profile primarily focused on engineering and materials science. Their work encompasses various subfields including electrical and electronic engineering, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials chemistry.

The scientist's main research topics include:

  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Extraction and Separation Processes
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • Advanced Memory and Neural Computing

Yun-Sung Lee has published extensively in several scientific venues. The frequent publication outlets for their work include:

  • ECS Meeting Abstracts
  • Small
  • Journal of Power Sources
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Recent notable publications illustrate the range of topics explored by Lee and collaborators. These include:

  • "Microwave-assisted green synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots from Mexican Mint extract for Fe3+ detection and bio-imaging applications," 2021, Environmental Research
  • "A sustainable green synthesis of functionalized biocompatible carbon quantum dots from Aloe barbadensis Miller and its multifunctional applications," 2021, Environmental Research
  • "A Series of Hybrid Multifunctional Interfaces as Artificial SEI Layer for Realizing Dendrite Free, and Long-Life Sodium Metal Anodes," 2023, Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Solvent Co-intercalation: An Emerging Mechanism in Li-, Na-, and K-Ion Capacitors," 2021, ACS Energy Letters
  • "Achieving high-energy dual carbon Li-ion capacitors with unique low- and high-temperature performance from spent Li-ion batteries," 2020, Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Frequent collaborators in Lee's research include Vanchiappan Aravindan, Ranjith Thangavel, Megala Moorthy, Bala Krishnan Ganesan, and Madhusoodhanan Lathika Divya. Co-authorship with these researchers spans multiple projects and publications.

Best Publications

  • Insertion-Type Electrodes for Nonaqueous Li-Ion Capacitors

    Vanchiappan Aravindan;Joe Gnanaraj;Yun-Sung Lee;Srinivasan Madhavi

  • Flexible energy storage devices based on graphene paper

    Hyeokjo Gwon;Hyun-Suk Kim;Kye Ung Lee;Dong-Hwa Seo

  • A Novel High-Energy Hybrid Supercapacitor with an Anatase TiO2–Reduced Graphene Oxide Anode and an Activated Carbon Cathode

    Haegyeom Kim;Min-Young Cho;Mok-Hwa Kim;Kyu-Young Park

  • LiMnPO4 - A next generation cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

    Vanchiappan Aravindan;Joe Gnanaraj;Yun-Sung Lee;Srinivasan Madhavi

  • Research Progress on Negative Electrodes for Practical Li‐Ion Batteries: Beyond Carbonaceous Anodes

    Vanchiappan Aravindan;Yun-Sung Lee;Srinivasan Madhavi

  • Electric double layer capacitor and its improved specific capacitance using redox additive electrolyte

    S. T. Senthilkumar;R. Kalai Selvan;Y. S. Lee;J. S. Melo

  • Synthesis and electrochemical properties of ZnO-coated LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel as 5 V cathode material for lithium secondary batteries

    Yang-Kook Sun;Y. S. Lee;M. Yoshio;K. Amine

  • Recycled waste paper—A new source of raw material for electric double-layer capacitors

    D. Kalpana;D. Kalpana;S.H. Cho;S.B. Lee;Y.S. Lee

  • Synthesis and characterization of lithium aluminum-doped spinel (LiAlxMn2-xO4) for lithium secondary battery

    Yun-Sung Lee;Naoki Kumada;Masaki Yoshio

  • Graphene supercapacitor with both high power and energy density

    Hao Yang;Santhakumar Kannappan;Amaresh Samuthira Pandian;Jae-Hyung Jang

  • Graphene--nanotube--iron hierarchical nanostructure as lithium ion battery anode.

    Si-Hwa Lee;Vadahanambi Sridhar;Jung-Hwan Jung;Jung-Hwan Jung;Kaliyappan Karthikeyan

  • Preparation and characterization of nano-crystalline LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 for 5 V cathode material by composite carbonate process

    Y.S Lee;Y.K Sun;S Ota;T Miyashita

  • Improved performance of electric double layer capacitor using redox additive (VO2+/VO2+) aqueous electrolyte

    S. T. Senthilkumar;R. Kalai Selvan;N. Ponpandian;J. S. Melo

  • High energy asymmetric supercapacitor with 1D@2D structured NiCo 2 O 4 @Co 3 O 4 and jackfruit derived high surface area porous carbon

    Palanichamy Sennu;Vanchiappan Aravindan;Yun-Sung Lee

  • TiO2 polymorphs in ‘rocking-chair’ Li-ion batteries

    Vanchiappan Aravindan;Yun-Sung Lee;Rachid Yazami;Srinivasan Madhavi

  • Going Beyond Lithium Hybrid Capacitors: Proposing a New High-Performing Sodium Hybrid Capacitor System for Next-Generation Hybrid Vehicles Made with Bio-Inspired Activated Carbon

    Ranjith Thangavel;Karthikeyan Kaliyappan;Kisuk Kang;Xueliang Sun

  • Synthesis of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material prepared by an adipic acid-assisted sol–gel method for lithium secondary batteries

    Yun Sung Lee;Yang-Kook Sun;Kee Suk Nahm

  • High performance separator coated with amino-functionalized SiO2 particles for safety enhanced lithium-ion batteries

    Jinhyun Cho;Yun Chae Jung;Yun Sung Lee;Dong-Won Kim

  • Microwave-assisted green synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots from Mexican Mint extract for Fe3+ detection and bio-imaging applications

    Natarajan Architha;Murugesan Ragupathi;Chellappan Shobana;Thangasamy Selvankumar

  • Carbon supported, Al doped-Li3V2(PO4)3 as a high rate cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

    A. R. Cho;J. N. Son;Vanchiappan Aravindan;Vanchiappan Aravindan;H. Kim

  • Recycled Waste Paper: A New Source of Raw Material for Electric Double-Layer Capacitors

    H. H. Lim;Seung-Byung Lee;I. C. Jang;K. Karthikeyan

Frequent Co-Authors

Vanchiappan Aravindan
Vanchiappan Aravindan Indian Institute of Science
Masaki Yoshio
Masaki Yoshio Saga University
Kee Suk Nahm
Kee Suk Nahm Jeonbuk National University
Yang-Kook Sun
Yang-Kook Sun Hanyang University
Kisuk Kang
Kisuk Kang Seoul National University
Dong-Won Kim
Dong-Won Kim Hanyang University
Won-Sub Yoon
Won-Sub Yoon Sungkyunkwan University
Srinivasan Madhavi
Srinivasan Madhavi Nanyang Technological University
Wu Lu
Wu Lu The Ohio State University
Xueliang Sun
Xueliang Sun University of Western Ontario

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