Research has shown that MOFs can enhance electrocatalytic performance by regulating the energy of reaction intermediates and adsorption strength. Strategies to design stable and conductive MOFs are crucial for commercialization.
The researchers proposed a type of ultra-tunable bistable structure with programmable energy barriers and trigger forces. The structures can be customized for various robotic applications, demonstrating superior performances in high-speed locomotion, adaptive sensing, and fast grasping.
A new study uses social media data to understand global air conditioning adoption patterns. It finds that middle-aged, educated males and parents of small children tend to express higher online interest in AC. This research aims to improve climate change adaptation measures by identifying sociodemographic groups at risk.
Researchers developed a novel gene deletion method called SLICER, allowing seamless modification of Deinococcus radiodurans. The technique enables the efficient deletion of multiple genes, potentially leading to improved strains with various applications.
Scientists have successfully engineered multi-layered nanostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides to form junctions, enabling the creation of tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) with ultra-low power consumption. The method is scalable over large areas, making it suitable for implementation in modern electronics.