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Supramolecular organic framework for iodine capture from seawater

A team at Hainan University has developed a supramolecular organic framework for efficient iodine capture from seawater, removing 79% of iodine pollution in simulated contaminated environments. The material achieves an ultrahigh iodine adsorption capacity of 46 mg g−1 within a 20-day extraction period.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateMar 12, 2025

New membrane discovery makes possible cleaner lithium extraction

Researchers have developed novel membranes that can pull lithium directly out of salt-lake brines using electricity, leaving other metal ions behind. The process could reduce the environmental impact of lithium mining and contribute to more efficient energy storage systems for renewable energy sources.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Water·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2025
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New insights into bamboo's chemical structure

Researchers investigated the chemical composition and structural characteristics of hemicellulose and lignin-carbohydrate complexes extracted from bamboo tissues. The study showed significant differences in extraction yield, thermal stability, and phenyl glycoside bonds among various tissues.

SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2025

Breakthrough research enhances stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells

Researchers developed a chemically protective cathode interlayer using amine-functionalized perylene diimide, which stabilizes perovskite solar cells. The novel solution-processed PDINN cathode interlayer achieved impressive performance with over 81% retention and record-high bias-free solar hydrogen production rate.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateJan 22, 2024
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North China Electric Power University’s innovative solutions for Fukushima radioactive water crisis

Chinese researchers are exploring advanced porous nanomaterials and technologies to reduce radionuclide discharge into the environment. These materials possess high specific surface area, abundant pore structures, exceptional stability, and design flexibility, making them promising candidates for radionuclide removal.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalEco-Environment & Health·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateOct 24, 2023

The correlation between the structures of bimetallic tartrate complexes in solutions for laser-induced synthesis and sensor characteristics of microbiosensors materials

Researchers discovered bimetallic tartrate complexes with unique structures, formed by insufficient ligand, leading to improved sensor characteristics for microbiosensors. The study showcases the potential of laser-induced chemical liquid phase deposition for creating nanostructures with various applications.

SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalCurrent Organocatalysis·DateJul 11, 2023

Fishing for proteins: Scientists use new optical tweezer technology to study DNA repair

Researchers used C-trap technology to investigate how different DNA repair proteins identify and bind to their respective forms of damage. They found that some proteins arrived at the damage site together and departed together, while others showed surprising variability in their association and dissociation patterns. The study provides...

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 1, 2023

Using an egg “soup” to understand how DNA is packed in the nucleus

A Medical University of South Carolina research team has discovered that HDAC1 plays a crucial role in packing DNA around histones, which can help target cancer cells with inhibitors. The novel egg extract system allows researchers to study DNA packing in real-time, outside of a cell.

SourceMedical University of South Carolina·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2022
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Laser microbiopsy is a minimally invasive method to extract tissue samples

Researchers developed a laser-based approach to perform microbiopsies, enabling fast, painless tissue sampling with minimal damage. The novel technique uses laser ablation to extract tiny tissue volumes, which can be analyzed using virtual H&E imaging and other techniques in minutes, not hours.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateDec 14, 2022