A new nitrification inhibitor, copper pyrazole, has been developed to slow down the nitrification and denitrification processes in nitrogen transformation. The study found that copper pyrazole reduces urease activity and lowers the levels of key genes involved in nitrogen cycling.
Researchers have discovered the RGL2 gene's role in regulating rice grain length through cell proliferation, providing new genetic resources for improving yield. The study found that overexpressing RGL2 increased grain length and single-plant yield by promoting cell growth, offering a promising strategy for molecular design breeding.
Researchers developed a novel dual drift tube ion mobility spectrometry (DDT-IMS) technology to rapidly detect toxic TNT metabolites in human urine samples. The technology successfully identified four hazardous metabolites with potential health risks, providing valuable warnings for workers in TNT manufacturing facilities.
Researchers have developed Cu-MOF nanozymes with laccase-like activity for intelligent food detection, exhibiting varying responses to common bioactive substances. The nanozyme-encoded array sensors enable portable and convenient detection of substances in a concentration range of 1.5–150 μg/mL.
Researchers developed a new crystal rod design that improves heat dissipation and reduces thermal lensing effects, resulting in higher laser output power and efficiency. The concave YAP/Tm:YAP/YAP bonding rod produced the highest quality laser beam, enabling high-performance near-infrared lasers.
Researchers developed a new prognostic evaluation method for sepsis patients using a microfluidic concentration gradient chip. They discovered significant differences in neutrophil migration parameters between sepsis patients and healthy controls, which were strongly correlated with established sepsis severity markers.
Researchers discovered a new lattice-modulated magnetic array in Fe₃Sn₂ single crystal, exhibiting unique broken hexagonal structure due to competing symmetry and anisotropy. Hall transport measurements confirmed topologically broken spin configurations, revealing an in-plane ferromagnetic state at low temperatures.
Researchers successfully induce insulator-to-metal transition by controlling electronic correlation, revealing high saturation field and percolation effect in iridate/manganite heterostructures. The findings have potential implications for designing next-generation electronic devices.
Researchers created Fe-doped carbon nanoparticles for enhanced chemodynamic therapy, targeting cancer cells safely and effectively. The new approach combines CDT with photothermal therapy, increasing radical production and treatment efficacy.
Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science have observed a strong nonlinear magnetic second harmonic generation effect in two-dimensional CrPS4 monolayer. This is extremely rare among all known magnetic materials, suggesting a new mechanism for generating MSHG.
A new photoacoustic sensor developed by Prof. GAO Xiaoming's team can simultaneously detect three types of greenhouse gases with high accuracy. The sensor uses a novel design with multiple resonators to improve its performance and increase the detection rate.
Research highlights ethanol's unique advantages as a renewable carbon source for producing high-value products, including bioplastics and pharmaceutical precursors. The study also discusses the challenges and future research directions of ethanol-based biomanufacturing.
A team of scientists has created a new type of electronic device by manipulating the properties of 5D iridates. They discovered that by controlling the number of transferred electrons, they can create nonmagnetic band insulators and ferromagnetic metals.
Researchers developed a novel thermosensitive hydrogel-based fluorescence probe for real-time detection of nitrite in water. The probe features gold nanoclusters and carbon-based dots, providing excellent porous structure and strong stability, allowing for easy and practical visual measurement.
Researchers at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science developed novel 3D bioprinting materials for bone and soft tissue repair. The composite materials using bioactive boron-based glass (BBG) and polycaprolactone or sodium alginate demonstrated optimal properties for bone defect repair and soft tissue regeneration.
Researchers discovered pressure-induced unusual evolution of superconductivity in natural bulk van der Waals heterostructure 6R-TaS2. The study found that superconducting Tc exhibits nonmonotonic behavior, increasing and then resurging at higher pressures.
A research group developed a method to accurately map paddy rice cultivation using satellite remote sensing and machine learning. The method showed high accuracy in Anhui Province, China, and could be adapted for other crops.
A neural network-based method was developed to improve the accuracy of single-path tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy. The method overcomes baseline errors that distort absorbance measurements, enabling accurate temperature and component concentration distribution measurements in advanced combustion systems.
Researchers developed a neural network-based decoupling algorithm to resolve spectral interference in gas absorption spectra, improving the detection of multiple gases. The new method simplifies design and reduces cost without requiring additional hardware.
Scientists successfully synthesized cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric pressure using plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition technique. The resulting material exhibits high-energy density and thermal stability, opening new avenues for future high-energy-density materials.
Researchers developed single-atom nanozymes with enhanced catalytic efficiency, inhibiting triple-negative breast cancer cell proliferation and preventing reactive oxygen species loss. The O-Fe-N4 structure improved activation energy and selectivity for singlet oxygen production.
Researchers designed high-density three-dimensional carbon tube nanoarray electrodes to improve the performance of filter capacitors. The nanoarray devices achieved exceptional frequency response and low equivalent series resistance, surpassing commercial aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
A new method, Decoupled Feature Learning (DFL), addresses distribution bias in crop pest recognition by applying causal inference techniques. The approach achieved high recognition accuracies of 95.33%, 92.59%, and 74.86% on three datasets.
Researchers developed a coupling analysis model for multi-needle Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) pumps, addressing application challenges in ultra-compact gas lasers. The study revealed the flow characteristics and control laws of EHD pumps, providing guidance for practical design and applications.
Researchers investigated the effects of neutron irradiation on high-power thyristors used in quench protection systems for Tokamak fusion devices. The study revealed that neutron exposure can lead to increased leakage current and degradation of electrical performance, posing a risk to reactor safety.
Researchers created synergistic aerogels with enhanced temperature resistance and compressive strength. These materials exhibit excellent thermal insulation properties, stability, and elasticity across a wide temperature range.
A team of researchers developed advanced microfluidic sensor arrays that can simultaneously visualize and quantify multiple heavy metal ions in environmental water in real-time. The sensors use fluorescent probes to detect mercury, lead, chromium, and copper, providing a faster and more accurate way to ensure water safety.
Researchers identified two VOC markers, 1-butanol and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, that can distinguish esophageal cancer cells from normal cells. The findings suggest a new method for noninvasive screening using methionine regulation strategy.
Researchers developed a competitive dual-channel fluorescent immunochromatographic assay for ultrasensitive detection of pesticide and veterinary drug residues. The new system, at least 100 times more sensitive than current limits, has strong potential for practical applications.
Researchers developed advanced cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide bipolar electrodes and non-noble metal catalysts to improve the efficiency and stability of two-step water electrolysis for hydrogen production. The new method enables low cell voltages, high decoupling efficiency, and high energy conversion efficiency.
A new smartphone-controlled microfluidic device was developed to quickly and accurately detect different types of influenza viruses. The device uses Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and CRISPR/Cas12a technologies to identify five flu subtypes within 45 minutes.
Researchers developed a novel network to improve underwater image quality by using full-frequency transformers and reversible convolutions. The model accurately separates frequency features and captures image characteristics, providing a solid foundation for future research.
Researchers have developed a rapid and visual sensor for detecting organophosphate insecticides, such as profenofos and isocarbophos, with low detection limits. The sensor uses color changes to detect the presence of these harmful residues, allowing for on-site and quantitative analysis.
Researchers have created a highly stable solid contact calcium ion-selective electrode using copper sulfide nanoflowers. The sensor accurately detects calcium ions with large capacitance and high hydrophobicity.
A research team developed an integrated bulk and surface commodification strategy to enhance LCO batteries, resulting in improved electrochemical performance. The upgraded cathode, MP-LCO@LPO/CP, demonstrates high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability.
Researchers developed La-Mg LDH/Ti3C2TX material to remove fluoride ions, increasing surface area and active sites. The material effectively captures fluoride ions, even after five cycles of use and regeneration.
Researchers have developed a novel approach to manipulate inter-layer coupling strength in layered TMDs crystals, enabling fine-tuning of their physical properties. The method involves deliberately introducing fractional misalignment of adjacent layers, revealing the dualistic insulating nature of certain materials.
Researchers developed a strategy to stabilize zinc-ion batteries by evaluating the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy level of molecules. The approach led to improved stability and reversibility with inhibited zinc dendrite growth and side-reactions.
Researchers successfully used a portable pulsed cold air plasma jet device to kill Trichophyton rubrum in nails, with a killing effect of up to 90%. The study found that the shock wave from the device destroyed the cell membrane of the fungus.
Researchers developed a method to detect internal cracks in rice seeds without damaging them, improving efficiency and accuracy of seed quality assessment. The method uses near-infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning algorithms to identify key variables related to amylose content.
A team of scientists has developed a versatile nanocomposite that can immobilize diverse heavy metal ions through photo-induced protonation effect. The system exhibits strong trapping and immobilization capabilities, making it suitable for environmental remediation applications.
Researchers successfully synthesized bifunctional CoFeP-N nanowires for high-efficiency electrocatalytic water splitting, achieving synergistic interactions with the catalyst. The study demonstrates a low-cost and stable method for producing hydrogen gas with zero carbon emissions.
Researchers from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science created a large-area preparation method for Au-Ag dimer arrays with nanometer-scale resolution due to multipolar coupling resonance. The localized surface plasmonic resonance enables patterned plasmonic arrays to encode complex colors and polarization patterns.
Researchers developed a novel catalyst combining nickel with nitrogen-doped carbon layers, achieving high vanillin conversion rates and selectivity in aqueous media. The hybrid catalyst demonstrated improved stability and reusability compared to traditional metal-only systems.
Researchers designed a novel oxide material Ca3Co3O8 with remarkable properties of ferromagnetism and polar distortion, combining electric polarization and metallicity. The material's robust topological Hall effect advances understanding of magnetic materials and interactions.
A recent study published in Food & Function found that astaxanthin targets IL-6 and reduces LPS-induced oxidative stress, boosting cell repair and inhibiting inflammatory cytokine damage. The research suggests that direct binding of astaxanthin to IL-6 can inhibit the positive feedback loop of inflammatory factors.
Researchers developed magnetite nanozymes with dual enzymatic activities through structural engineering, proving its structure-dependent behavior in tumor treatment. The novel MNZs exhibit antioxidant and peroxidase functions, disrupting the balance of reactive oxygen species and enhancing therapeutic effects.
A research group led by Prof. JIANG Chengbao and Prof. WANG Jingmin achieved a giant magneto-superelasticity of 5% in a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal by introducing arrays of ordered dislocations to form preferentially oriented martensitic variants. This enables the creation of large stroke actuators and efficient energy transducers.
Researchers synthesized molybdenum boride ceramic powders for enhanced surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) performance. The ceramics maintained their SERS activity in corrosive environments and high temperatures, making them a promising platform for optical sensing and detection.
Researchers synthesized novel Ho,Pr:YAP and Er:YGGAG crystals using the Cz method, improving continuous-wave laser performance through thermal bonding technology. This enables the development of all-solid-state mid-infrared lasers with improved efficiency and tunability.