Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology developed a densely functionalized polymeric binder for high-performance lithium and sodium-ion batteries. The new material showed exceptional electrochemical performance, high capacities, and great cycle stability.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateSep 17, 2024
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Researchers at TU Wien have developed a new method to generate extremely short, powerful ion pulses for controlled analysis of material surfaces. These pulses can be used to observe chemical processes in real-time, providing insights into surface physics and chemistry on a picosecond time scale.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateSep 17, 2024
Researchers developed interpenetrated electrode structures to enhance ion diffusion kinetics in electrochemical energy storage devices. The design reduced ion concentration gradients and increased surface area, leading to improved performance at low temperatures.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 17, 2024
A new method of constructing 2D lateral p-n junctions using low-energy ion implantation has been developed, enabling precise modulation of 2D material conductivity and fabricating patterned doping. This technique demonstrates the universality of the method on various 2D semiconductors.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 14, 2024
Researchers have successfully mass-produced aluminum nanowires using a novel atomic diffusion technique, paving the way for mass production of high-performance nanodevices in fields like sensing devices and optoelectronics. The new method enables precise control over NW growth, leading to significant improvements in quality and purity.
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A new type of gel developed by MLU chemists improves the safety and service life of lithium-ion batteries. Initial lab studies show that it also enhances battery performance, remaining stable at over five volts.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2024
Researchers have discovered that sodium chloride can increase the efficiency of antitumoral T cells, leading to improved metabolic fitness and enhanced tumor killing capabilities. This finding has significant implications for adoptive T-cell therapy in cancer treatment.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute -·JournalNature Immunology·DateAug 28, 2024
Researchers created a virtual game environment and connected it to hydrogels, which improved their accuracy over time. The hydrogels used 'memory' to learn from previous patterns and improve their gameplay, with an improvement rate of up to 10%.
SourceCell Press·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2024
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Researchers create stable, multilayer structures using electric field modifications, opening up new possibilities for quantum technologies. The development paves the way for scalable and robust quantum devices with increased functionality.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPhysical Review X·DateAug 22, 2024
Physicists at Purdue University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in levitated optomechanics by observing the Berry phase of electron spins in nano-sized diamonds. By levitating and spinning these tiny diamonds at incredibly high speeds, they were able to study the effects of fast rotation on spin qubits.
SourcePurdue University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 14, 2024
Researchers create fast and sustainable method to produce hydrogen gas using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds. They find that adding caffeine speeds up the reaction, producing hydrogen in just five minutes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateJul 25, 2024
Researchers studied Chang'e-5 samples to understand how solar wind irradiation and micrometeorite impacts form metallic iron nanoparticles, revealing distinct effects on size and optical properties. The study provides insights into lunar surface color variations and remote sensing measurements.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2024
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Researchers from PSI and ETH Zurich studied connexin-36 gap junction channels and found that antimalarial drug mefloquine binds to the channels, potentially explaining its severe side effects. The study provides new insights into how drugs interact with connexins and may lead to the development of therapies for neurological diseases.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalCell Discovery·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2024
Researchers at NUS discovered a novel mechanism in plants that removes excess chloride ions from roots, enhancing salinity tolerance. This discovery could improve the salinity tolerance of crop plants in the future.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2024
A new study found that magnesium levels in sandhoppers increase during cold weather, slowing their activity. In deeper sleep, magnesium levels can more than double, putting the sandhopper into a torpid state and allowing it to conserve energy.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalJournal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 14, 2024
Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a new technique for tissue regeneration using mineral-based nanomaterials inspired by ancient medical practices. The approach aims to induce natural bone formation, reducing the need for invasive procedures and long-term medication, and promoting improved quality of life.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 31, 2024
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A team from Osaka University demonstrates greater control of ion passage through a nanopore membrane by applying a voltage to a gate electrode. This leads to a six-fold increase in osmotic energy efficiency and a power density of 15 W/m^2, enabling the potential for scaling up the technology.
SourceOsaka University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2024
Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a high-energy, high-efficiency all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilize sodium and air without additional equipment. The breakthrough overcomes the challenge of carbonate formation, increasing energy density and reducing voltage gap.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 28, 2024
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed a hybrid porous structure using polyvinyl alcohol, enabling uniform lithium electrodeposition. The new design facilitated the transport of lithium ions, reducing 'dead Li' areas and internal short circuits, resulting in high stability after 200 charge-discharge cycles.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 23, 2024
Researchers aim to create polymers that can form the basis of effective sensors for applications in physiological, environmental, and Internet of Things monitoring. The goal is to increase energy efficiency and broaden material choices, enabling devices to operate at low voltage and interact with ions and transport ionic charges.
Researchers discovered a connection between mitochondrial calcium transport and autophagy, a process where cells break down and reuse components. The study found that NCLX protein plays a crucial role in regulating this link, which has implications for understanding energy metabolism and developing disease treatments.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateMay 2, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Washington have solved a long-standing chemical mystery in organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs), which allow current to flow in devices like implantable biosensors. The study reveals that OECTs turn on via a two-step process, causing a lag, and off through a simpler one-step process.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 30, 2024
Researchers developed a displacement-type ferroelectric material with high dielectric constant by incorporating rubidium ions into perovskite compounds. The material exhibits unique distortions and phase transitions across a broad temperature range.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalDalton Transactions·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2024
Researchers from NIMS and Tokyo University of Science developed a compact AI device that utilizes molecular vibrations to predict blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. The device outperformed existing AI devices with a 50% error reduction, paving the way for low-power AI terminal devices with various sensors.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2024
A Moffitt study reveals cells have a previously unknown information processing system that enables rapid adaptation and sophisticated communication. Ion gradients across the cell membrane form an information network for quick cellular decision-making, bypassing traditional genetic instruction.
SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2024
Researchers developed a multifunctional drug delivery system that can carry both hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds, overcoming previous limitations in conventional methods. The system utilizes switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions, allowing for precise release of drugs in tumor cells.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalCell·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2024
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Researchers introduce new method to store data for generations using atomic-scale defects, exceeding current storage limits and energy consumption. The approach features 4D encoding schemes and can be applied to other materials with optically active defects.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 4, 2024
Researchers have discovered a new type of pyrochlore-type oxyfluoride with high ionic conductivity and air stability, suitable for electric vehicles, airplanes, and miniaturization applications. The material exhibits low activation energy and operates within a wide temperature range.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 2, 2024
Researchers develop innovative treatment to alleviate deleterious effects of hyperkalemia, a disease affecting 350 million people worldwide. The new mineral-based therapy uses ion transfer to flush excess potassium from the body, offering a safer alternative to existing treatments.
SourceNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2024
Researchers design COFs with precise density and position to alter energy density of electrode materials, promoting metal ion migration. The structure and properties of COFs are crucial for achieving high-performance, stable, and sustainable alkaline ion battery systems.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalEnergy Material Advances·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 21, 2024
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A new study has identified a crucial role for plant MLKL proteins in regulating cytoplasmic calcium ion concentration, which is responsible for innate immune responses. The research found that activated plant MLKLs maintain higher calcium levels, activating downstream immune machinery and conferring disease resistance.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalCell Host & Microbe·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2024
Researchers at EPFL have successfully connected two artificial synapses using ions to process data, paving the way for brain-inspired computing. The device stores information in a readily accessible way, reducing energy costs and mimicking the brain's own processing mechanism.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2024
Researchers from NTU Singapore and the University of Toulouse discovered a link between ionophores, cellular ion balance, and inflammation. The study found that cells trigger an immune response when potassium ions fall below a certain level, releasing pro-inflammatory molecules.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2024
Researchers at UNIST have developed a method to measure nanometer-sized samples within a transmission electron microscope, utilizing nano-thermometers based on cathodoluminescence spectroscopy. The technique offers improved accuracy and spatial resolution compared to conventional methods.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Nano·DateMar 7, 2024
Researchers have developed a chemical etching method to widen the pores of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which could improve their applications in fuel cells and as catalysts. The new MOF structure enables faster transfer of chemicals, enhancing activity and stability.
SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 29, 2024
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Scientists directly visualize the neutral products of hydronium-hydroxide neutralization, observing two electron-transfer mechanisms and a proton-transfer channel. The study provides insights into quantum dynamics of this fundamental reaction.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2024
A team of researchers from the Max Born Institute has demonstrated a new approach to all-attosecond pump-probe spectroscopy using a compact intense attosecond source. This enables the investigation of extremely fast electron dynamics in the attosecond regime, which is not accessible by current attosecond techniques.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, researchers observed that battery ions change direction and return to previous positions before resuming their random travels. The 'fuzzy memory' of the ions lasts just a few billionths of a second but will help scientists predict ion behavior.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2024
A common mineral in red soils, goethite locks away trace metals over time, rendering them unavailable for plants and animals. The study found that up to 70% of nickel was non-recoverable and only 8% of cadmium was irreversibly bound.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateFeb 15, 2024
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Engineers developed an ultra-sensitive sensor made of graphene that can detect low concentrations of lead ions in water, achieving a record limit of detection down to the femtomolar range. The device's high sensitivity enables the detection of even one lead ion in a reasonable volume of water.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNano Letters·DateFeb 5, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich successfully simulated the protein complex JUNO-IZUMO1, which initiates fertilization. The simulations revealed a network of short-lived contacts between the proteins and showed how zinc ions destabilize the complex, preventing further sperm penetration.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 2, 2024
Researchers at GIST developed high-performance OECT devices based on poly(diketopyrrolopyrrole) (PDPP)-type polymers, achieving high charge carrier mobility and volumetric capacitance values. The optimized material exhibited a figure-of-merit value of over 800 F V^-1 cm^-1 s^-1.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
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Focused ion beam technology has numerous applications in material processing, microelectronics, and life sciences. The instrument uses a finely focused ion beam for nanoscale analysis, prototype creation, and material modification.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 11, 2024
A novel transparent spectral converter, GdPO4-GC:Eu3+/Pr3+, absorbs UV photons and re-emits them as visible light, increasing photovoltaic devices' conversion efficiency. This technology shields PCs from UV damage and enhances their sensitivity to UV photons.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Photonics for Energy·DateJan 3, 2024
Energy beam-based direct and assisted polishing technologies for diamonds improve surface quality and material removal rates, overcoming limitations of traditional methods. Researchers analyzed four latest polishing techniques, including laser polishing, ion beam polishing, plasma-assisted polishing, and laser-assisted polishing.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateDec 21, 2023
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Researchers create electrode material that attracts uranium ions from seawater more efficiently than existing methods. The material extracts 12.6 milligrams of uranium per gram of coated, active material over 24 days.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Central Science·DateDec 13, 2023
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a copolymer system that can control solvation and bind different ions through an electrochemical process. The study presents a new pathway for electrochemically controlling ion selectivity, offering a precise platform for removing ions from water.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJACS Au·DateDec 13, 2023
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that immune cells use an influx of water and ions to propel themselves forward, a process regulated by the WNK1 protein. This mechanism is essential for T cell migration and has implications for understanding cancer spread.
SourceThe Francis Crick Institute·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 6, 2023
Scientists at Tokyo Tech developed self-folding polymers to create smaller, safer gadolinium-based contrast agents for cancer diagnosis and neutron capture radiotherapy. These nanosized complexes show enhanced tumor accumulation and penetration, reducing toxicity while increasing MRI performance.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 4, 2023
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A computational study conducted by Brazilian researchers found that current density and active species concentration are the main variables affecting capacity loss. The approach successfully mitigated cross-contamination, providing an optimal flow between electrolyte tanks under different operating conditions.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·DateNov 22, 2023
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to transform a rare-earth crystal into a magnet by using chirality in phonons. Chirality, or the twisting of atoms' motion, breaks time-reversal symmetry and aligns electron spins, creating a magnetic effect.
SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 9, 2023
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University investigated how high salt concentrations affect wheat seedlings growing deep in the soil. They found that sodium has the most negative effect, while potassium and calcium chloride salts can be considered more environmentally friendly. High salt concentrations slow down greening process.
SourceEötvös Loránd University·JournalPlanta·DateNov 7, 2023
Researchers have developed a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte with exceptional ionic conductivity, addressing material limitations that hindered previous attempts. This breakthrough is expected to pave the way for commercialization of solid-state batteries, promising improved affordability and safety.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2023
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A study reveals that Earth's ionospheric plasma drives geomagnetic storms, disrupting radio signals and GPS. The research helps predict storm impact and contributes to understanding space weather.
SourceNagoya University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 30, 2023
Researchers develop device capturing airborne droplets and aerosols while allowing light and sound transmission. The innovation offers a sustainable solution to preventing airborne infection without disrupting economic activities or daily face-to-face interactions.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 24, 2023
Researchers have created a fire-inhibiting, nonflammable gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries, increasing ion conductivity by 33% and improving life characteristics by 110%. The electrolyte prevents radical chain reactions during combustion, effectively inhibiting battery fires.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Energy Letters·DateOct 18, 2023
A novel strategy utilizing phosphorus nanolayers mitigates electrode-level heterogeneity in fast-charging lithium-ion batteries. The graphite-phosphorus composite exhibits consistent cycle retention, high Coulombic efficiency, and improved lithiation uniformity.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Energy Letters·DateOct 17, 2023
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have discovered a method to generate molecular ions from an ionic crystal by bombarding it with positrons. This breakthrough could lead to new applications in materials science, cancer therapy, and quantum computing.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 10, 2023
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Researchers have developed a material for next-generation dynamic windows that can switch between transparent, infrared-blocking, and tinted modes. The material uses electrochromism and water to achieve this functionality.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalACS Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2023
The team created a proof-of-concept nanocapsule capable of delivering specific payloads to targeted locations, with potential applications in drug delivery, nutrient transport, and other fields. By using calcium metal ions as building blocks, they can generate identical reservoirs for different substances.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalChemical Science·DateSep 21, 2023