Books and Others

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC) Artificial Muscles in Underwater Environments: Review of Actuation, Sensing, Controls, and Applications to Soft Robotics
N. Minaian, Z. J. Olsen, and K. J. Kim. Bioinspired Sensing, Actuation, and Control in Underwater Soft Robotic Systems (eds. D. A. Paley and N. M. Wereley) Springer, Cham (2021). [PubMed]

Soft actuators and their potential applications in rehabilitative devices
Alexandrea Washington, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang J. Kim. Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation (eds. Amir Jafari and Nafiseh Ebrahimi) Chapter 3, Academic Press, 2021, pp. 89-110, ISBN 9780128185384. [PubMed]

Guidelines for making Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC) materials as artificial muscles by advanced manufacturing methods: State-of-the-Art
T. Stalbaum, S. Trabia, T. Hwang, Z. Olsen, S. Nelson, Q. Shen, D.-C. Lee, K. J. Kim, J. Carrico, Kam K. Leang, V. Palmre, J. Nam, I.-S. Park, R. Tiwari, D. Kim, and S. Kim. Advances in Manufacturing and Processing of Materials and Structures (ed. Y. Bar-Cohen) Chapter 14, Taylor and Francis Group (2018).

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (edited)
K. J. Kim and K. K. Leang (ed.). EAP Reference Book: Introduction to Transducers and Artificial Muscles based on Electromechanically Active Polymers Springer (2016).

IPMCs as EAPs: Fundamentals; Materials; Models; and How to start experimenting (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12)
K. Asaka, K. J. Kim, K. Oguro, M. Shahinpoor, V. Palmre, J.-H. Jeon, I.-K. Oh, D. Pugal, T. Stalbaum, Z. Chen, X. Tan, M. Yamakita, and K. Kruusamäe. EAP Reference Book: Introduction to transducers and artificial muscles based on Electromechanically Active Polymers (ed. Federico Carpi) Section III - Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (Section Editors: K. Asaka and K. J. Kim), Springer (2016). Covers Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 12.

Modeling Ionic Polymer Metal Composites with COMSOL: Step-by-Step Guide
D. Pugal, T. Stalbaum, V. Palmre, and K. J. Kim. Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMCs): Smart Multi-Functional Materials and Artificial Muscles, Volume 1 (ed. M. Shahinpoor) RSC Smart Materials No. 17, Chapter 5, Royal Society of Chemistry (2016).

Biomimetic Robotic Artificial Muscles
K. J. Kim, H. R. Choi, X. Tan, and D. Pugal. World Scientific Publishing Co. ISBN 978-981-4390-35-4 (hardcover); ISBN 978-981-4397-49-0 (ebook) (2013). [PubMed]

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (special issue)
K. J. Kim and K. K. Leang (ed.). International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials Vol. 3/4 (2012).

Ionic polymer-metal composites for sensors and artificial muscles: Mechanoelectric perspectives
R. Tiwari and K. J. Kim. Ionic Interactions in Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules (eds. A. Ciferri and A. Perico) Chapter 16, Wiley (2012). [PubMed]

IPMC Assisted Infusion Micropumps
I.-S. Park, S. Vohnout, M. Banister, S. Lee, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim. Biomedical Applications of Electroactive Polymer Actuators (eds. F. Carpi and E. Smela) Chapter 9, Wiley, West Sussex, United Kingdom (2010). [PubMed]

Molecular Biomimetics and Materials Design (special issue)
L. Isaacs and K. J. Kim (ed.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Materials Vol. 11 (2010).

Electrically-Controlled Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Polymeric Muscles as an Intelligent Material
K. J. Kim, K. Choe, and M. Shahinpoor. Intelligent Materials (eds. M. Shahinpoor and H.-J. Schneider) Chapter 7, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom (2008). [PubMed]

Metal Hydrides as Intelligent Materials and Artificial Muscles
K. J. Kim, G. Lloyd, and M. Shahinpoor. Intelligent Materials (eds. M. Shahinpoor and H.-J. Schneider) Chapter 15, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom (2008). [PubMed]

Active Polymers: An Overview
R. Samatham, K. J. Kim, D. Dogruer, H. R. Choi, M. Konyo, J. D. Madden, Y. Nakabo, J.-D. Nam, J. Su, S. Tadokoro, W. Yim, and M. Yamakita. Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications Chapter 1, pp. 1-36, Springer (2007).

Artificial Muscles: Applications of Advanced Polymeric Nano-Composites
M. Shahinpoor, K. J. Kim, and M. Mojarrad. Taylor and Francis-CRC, New York ISBN 11-5848-8713-3 (2007). [PubMed]

Biomimetic Actuators, Sensors and Devices (special issue)
K. J. Kim and M. Shahinpoor (ed.). Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (JIMSS) Vol. 18, no. 2 (2007). [PubMed]

Dielectric Elastomers for Artificial Muscles
J.-D. Nam, H. R. Choi, J. C. Koo, Y. K. Lee, and K. J. Kim. Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications Chapter 2, pp. 37-48, Springer (2007).

Dynamic Modeling of Segmented IPMC Actuator
W. Yim and K. J. Kim. Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications Chapter 10, pp. 263-277, Springer (2007).

Electroactive Polymers (special issue)
Y. Bar-Cohen, K. J. Kim, H. R. Choi, and J. Madden (ed.). Smart Materials and Structures Vol. 16, issue 2 (2007).

Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Application: Artificial Muscles and Sensors
K. J. Kim and S. Tadokoro (ed.). Springer, London ISBN 978-1-84628-371 (2007). [PubMed]

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite as a New Actuator and Transducer Material
K. J. Kim. Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications Chapter 6, pp. 153-164, Springer (2007).

Smart Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites: Design and Their Applications
S. K. Lee, K. J. Kim, H. C. Park, and I.-S. Park. Progress in Smart Materials and Structures Research (ed. F. Columbus) Chapter 4, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (2007). [PubMed]

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite for Sensory Applications
K. J. Kim, J. W. Paquette, D. Leo, and K. M. Farinholt. Encyclopedia of Sensors (eds. C. A. Grimes and E. C. Dickey) Vol. 5, Chapter 15, American Scientific Press (ASP) (2006). [PubMed]

International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing (edited issues)
K. J. Kim (ed.). International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Vol. 11, No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (2003).

Applications of Polyelectrolytes in Ionic Polymeric Sensors, Actuators, and Artificial Muscles
K. J. Kim and M. Shahinpoor. Handbook of Polyelectrolytes (eds. S. Tripathy, J. Kumar, and H. S. Nalwa) Vol. 3, Chapter 1, American Scientific Press (ASP) (2002). [PubMed]

Enthalpy-Concentration Diagram for Ammonia-Water Solution
K. J. Kim and K. E. Herold. ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals pp. 19.82 (1997 and 2001, in both SI and English units). [PubMed]

Environmentally Conscious Energy Systems-I
K. J. Kim and L. Vasiliev (ed.). International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Vol. 9, No. 3 (2000).

Environmentally Conscious Energy Systems-II
K. J. Kim and L. Vasiliev (ed.). International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Vol. 9, No. 4 (2000).