A research team developed a multi-medium approach to identify reproducible volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in lung cancer cells. The study found two VOCs with lower levels in cancerous cells, which showed reproducibility and were validated through targeted detection of animal models.
A recent study by Prof. HAN Wei at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science has shown that low-dose Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) treatment can effectively slow down tumor growth. CAP damages mitochondria, causing oxidative stress and cell death, which prevents tumors from growing.
Hydrogen diffusion behavior in Al2O3 under high-pressure conditions has been systematically investigated. Researchers found that hydrogen atoms tend to agglomerate into molecules and experience reduced energy barriers in certain phases.
Researchers discovered that bacteria can lose their flagella to reduce energy consumption and improve survival. The study found that Pseudomonas syringae bacteria evolved to produce more surfactants, allowing them to 'hitchhike' on other bacteria.
A team of researchers discovered a unique phenomenon, known as the skin effect, in antiferromagnetic materials, where nonlinear optical responses are concentrated on the surfaces. This finding opens exciting opportunities for high-performance device applications and fundamental scientific research.
Researchers developed a new method to encapsulate probiotics using nanoparticles, showing promising results in lab simulations and animal experiments. The encapsulated probiotics survived stomach acids and improved gut health in rats, increasing beneficial bacteria and reducing harmful ones.
Researchers developed a novel fluorescent dye, AFL, that changes color and intensity in response to solvent polarity and temperature. This breakthrough creates a potential temperature sensor, as demonstrated by the AFL@TA composite film, showing a clear linear relationship between temperature and fluorescence intensity.
A research team has developed a new route to improve the electrocaloric effect in BaTiO3-based systems by introducing lattice disorder. The study found that this approach resulted in an impressive temperature drop of about 0.80 K using an electric field, with potential applications for cooling devices.
A new framework for remote sensing image fusion was developed, using frequency decoupled domain-independent feature learning. The approach analyzes domain-independent information distribution in image amplitude and phase components to improve image fusion and quality.
A research team led by Dr. WU Yuejin discovered the SM1 gene plays a crucial role in controlling rice leaf vein development and affecting methane emissions. The study found that mutant plants with solid veins had 49% less dry weight and 96.8% increased total methane emissions.
The study investigates the interaction between magnetic and electronic transport properties in a Pt/CrI3 heterostructure. Researchers found that the Pt film acquires ferromagnetism through magnetic proximity effect, with magnetization influenced by interface effects.
A collaborative team created pure gold microsphere arrays within 1 minute through a rapid layer-by-layer laser-induced melting process. The technique offers precise control, compatibility with lithography techniques, and improved durability over commercial gold-plated microspheres.
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.