In XNL@SKKU, we achieve breakthroughs in emerging photonic, energy & electronic materials, based on nanophysical and photophysical engineering of their excited states, i.e. the Excitonic Engineering. In specific, we explore chemical versatility of De Novo molecular systems such as organic, polymeric, organic-inorganic hybrid and low-dimensional materials, in order to engineer their nano/micro-structures and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics at functional interfaces. Ultimately, the goal is to overcome the predominant non-ideality of the materials and reach toward their theoretical limits. By doing so, we can realize a highly functioning material platform that can generate predictable, transferrable, reliable, and homogeneous properties. We believe it will have a great impact on future electronics such as solar cells, light emitting diodes, photosensors, optical switching and optoelectronic computing. If you are interested in advancing science and technology of molecular optoelectronics, Join US in the adventure!
(JUL 2026) Mr. Ahn's paper (co-first authored) is accepted for the publication in Chemical Engineering Journal. Congrates!
(JUN. 2026) S. V. Barma had his Ph.D. Defense. Congrats! Dr. B!
(MAY 2026) Mr. Kim's paper is accepted for publications in Nature Communications. Congrats! (Link to Press Release)
(APR. 2026) XNL has awarded research grant from NRF Nanomaterial Development Grant - Global Young Connect Program !!
(APR. 2026) XNL has awarded research grant from KIAT Training Specialized Professionals in Value-Added Peterochemical Materials !!
(APR. 2026) Mr. Lim won the Best Poster Award from Polymer Society of Korea 2026 Spring Meeting. Congrats!
(JAN. 2026) Mr. Barma & Mr. Kwon's paper is featured as a Front Cover Article in Advanced Optical Materials. Congrats!
(MAY 2026) "Disorder-mediated Non-equilibrium Photocurrent Redistribution Enables Homeostatic Synaptic Conditioning in AgBiS2 Heterostructure" Nat. Commun., 2026
(APR. 2026) "Dual Impact of Long-Lived Localized Carriers Induced by Restricted Hole Transfer in Organic Photovoltaics and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution" Adv. Energy Mater., 2026, e70952
(AUG. 2025) "Long-lived Dark Excited States Enable Efficient Charge Generations in Photocatalytic Organic Nanoparticles" Adv. Opt. Mater., 2025, 14, e00678 (Front Cover)
(JUL. 2025) "Stereoisomerism of Multi-Functional Electrolyte Additives for Anodeless Aqueous Zinc Metal Batteries" Nat. Commun., 2025, 16, 6117
(APR. 2025) "10% Efficient Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion via Ternary-Phase Organic Light Absorbers With Ni Heazlewoodite Electrocatalysts" Carbon Energy, 2025, 7, e706