Researchers review functionalized integrated application of gel polymer electrolytes in electrochromic devices, offering valuable insights into next-generation technologies. Gel polymer electrolytes provide efficient ion-transport capabilities, mechanical robustness, and multifunctional integration.
A novel deep learning model developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and China FAW Group accurately predicts battery health, enabling smarter Battery Management Systems. The 'Parallel TCN-Transformer' model outperforms existing methods, achieving record-breaking accuracy even in dynamic environments.
A recent study suggests that combining melatonin with zinc oxide nanoparticles can improve hormone levels and reduce oxidative stress in male rats treated with cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy drug known to damage rapidly dividing cells. The combination of these antioxidants improved sperm-producing cell preservation and reduced reprod...
Researchers developed a novel Gel Polymer Electrolyte that tackles high ionic conductivity and long-term stability challenges. The C16DMAAC-modified solid-state polymer electrolyte improves battery performance by forming a protective shield around the anode.
Compressed CO2 Energy Storage (CCES) integrates seamlessly with carbon capture, utilization and storage to create multi-functional carbon management hubs. The technology offers distinct advantages, including high energy storage density and near-ambient critical temperature, making it less geographically constrained.
The study introduces a novel Cu/Y dual-doping strategy that mitigates phase transitions and enhances long-term cycling stability. The
Researchers have developed pulsed dynamic electrolysis to optimize mass transfer, microenvironment regulation, and hydrogen production. PDE achieves significant energy consumption reductions of 20%–35% compared to conventional methods.
Researchers have developed high-density 1D ionic wire arrays that achieve simultaneous high selectivity and conductivity in ion-exchange membranes. The optimized membrane delivers ultrahigh power density of 40.5 W m-2 under a 500-fold salinity gradient.
Researchers developed a thermodynamically controlled coordination strategy to modulate magnetic domain configurations, enabling precise regulation of magnetic nanoparticle spacing and resulting in effective low-frequency EM wave absorption. The approach also enhances interfacial electron transport and polarization loss, making the mate...
Researchers developed a novel proton exchange strategy to enhance manganese-based oxide performance, offering a promising path toward affordable, platinum-free electrocatalysts. The modified catalyst demonstrated superior stability and durability, with improved half-wave potential and retention of current.
Researchers have developed a dual-additive electrolyte that re-wires the hydrogen-bond network to enhance cryogenic tolerance and lifespan of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The study demonstrates the potential for high-rate and long-lasting AZIBs deployable in extreme climates.
The journal ENGINEERING Energy begins publishing high-quality energy science and engineering research. The new title marks a strategic step to better reflect the journal's growing research community.
The 2024 WHO BPPL prioritizes antibiotic-resistant bacteria, highlighting links to inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure. The list also emphasizes prevention-based strategies, but its human-centric focus overlooks agricultural and environmental drivers of AMR.
Researchers use RHOSTS method to construct dynamic networks capturing risk co-movement among 24 Chinese stock sectors from 2007-2024. This approach reveals how multi-sector co-movements can accelerate contagion and create hidden vulnerabilities.
Researchers develop a record-high selective COF membrane for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation. The gate-lane nanostructure enables high Li+ flux, offering a blueprint for next-generation ion-separation membranes.
Researchers found that intraday high-frequency sentiment, especially from non-trading periods, can capture nuanced market dynamics and improve daily return forecasts. This study demonstrates the potential of using online forum data to enhance stock return predictions in a highly sentiment-driven market.
China has experienced multiple emerging infectious disease events, emphasizing the need for early detection and effective public health responses. A research team outlines an 'environment–animal–human' integrated framework to break down data silos and enable early warning and coordinated responses.
Researchers develop rational electrolyte structure engineering for highly reversible zinc metal anodes, addressing dendrite suppression, hydrogen evolution reaction inhibition, and interface stability. Advanced electrolyte systems enable long cycle life, high capacity retention, and flexible electronics applications.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and their teams developed interfacial solvation engineering for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, overcoming safety and resource scarcity limitations. The work provides a roadmap for next-generation energy storage technologies with improved performance and efficiency.
A new study found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) reduces progesterone levels, alters the uterine surface, and suppresses cytokines essential for successful embryo implantation. This exposure to PFOA can create an environment unfavorable for implantation.
Researchers developed a design manual to turn commercial Zn foil into ultra-stable anodes through simple, low-cost inorganic coatings. The coatings suppressed dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution, increasing cell lifespan and areal capacity.
Researchers have developed a photonic Janus dressing that drains, disinfects, and repairs wounds in diabetic mice within 17 days. The membrane uses a hydrophobic-to-hydrophilic gradient to clear exudate and promotes immune reprogramming.
Researchers review low-power memristors for energy-efficient and fast neuromorphic computing. Memristors enable in-memory computing, artificial synapses, and neurons, reducing power consumption. Innovative designs and materials are discussed to overcome challenges.
Researchers have developed triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) that can harness energy from vibrations, micrometeoroid impacts, and other sources to power spacecraft systems. TENGs also serve as self-powered sensors for real-time health monitoring and collision detection.
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare but aggressive malignancy that requires personalized mitotane treatment to maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity. Optimal plasma concentrations between 14–20 mg/L are crucial for effective disease management.
MBene, a boron-based material, offers scalable CVD growth, ambient-stability coatings, and in-line spectroscopic QA to move from benchtop breakthroughs to gigafactory reality. AI acceleration predicts stable MAB phases within seconds, slashing trial-and-error by 90%.
Researchers have developed a new battery technology that uses dipole interactions to enhance ionic and electronic transport, leading to improved energy storage, increased safety and wider temperature capabilities. The innovative design provides a roadmap for next-generation high-energy batteries.
Researchers have developed heteroatom-coordinated Fe–N4 single-atom sites to create square-pyramidal 'Cl–Fe–N₄' catalysts that repel chloride ions. The Cl–Fe bond shortens the Fe–N bond length and lowers the *OH-to-H₂O rate-limiting step, delivering a record 5.8 mA cm⁻² limiting current density.
Researchers develop a roadmap for surface/engineering techniques to create ultra-sharp photodetectors with improved resolution, speed and energy efficiency. Key features include defect healing, band-gap sculpting, light-management, and mechanical bridging.
A nationwide study found that depression frequently precedes the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. The risk of depression rises steadily in the years leading up to diagnosis, peaking before diagnosis, and remains elevated for several years afterward.
A landmark study identifies 11 lipid-related metabolites that are causally associated with major depressive disorder (MDD), including 8 protective effects. The research reveals shared genetic signals between lipid metabolites and MDD, clustering in key genomic regions involved in fatty acid metabolism.
Resonant breathing significantly reduced anxiety and insomnia symptoms and improved heart rate variability in hospitalised psychiatric patients with severe somatic symptoms. The intervention was well-tolerated and required minimal cognitive effort.
Researchers have developed a novel porous carbon nanocomposite that achieves wide-temperature-range physical and chemical hydrogen sorption. The material, made with Mg/N-doped porous carbon, delivers high gravimetric and volumetric capacity at sub-ambient temperatures, outperforming compressed hydrogen.
A new additive, ammonia borane, is found to enhance perovskite solar cells by lifting certified efficiency to 25.98%. This improvement is achieved through a simplified coating process, cutting steps by 30% and enabling immediate upgrades for gigawatt-scale production lines.
This study reveals synthetic asset-backed stablecoins as strong hedges for 21 of 30 international stock indices, while fiat-backed stablecoins show limited risk-mitigation capabilities. The findings underscore the importance of understanding stablecoin design and its impact on financial resilience.
Researchers develop Sb/Nb co-doped TiNb2O7 anode for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, achieving 140 mAh g^-1 at 20 C and 500 stable cycles at -30 °C. The material enables practical pouch cells with high capacity retention after extensive cycling.
Researchers have developed a PPy@N-TiO2 Z-scheme heterojunction photoelectrode that harvests sunlight to co-drive sulfur redox, delivering high performance and scalability. The innovation enables efficient lithium-sulfur batteries with potential applications in solar-assisted EV packs and stratospheric drones.
Researchers have developed a multiscale framework to engineer robust electric double layers, enhancing the performance of zinc anodes in aqueous rechargeable batteries. The study achieves over 4,700 cycle life and 90% capacity retention after 800 cycles using a low-cost sugar-derived additive.
Researchers developed a gas-phase method to grow compact capping layers on halide perovskite single crystals, resulting in ultra-sensitive X-ray detectors with record-breaking performance. The new detectors boast improved signal stability, faster response times and lower dark currents.
Researchers develop ultralight biomass conductive elastomer that self-foams at room temperature, heals in 5 hours, and recycles five times without property loss. The 'micro-spring' lattice offers a gauge factor of 4.8 under 1% strain, making it suitable for wearable, foldable, and reusable soft electronics.
The conference aims to promote research on global financial risk management with an emphasis on modern risks, under the theme “AI in an Uncertain World”. The annual MRS conference welcomes submissions from scholars worldwide on all aspects of risks and capital markets.
The journal is seeking original research on sustainable finance, including ESG considerations and climate risk, to capture recent advances in the field. Contributions will inform professional practice and policy development at both national and international levels.
This special issue explores the relationship between climate change and business, examining how firms access capital, manage risk, leverage opportunities, and navigate policy shifts in an era of climate uncertainty. The research highlights that climate change is reshaping financial markets, corporate valuation, and investment logic.
This study examines the relationship between digital transformation and systemic risk in China's banking system, using a fixed-effects model to analyze the effects of big data, AI, blockchain, and cloud computing. Digital transformation is found to enhance resilience but also poses new risks.
Researchers have identified key mechanisms underlying the evolution of fish calcitonin receptors, which resist desensitization and enable lifelong calcium regulation in marine environments. Designing sCT analogs and developing RAMP-independent CTR agonists may lead to long-acting calcitonin therapies.
A study analyzing corporate ESG reporting through data mining reveals a significant trend toward the homogenization of reports, with greater emphasis on social and governance issues. The findings suggest that companies are adopting similar ESG frameworks, which can enhance legitimacy but limit innovation.
A new study finds that China's Climate Policy Uncertainty (CPU) amplifies risk contribution volatility in Energy and Materials sectors during moderate market declines, but reduces it in Consumer Staples and Finance. However, during extreme market crashes, CPU increases risk volatility across all sectors except Healthcare.
This study uses a novel approach to capture group-level risk synchronisation in Chinese stock sectors, revealing how multi-sector co-movements can accelerate contagion and create systemic threats. By identifying crisis-specific resonance clusters and tracking resilience in real-time, the research provides a more precise tool for monito...
This study applies Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) and Extreme Learning Machines to solve complex option pricing problems under stochastic volatility. The research enables accurate pricing of American-style options for both equity and real estate index derivatives, addressing a significant challenge in quantitative finance.
Researchers propose 'weak anthropocentrism' as a middle path between strong anthropocentrism and biocentrism/ecocentrism, requiring clinical decisions to balance human health with minimization of harm to ecosystems. Green oncology demonstrates its operationalization in clinical choices.