A team of researchers has made breakthroughs in harnessing low-grade heat sources for efficient energy conversion. They developed a highly efficient Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical Cycle (TREC) system that converts small temperature differences into usable energy.
Researchers identified distinct genomic characteristics that impact prognosis for patients with triple negative apocrine carcinoma. The study confirmed a five-year disease-free survival rate of 92.2% for these patients, significantly higher than those diagnosed with other types of TNBC.
A recent study found elevated TonEBP expression in patients with lupus nephritis, correlating with inflammatory cytokines and kidney damage. Suppressing TonEBP was shown to halt lupus progression and mitigate kidney damage in animal models.
Researchers discovered NSMF protein's role in alleviating DNA replication stress by displacing weakly bound RPA proteins and promoting phosphorylation. This mechanism accelerates relief of replication stress, offering a new direction for treating various diseases, including cancer and age-related conditions.
A team of researchers at UNIST has developed solid electrolyte materials utilizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to improve the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells. The new materials demonstrate high hydrogen ion conductivity and durability, holding promise for advancing sustainable energy solutions.
A recent study evaluates the feasibility of ammonia-based power generation through techno-economic and carbon footprint analyses. The research reveals an impressive energy efficiency rate of 46.7% within the designed power generation process, with costs and greenhouse gas emissions considered.
A groundbreaking study by UNIST researchers reveals that high levels of endotrophin in fat cells disrupt autophagy, leading to inflammation and insulin resistance. Inhibiting ATG7 protein function or neutralizing endotrophin shows promise as a potential treatment for obesity-related metabolic diseases.
A new study published in eLife reveals the folding speed limit of helical membrane proteins using a robust single-molecule tweezer method. The findings provide unprecedented insights into structural states, kinetics, and energy barrier properties, offering valuable guidance for advancing pharmaceutical research and design.
Researchers at UNIST developed a microfluidic system to process blood into artificial tissue scaffolds for vascular regeneration. Autologous blood-based implants demonstrated superior wound closure rates, increased epidermis thickness, and enhanced collagen deposition in rodent skin wounds.
Researchers have created a highly efficient and stable photoelectrode for water splitting using organic semiconductors. The new design overcomes the limitations of traditional inorganic semiconductor-based photoelectrodes, resulting in enhanced hydrogen production efficiency.
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology have made a breakthrough in creating ultra-photostable avalanching nanoparticles that can perform unlimited photoswitching. This achievement has significant implications for fields like optical probes, 3D optical memory, and super-resolution microscopy.
Researchers propose a new bonding theory that illustrates how each boron atom satisfies the octet rule and how alternating σ bonds further stabilize the 2D sheet. The theory introduces a new form of resonance, allowing delocalization of σ electrons within the plane.
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have identified seven types of zirconium metal clusters found in MOFs and fourteen potential new metal building blocks. This discovery provides a crucial clue to accelerate the development of carbon-neutral porous materials.
Researchers have developed a smart contact lens capable of implementing AR-based navigation using a novel electrochromic display technology. The device uses Prussian blue to display directions to the user in real-time, overcame limitations of existing AR devices.
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have observed quasiparticles in a classical system made of microparticles driven by viscous flow. The hydrodynamic forces among the particles create pair excitations that propagate through the crystal, stimulating the creation of new pairs.
Researchers have discovered a new form of carbon, LOPC, which consists of 'broken C60 cages' connected by long-range periodicity. The formation of LOPC occurs under specific temperature and carbon/Li3N ratio conditions, and its characterization reveals unique electrical conductivity properties.
Researchers developed a cancer-selective therapeutic agent that targets cancer cells' unique acidic pH microenvironment, inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and killing only cancer cells. The agent, Mito-SA, forms charge-shielded nano-assemblies that selectively disassemble in the tumoral environment.
Researchers have developed a novel substrate boosting square-tensile-strain, promoting four-variant spontaneous polarization and defect-dipoles. This breakthrough enables reversibly controlled ternary polar states and ferroelectric bias.
Researchers investigated neuronal response to excessive iron accumulation associated with age-related neurodegenerative diseases. They identified two genes, CLU and HERPUD1, that responded to aging-related iron accumulation, highlighting potential preventative strategies.
Researchers at UNIST developed a subcutaneously implantable electromagnetic biosensor system for continuous glucose monitoring. The new technology eliminates the need for frequent finger pricking, providing more accurate blood glucose level tracking and improved patient care.
A research team at UNIST has identified subtropical low cloud feedback as a key mechanism driving teleconnections between the Southern Ocean and tropical precipitation. Their findings suggest that this impact is stronger than previously thought, with implications for mid-latitude climate predictions.
Researchers at UNIST have developed a method to synthesize single-crystalline graphite films of up to inch scale, overcoming the critical issue of small size due to weak interaction between layers. The resulting films exhibit exceptional thermal conductivity and uniform quality.
Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) demonstrate a feasible waste plastic pyrolysis model, increasing profitability and reducing CO2 emissions compared to centralized processes. The study also found significant decreases in transportation costs and related emissions.
Researchers at UNIST developed superaerophobic polyethyleneimine hydrogels to improve electrochemical hydrogen production by promoting bubble detachment. These hydrogels can be easily coated on electrodes, allowing for controlled pore size and porosity, leading to enhanced performance.
A new study has identified a specialized and distinctive type of microglia with enhanced antioxidant function in the ischemia/reperfusion injured brain, linked to stroke. The presence of Peroxiredoxin-1 protects against acute I/R injury, reducing microglial cell death and inflammatory responses.
A research team at UNIST has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a special textured anti-reflective coating, increasing its power conversion efficiency to 23.50%. The device maintains its initial efficiency for 120 hours, outperforming existing devices which drop to 50% after 20 hours.
Researchers have developed a vertically oriented 2D Ruddlesden–Popper phase perovskite passivation layer for efficient and stable inverted PSCs. The new design achieved a champion PCE of 21.4% in devices with outstanding humidity and thermal stability.
A new type of protein-based nanocomposite, AaLS/TRAIL/EGFRAfb, was developed to enhance the efficacy of TRAIL and inhibit EGFR-mediated survival signaling pathways. This synergistic approach successfully suppressed tumor growth without significant side effects in a mouse model.
A team of researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has finally solved the long-standing mystery of contact electrification, a phenomenon that was once humanity's only source of electricity. The study reveals that charge mosaics on contact-electrified dielectrics result from polarity-inverting discharges.
Researchers have successfully simulated the formation of the herringbone texture on Au(111) surfaces using a neural network method. The study revealed that non-negligible deformation underneath the surface is critical for the texture's formation, and it becomes sensitive to applied strains.
A research team led by Professor Wonyoung Choe has developed a new paradigm for designing future structures of metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs). They found that multiple weaker bonds can play a similar role to strong bonds in constructing predictable structures.
Researchers at UNIST have developed a thermoelectric tube using 3D printing that can effectively convert waste heat into electricity. The new technology has a high thermoelectric performance and is more effective than conventional cuboid-shaped devices.
Researchers have found exotic topological features in soft matter, a discovery that challenges our understanding of physics. The study reveals that such features are widespread and can be observed in everyday environments, including living organisms.
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a novel, hemolysis-free method for separating blood cells from plasma using magnetic forces. The new platform achieved 100% plasma purity and high recovery rates, outperforming conventional methods.
A research team at UNIST has developed a novel technique that converts liquid ammonia into green hydrogen with high purity and efficiency. The method consumes significantly less power than traditional electrolysis of water, making it an attractive alternative for hydrogen production.
Researchers at UNIST developed a new optical microscope technology that can image deeper into biological tissues. By limiting the numerical aperture of incident wavefronts, they improved focus peak to background ratio and energy delivery throughput.
Researchers at UNIST developed a novel metasurface with zerogap technology, enabling flexible and durable reconfigurable optics. The technique allows for high modulation depths and can be used in various applications such as electromagnetic wave shielding and polarization conversion.
Researchers developed a new method to quantify proton kinetic properties of triple conducting oxides (TCOs), revealing two orders of magnitude higher proton tracer diffusion coefficient. This led to improved electrochemical performance for protonic ceramic fuel cells, with recorded values exceeding previous benchmarks.
A joint research paper by Professor Sungil Kim and Ph.D. student YongKyung Oh has been commended for excellence in the 2021 IISE Annual Conference. The team developed a real-time anomaly detection model using maritime big data, showcasing a technique to quantify uncertainty in anomaly detection.
UNIST students were selected as the final winning team at the 2021 JunctionX Seoul hackathon with their mobile game 'My Running Mate, Zombie'. The team took only three days to build the game from scratch using feedback from embedded motion sensors and cloud computing platforms.
Researchers at UNIST developed mechanically closable nanotrenches to switch optical functionalities in a repeatable manner. These findings enable nonlinear switching of metamaterial multifunctionalities with applications in various fields including 6G communication frequency control.
A new study presents a high-efficiency battery system that can be charged using indoor lighting, showcasing an overall energy efficiency of 13.2%. The research team developed a novel electrode material that significantly enhances charging efficiency under dim light conditions.
Researchers at UNIST have successfully controlled the physical properties of naturally-formed nanoscale wrinkles in 2D semiconductors. The team developed a hyperspectral adaptive tip-enhanced photoluminescence spectroscopy approach to investigate and control the nano-optical and excitonic properties of wrinkles.
A research team has developed a new synthetic approach for controlling functional group assemblies in porous solids by using cage-based framework, metal-organic polyhedra. This method yields identical functional groups on each cage unit and offers improved solvatochromic behavior compared to traditional mixing strategies.
Researchers develop a new technique to control the transport of small molecules in gas-permeable nanoslits, which enables various applications such as molecule-valving, -concentrating and -pumping. The study shows that evaporation flux and nanoslit length govern the transport of small molecules.
UNIST has partnered with Aramco Asia Korea and MIDAM Scholarship Foundation to provide coding programs to underprivileged students in Ulsan. The program aims to bridge the educational gap in computer science among elementary and middle school students.
A new class of magnetic materials has been introduced for spin caloritronics, paving the way for versatile recycling of ubiquitous waste heat. The developed molecule-based magnet exhibits low thermal conductivity and efficient magnon excitations, making it an attractive alternative for energy harvesting from waste heat.
UNIST has been honored with iF Design Awards 2021 for ten outstanding design products and concepts. The award-winning designs, led by Professors Hwang Kim and KwanMyung Kim, have showcased innovative solutions in healthcare, smart safety helmets, and digital services.
The Ulsan 10,000 Genome Project has successfully completed the sequencing of 10,044 whole genomes, including 5,300 patients and 4,700 healthy individuals in Ulsan. This comprehensive genomic data will help accelerate the commercialization of genomic research in Korea.
Researchers at UNIST propose a new drought monitoring method using Vector Projection Analysis (VPA), which can comprehensively investigate drought disasters. The approach captures varied climate and environmental characteristics, showing good agreement with surface-based indices and drought references across continental scales.