The USTC team found that positive NBEs occur during convective uplift, while negative NBEs occur during downdraft phase. This discovery suggests a new model where convection modulates charged layers within the cloud, governing cloud-top discharge intensity.
Researchers at USTC have developed a new type of soft gripper using porous magnetic silicone elastomer. This design enhances the gripper's ability to grip heavy objects while maintaining gentleness and flexibility, opening up new possibilities for biomedical and scientific applications.
A USTC team proposes a new type of battery using Martian atmospheric components, achieving higher energy density and longer stable cycling than previous designs. The battery has been validated in actual Martian conditions, paving the way for future space missions.
Researchers discovered a stable lithium isotope fractionation mechanism in Qinghai Lake, indicating minimal Li cycling. The lake's Li reserves are expected to increase over time, providing insights into paleoclimate history.
Researchers developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array that can be used in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithography. The system demonstrated high pixel density and successfully displayed patterns on silicon wafers, paving the way for future advancements in semiconductor manufacturing.
A research team led by Prof. ZHOU Rongbin found that GPR34 promotes tumor growth by suppressing ILC1-mediated anti-tumor activity. Blocking GPR34 with inhibitors can inhibit tumor growth in various models, providing a new immunotherapy strategy for liver and colorectal cancers.
Researchers uncover a new type of universality in non-equilibrium dynamics, describing the spin depolarization dynamics with two parameters. This study enables the simulation of complex systems using quantum information technology.
Researchers developed a quantum lidar system using up-conversion detector technology to record optical signals over a wide bandwidth. The system achieved wind field detection at a distance of 16 km with improved sensitivity and consistency compared to traditional lidar systems.
A team of scientists successfully implement coherent population trapping (CPT) in a double quantum dot (DQD) system without an external driving field. The researchers observed a significant dip in leakage current at zero bias, indicating the formation of dark states and CPT.
Researchers developed a novel electrocatalytic strategy for solid-state lithium-ion batteries, overcoming the limitation of liquid-solid interfaces. The new approach enhances reaction dynamics and creates highly active sites, leading to impressive ultrafast-charging performance.
A research team proposed a novel approach to simulate nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces. The simulation strategy accurately captured the complex energy transfer processes in experiments, revealing different pathways for high and low initial vibrational states.
Scientists at USTC have discovered significant nonlinear Hall and wireless rectification effects at room temperature in elemental semiconductor tellurium. The observed NLHE is primarily driven by extrinsic scattering, with surface symmetry breaking of the thin flake structure playing a crucial role.
A new algorithm has been developed to improve precipitation-type classification over the Tibetan Plateau using satellite radar data. The algorithm considers additional parameters to yield a more granular classification, reducing identification errors and providing more useful information for weather forecasting and modeling.
A USTC study suggests that superionic iron hydride formed from slab-derived water is a crucial factor in ULVZ formation, explaining seismic anomalies at the CMB. The research reveals that this state of FeHx exhibits extremely low seismic velocities and a density matching those of ULVZs.
A novel catalyst Au/BiOx-TiO2 enhances oxidative methane coupling by activating C-H bonds and preventing overoxidation, yielding 97% selectivity for C2+ products. The photocatalyst demonstrates stable performance up to 50 hours and outperforms previous catalysts.
Researchers developed a high-density Ir single-atom catalyst on CoGaOOH, achieving low overpotentials and long stability. The neighboring synergetic interaction of high-density single atoms stabilizes OOH intermediates, reducing the reaction energy barrier and improving performance.
A research team creates an artificial kagome superlattice to manipulate Dirac bands in graphene, achieving dispersion-selective band modulation. The high-order potential allows for fine-tuned control over the band structure.
Researchers at USTC discover Fano resonance interference effect between mixed atomic spins, proposing a novel magnetic noise suppression technique. The study successfully suppresses magnetic noise interference by at least two orders of magnitude.
Researchers from USTC developed a new method using single-atom catalysts that significantly improves the efficiency of breaking down pollutants in water, achieving an astonishing 34.7-fold increase in pollutant degradation rate.
A research team from USTC successfully demonstrated Hardy's nonlocality while closing both detection efficiency and locality loophoes. The study confirms quantum nonlocality via a strong violation of Hardy's paradox, with implications for developing quantum technologies.
Researchers at USTC reveal 'volcano-type' relationship between metal loading and OER activity in Ir single-atom catalysts, with optimal performance found at moderate loadings. The study provides theoretical guidance for designing more efficient single-atom catalysts.
Researchers found that a specific Ni-W ratio governs the performance of hydrogen oxidation reactions. The study revealed that adjusting the unpaired electrons in nickel increases the potential of zerocharge and hydroxyl adsorption capacity, leading to improved catalyst activity and stability.
Researchers at USTC decoupled electrolysis and conversion processes using bromide to improve Faradaic efficiency, selectivity, and stability of propylene oxide production. The system achieved a 91% faradaic efficiency and stable operation for over 30 days.
Researchers from USTC have created a cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective hydroalkylation process that enables the efficient construction of chiral tertiary carbon centers. This breakthrough solves the problem of uncontrollable stereochemistry in heteroatom-free alkene hydroalkylation reactions.
A study by USTC researchers has identified a unique type of neutrophil significantly associated with Alzheimer's disease pathology. The analysis reveals six distinct neutrophil clusters, with the Neu-5 cluster displaying unique characteristics and an altered inflammatory response.
A study published in PNAS reveals that active matter and shear flows exhibit similar thinning behaviors due to micro-mechanism of breaking up percolating particle clusters. This finding offers a possible explanation for the 'superfluid'-like phenomena observed in biological organisms.
Researchers at USTC create a novel 'Janus' dual-atom catalyst with Fe and Co atoms coordinated synergistically through an N-O bridge, showing exceptional performance in ORR and OER. The strong electronic interaction between Fe-N3 and Co-O3 units optimizes adsorption and desorption processes, accelerating reaction kinetics.
Researchers developed MOF confined crown ether membranes with high monovalent ion permeation rates and selectivity. The membranes provided theoretical guidance for constructing precise separation membranes for ions in complex systems.
Researchers have developed a novel pyroelectric photoconductive diode (PPD) for highly sensitive and fast high-energy photon detection. The PPD exhibits high responsivities to deep ultraviolet (DUV) and X-ray, with enhanced detection performance compared to traditional photodiodes.
A team developed a new detection method using organic phosphorescent probes and phosphorescence spectroscopy to study organic molecules in water ice. The study found that adding trace amounts of small or large molecular organics can significantly inhibit the crystalline order of water ice.
A research team from USTC has demonstrated the realization of time reversal through input-output indefiniteness in a photonic system, achieving a high success probability of 99.6%. This breakthrough shows significant advantages over traditional methods and opens up new possibilities for quantum information and photonic technologies.
Researchers at USTC developed a novel spiro-branched polymeric membrane with exceptional performance in flow battery applications, exceeding 60 mS cm-1 chloride ion conductivity. The membranes demonstrated superior power density and energy efficiency, potentially addressing various energy and environmental challenges.
Researchers developed an all-stacking technique to optimize interface contact between 2D materials and metal electrodes, achieving high-quality vdW contacts. The method resulted in improved device performance, including reduced off-state current and increased on-off ratio.
Research team observes covalent cluster intermediates in gas-phase reactions, revealing role of resonantly stabilized free radicals in particulate matter growth. Hydrogen abstraction and multiple radical additions promote cluster formation and growth into carbonaceous particles.
A USTC research team studied nitrogen isotope fractionation during terrestrial planet formation, finding that both early evolution and late-stage accretion contributed to the silicate Earth's nitrogen abundance. The study sheds new light on the origin of volatiles on our planet.
Researchers at USTC have detected two new exotic spin-spin-velocity-dependent interactions using solid-state spin quantum sensors. These findings provide valuable insights into fundamental interactions and could help explain observational facts in cosmology such as dark matter and dark energy.
Researchers developed an optical module with cascaded momentum-space polarization filters, enabling high SNR imaging of individual nano-objects. The technology improves conventional label-free optical microscopy sensitivity for single nanoparticles analysis.
A research team at USTC successfully overcame environmental noise to achieve high-fidelity quantum teleportation, utilizing multipartite hybrid entanglement. They achieved a measured fidelity approaching 90% and demonstrated a new way to overcome environmental noise.
Large Language Models (LLMs) can be effectively utilized with well-crafted prompts, which enhance response accuracy and relevance. Researchers from USTC proposed strategies for prompt engineering, including explicit instructions and relevant context.
Researchers at USTC design a tandem catalyst combining Cu single atoms with Co3O4 nanosheets, improving the electroreduction of nitrate into ammonia. The new catalyst achieves higher ammonia production rates than previous systems.
A new platform enables full-cycle cryogenic protection for mouse oocytes, reducing gene variations and improving offspring birth rates. The platform uses nanomaterials to inhibit ice formation, resulting in higher quality preserved oocytes.
A breakthrough innovation introduces a multifunctional three-terminal diode, revolutionizing optoelectronic integrated chip technology. The integration of traditional photodiodes with a metal-oxide-semiconductor structure enables effective control over carrier transport during light emission or detection processes.
Researchers at USTC developed a novel molecular-solid sensor enabling fast chiral recognition of amino acids through RTP. The method overcomes limitations of traditional luminescence-based methods with recognition times as short as a few minutes.
Researchers at USTC create 2D chiral metal-organic frameworks with large spin splitting, promising for electric field-controlled spintronic devices. The study identifies key elements for achieving giant R-D spin splitting, including chirality and strong ligand field.
A USTC research team has created a new, eco-friendly process for producing hydroxylamine (NH2OH) using only air and water. The method, known as the plasma-electrochemical cascade pathway, eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and energy-intensive processes.
Researchers at USTC have achieved quantum amplification of extremely weak magnetic fields, with a gain of over 5,000 times and single measurement accuracy reaching 0.1fT level. This breakthrough enables precise measurements of sub-flying Tesla levels in a single measurement.
Researchers at USTC discovered topological Kerr effects in 2D magnets CrVI6, which exhibit singular bumps similar to the topological Hall effect. The study provides a powerful means of characterization for revealing microscopic mechanisms of topological magnetic structures.
Researchers find that carbon deposition on copper electrodes hinders CO2 reduction, leading to catalyst deactivation. The team elucidated the mechanism of carbon formation through controlled experiments.
Researchers at USTC developed a novel deep blue OLED design exhibiting BT.2020 color gamut, achieving high external quantum efficiencies of up to 33.1%. The design enables narrow-band emission of deep blue light and suppresses structural relaxation in the excited state.
Research at USTC identified a novel mechanism by which the body regulates oxidative stress pressure, involving lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP) that captures lipids to maintain lipid-oxidative homeostasis. LBP's activity helps prevent further peroxidation and maintains lipid balance.