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National Research Council of Science & Technology


How autonomous non-destructive testing can change the future construction scenery

A new framework for autonomous non-destructive testing (NDT) uses active learning to guide sampling towards damaged locations, improving damage localization with fewer samples. The framework outperforms existing methods and can be applied to various NDT techniques, enabling more efficient and reliable construction processes.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalAutomation in Construction·DateJun 16, 2022

A new ultra-thin electrode material: A step closer to next-generation semiconductors

A new ultra-thin electrode material has been developed to control the electrical properties of two-dimensional semiconductors. This breakthrough enables the creation of high-performance logic circuits with improved power efficiency, paving the way for next-generation system technologies like artificial intelligence.

“Gold veins mined in the city” A technology to realize ‘urban mining’

A Korean research team has developed a gold recovery process with the world's highest recovery efficiency of 99.9%. The technology uses a capsule-type material that traps gold ions and prevents clogging, allowing for repeated recycling. This innovation can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·DateMay 17, 2022

Nanomachines for direct penetration of cancer cells by folding and unfording

Researchers have developed a novel biochemical nanomachine that directly kills cancer cells by folding and unfolding in specific cellular environments. The nanomachine is designed to selectively penetrate cancer cells while restricting movement in normal cells, inducing apoptosis and eliminating the need for anticancer medication.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 16, 2022

A catalyst for the development of carbon-neutral technology of the radiation accelerator

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new strategy to fabricate an electrode by observing the surface electronic structure during the reaction of the water oxidation electrode. The research team found that general cobalt is reconstructed during the reaction, enabling the maintenance of a trivalent oxidati...

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 25, 2022

Zinc-air battery with improved performance by solar power

Researchers at KIST developed a bifunctional electrocatalyst with a staggered p-n heterojunction that significantly improves the rates of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in zinc-air batteries. The technology utilizes solar energy, resulting in improved energy density and excellent cycle performance.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalApplied Catalysis B Environment and Energy·DateApr 7, 2022

Improving self-driving car reliability with electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding technology!

Researchers at KIMS create ultra-thin composite film absorbing over 90% of 5G electromagnetic waves, improving self-driving car reliability and reducing secondary interference. The technology has potential applications in smartphones, automotive radars, and low-orbit communication satellites.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateMar 25, 2022

Scientists from Korea’s KIMM and NTU Singapore devise new technique to increase chip yield from semiconductor wafer

A new chemical-free printing technique has been developed by Korean and Singaporean researchers, resulting in highly uniform and scalable semiconductor wafers with improved performance. The technique, which combines nanotransfer-based printing with metal-assisted chemical etching, offers a promising solution to the global chip shortage...

The development of the world’s first distortion-free stretchable micro-LED meta-display technology

Researchers at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) developed a new stretchable meta-display technology that can be stretched up to 25% without image distortion. This achievement solves the fundamental issue of image distortion in stretchable displays using meta-structures.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 13, 2022

Producing ethylene from food waste without greenhouse gas emissions

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology has developed a process technology that removes toxic hydrogen sulfide during the production of ethylene from biogas. This allows for the direct production of ethylene from biogas with reduced energy consumption, enabling domestic chemical companies to achieve carbon neutrality.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalApplied Catalysis B Environment and Energy·DateMar 4, 2022

A game changer in water electrolysis technology for production of green hydrogen energy

Researchers developed a novel high-performance anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) technology that significantly improves durability and performance while lowering production costs. The new technology achieved a record cell performance of 7.68 A/cm2 and has the potential for large-scale commercialization.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateJan 28, 2022

Development of a single-process platform for the manufacture of graphene quantum dots

Researchers developed a single-process platform to control heteroatom bonding in graphene quantum dots, reducing fabrication time and increasing economic feasibility. The new method uses weakly alkaline precursors and computer modeling to predict chemical composition, enabling mass synthesis without post-processing or purification.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 3, 2021

Subminiature multifunctional brain chip analyzes brain activity from multiple aspects

A subminiature multifunctional brain chip has been developed to analyze brain activity from multiple aspects. The chip integrates a fluid channel for extracting cerebrospinal fluid, injecting medicine, and measuring brain signals, minimizing brain damage and enabling precise analysis of neurotransmitters and brain signals.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics·DateDec 2, 2021

Development of precision focused ultrasound surgery technology destructing only the desired tissues

Researchers have developed a new technique to precisely fractionate biological tissue using pressure-modulated shockwave histotripsy, overcoming the shock scattering effect in existing focused ultrasound technology. This technology enables real-time cavitation analysis and shorter treatment times.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalUltrasonics Sonochemistry·DateOct 28, 2021

Immunotherapy for intractable mutant cancer using a statin, hyperlipidemia drug

Researchers have discovered a novel approach to treat intractable mutant cancer using statins, which selectively kill KRAS mutant cancer cells and activate the immune system. This breakthrough has significant implications for the treatment of cancers with limited options, and may lead to the development of new cancer immunotherapies.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalJournal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer·DateOct 27, 2021