Publications
(25) J. Shin, B.D. Cole, T. Shan, Y. Jang*, "Heterogeneous Synthetic Vesicles towards Artificial Cells: Engineering Structure and Composition of Membranes for Multimodal Functionalities", Biomacromolecules 2022 [in press]
(24) P. Fan, Z. Ma, A. J. Partow, M. Kim, G. M. Shoemaker, R. Tan, Z. Tong, C. D. Nelson, Y. Jang, K. C. Jeong, "A novel combination therapy for multidrug resistant pathogens using chitosan nanoparticles loaded with β-lactam antibiotics and β-lactamase inhibitors", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 195, 506-514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.035
(23) R. Tan, N. Marzolini, P. Jiang, Y. Jang*, "Bio-Inspired Polymer Thin Films with Non-Close-Packed Nanopillars for Enhanced Bactericidal and Antireflective Properties", ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2020, 2 (12), 5808-5816. DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.0c01054
(22) R. Tan, J. Shin, J. Heo, B.D. Cole, J. Hong, Y. Jang*, "Tuning the Structural Integrity and Mechanical Properties of Globular Protein Vesicles by Blending Crosslinkable and Non-Crosslinkable Building Blocks", Biomacromolecules 2020, 21 (10), 4336–4344. DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c01147
(21) Z. Ma, M. Kang, S. Meng, Z. Tong, S.D. Yoon, Y. Jang, K.C. Jeong, "Selective Killing of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli with Antibody-Conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles in the Gastrointestinal Tract", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020, 12 (16), 18332-18341. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02177
(20) Y. Jang, M.C. Hsiegh, D. Dautel, S. Guo, M. Grover, J.A. Champion, "Understanding Coacervate-to-Vesicle Transition of Globular Fusion Proteins to Engineer Vesicle Structure", Biomacromolecules 2019, 20, 3494. DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00773
(19) J. Lee, J. Yoo, J. Kim, Y. Jang, K. Shin, E. Ha, S. Ryu, B-G. Kim, S. Wooh, & K. Char, "Development of Multimodal Antibacterial Surfaces Using Porous Amine-Reactive Films Incorporating Lubricant and Silver Nanoparticles", ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2019, 11, 6550. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b20092
(18) C. Rosu, Y. Jang, L. Jiang, & J. A. Champion, "Nature-Inspired and Water-Skating Paper and Polyester Substrates Enabled by the Molecular Structure of Poly(γ-stearyl-α,L-glutamate) Homopolypeptide", Biomacromolecules 2018, 19, 12, 4617.
(17) J. Yoo, A. Birke, J. Kim, Y. Jang, S. Song, S. Ryu, B.S. Kim, B.G. Kim, M. Barz, & K. Char, "Cooperative Catechol-Functionalized Polypept(o)ide Brushes and Ag Nanoparticles for Combination of Protein Resistance and Antimicrobial Activity on Metal Oxide Surfaces, Biomacromolecules 2018, 19. 1602.
(16) Y. Jang, W. T. Choi, C. Johnson, A. Garcia, P. M. Singh, V. Breedveld, D. W. Hess, & J. A. Champion, "Inhibition of Bacterial Adhesion on Nano-Textured Stainless Steel 316L by Electrochemical Etching, ACS Biomater. Sci. Eng. 2018, 4, 90. [co-first with W.T. Choi]
(15) Y. Jang, W. T. Choi, W.T. Heller, Z. Ke, E.R. Wright, & J.A. Champion, "Engineering Globular Protein Vesicles through Tunable Self-Assembly of Recombinant Fusion Proteins", Small 2017, 13, 1700399.
(14) S. Ryu, J, Yoo, J. Han, S. Kang, Y. Jang, H.J. Han, K. Char, & B.-S. Kim, "Cellular Layer-by-Layer Coculture Platform using Biodegradable, Nanoarchitectured Membranes for Stem Cell Therapy", Chem. Mater. 2017, 29, 5134.
(13) Y. Jang & J.A. Champion, "Self-Assembled Materials Made from Functional Recombinant Fusion Proteins", Accounts. Chem. Res. 2016, 49, 2188.
(12) H. Son, Y. Jang, J. Koo, J.S. Lee, P. Theato, & K. Char, "Penetration and Exchange Kinetics of Primary Alkyl Amines into Reactive Poly(pentafluorophenyl acrylate) Thin Films", Polym. J. 2016, 48, 487. [co-first with H. Son]
(11) Y. Jang, W.S. Jang, C. Gao, T.S. Shim, J.C. Crocker, D.A. Hammer, & D. Lee, "Tuning the Mechanical Properties of Recombinant Protein-Stabilized Gas Bubbles using Triblock Copolymers", ACS Macro. Lett. 2016, 5, 371.
(10) W.T. Choi, J. Song, J. Ko, Y. Jang, T.H. Kim, Y.S. Han, C. Lee, & K. Char, "Effect of Solvent Additives on Bulk Heterojunction Morphology of Organic Photovoltaics and Their Impact on Device Performance", J. Polym. Sci. Part B, Polym. Phys. 2016, 54, 128.
(9) S. Ryu, J. Yoo, Y. Jang, J. Han, S.J. Yu, J. Pakr, S.Y. Jung, K.H. Ahn, S.G. Im, K. Char & B.S. Kim, "Nanothin Coculture Membranes with Tunable Pore Architecture and Thermoresponsive Functionality for Transfer-Printable Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Sheets", ACS Nano 2015, 9, 10186.
(8) Y. Jang, H. Lee, K. Char & J.M. Nam, "Transparent, Nanoporous, Transferable Membrane-Based Cell-Cell Paracrine Signaling Assay", Adv. Mater. 2015, 27, 1893. [Inside Cover]
(7) J.H. Lee, H.J. Hwang, G. Bhak. Y. Jang, S.R. Paik, & K. Char, "In-Situ Fibril Formation of k-Casein by External Stimuli within Multilayer Thin Films", ACS Macro Lett. 2013, 2, 688.
(6) Y. Jang, J. Seo, B. Akgun, S. Satija, & K. Char, "Molecular Weight Dependence on the Disintegration of Spin-Assisted Weak Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films", Macromolecules 2013, 46, 4580.
(5) Y. Jang, J. Yoo, & K. Char, "Stimuli-Responsive Layer-by-Layer Multilayers and Their Biomedical Applications", Polymer Science & Technology 2013, 24, 474 [Korean Domestic Publication]
(4) Y. Jang, B. Akgun, H. Kim, S. Satija, & K. Char, "Controlled Release from Model Blend Multilayer Films Containing Mixtures of Strong and Weak Polyelectrolytes", Macromolecules 2012, 45, 3542.
(3) H. Lee, Y. Jang, J. Seo, J.M. Nam, & K. Char, "Nanoparticle-Functionalized Polymer Platform for Controlling Metastatic Cancer Cell Adhesion, Shape, and Motility", ACS Nano 2011, 5, 5444. [co-first with H. Lee]
(2) Y. Jang, S. Park, & K. Char, "Functionalization of Polymer Multilayer Thin Films for Novel Biomedical Applications", Korean J. Chem. Eng. 2011, 28, 1149.
(1) J. Seo, H. Lee, J. Jeon, Y. Jang, R. Kim, K. Char, & J.M. Nam, "Tunable Layer-by-Layer Polyelectrolyte Platforms for Comparative Cell Assays", Biomacromolecules 2009, 10, 2254.
BOOK CHAPTERS
(2) R. Tan, J. Yoo, Y. Jang,* "Engineering Approaches to Create Antimicrobial Surfaces on Biomedical Implants and Devices", In: Li B., Moriarty T., Webster T., Xing M. (eds) Racing for the Surface. Springer, Cham. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34475-7_14
(1) Y. Jang, B. Yeom, & K. Char, "Hybrid Multilayer Films Containing Nano-Objects", Functional Polymer Films (eds. W. Knoll & R.C. Advincular), ISBN: 978-3-527-32190-2, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany 2011.
PATENTS
K. Char, J. M. Nam, H. Lee & Y. Jang, "Method of Preparing Transferable Nanoscale Membrane and Use Thereof", South Korea, Patent No. 10-1621173-0000 (2016-05-09 Registration)
