Coordination nanosheets formed by coordination bonds between metal ions and planar organic molecules are widely utilized in diverse electronic and catalytic applications. In a new study, researchers from Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, have developed coordination nanosheets in an ink-like form. By employing a single-phase reaction of nickel, copper, and zinc ions along with benzenehexathiol, they have demonstrated the selective and sequential synthesis of highly conductive coordination nanosheets.

Modern manufacturing requires advanced management methods, and manufacturing data analytics (MDA) has emerged as a key tool to help manufacturers anticipate and respond to rapidly changing conditions. However, despite its clear benefits, MDA adoption remains low due to a variety of challenges. In a new study, researchers developed a comprehensive issue set for MDA implementation (CISM) that can help manufacturers proactively identify and resolve these issues, paving the way for broader MDA adoption.

A research team at Zhejiang University has developed a PEDOT-based conductive hydrogel with enhanced electrical performance and microscale patterning capability, enabled by a laser-assisted phase separation strategy. The material achieves high conductivity, spatial resolution, interfacial stability, and biocompatibility, providing a scalable platform for soft and implantable bioelectronic devices.

Researchers have designed a new two-dimensional ferroelectric memtransistor to realize the reward-modulated spike-timing dependent plasticity in a single device for implementing the robotic recognition and tracking tasks.

Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that enables a four-legged robot to adapt its gait to different, unfamiliar terrain, just like a real animal, in what is believed to be a world first. 

To enhance the energy density and safety of lithium metal batteries, the research team designed a ternary composite electrolyte additive system PAFE. By leveraging the synergistic coordination between Al(EtO)₃, FEC, and PFPN, an in-situ polymerization reaction occurs at the electrode surface, forming a uniform solid electrolyte interphase. This interphase simultaneously mitigates lattice stress in the Ni-rich cathode and suppresses dendrite formation at the lithium metal anode, significantly improving cycling stability and safety under 4.7 V.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to announce the launch of WavyOcean 2.0, an immersive digital twin platform of regional earth system. This upgraded platform deeply integrates digital technologies with innovative research in Earth system, creating the first "dynamic digital mirror" for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) and China's coastal regions. With these enhancement, WavyOcean 2.0 offers the latest data on ocean currents, marine ecology, atmospheric conditions, and the distribution of rivers and pollutants in terrestrial watersheds, along with comprehensive data analysis tools and immersive visualization interactive functions.