A hybrid Ti3C2Tx/Bi2Se3 material exhibits high-efficiency photothermal conversion and gradually conceals targets in environmental simulations. This work constructs a thermal protection strategy via enhanced photothermal conversion, providing a promising approach for developing advanced stealth technologies.
A new study identifies distinct gut microbiome 'cluster types' associated with disease severity and progression risk in IBD. These clusters reflect higher-order microbial community organization, suggesting a more integrated view of host-microbe interactions in IBD.
A multi-stage coupled refining process converts high-acid-value waste cooking oil into high-performance natural ester insulating oil with improved physical, chemical and electrical properties. The process increases the oil's dielectric dissipation factor and power frequency breakdown voltage.
A novel paper-based device has been developed to detect cancer biomarker miRNA-21 with high sensitivity and specificity. The device utilizes nanozyme-catalytic colorimetric detection, demonstrating a wide linear detection range and remarkable detection limit.
Researchers developed a method to produce nylon precursor cadaverine continuously using immobilized cells entrapped in carrageenan gel and crosslinked with polyethylenimine. This approach enhances enzyme stability, allowing for a titer of 112 g/L and productivity of 44.8 g/g DCW/h, surpassing previous batch processes.
Researchers used molecular docking and computational modeling to identify a superior mutant of L-amino acid deaminase, overcoming substrate inhibition at high concentrations. The mutant showed significantly enhanced catalytic efficiency and high-substrate tolerance, demonstrating a powerful approach for optimizing industrial biocatalysts.
This study evaluates provincial expressway PV potential using a multi-scenario and credibility interval model, revealing that slopes exceed service areas in generating power. The research provides a standardized tool for assessing expressway PV potential worldwide, supporting the construction of zero-carbon green power corridors.
A study assesses carbon unlocking levels in China's transportation infrastructure across 30 provinces. The results show a clear regional pattern, with eastern provinces leading and western provinces lagging behind. Key driving factors include green patents, R&D investment, and low-carbon regulation.
A new method generates physically synthesized data for defect segmentation, outperforming data-driven methods due to its ability to capture geometric variations. Adding only a few real images significantly improves performance.
The study reveals that the structural transition of SnTe originates from atomic-level mismatches between S/Se and Sn. SnTe retains a cubic structure due to its similar physicochemical properties with Sn, enabling it to exhibit remarkable advantages in conductivity, tap density, and lithium-ion diffusivity.
Spatial proteomics enables precise mapping of protein distribution in native tissue contexts, addressing critical limitations of conventional bulk proteomics. This transformative solution has far-reaching implications for disease stratification, therapeutic target discovery, and personalized treatment strategies.
Researchers employed PCT-assisted sample preparation with DIA mass spectrometry to compare the proteomic profiles of MGA and non-neoplastic kidney tissues. They identified 1,338 differentially expressed protein groups, including 190 downregulated and 1,148 upregulated proteins.
A new study introduces NARA, a computational framework that combines firefly algorithm with uncertainty-aware machine learning to make atomic structure prediction more robust. The method achieves higher efficiency than the widely used basin-hopping algorithm and recovers competing structures in a single run.
Research identifies how maternal oxycodone exposure affects fetal heart development through altered placental signals. The study found that placental EVs are smaller and more numerous in oxycodone-exposed pregnancies, indicating stress-related changes.
Researchers have developed Cr³⁺-doped InP/ZnS quantum dots that exhibit pure blue emission and room-temperature ferromagnetism. The dual-functional QDs are achieved through a hot injection method, which effectively passivates surface defects and suppresses non-radiative recombination.
The study introduces a spray-dried graphite/CNT/Si composite microsphere with improved cycling stability and capacity retention compared to conventional blends. The optimized composite delivers enhanced performance due to the presence of conductive carbon nanotubes and its mechanical resilient structure.
Researchers developed an S-scheme Sr₂MgSi₂O₇:(Eu,Dy)/CdS heterojunction catalyst that exhibits excellent catalytic performance. The catalyst can produce hydrogen continuously for up to 3 hours in the dark after UV-visible light irradiation.
Researchers found that Astragalus polysaccharide-linked exosomes can reactivate latent HIV-1 in infected cells. Exposing reservoir cells to APS resulted in increased GFP+ proportions, elevated p24 levels, and upregulated Gag/LTR transcripts. The findings highlight APS-Lat-EXO as a promising candidate for latency-reversal research.
Researchers propose a novel design concept that utilizes a three-dimensional Cu/Fe3O4 Mott-Schottky nano-tip array to regulate electric fields and ion distribution. This structure suppresses lithium dendrite growth through a triple synergistic mechanism, enabling safe energy storage.
Researchers isolated intact nanoparticles from boiled Pueraria lobata and found they modulated intestinal microbiota, reducing inflammation and repairing mucosal barriers. GGD-PDVLNs administered alone replicated therapeutic benefits of GeGen decoction, highlighting their role as core active ingredients.
Researchers engineered bacteria to break down alginate in brown seaweed using a dual enzyme system, enabling complete depolymerization. The system consists of AlyB and AlyD enzymes, which work together to produce oligomers and release monosaccharides.
This study develops a novel reinforced concrete composite design with exceptional electromagnetic wave absorption and mechanical robustness. The composite demonstrates minimum reflection loss of −37.34 dB at 13.76 GHz, effective absorption bandwidth of 3.28 GHz, and near-perfect impedance matching.
Researchers introduce a molecular bridge strategy to resolve the conflict between thermodynamic driving forces and charge kinetics in photocathodic protection. The 'hydrogen-bond-mediated molecular bridge' approach amplifies the driving force for electron injection while preserving efficient charge transfer.
Researchers developed TNF-α-primed mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, which showed anti-inflammatory effects in treating retinal degeneration. The vesicles were found to inhibit M1 macrophage polarization and reduce pro-inflammatory gene expression, preserving retinal function.
A novel Ga–Na–PCN photocatalyst with enhanced charge separation and transfer has been developed using AI-assisted design. The built-in electric field at the heterointerface significantly improves hydrogen evolution in this work published on Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica.
Researchers integrated natural diatom biochar with ZIF-67 to develop lightweight microwave stealth materials. The engineered hierarchical porosity enables stepwise impedance matching and multi-mechanism microwave dissipation, overcoming traditional absorber limitations.
Researchers found that maternal oxycodone exposure alters the production and loading of tiny membrane-bound packets called sEVs in the placenta. These changes indicate a stressed placenta and may lead to cardiac vulnerability in offspring.
A novel photocatalytic system captures and converts low-concentration CO2 from industrial flue gas into high-value chemicals using amino-functionalized bismuth catalysts. The catalyst achieves high CO2 capture rates under natural sunlight, demonstrating promising industrial application potential.
The introduction of transition metal single atoms improves carrier separation and surface reaction kinetics, leading to enhanced photocatalytic performance. Strategically arranging metal single atoms on different components of an S-scheme heterojunction can synergistically enhance both reduction and oxidation half-reactions.