a research team led by Prof. LI Liang from the Institute of Solid State Physics, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. ZHAI Tianyou from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, has developed a novel "torsion unipolar barrier heterojunction" device. 

Recently, the research team led by Prof. ZHAO Bangchuan from the Institute of Solid State Physics, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. ZHONG Guohua from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology and Prof. LI Qiang from Qingdao University, achieved real-time tracking of electronic/magnetic structure evolution in Li-rich Mn-based materials during initial cycling through the self-developed operando magnetism characterization device.  

Recently, a group of researchers led by Prof. QU Zhe from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with Prof. CHANG Tay-Rong from National Cheng Kung University has discovered a novel way to achieve spin-valve effects using kagome quantum magnets. 

Since its launch in 2015, the journal Engineering has been committed to international academic exchanges and engineering science and technology (EST) innovation. In this editorial, the editors-in-chief reflect on the journal’s decade-long journey. They emphasize the crucial role of EST in human development, from its impact on daily life to its role in driving civilization forward. With a new round of scientific and technological revolution underway, Engineering aims to become a top scholarly journal and a premier platform for international EST academic exchange. The editors express gratitude to those who have supported the journal and look forward to continued collaboration in serving the global academic community and contributing to EST innovation.

A new study in Engineering examines future ultrafast charging stations for electric vehicles in China. It analyzes charging patterns, grid impacts, solutions like dynamic waiting and energy storage, and upgrade costs, using real-world data. The research offers useful insights for infrastructure planning and grid management.

In a recent development in construction materials research, a study published in Engineering by Peizhao Zhou and Peng Feng from Tsinghua University has introduced a new composite material. Named flexible ultra-high performance reinforced cementitious composite (FHPRC), it combines the benefits of different materials. The research includes material design, experiments, and model validation, aiming to provide insights for the construction industry.

Decades of research have gone into developing effective dengue vaccines to protect the world’s population against Dengue fever—a global health threat. In spite of this, there are significant challenges to this problem. This Pediatric Investigation review explores the status, efficacy, safety, and limitations of current dengue vaccines, while highlighting main themes for future research, like antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE), region-specific vaccine formulations, and advanced vaccine platforms, to build an era of dengue-free world.

A new study in Engineering introduces the electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane (EBDM). Developed by researchers from Tongji University, this innovation aims to enhance wastewater treatment and mitigate membrane fouling. Tests show it has the potential to improve treatment efficiency and methane production, offering a promising solution for the wastewater treatment field.

A new UAS traffic management platform named AcrOSS, detailed in a paper published in Engineering, has been developed by researchers from the University of Salento. Designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of unmanned aircraft system operations in critical areas, the platform features a three-layer architecture and has undergone experimental testing, offering both promising results and areas for improvement.

A new study in Engineering presents an adaptive quantum computing-based model predictive control strategy for building energy management. It aims to boost energy efficiency and decarbonize buildings, and experiments show promising results in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.