Researchers develop a scalable, eco-friendly method to isolate 10-μm-thick bamboo green frameworks with high transparency and haze levels. The study offers a promising pathway to sustainable light-management layers for next-generation photovoltaics and optoelectronics.
Researchers have developed a novel strategy using Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets to enhance thermal conductivity and optoelectronic performance in perovskite solar cells. This study offers a promising route toward high-efficiency, thermally stable photovoltaics.
The study investigates how systemic risks propagate through the NFT ecosystem, providing insights for investors and regulators. It finds that NFT assets exhibit moderate but significant interconnectedness during normal market conditions, which intensifies substantially during extreme market states.
Researchers developed noninvasive on-skin biosensors that analyze sweat and skin biomarkers for real-time diabetes management. These sensors offer a painless and continuous monitoring solution, transforming daily diabetes care.
Researchers develop nanostructured anatase TiO2 cathode exposing reactive (001) facet, doubling capacity and setting a new benchmark for Mg2+ storage performance. This design principle unlocks multivalent-ion storage, propelling magnesium batteries toward market readiness.
Researchers developed a lattice-anchoring strategy to stabilize α-FAPbI3 perovskite for ultra-sensitive and stable X-ray detection. This breakthrough enables cost-effective, real-world imaging applications with improved sensitivity and stability.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough anode material for sodium-ion batteries that delivers exceptional performance from -35°C to 65°C. This innovation harnesses quantum-size effects to enable durable, high-energy batteries suitable for aerospace, electric vehicles, and grid systems.
Advanced machine learning techniques reveal that China's collateral monetary policy stimulates shadow banking growth while increasing bank risks, particularly among non-primary banks. The 2018 New Asset Management Regulation effectively mitigated these effects, demonstrating the value of targeted regulatory interventions.
A recent study found that paeoniflorin treatment corrected imbalances in gut microbiota and key metabolites associated with brain function in a rat model of chronic stress. This corrected the depressive behaviors in stressed rats, which were then transferred to other rats through the shared gut microbiota-metabolite axis.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hong Kong universities develop a comprehensive review on advanced AI chip design, focusing on energy efficiency, processing speed, and hardware scalability. The work provides a strategic roadmap for the development of high-performance AI chips through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The study presents a comprehensive review on electric-field-driven generative nanoimprinting for fabricating complex nanostructures. This technology has the potential to overcome limitations of traditional lithography and enable the creation of next-generation nanomanufacturing technologies.
Researchers developed a bio-inspired dual-amplified patch that accelerates and enhances the uniform delivery of extracellular vesicles (EVs) through the skin. The innovative patch uses short microneedles to overcome the stratum corneum barrier, enabling pain-free transdermal delivery of EVs.
Thick-film organic photovoltaics (OPVs) hold promise for high-efficiency, scalable, and cost-effective solar cells. The study establishes guidelines for designing high-performance OPVs by bridging the gap between laboratory achievements and industrial manufacturing.
The PLD-REBCO industry has seen rapid development thanks to commercial compact fusion, enabling mass production of high-performance REBCO tapes with excellent in-field performance. However, challenges remain, including reducing costs and improving scalability, which require closer collaboration between industry and academia.
A 4-week intervention study found that adhering to UK Physical Activity Guidelines improves cardiorespiratory fitness and increases muscle thickness and strength in older adults. This study demonstrates the potential of physical activity guidelines for improving health and functional well-being in older adults.
Researchers developed a refined analytical computational model for electromagnetic forces in HTS maglev systems, offering fast computation speed and clear parameter relationships. This enables comprehensive optimization and enhancement of the levitation system, reducing reliance on rare-earth permanent magnets.
Researchers discovered a new paradigm for integrating hafnia-based materials into advanced memory and logic devices by eliminating a mixed tetragonal phase, resulting in an unprecedented dielectric response. The capacitor achieves a stored charge density of 183 μC cm−2 at 1.2 V/50 ns, sustaining over 10^12 cycles without breakdown.
Scientists have developed a promising strategy for the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) using a porous carbon-supported Ni-ZnO nanoparticle catalyst. This breakthrough enables solvent-regulated selectivity and exceptional efficiency in producing valuable products such as BHMF and DMF.
Researchers have developed a comprehensive review on thermally drawn flexible fiber sensors, which provide excellent flexibility, biocompatibility, and scalability. The thermal drawing process enables the mass production of multifunctional fiber sensors for various applications, revolutionizing wearable technology and biomedical devices.
Recent advances in cathode binder design for lithium-ion batteries focus on LiFePO4 and transition-metal oxide cathodes. The overlooked role of binders is highlighted to ensure long cycling stability, safety, and sustainability.
Researchers are developing monolithic perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells to overcome the theoretical efficiency limit of crystalline silicon. The cells feature tunable bandgaps, low-cost fabrication, and excellent optoelectronic properties.
Researchers have developed a CoWO4/WO2 heterojunction catalyst that leverages intercalation-mediated catalysis to accelerate polysulfide conversion and suppress the shuttle effect, enabling long-life lithium-sulfur batteries.
Researchers have created a novel strategy using a polycationic long-chain molecule to develop stable and efficient zinc-iodine batteries. This breakthrough addresses challenges including zinc dendrite formation and corrosion, paving the way for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Researchers analyze how mechanical deformation affects flexible memristors, outlining design rules for reliable neuromorphic hardware. The study establishes a mechanical-lifetime framework, paving the way for energy-efficient neuromorphic hardware.
Researchers have developed high-entropy materials that meet the demands of next-generation batteries with higher energy density, longer cycle life, and temperature tolerance. The materials can be designed across various lithium, sodium, zinc, potassium, and wide-temperature systems.
Researchers have surpassed the Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit in photovoltaic cells by delivering 50-60% power-conversion efficiency at low temperatures. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for extreme-environment energy harvesting, with potential applications in cryogenic and deep-space power.
Researchers develop record-breaking bifunctional catalyst reducing precious-metal use while maintaining multi-year durability in real PEMWE cells. The breakthrough enables grid-scale green hydrogen production at affordable costs.
This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on assessing, pricing, and managing cyber risks in AI-driven environments. Scholars worldwide are encouraged to submit and join the conversation on cyber risks in the AI era.
The Korean Association of External Quality Assessment Service (KAEQAS) has grown to serve over 2,000 institutions since its inception in 1976. The system faces challenges such as voluntary participation, test standardization gaps, and limitations in real-time analytics.
The new serum amyloid A (SAA) assay demonstrated high reproducibility and broad linear measurement range, suitable for low-grade to high-level inflammatory states. Its strong agreement with established methods supports its adoption in routine diagnostics.
Researchers develop one-molecule, self-regulated 'bilateral anchoring' for high-performance rigid and flexible PSCs, achieving record efficiencies while extending device lifetime under real-world stress. The innovative design enables commercial viability of squaric acid as a single-component modifier for stable PSCs on any substrate.
A review explores how blood-based metabolomics can provide objective biomarkers for depressive states, suicidal ideation, and treatment responsiveness in depression. Metabolites such as 3-hydroxybutyrate and citrate have shown reproducible associations with depressive severity across multiple clinical cohorts.
A study comparing immunoblot assays and ELISA for detecting anti-F-actin antibodies in autoimmune hepatitis type 1 reveals comparable accuracy, with immunoblotting providing higher specificity. The findings suggest that immunoblot assays could be a reliable alternative to ELISA for diagnostic purposes, but larger studies are needed.
Researchers have uncovered how immune cell metabolism shifts to drive fibrotic processes through TGF-β/SMAD3 and AMPK-PPARγ pathways. Metabolic reprogramming also plays a role in drug resistance, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and personalized treatment.
This study investigates the stock performance of SMEs after hybrid securities issuance in the KOSDAQ market. Short-term gains are followed by long-term underperformance, with exchangeable bonds showing the most significant decline. Firm-specific characteristics play a critical role in determining performance outcomes.
Researchers have developed a nonswelling lubricative nanocolloidal hydrogel that resists biodegradation for over six months. This breakthrough provides a blueprint for next-generation hydrogels with long-term structural integrity and biofunctionality.
Researchers have developed a scalable and sustainable composite protective layer using chitosan and carbon nanotubes to prevent deadly dendrites in zinc batteries. The new material enables up to 3,000 hours of stable cycling and pushes energy efficiency over 99%.
Researchers have discovered that closed pores in hard carbon anodes can significantly increase the energy density and initial Coulombic efficiency of sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough provides a new design paradigm for hard carbon anodes, enabling the creation of next-generation SIBs with higher energy, longer life, and lower cost.
Researchers developed four stabilization strategies to improve zinc anode stability in AZIBs, including artificial SEI layers, electrolyte modification, bioinspired designs, and structural optimization. These approaches enhance cycle life, Coulombic efficiency, and overall performance of AZIBs.
Researchers have designed smart nanomedicines that scavenge ROS, re-programme immunity and restore tissue homeostasis to treat chronic inflammation. The work outlines design rules, AI-assisted screening and scalable synthesis for next-generation anti-inflammatory therapeutics.
A LiF-Pie structured interphase is designed for silicon anodes to enhance capacity and cycling stability. This innovative design offers a roadmap for developing next-generation battery technologies.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University developed radiative cooling materials to thrive in the harshest conditions on Earth and beyond. These innovative materials selectively emit and reflect thermal radiation, enabling efficient cooling even under intense solar irradiance or vacuum conditions.
Researchers develop biodegradable Cu2MnS3-x-PEG/glucose oxidase nanosheets for photothermoelectric and cascade-catalytic-driven cuproptosis-ferroptosis-apoptosis therapy. This work offers a blueprint for next-generation nanotherapies, integrating energy conversion, metabolic interference, and immune activation.
Researchers developed a high-performance piezoelectric nanocomposite by engineering a dual-structure interface between MXene and PVDF-TrFE, achieving an eightfold increase in low-pressure sensitivity. The material can accurately detect and classify subtle physiological signals with up to 99% accuracy.
The International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) has partnered with Translational Exercise Biomedicine (TEB), the first such collaboration in Asia. This partnership aims to enhance research publication, host co-branded events, and advance global advocacy for sports medicine.
Researchers developed AI-assisted conductive hydrogel dressings for intelligent wound monitoring, combining real-time physiological signal detection with artificial intelligence. The smart dressings offer personalized wound care and have the potential to bring hope to millions suffering from chronic wounds.
Researchers have developed a novel, MA-free ink that enables the scalable fabrication of wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells using blade coating in ambient air. The resulting cells achieve certified 23% efficiency, one of the highest values reported for an MA-free film.
Researchers developed low-energy photoelectric memristors for on-sensor vision, overcoming power and memory limitations. The innovation enables one-chip sensing, storage, and processing of visual information like the human retina.
Researchers have developed a triple-layer Ti-PTL with ultra-high porosity to boost oxygen transport and catalyst utilization in water electrolysis. The innovative design enables high performance and low-cost production, paving the way for widespread adoption of green-hydrogen plants.
A novel strategy is developed to stabilize lithium metal anodes using a heterostructured metal phosphide modulation layer, addressing challenges such as dendrite growth and unstable interfaces. This innovation opens a pathway towards practical high-energy and safe lithium metal batteries.