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Yonsei University

RESEARCH

Research

Core research areas connecting environmental engineering, materials science, and analytical chemistry.

01

Biodegradable Plastics

Quantitative analysis, certification testing, and degradation evaluation of biodegradable polymer materials.

PLAPHBUV-visCertificationDegradation

02

Microplastics Analysis

Development of analytical methods for detection, quantification, and validation of microplastics in cosmetics and environmental samples.

CosmeticsSamplingFTIR/RamanMethod Development

03

Mercury & Heavy Metals

Research on safety management, recovery, adsorption, and treatment technologies for mercury and heavy metals.

HgPbCdAsWasteRisk Management

04

Fine Dust Test Chamber

Evaluation of fine dust hazards, aerosol behavior, indoor air quality, and exposure systems.

AerosolPMChamberAir Quality

05

Cosmetics & Bio-Materials

Analytical evaluation of functional cosmetics, ingredients, microbiome-related products, and bio-materials.

CosmeticsBio-MaterialsMicrobiomeSafety

06

Chemical Analysis

Development of quantitative analytical methods, pretreatment protocols, validation procedures, and standard testing methods.

QuantificationValidationPretreatmentStandards

07

Environmental Monitoring

Monitoring and interpretation of pollutants in air, water, soil, and industrial environments.

AirWaterSoilMonitoring

08

Waste Treatment & Resource Recovery

Treatment, stabilization, recycling, and recovery technologies for environmental and industrial waste streams.

WasteRecoveryStabilizationRecycling

09

Standardization & Certification

Development of reliable analytical protocols for certification, regulatory testing, and quality assurance.

CertificationQA/QCStandardsTesting

10

Sustainable Materials

Design and evaluation of sustainable materials for environmental, industrial, and consumer-product applications.

SustainabilityMaterialsPolymerApplication