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03/10/2025

Building safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries.

Conventional liquid electrolytes pose flammability risks, while many solid-state ones still lag in ion transport.

A new study from Tsinghua University shows how TiO₂@Zn/Co−ZIF nanoparticle fillers transform PVDF-based composite electrolytes (PVZT):

➡️ Room-temp ionic conductivity: 8.8 × 10⁻⁴ S·cm⁻¹
➡️ Li-ion transference number: 0.47
➡️ Stable cycling: 1100+ hrs in Li||Li & 75% capacity retention after 1200 cycles in Li||NCM811

By pairing TiO₂’s Lewis acidity with ZIF’s nanoporous structure, this dual-function filler boosts ion dissociation, suppresses dendrites, and enhances interfacial stability.

A scalable pathway toward safer, high-performance solid-state batteries. https://doi.org/10.26599/EMD.2025.9240069

02/10/2025

🌿 A natural way to extend the shelf life of ready-to-eat chicken!

Heat-resistant Paraclostridium bifermentans spores make RTE chicken vulnerable to spoilage. Synthetic preservatives work, but clean-label demand calls for alternatives.

This new study shows that licorice extract:
🔹 Inhibits spore growth (≥12.5 mg/mL, strongest at 50 mg/mL)
🔹 Doubles shelf life at 15–20 °C
🔹 Maintains pH, oxidation, and texture for consumer acceptance

By pairing plant-based knowledge with predictive growth models, researchers offer a safer path to preserving meat products without chemical additives.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.26599/FSAP.2025.9240115

01/10/2025

🌍 Your views matter!
AI is reshaping how we explore Earth from hazard forecasting to resource mapping. What area of geosciences do you think will be most impacted by AI?

Vote in the poll & share your reasoning in the comments.
Tsinghua University

1️⃣ Better predictions 🌍
2️⃣ Resource management 🛠️
3️⃣ Environmental protection 🌳
4️⃣ I'm skeptical 🤔

01/10/2025

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Tsinghua University

30/09/2025

📢 Journal of the Week: Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy (AUDT)!
At SciOpen, we're excited to feature AUDT, where clinicians, radiologists, and researchers collaborate to push the boundaries of ultrasound technology in modern medicine.
As healthcare technology evolves, AUDT publishes groundbreaking research in ultrasound imaging, bridging basic science with clinical practice across multiple specialties:

🔬 General & Abdominal Ultrasound
🩺 Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary imaging
👤 Head and Neck & Breast Ultrasound
⚡ Advanced diagnostic technology & therapeutic interventions

Explore the latest research: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2576-2508

Tsinghua University

29/09/2025

🦴Thanks to the scientific minds at Nanomaterials for their highly cited article that shows how bioactive inks can promote cell differentiation and regeneration.

If you're interested in discovering more nano research, discover [Journal name] on SciOpen!
🔗 https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2096-6482

Gellan gum (GG) was chemically modified with methacrylic moieties to produce a photocrosslinkable biomaterial ink, hereinafter called methacrylated GG (GGMA), with improved physico-chemical properties, mechanical behavior and stability under physiological conditions. Afterwards, GGMA was functionali...

29/09/2025

This reminds us: - That includes the pulse of cardiovascular research driving modern medicine forward.
While your heart maintains its steady rhythm, scientists around the world maintain their steady pursuit of understanding this remarkable organ.
From pacemaker technology that restores natural beats to groundbreaking research on heart regeneration, from precision medications that strengthen cardiac function, SciOpen ensures this vital research reaches every corner of the medical community, because when it comes to heart science, timing is everything.
Explore more in the Congenital Heart Disease journal: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/1747-079X

Tsinghua University

28/09/2025

This , let’s remember that science isn’t just in method, it’s a mindset that drives innovation and shapes societies!🌍

From groundbreaking medical research to sustainable technologies, scientific thinking transforms how communities adapt and thrive. SciOpen provides open-access research on a global scale, making discoveries and insights available to anyone, anywhere.
🔗 Stay updated with the latest news from SciOpen here: https://www.sciopen.com/home/news_page
Tsinghua University

26/09/2025

🧬 Science turns the impossible into reality! A single gene repair is giving the gift of hearing to those born deaf. Kudos to for showcasing this life-changing breakthrough!

For the first time ever, scientists have restored hearing in people born deaf by repairing a single faulty gene using viral gene therapy — a discovery that could transform millions of lives. This breakthrough goes beyond treatment; it rewrites the very blueprint of sound perception, opening a future where hereditary deafness may no longer be permanent.

The therapy works by inserting a healthy copy of the gene directly into inner ear cells, enabling them to produce the proteins needed to convert sound waves into brain signals. Patients who had never experienced sound before began recognizing speech, environmental noises, and even music — a once unimaginable milestone. Researchers also found that children responded faster, thanks to the brain’s heightened plasticity during early development.

Beyond hearing restoration, this breakthrough showcases the wider potential of gene therapy to repair congenital conditions at their genetic roots. Instead of lifelong management, science is now moving toward permanent cures — a future where hereditary diseases could one day be erased before they ever define a life.

26/09/2025

This reminds us that clean air isn't a luxury, it's a fundamental human right.

Environmental scientists study everything from air pollutants and their health effects to sustainable pollution control methods. Journals like Environmental Chemistry and Safety cover research on toxicity monitoring, green chemistry innovations, and technologies that reduce air pollution, making these insights openly accessible to everyone.
Discover the latest in environmental chemistry and safety research here: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2097-5740
Tsinghua University

26/09/2025

A New Armor for Thermal Barrier Coatings Against Molten CMAS
Molten CMAS (CaO-MgO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂) is a nightmare for turbine coatings, spreading, infiltrating, and leading to failure under high temperature. This new study proposes a bilayer structured PS-PVD TBC that stands up to the challenge:
One layer is acicular (needle-like), the other is compact together, forming a bilayer that blocks molten CMAS ingress.
After laser texturing + Al film deposition + vacuum heat treatment, the coating shows excellent surface repellency and much improved resistance to molten CMAS at 1230 °C.
The dual strategy (micro-structure + chemical sealing) keeps the coating intact, suppresses pe*******on / spread, and fights corrosion.
This could be a game-changer for thermal protection in aero, power generation, and other applications exposed to molten sand / volcanic ash / other CMAS sources.

🔗 Full study: https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/JAC.2025.9221173

Tianjin University Tsinghua University

25/09/2025

Modifying silicon carbide (SiC) with transition (Co) and rare-earth (Ce) metals unlocks striking enhancements in electromagnetic behavior under tough conditions:
Co- and Ce-co-modified SiC/CoSi/CeSi composite shows around 14-fold improvement in electromagnetic response compared to unmodified SiC.

Effective absorption bandwidth: 2.46 GHz at low frequency (3.65 GHz).

Excels under high temperatures (500 °C), making it a strong candidate for harsh-environment applications (e.g., aerospace, power electronics).

Radar stealth: reduces target reflection by 22.7 dB·m².

Works well at lower frequencies, expanding usability in domains where many materials underperform.

Could this combination become a go-to strategy for designing robust EM absorbers in extreme environments?
🔗 Read the full study: https://doi.org/10.26599/JAC.2025.9221164

Tsinghua University