• Hyun-Joong Kim
    Professor & Technical Director of KAIA
    Seoul National University (1999~current)

  • Personal Biography：

    • Adjunct Professor (January 2010 ~ June 2013): Department of Materials Science & Engineering, State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook, USA
    • Visiting Professor (August 2008 ~ July 2009): Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, USA
    • Research Scientist (August 1996 ~ August 1999): Department of Materials Science & Engineering, State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook, USA
    • Postdoctoral Research Associate (August 1995 ~ August 1996): Department of Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, USA
    • Ph.D. in Adhesion Science (March 1995), The University of Tokyo, Japan
    • BS & MS (February 1987 & 1989), Seoul National University, Republic of Korea

     

    Presentation title：
    Adhesive Markets and Research Trends in Korea

    Presentation Description:
    The adhesive markets in Korea is experiencing significant growth, driven by technological advancements, increasing demand from end-use industries, and substantial investments in research and development. This presentation delves into the product types of adhesives, including rubber-based adhesive, hot melt adhesive, emulsion type, solvent type, reactive type, and pressure-sensitive adhesive, highlighting their specific applications in various sectors such as paper, transportation, footwear, household, construction, woodworking, and electronics. The analysis covers the domestic market size, sales production, and growth rates of the adhesive field. Additionally, the presentation explores the latest four research trends in the Korean adhesive sector. First, high-performance adhesives are in high demand in the future transportation industries. For example, in electric vehicles, the weight of the car body should be reduced to enhance fuel efficiency, which can be achieved by using structural adhesive bonding instead of mechanical joints. Second, adhesives with extremely low-temperature stability are required for LNG/LH2 ships. As the demand for eco-friendly energy (LNG, LH2) increased, their transportation on a large scale became important, which promoted the development of high-performance adhesives enduring cryogenic temperatures. Third, as environmental concerns increased, the demand for sustainable adhesive is rapidly growing. This presentation will showcase various examples of hot-melt adhesives from our group and others, emphasizing the critical role of designing biodegradable adhesives for the future.

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