Prof. Zhang Jiangwei's group at Inner Mongolia University: Anderson series of polyoxometalates assembly of mesoporous silica spheres as catalysts for propane dehydrogenation by carbon dioxide oxidation

A team from Shanghai University, Nanjing Medical University, and The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University developed a photothermal-responsive hydrogel (GMHD/TFe@Aca) loaded with Acacetin to enhance bone defect repair. By inhibiting the STING pathway and modulating macrophage polarization, it reduces inflammation and promotes bone regeneration. The hydrogel enables precise drug release under near-infrared light, with strong mechanical properties and adhesion. In mouse cranial defect models, it significantly boosted new bone formation without toxicity. This hydrogel offers a novel immune-modulating and regenerative strategy for bone repair, with potential clinical applications.

A research team led by Dr. Hyejeong Seong at the Brain Convergence Research Division of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sang-Rok Oh), in collaboration with Prof. Seongjun Park at Seoul National University (President Hong-Lim Ryu), announced the development of a breakthrough coating technology that extends the lifespan of implanted electrodes from 1 month to over 3 months.

In a significant stride towards enhancing the efficiency of hydrogen production, researchers are exploring the role of lignin-derived carbon Co-based composites in overcoming photocorrosion in CdS photocatalysts. The study, titled "Overcoming Photocorrosion in CdS Photocatalysts: The Role of Lignin-Derived Carbon Co-Based Composites in Hydrogen Production," is led by Prof. Xueqing Qiu and Prof. Yanlin Qin from the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery at Guangdong University of Technology in Guangzhou, China, in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center and the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development. This research offers critical insights into improving the stability and performance of CdS photocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production.

Color change during fruit ripening greatly influences visual appeal and market value. In apples, the transition from green to red or yellow depends on chlorophyll breakdown, yet the molecular link between hormonal and light cues has remained elusive. 

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) is a two-dimensional (2D) layered material composed of transition metal elements and chalcogenide elements. Among them, supertwisted WS₂ spiral structure have attracted significant attention. As a twisted 2D layered material, supertwisted spirals exhibit multiple layers of continuous twisted structures, which give rise to their unique optoelectronic properties. Thus, the research of supertwisted spirals is very important.

As an additive manufacturing technique enabling complex geometric fabrication, direct ink writing (DIW) has established itself as a cornerstone technology for flexible electronics production. However, the inherent filament deposition process introduces anisotropic texture surface morphologies. Systematic investigation into the causal relationship between these topographical features and device performance is imperative for advancing performance-optimized flexible sensor architectures.