Byunghyun Min

Experience

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  LG Chem

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Research Engineer

  Li-ion Batteries, NMC622 CathodesInventor with 2 patentsDeveloped coating and doping techniques for integrating ceramic nanosols with NMC622 cathode materials, resulting in improved lifespan and minimized capacity decline.Conducted cathode powder processing, including precursor sintering, slurry preparation, roll-to-roll coating, and fabrication and evaluation of coin/pouch cells. Explored the effects of cell design parameters on battery performance through extensive hands-on experience.Assessed cathode material candidates for battery reliability and performance, including capacity at different C-rates, cycling behavior, and temperature dependence. Show less

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2015 - May 2020

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Skilled in materials engineering, membrane synthesis, and membrane separation via molecular sieving and adsorption, with proficiency in thin film characterization and gas permeation evaluation.Inventor with 3 patents and author of 5 first-author publications.2D MFI Nanosheet Membranes: Developed a scalable hydrothermal process for synthesizing 2D MFI nanosheet membranes on hollow fibers, achieving improved permeance and enhanced butane isomer separation selectivity.NGL Separation: NGL separation from methane at high pressures with zeolite membranes, integrating experimental techniques and modeling. Membrane Fabrication Innovation: Developed in-situ liquid- and vapor-phase methods for MFI membrane fabrication, enhancing scalability and cutting production costs.Hierarchical Zeolites: Synthesized and optimized hierarchical zeolites with precise Si/Al ratios, evaluating their catalytic efficiency through comprehensive material characterization. Show less

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  Phillips 66

  Aug 2020 - now

  Successful Completion of $3M DOE Project: reversible solid oxide fuel cell (RSOFC) system for hydrogen and electricity generation, including the successful demonstration of a 1 kW system.Scale-Up and Optimization: Led the scale-up of solid oxide cell manufacturing from lab to industrial scale (100 cm²), engineered cell structures and materials (cathode, anode, electrolyte), and facilitated the scale-up of material synthesis to the kilogram scale.Manufacturing Processes: Developed and refined manufacturing processes such as tape casting, sintering, and interlayer optimization, established quality control specifications, and significantly improved manufacturing yield.Testing and Analysis: Designed and implemented electrochemical test protocols, performed extensive characterizations, and conducted post-mortem analysis of cells and stacks.Created standard operating procedures (SOPs), delivered technical presentations, and authored detailed technical reports. Show less

  • Research And Development Engineer - Corrosion

    May 2024 - now

  • Research And Development Engineer - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Electrolysis Cell

    Aug 2020 - May 2024