A research team led by Prof. TAN Peng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the temperature regulation mechanism of lithium-mars gas batteries (LMGBs), providing a theoretical foundation for the design of next-generation deep space exploration energy batteries. The study was published in Advanced Functional Materials.

In a study published in Reports on Progress in Physics, research teams led by Academician GUO Guangcan and Prof. LIU Biheng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with Origin Quantum Computing Company Limited, achieved device-independent characterization of genuinely entangled subspaces (GESs) in both optical and superconducting quantum systems, completing the self-checking of the five-qubit error correction code space.

A team led by Prof. DONG Chunhua from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with Prof. BO Fang's group from Nankai University, has successfully developed a self-locked Raman-electro-optic (REO) microcomb on a single lithium niobate chip. By synergistically harnessing the electro-optic (EO), Kerr, and Raman effects within one microresonator, the microcomb has a spectral width exceeding 300 nm and a repetition rate of 26.03 GHz, without the need for external electronic feedback. The research was published in the Nature Communications.

In a study published in Journal of the American Chemical Society, a team led by Prof. SONG Li from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences synthesized monolayer WS₂ lateral homojunctions via in situ domain engineering, and enabled controllable direct chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth of these structures.

This work integrates phase gradient control with Floquet periodicity, systematically revealing the "missing" harmonic dynamics in the Generalized Snell’s Law (GSL). Through deterministic Floquet-engineered momentum compensation, target harmonics are selectively activated, transforming spatial harmonic components into independently tunable degrees of freedom—culminating in the Spatial Harmonic-expanded Generalized Snell’s Law (SH-GSL). This paradigm shifts traditional gradient metasurface research from "avoiding inter-unit coupling" to "precisely regulating strong inter-unit coupling". The work systematically elucidates the dynamics of high-order spatial harmonics in gradient metasurfaces, shaping the core physics of "full-channel metasurfaces," and provides theoretical and engineering pathways for ultra-dense beamforming, reconfigurable multichannel sensing, and generalized metasurface device design under strong coupling paradigms.

A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts reports the design of multifunctional nanocellulose-based aerogels as sustainable alternatives to synthetic insulation materials. Through directional freeze-drying and chemical crosslinking, researchers fabricated aerogels with hierarchical porous structures, achieving low thermal conductivity, remarkable flame retardancy, and mechanical resilience. These aerogels address growing demand for eco-friendly insulation in energy-efficient construction and fire-safe applications. The work demonstrates nanocellulose’s potential to replace petroleum-based foams, advancing green materials innovation for sustainable building and energy technologies.