Dual-band electrochromic devices capable of the spectral-selective modulation of visible (VIS) light and near-infrared (NIR) can notably reduce the energy consumption of buildings and improve the occupants' visual and thermal comfort. However, the low optical modulation and poor durability of these devices severely limit its practical applications. Herein, we demonstrate an efficient and flexible bifunctional dual-band electrochromic device which not only shows excellent spectral-selective electrochromic performance with a high optical modulation and a long cycle life, but also displays a high capacitance and a high energy recycling efficiency of 51.4%, integrating energy-saving with energy-storage.

Developing low side-effect pyroptosis and ferroptosis inducers for cancer therapy, especially dual function inducers, is a challenging task. Toward this goal, Li et al. design a multifunctional nanoplatform M@P which can induce pyroptosis and ferroptosis of tumor cells under light irradiation. Additionally, M@P can enhance photoimmunotherapy through the combined effect with immunoadjuvant Poly(I:C). This research would provide an impetus as well as a novel strategy for dual function inducers and combined immune activators enhanced photoimmunotherapy.

Lithium is an important raw material for new energy vehicles, and ensuring its supply is of great significance for global green sustainable development. Salt lake brine is the main lithium resource, but the separation of Li⁺ from coexisting metals poses a major challenge. The Authors designed a lithium-storage metal oxide SnO₂ nanoparticle island-modified LiMn₂O₄ electrode material with higher lithium extraction capacity and cycle stability. Their work is published in the journal Industrial Chemistry & Materials on 31 Jan 2025.

The add-on acoustic black hole (AABH), as a vibration reduction device with light weight, rich modal density, and high damping characteristics, has been extensively studied in the vibro-acoustic control of structures. However, there has been no research on application of AABH in the control of the typically aeroelastic instability phenomenon of a panel in supersonic flow. Meanwhile, the prediction of aerodynamic response and flutter boundary of panel structures with attached AABH presents a complex challenge, requiring a sophisticated numerical strategy. Therefore, establishment of a numerical method for coupled aeroelastic analysis of a panel in supersonic flow with AABH and the performance of AABH in suppression of the panel's aeroelastic instability is of great significance.The add-on acoustic black hole (AABH), as a vibration reduction device with light weight, rich modal density, and high damping characteristics, has been extensively studied in the vibro-acoustic control of structures. However, there has been no research on application of AABH in the control of the typically aeroelastic instability phenomenon of a panel in supersonic flow. Meanwhile, the prediction of aerodynamic response and flutter boundary of panel structures with attached AABH presents a complex challenge, requiring a sophisticated numerical strategy. Therefore, establishment of a numerical method for coupled aeroelastic analysis of a panel in supersonic flow with AABH and the performance of AABH in suppression of the panel's aeroelastic instability is of great significance.

Researchers have successfully identified the CaRf gene, a pivotal fertility restorer in pepper plants that revives male fertility in cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines. 

A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed an innovative handheld device for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) detection that combines paper-based sample preparation with real-time isothermal amplification. 

A new study using single-cell transcriptomics has unlocked the intricate cellular mechanisms that govern flowering and vernalization in Chinese cabbage, a globally important vegetable.

A new study has uncovered critical genetic factors that could revolutionize the fight against powdery mildew (PM) in melons, a disease that threatens global crop yields and fruit quality. 

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — a neurodegenerative disorder — comes with a significant socioeconomic burden. Recent studies have found a strong association between AD and metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of conditions that include diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood fat levels. In a recently published literature review article, researchers explore the link between AD and each individual component of MetS, analyzing the potential underlying mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels.