A novel power system dispatch model optimizes thermal power, wind power, PV generation, and energy storage systems for cost reduction, carbon emission control, and stability enhancement. Increasing ESS capacity improves renewable energy utilization while mitigating power generation fluctuations.
The BRICS countries, accounting for 45% of global GHG emissions, need to transition towards cleaner energy to achieve carbon neutrality goals. The study's energy-economic model projects that non-fossil fuel share will reach 85% in some nations by carbon neutrality deadlines.
Researchers classify MXene applications in TENGs into four types: conductive layer, triboelectric layer, filler of polymer film as triboelectric layer, and charge trapping layer. MXenes exhibit excellent performance due to their unique combination of properties, such as electronegativity, electrical conductivity, and flexibility.
The journal Nano Research Energy has been accepted for inclusion in the Web of Science (Emerging Sources Citation Index). This recognition acknowledges the publication's high-quality research papers and review articles on nanomaterials and nanotechnology for energy.
A review in Cancer Biology & Medicine explores the potential of AI to decode complex biological data for personalized cancer care. By integrating genomics, medical imaging, and pathology, AI excels at processing vast quantities of genomic and multi-omic data.
Abnormal fungal colonization in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) promotes tumor growth and activates the host complement system, suggesting Malassezia as a potential driver of cancer development.
Researchers found that Nd3+ and Sm3+ doping improves Y2-xAxMgTiO6 ceramics' Q* x f value, reaching 74,821 GHz and 67,068 GHz respectively. Doping optimizes properties by balancing chemical bond ionicity, bond energy, and lattice stability.
The 2025 Carbon Future Young Investigator Award recognizes young researchers with exceptional research potential and innovative capabilities. Ten recipients received the main award, while 30 others received Honorable Mention Awards for their significant contributions to carbon-related science and technology fields.
Researchers develop a new A/B-site co-doped strategy to enhance piezoelectric performance and retention of high Curie temperature in Bi4Ti3O12-based ceramics. The method improves thermal stability and piezoelectric activity, opening doors for high-temperature device applications.
A new combination therapy using siRNA and a proprietary ferritin nanoparticle-preS1 vaccine has shown to achieve stable functional cure in mice with chronic hepatitis B. The treatment resulted in sustained HBsAg clearance, efficient seroconversion, and high levels of serum HBV DNA clearance.
Despite a net gain of over 10,000 hectares in forest cover from 2000 to 2020, the Yangtze River Delta's forests experienced significant losses due to urbanization and agriculture. The study found that four times more carbon was emitted than taken up, highlighting the need for sustainable forest management.
A new smartphone app uses visual equivalents to provide real-time feedback, enabling deaf users to practice and improve their pronunciation. The six-month trial showed promising improvements in speech development, with participants advancing from no vocalization to an average of 7 phonetic sounds.
The journal aims to advance cutting-edge research and engineering applications in flexible materials, devices, and systems. It covers topics such as biomedical materials, soft robotics, human-machine interaction, and energy storage.
Researchers analyzed NASICON-type high-entropy materials for enhanced electrochemical performance, focusing on lattice distortion, interface reconstruction, and ion transport kinetics. The study revealed the unique advantages of these materials in synergistically optimizing electrode-electrolyte interfaces and ion conductivity.
A new selective emitter material, Er(Ta1-xNbx)O4, exhibits excellent high-temperature stability and spectral efficiency, making it a promising candidate for next-generation radioisotope thermoelectric photovoltaic systems. The material's strategic doping of Nb5+ ions promotes f-f transition probability and increases selective emission ...
A new study reveals that Douglas-fir introduction has a neutral effect on European biodiversity in most cases, with only rare positive or negative impacts observed.
A study on a 65-year-old patient with Prototheca wickerhamii infection showed significant changes in skin microbiome composition. The relative abundance of Acinetobacter parvus decreased, while P. wickerhamii dominated the lesion site, with itraconazole and voriconazole treatment showing promising results.
Researchers developed a novel approach to prepare ultrahigh voltage-gradient ZnO-based varistor ceramics through hybrid cold sintering/spark plasma sintering and post-annealing process. The method optimizes the microstructure of the ceramics, improving their electrical properties.
Researchers developed a percolation-based framework to analyze Beijing's urban rail transit system resilience under various operating schemes. The framework utilizes multi-source data and identifies key bottlenecks, revealing improved network connectivity during peak hours.
Scientists isolated seven new compounds from a deep-sea fungus, showcasing potent antifungal activities against Cryptococcus gattii. The discovery expands chemical space and provides a new scaffold for potential drug candidates.
Researchers from National University of Defense Technology found that nitrogen doping enhances the ablation resistance of ultra-high temperature ceramics. Transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed the formation of nanocarbon and Zr-C-N-O phases at the interface, which helps mitigate thermal expansion mismatch.
The study reveals six novel types of structurally and functionally distinct viral histone-fold proteins, some resembling bacterial and archaeal histones. These findings suggest diverse roles for viral histones beyond nucleosome formation, including potential functions in chromatin-related protein interactions.
The study evaluates Hengshui City's 'zero-waste city' initiative, which integrates biogas production, electricity generation, heat recovery, and organic fertilizer manufacturing. The project achieves significant emission reductions, with a 64% decrease in CO2 equivalent emissions per year.
Tsinghua University Press has expanded its Journal Home partnership with ResearchGate, doubling coverage and increasing visibility of 10,000+ research articles. The expanded partnership includes 11 open access titles across nano research, AI, computing, engineering, and life science.
A team developed a dual-mode temperature-pressure sensor using a core-shell carbon fiber/Ag2S film, enabling accurate detection of finger touches, respiratory states, and body movements. The sensor demonstrated rapid response times, superior electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency, tensile strength enhancement, and antibacter...
Researchers at Tsinghua University developed a ball milling-assisted technique to revitalize aged LiCoO₂ cathodes, achieving high discharge capacity and initial Coulombic efficiency. The method offers compelling advantages over conventional recycling pathways in terms of efficiency, cost, and environmental footprint.
Researchers developed an IRRS model to predict prognosis and immunotherapy response in CRC patients by integrating clinical data and transcriptomic profiles. The model identified a robust multi-gene signature associated with improved survival and immune infiltration in low-risk patients.
A new approach to treating refractory biliary tract infections was demonstrated using personalized phage therapy. Despite initial clearance of the dominant pathogen, resistant strains emerged due to genetic mutations, highlighting the challenges posed by bacterial heterogeneity and biofilm formation.
A new review article summarizes the relationship between structural configurations and locomotion modes of magnetic soft robots. The authors emphasize current challenges and future research directions, highlighting potential applications in clinical surgery, drug delivery, and more.
The study explores AI-driven innovations across multiple scales, from material design to industrial park optimization, highlighting its potential for simplifying complex chemical processes. However, data reliability remains a major challenge, and full-scale industrial implementation faces technical, economic, social, and ethical hurdles.
Northeastern University researchers develop a new material that cools high-power laser systems while increasing luminous efficiency by 73.2%. The breakthrough enables practical, high-performance laser lighting technologies with improved thermal stability.
A study by Tsinghua University researchers highlights the need for a strategic framework to achieve net-zero energy sector technologies in China. The team proposes three primary pathways to reduce emissions: improving efficiency, transitioning to zero-carbon energy sources, and implementing carbon capture technologies.
A study published in iEnergy found that strategically locating data centers in western China can reduce carbon emissions. By shifting 33% of computational load from Eastern China to the West, overall carbon emissions are reduced by 26%.
Researchers from Tsinghua University proposed a novel method for calculating Critical Clearing Time (CCT) sensitivity in power systems with high penetration of power electronic devices. The new method considers the effects of current limiting and control switching in IBRs, providing a tool for stability analysis.
Researchers developed an innovative strategy to optimize seed orchard layouts, minimizing inbreeding while maximizing genetic gains. Direct selection, focusing on elite individuals, delivered significant performance boosts in diameter, height, and volume.
Researchers found that NADPH oxidase 2/ reactive oxygen species pathway exacerbates periodontitis in mice with colitis. NOX2 inhibitors reduce ROS levels and inflammation, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for patients with both conditions.
Researchers have developed self-healing materials for electrodes, electrolytes, and encapsulation layers to restore performance and extend battery lifespan. The technology has the potential to revolutionize consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems with improved safety and reliability.
The team successfully prepared an amphiphilic drug molecule PPT-POM-PPT, which exhibits excellent anticancer activity against various tumor cells while showing low toxicity to normal cells. The self-assembling vesicles deliver the drug without additional carrier materials, improving stability and biocompatibility.
Researchers challenge traditional view that cool temperate rainforests are fragile ecosystems, finding they depend on disturbance for survival. The study found Antarctic beech trees grew faster and recruited more successfully after higher disturbance levels.
Assembloids offer a next-generation approach to 3D tissue modeling for human biology, integrating multiple organoids or diverse cell types. This enables the study of large-scale biological phenomena such as neural circuitry formation and immune-tumor dynamics.
A study found that Sporothrix brasiliensis, the most virulent species, is a key driver of the Brazilian epidemic. Genetic analysis revealed high polymorphism and recent population expansion or positive selection, suggesting adaptation to polluted environments.
The study reveals that a high magnetic field significantly affects the directional solidification microstructure of the Al–18 at.%Ni alloy, causing hypereutectic reactions instead of peritectic reactions. The preferred orientation of the Al3Ni phase is also influenced by the growth velocity.
Researchers propose a novel framework to model stochastic fundamental diagrams from microscopic interactions, deepening understanding of traffic flow's stochasticity. The Leader-Follower Conditional Distribution-based Stochastic Traffic Modeling (LFCD-STM) framework offers high consistency with real-world data and has implications for ...
Researchers have discovered a way to enhance the piezoelectric properties of CaBi4Ti4O15-based ceramics by doping them with MnO2. The resulting ceramics exhibit an ultra-high piezoelectric coefficient and high Curie temperature, making them suitable for high-temperature applications.
The book explores data life cycle management, key challenges, and enterprise governance. It provides a structured framework for navigating digital transformation on a global scale, drawing from industry expertise.
The study provides a techno-economic foundation and policy blueprint to align storage deployment with regional needs, ensuring a reliable transition to carbon neutrality. Electrical energy storage plays a critical role in balancing supply-demand mismatches and enhancing grid flexibility.
A research team has proposed a new monocular vision-based measurement method for autonomous aircraft landing guidance in unknown structured environments. The system uses an onboard monocular camera to detect suitable landing regions and accurately measure the relative 6D pose between the aircraft and the landing region, ensuring reliab...
Researchers have developed a novel catalytic system for the efficient conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), achieving >99.9% conversion and DMT yield. The Zn-Beta-meso catalyst demonstrates exceptional selectivity and versatility across various PET substrates.
A new cathode material, MOF-derived hierarchical porous TiO2@NPC@S, has been developed to address the challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries. The material exhibits excellent electrochemical performance, with high capacity and rapid charge/discharge rates, making it a promising alternative for energy storage devices.
A study led by Drs. Jia-Xin Li and Rui-Lin Zhao identifies 22 new fungal species from Beijing's urban green spaces, including 8 new Leucoagaricus and 2 new Leucocoprinus species. The discovery highlights the importance of urban environments in supporting biodiversity.