BIOCERA Hosts 2025Nobel Chemistry Research Contributor Ho-Chol Chang to Explore Next-Generation Water & Materials Technologies Based on MOF Science.
Pangyo, South Korea — Global water and advanced materials science company BIOCERA Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hyoung-Tag Jeon) announced that it hosted an advanced technology exchange meeting on January 13 at its Pangyo R&D Center with Professor Ho-Chol Chang of the Department of Chemistry at Chuo University (Japan)—a key contributor to the research awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Professor Chang is a world-recognized authority in MOF (Metal–Organic Framework) science and molecular functional chemistry, and a leading protégé of Professor Susumu Kitagawa, a pioneer of MOF research. In recognition of his decisive contribution to the Nobel Prize–winning research, Professor Chang has received an official “Nobel Prize Contributing Scientist” certificate from the Nobel Committee.
Exploring the Convergence of Ceramic Water Platforms and MOF Science
The visit was part of Professor Chang’s Korea itinerary, which included academic sessions in Daegu and at Ewha Womans University, where he shared insights from his Nobel Prize–related research experience. His stop at BIOCERA was arranged to explore the scientific convergence between BIOCERA’s ceramic-based water & materials platform and MOF-based porous material science.
At the center of the discussion was BIOCERA’s long-term strategy, the “Water & Life Materials Platform,” and its potential integration with MOF nano-porous structural concepts. The two sides held in-depth discussions on future collaboration opportunities in next-generation materials and water technologies, including:
Selective mineral adsorption and release enabled by nano-porous structure concepts, allowing precise control of specific minerals for advanced water treatment and functional water design.
Stabilization of natural metal–botanical complexes, developed in collaboration with Dr. Massimo’s Italian research group, by applying BIOCERA’s proprietary Quantum FIR (Far-Infrared) Water technology to enhance the stability and longevity of phyto-chemical herbal extracts within MOF-like structural environments.
Eco-friendly antimicrobial and preservation systems, leveraging MOF-inspired structures to support natural bacterial resistance and preservation mechanisms that may reduce reliance on conventional chemical pesticides and disinfectants.
Academic and Cross-Generational Scientific Exchange
The session was further enriched by the participation of Professor Moon Hoi-Rim of Ewha Womans University, who also attended the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, adding additional academic depth to the discussions.
Representing BIOCERA were CEO Hyoung-Tag Jeon, R&D Director Hyung-Ki Hong, and research intern Jun-Seop Lim, creating a forum for cross-generational and cross-border scientific dialogue.
Expert Perspectives
Professor Chang commented,
“BIOCERA’s ceramic processing technologies share many scientific touchpoints with the physical and chemical principles underlying MOF structures. I see strong potential for BIOCERA’s platform to evolve into a next-generation materials system applicable across food, beauty, agriculture, and the water industry.”
CEO Hyoung-Tag Jeon stated,
“This meeting symbolizes the convergence of Nobel Prize–level scientific research and BIOCERA’s ceramic platform. Beyond being a filter manufacturer, BIOCERA is committed to becoming a global Water & Life Materials Platform company, grounded in world-class materials science to enhance quality of life for humanity.”
Looking Ahead
Following this exchange, BIOCERA plans to accelerate R&D and commercialization efforts for its next-generation quantum ceramic systems, incorporating MOF-inspired concepts while maintaining strict safety, scalability, and regulatory compliance standards.
About MOF and BIOCERA AA Water
MOF (Metal–Organic Framework) materials are highly porous structures formed by metal ions and organic ligands. They are regarded as core materials in advanced industries requiring precision control, including gas storage and separation, catalysis, drug delivery, and water treatment.
BIOCERA AA Water is a functional water activated through BIOCERA’s proprietary far-infrared–emitting ceramic technology, designed to support stable, safe, and application-ready water across multiple industries.
Reported by Jin-Sun Kim FNtoday
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