Chemistry

Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a new technology that allows accurate visualization of the different parts that make up a single cell

Rapid, isothermal SPR assay using AuNPs and triplex DNA nanoswitches for ultra-sensitive, non-invasive detection of bladder cancer–associated miRNAs.

Data science has revolutionized the hunt for high-performing catalysts, enabling scientists to quickly identify and test suitable materials. A group of researchers has recently reviewed this phenomenon in an article published in the Journal of Catalysis.

The rules about magnetic order may need to be rewritten. An international team of researchers found that it was possible to turn a non-magnetic material into a magnetic material by slicing it into thin films.

- Professor Su-Il In’s team at DGIST successfully develops a betavoltaic cell combining a perovskite absorber layer with a radioactive isotope electrode. - Expected applications include long-term power solutions for space exploration, medical devices, military equipment, and more. - Research featured as the cover article in Chemical Communications.

- DGIST Professor Chun-Yeol You’s research team has successfully induced ferromagnetism in pure vanadium oxide. - The team has demonstrated the potential to control magnetic properties by simply tuning oxidation states without complex processing.

A research team at Tohoku University’s Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR) has developed a new technique to rapidly and accurately determine the charge state of electrons confined in semiconductor quantum dots—fundamental components of quantum computing systems. The method is based on Bayesian inference, a statistical framework that estimates the most likely state of a system using observed data.

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a data-driven AI framework that gives scientists a head start by suggesting ideal candidate materials.

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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