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Materials

Inflammatory Response‐Inspired Thermochromic Shield for Pneumatic Structures
31/01/2026 - A thermochromic shield for pneumatic structures is developed, using anhydrous sodium acetate powder and thermochromic pigment‐included solution. In this shield composed of three layers, the...
Reinforcement learning-driven natural ventilation optimization: Reducing respiratory infection risks through adaptive window control in hospital wards of LMICs
23/12/2025 - Marine microalgae serve as photosynthetic cellular factories for producing active natural products. Currently, compounds such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, pigments, and polyphenols...
Bacterial community dynamics in early gametophyte developmental stages of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera (Linnaeus) C. Agardh
18/11/2025 - The extensive use of chemical fertilizers causes a detrimental effect on crop yields and soil crust. A potential alternative to chemical fertilizers is the use of plant beneficial microbes to...
In vivo CAR-T cell engineering: concept, research progress, potential challenges and enhancement strategies
18/11/2025 - Abstract To elucidate the quality differences in Pyropia haitanensis at different harvest periods, broad-target metabolomics techniques and machine learning were used to...
FOXO4 Facilitates Diabetic Retinopathy by Mediating KLF7 Transcription and Affecting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway
- Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) affects vision and can even cause blindness. Kruppel-like factor 7 (KLF7) takes part in high-glucose (HG)-prompted retinal pigment epithelial cell...
Phycobiliproteins of Marine Red Alga, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Possess Potent Antioxidant and Metal Chelating Properties, and Inhibit Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG2) Cell Growth
- Kappaphycus alvarezii is one of the economically important red alga, harvested primarily for the production of hydrocolloids. This study aimed to identify an effective extraction method for...
Unlocking NIR‐II Photoluminescence in 2D Copper Tetrasilicate Nanosheets through Flame Spray Synthesis (Adv. Mater. 40/2025)
09/10/2025 - Flame‐Crafted Luminescent PigmentsThis artwork illustrates the synthesis of ultra‐bright copper tetrasilicate (CTS) nanosheets via flame‐spray pyrolysis, resulting in novel blue‐colored...
Investigation of Oxidative Damage Mechanism of Chlorella sorokiniana by Gas–Liquid Phase Plasma
24/09/2025 - ABSTRACTThis study explores the mechanisms of oxidative damage in Chlorella sorokiniana under continuous gas‐liquid phase plasma exposure. The oxidative damage mechanism of C. sorokiniana was...
Aspergillus niger Mediated Biosynthesis of Bimetallic Copper–Selenium Nanoparticles and Their Roles in Enhancing Resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum
20/09/2025 - Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryThis study introduces bimetallic copper–selenium nanoparticles (Cu‐Se‐NPs) synthesized using Aspergillus niger, demonstrating superior antibacterial effects...
Adjustment of Coatings Morphology and Particle Distribution of Layered Silicates by Freeze‐Drying for Improved Gas Barriers
04/09/2025 - Freeze‐drying of layered silicate is the key to get coatings with superior gas barrier.Freeze‐drying of layered silicates modified with dodecylamine (DDA) is a highly effective technique for the...
Optimization of Biopigment Extraction from Dunaliella salina Using Ultrasound: Perspectives for Microalgal Biorefineries
12/08/2025 - This study shows the optimization of pigment extraction from the microalgae Dunaliella salina using ultrasound. The results demonstrated that 85.6 % of the total carotenoids extract is composed of...
Structurally Colored Sustainable Sea Silk from Atrina pectinata (Adv. Mater. 30/2025)
29/07/2025 - Sustainable Golden Luxury Sea SilkIn article number 2502820, Gi‐Ra Yi, David J. Pine, Dong Soo Hwang, and co‐workers present a sustainable sea silk derived from Atrina pectinata, a relative of...
Development of calcium alginate gel sphere-based SERS substrates for minimally invasive sampling and identification of indigo on the surface of simulated murals and aged imitation cultural relic samples
- Pigments in painted cultural relics serve as critical historical evidence, offering significant research value for understanding historical contexts and cultural development processes. However,...