Myoung‐Woon Moon

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Myoung-Woon Moon is a leading innovator in bioinspired surface engineering and interfacial science, with a focus on developing functional materials for environmental remediation. His research addresses critical challenges in oil fouling and microplastic pollution through the design of nanostructured surfaces with exceptional wetting properties. Moon’s major contributions include the creation of a nanostructured cellulose fabric that leverages air-bubble-enhanced mechanisms to enable easy oil cleaning, even when fouled in a dry state—a breakthrough for sustainable cleaning technologies. He also pioneered a capillary skimming method using a water-bridged ratchet to efficiently remove floating microplastics from water surfaces, overcoming the limitations of traditional filter-based systems. While his most-cited works currently show 5 and 3 citations, respectively, their novelty and practical impact are gaining recognition in the fields of materials science and environmental engineering. Moon’s work exemplifies how fundamental insights into capillarity and surface chemistry can lead to scalable solutions for pressing global pollution issues, making him a notable figure in the development of next-generation cleaning and filtration technologies.