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.
Researchers have created face-/edge-shared 3D perovskitoid single crystals with suppressed ion migration, providing a new pathway for stable and high-sensitivity X-ray detection. The team's design addresses the long-standing issue of ion migration in traditional perovskites.
A review analyzes strategies for energy-level alignment in perovskite solar cells, including perovskite absorber engineering and ETL/HTL optimization. Real-world case studies validate the effectiveness of these approaches.
Researchers have developed a game-changing solution for wastewater treatment, delivering unprecedented performance in electrochemical oxidation of persistent pollutants. The 3D-printed electrodes reduce reliance on critical raw materials and cut fabrication costs by 30%, offering a scalable, metal-free path to sustainable water treatment.
Researchers developed a novel zwitterionic electrolyte additive using anionic group design to eliminate hydrogen evolution reactions and zinc dendrite growth. MPC emerged as the most effective additive due to its dual functionality, offering promising solutions for ultra-stable and long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
A new hydrogel sensor has been developed to enable long-term, high-fidelity EEG recording and attention assessment. The PGEH patch uses machine learning-powered attention decoding and reusable skin adhesion, making it a potential game-changer for wearable neuromonitoring.
A novel 'heteroatoms synergistic anchoring vacancies' strategy has been introduced to create phosphorus-doped CoSe2 with rich selenium vacancies, resolving the long-standing 'activity-stability trade-off' of catalysts. This innovation enables Li-S batteries with exceptional performance and brings commercialization closer.
Researchers have introduced a novel electron localization strategy to create Ni-MXene composites with enhanced polarization, leading to boosted electromagnetic wave attenuation. The composites achieve an ultra-wide effective absorption bandwidth of 6.8 GHz and set a new benchmark for MXene-based EMW absorbers.
Researchers developed Pickering emulsion-derived MXene/silk fibroin hydrogels with programmable hierarchical structures, delivering exceptional EMI shielding and solar evaporation performance. The synergistic effects of amphiphilic silk fibroin and MXene nanosheets enable precise control over hydrogel microstructures.
A team of researchers has developed high-reliability artificial thermoreceptors that mimic human nociceptors, enabling robots to detect harmful thermal stimuli with exceptional accuracy. The devices use photo-induced patterning thermoelectrics and exhibit minimal temporal and spatial variations.
Researchers have developed innovative electrochemical solid-state electrolyte (SSE) reactors that overcome limitations of traditional electrochemical reactors. These new reactors offer enhanced product purity, energy efficiency, and scalability, making them indispensable for next-generation electrosynthesis.
A comprehensive review of transition metal-based electrocatalysts for microbial electrochemical hydrogen production has been published, highlighting the progress made over 15 years. The research provides a roadmap for advancing practical and sustainable microbial electrolysis cells.
Researchers introduce a dicyandiamide-based molecular bridge strategy to passivate defects and regulate phase distribution in quasi-2D perovskite solar cells, achieving record efficiencies and improved stability. This approach enables scalable development of efficient and durable next-generation perovskite photovoltaics.
A new catalyst, NiFe-BNC, has been developed for efficient styrene degradation and CO2 reduction. The catalyst demonstrates scalable potential for pollutant remediation and carbon recycling, advancing closed-loop carbon utilization.
This research collection demonstrates that finance is an active driver of new energy solutions, influencing investor behavior and corporate strategy. It highlights the importance of integrating finance with technological innovation and policy design for a just and efficient energy transition.
Researchers have developed electrospun nanofiber-based composite materials for wearable electronic skin applications, offering high surface area, tunable porosity, and breathability. These composites mimic skin-like properties while enabling efficient signal transduction for human-machine interaction and health monitoring.
Recent studies have shown that AI models can outperform manual assessments in accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility. This has led to increased opportunities for raising IVF success rates through the application of deep learning and computer vision techniques.
Researchers unveil ultra-thin TiO2 flakes that outperform traditional nanoparticles on transparency, penetration, phototoxicity and spectrum. The new sunscreen platform achieves unparalleled NAF, negligible skin permeation and reduced DNA-damage risk.