Chemistry

The power conversion efficiency of all-organic solar cells was doubled through the development of novel organic electrodes that can be fabricated using a moderate process.

Researchers found a strategy to create catalysts that make the production of hydrogen for clean fuel more efficient and affordable.

Triplet-triplet annihilation up-conversion of cationic iridium（III） complex was achieved in R-limonene using organically modified hectorite.

Researchers have developed a mesoporous Co₃O₄ catalyst doped with atomically dispersed iridium (Ir) for efficient acidic OER. This unique structure boosts Ir efficiency, minimizes metal leaching, and maintains performance for over 100 hours at just 248 mV overpotential.

Researchers at Tohoku University explored a colloidal crystal model to produce specific polymorphs, required for use in materials science and pharmaceuticals.

New light-powered DNA detection enables more accessible, affordable genetic analysis

Shin-Etsu Chemical and Hokkaido University have developed system for the production of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that incorporates a microfluidic device.

Phosphorylation of tau protein triggers the formation of phase-separated liquid droplets of tau, known as liquid-liquid phase separation, in a temperature-dependent and reversible mechanism. The modified tau protein (p-tau) had a looser and more flexible shape, as shown by advanced protein analysis. Intracellular tau aggregation formed surrounding the cell nucleus only when cells were treated with this form of tau, similar to what is seen in Alzheimer’s disease brains.

Real-time X-ray analysis reveals how single atoms dynamically adapt to boost CO2-to-CO conversion.

New research in model mice suggests low-dose opioids may help improve social interactions in people with autism spectrum disorder.

How the core-mantle differentiation shaped volatile elements in the Earth

- Successfully captured real-time atomic-scale degradation of perovskite materials caused by water. - Identified degradation mechanisms based on differences in degradation rates across crystal facets, and proposed strategies to enhance perovskite stability. - Research findings published in Matter, a prestigious journal in the field of materials science.

- Professor Chang-Hee Cho’s team at DGIST has successfully demonstrated, for the first time in the world, the control of polaritons using ferroelectricity induced by crystallographic phase transition - The study offers key insights into next-generation quantum light sources and proposes a new direction for the realization of practical quantum devices

FLUID, an open-source, 3D-printed robot, offers an affordable and customizable solution for automated material synthesis, making advanced research accessible to more scientists.

- Professor Yu Jong-sung’s team at DGIST, in collaboration with Pusan National University, develops a technology to enhance the stability of ultra-thin lithium metal anodes

From harmful to helpful; researchers at Tohoku University and Hokkaido University have developed a record-breaking method to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into a fuel source.

A novel method to improve the photoluminescent efficiency of metal clusters has been developed – which could potentially be used in applications such as bioimaging or display technologies.

Researchers from The University of Osaka report a new class of transition metal complexes with direct nickel-boron bonds without additional support.

Researchers investigated different compositions of tin sulfides to find the ideal material for devices that harness solar energy.

- Implemented powerful solar cells without lead and cadmium! Improved power conversion efficiency by 8.26%. - Increased solar cell efficiency by greatly increasing charge carrier diffusion length! Birth of an eco-friendly innovative technology.

Constructed strain achieves record-high yield from methanol, advancing eco-friendly biomanufacturing

A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The researchers posited that composite or quasi-solid-state electrolytes may be more viable alternatives.

Cations found to be the culprit behind degraded platinum electrodes

Van der Waals forces, once deemed too weak for structural integrity, have been shown to create stable, highly porous frameworks with exceptional thermal resilience and reversible assembly, paving the way for scalable and recyclable materials.

Filipino researchers found that traditional "tapuy" rice wine making yields a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.

By incorporating gadolinium into a catalyst, its efficiency in a reaction that produces hydrogen fuel increases. This could be the boost we need to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

To be able to make the switch to environmentally friendly hydrogen fuels, there needs to be a catalyst…or a precatalyst, to be specific!

Soaking up pollutants like a sponge, porous organic polymers (POPs) may be the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers at Tohoku University.

A twist you’ll never see coming: a breakthrough in understanding the relationship between chirality and electric flow at a microscopic level may help us develop chiral information technology.

Strong, lightweight, superelastic, and able to function across a range of temperatures, this newly developed alloy could be a game-changer for space exploration and medical technology.