Beyond Natural Synthesis via Solar-Decoupled Biohybrid Photosynthetic System

Beyond Natural Synthesis via Solar-Decoupled Biohybrid Photosynthetic System

Academic Background Photosynthetic microorganisms can directly convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into high value-added long-chain chemicals by converting solar energy into chemical energy, providing a promising route for CO₂ sequestration and sustainable development. However, the key reducing power generated in photosynthetic reactions—nicotinamide aden...

Drinking Water Purification Using Metal-Organic Frameworks: Removal of Disinfection By-Products

Academic Background With the increasing severity of global clean water shortages, research on drinking water purification technologies has become particularly important. In drinking water treatment processes, chlorination and chlorine dioxide disinfection are commonly used methods. Although they effectively kill bacteria and viruses, they also prod...

Direct Production of o-Xylene from Six-Component BTEXs Using a Channel-Pore Interconnected Metal-Organic Framework

Academic Background In the chemical industry, the separation of benzene derivatives is a critically important and challenging process. Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and the xylene isomers (o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene) typically exist as mixtures in the petroleum industry, collectively referred to as BTEXs. Among them, o-xylene (OX) is a key feed...

Live Bacterial Chemistry in Biomedicine

Background Introduction The application of live bacteria in the biomedical field has garnered significant attention in recent years. Traditionally, bacteria were viewed as pathogens that needed to be eradicated. However, with the advancement of modern bacteriology, there has been a growing recognition of the complex symbiotic relationship between b...

Arabinoxylan-Incorporated Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Nanofiber Matrix Promotes Fibroblast Cell Adhesion and Proliferation

Academic Background Wound healing is a complex physiological process involving multiple coordinated stages, including hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. However, in cases of severe trauma or chronic wounds, traditional treatments such as dressings and sutures often have limited efficacy. In recent years, the development of tis...

Hydrothermal Production of Multifunctional Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles as Fertilizer, Supercapacitor Electrode, and NPK Sensor

Academic Background With the continuous growth of the global population, the world population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, particularly in developing countries, where the demand for food will significantly increase. As the most populous country in the world, India needs to increase its crop production by 50% to meet the demand for food,...

A Sparse Bayesian Committee Machine Potential for Oxygen-Containing Organic Compounds

Academic Background In the fields of materials science and chemistry, understanding the properties of materials at the atomic level is crucial. However, traditional methods for calculating interatomic potentials, such as Density Functional Theory (DFT), while highly accurate, are computationally expensive and difficult to apply to large-scale syste...

Towards Sustainable Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

As global attention to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability continues to grow, light-emitting diode (LED) technology has become a mainstream choice in the lighting and display sectors. However, despite significant advancements in the energy efficiency and performance of traditional LEDs, their reliance on rare materials during manufac...

A Pickering-Emulsion-Droplet-Integrated Electrode for the Continuous-Flow Electrosynthesis of Oximes

Cyclohexanone oxime is a critical intermediate in the production of nylon-6, with global nylon-6 production projected to reach 8.9 million tons by 2024, leading to an increasing demand for cyclohexanone oxime. Traditional methods for synthesizing cyclohexanone oxime primarily involve the reaction of hydroxylamine (NH2OH) with cyclohexanone. However...

Atomic-Scale Insights into Topotactic Transformations in an Extra-Large-Pore Zeolite Using Time-Resolved 3D Electron Diffraction

Academic Background Zeolites are microporous materials with regular channel structures, widely used in catalysis, adsorption, and ion exchange. Due to their unique pore structures and chemical properties, zeolites hold significant application value in petrochemicals, environmental protection, and energy storage. However, the synthesis and structura...