24-Nov-2024 Wheat straw pellets enhanced with additives for improved bioenergy quality Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts A recent study conducted by Bidhan Nath and colleagues at the University of Southern Queensland investigates the impact of various additives on the quality of wheat straw pellets, a potential bioenergy source. The research reveals significant improvements in pellet durability, tensile strength, and heating value with the addition of binding materials. Journal Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
24-Nov-2024 Pioneering digitalization in biomass-to-x: A leap towards sustainable bioeconomy Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts A comprehensive review from Monash University and Swinburne University of Technology explores the integration of digital technologies in the Biomass-to-X supply chain, highlighting opportunities for a sustainable bioeconomy. Journal Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
24-Nov-2024 New transformer-based AI model enhances precision in rice leaf disease detection Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has developed an innovative AI model called AISOA-SSformer that significantly improves the accuracy of detecting rice leaf diseases. Journal Plant Phenomics
24-Nov-2024 New research unveils strategies to boost maize crop efficiency through optimized light and nitrogen distribution Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has identified effective strategies for significantly enhancing maize productivity by optimizing the distribution of leaf area and nitrogen within crop canopies. Journal Plant Phenomics
22-Nov-2024 Researchers obtain the first high-precision mass measurement of aluminum-22 DOE/US Department of Energy Researchers at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams made a high-precision mass measurement of aluminum-22, reaching the “proton dripline” of the nuclear chart. The project found that aluminum-22 formed a proton halo, where the last proton added is only loosely bound to the nucleus. This measurement helps scientists determine how tightly bound the atomic nuclei are as they get closer to the dripline. Journal Physical Review Letters
22-Nov-2024 Flower power: Decoding the cellular basis of floral fragrance Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study has unraveled the intricate cellular blueprint behind the iconic fragrance of Prunus mume flowers. Journal Horticulture Research
22-Nov-2024 Unlocking grape yield secrets: key genetic module for fruit set unveiled Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent discovery has unveiled a key regulatory module in grapes that governs fruit set, a vital phase for determining yield and quality. Journal Horticulture Research
22-Nov-2024 A novel molecular scaffold for next-generation, nature-inspired sunscreens Universiteit van Amsterdam A team of researchers led by professors Wybren Jan Buma at the University of Amsterdam and Vasilios Stavros at the University of Warwick (UK) have laid the groundwork for using urocanic acid and its derivatives as a novel class of sunscreen filters. Urocanic acid is a naturally occurring UV-A and UV-B absorbing compound found in the skin. The team investigated the light-adsorbing, “sun-blocking” properties of urocanic acid and its derivatives, both in isolated molecules and in solutions. They present their result in two papers in this week’s edition of the RSC journal PhysChemChemPhys, where it is featured as cover art. Journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
22-Nov-2024 Effects of novel plasma spraying process on microstructure and mechanical properties of composite coatings KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. the reasearch investigates the influences of Cr2AlC mass fraction and supersonic plasma spraying process on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cr2AlC reinforced 410 stainless steel composite coatings This study provides a research basis for the preparation of MAX/metal-based composite coatings by plasma spraying to some extent. Journal High-speed Railway Funder Beijing Natural Science Foundation, Ministry of Education for Equipment Pre-research, National Natural Science Foundation of China
22-Nov-2024 Exploring New LOHC Materials through innovative molecular design National Research Council of Science & Technology KRICT researchers have unveiled groundbreaking LOHC materials that dramatically boost hydrogen storage and release rates, transforming hydrogen into a safer, more transportable energy source. Journal Chemical Engineering Journal Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
