Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Nan Xiang, Zhonghua Ni
Summary: Inertial microfluidics is a technique that utilizes hydrodynamic effects induced at finite Reynolds numbers to passively manipulate particles, cells, or fluids. It offers advantages such as high-throughput processing, simple channel geometry, and label-free and external field-free operation. It has gained increasing interest and is widely used in single-cell detection and analysis for sample preparation. Although there have been achievements in the field, improvements can still be made in the performance and outcomes of inertial microfluidics with a better understanding of the physical mechanisms and the development of novel channels, integration strategies, and commercial instruments. Enhanced inertial microfluidic platforms may be a new foundation for advancing biomedical research and disease diagnosis.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Elixabete Ayerbe, Maitane Berecibar, Simon Clark, Alejandro A. Franco, Janna Ruhland
Summary: As the demand for batteries continues to grow, digitalization of battery manufacturing is becoming a key trend for future development. Establishing digital twin models can help achieve the next generation of batteries that are safer, more affordable, and energy-dense.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dongming Fan, Yi Ren, Qiang Feng, Yiliu Liu, Zili Wang, Jing Lin
Summary: Smart grids, as intelligent infrastructure in smart cities, provide reliable, energy-efficient, and high-quality power to improve living standards and maintain a sustainable environment. Restoration, as an effective and intelligent way for self-healing, has gained considerable attention from researchers and engineers, presenting challenges and opportunities for the advancement of smart grid restoration.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Steven C. Gauci, Aleksandra Vranic, Eva Blasco, Stefan Braese, Martin Wegener, Christopher Barner-Kowollik
Summary: This article evaluates recent advances in photoresist design for light-driven 3D printing and provides an outlook on the challenges and opportunities. By classifying the photoresists into chemistries that function photoinitiator-free and those that require a photoinitiator, their capabilities and limitations are comprehensively understood.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Intan Mariana Maliki, Mailin Misson, Peik Lin Teoh, Kenneth Francis Rodrigues, Wilson Thau Lym Yong
Summary: Marine algae are a valuable source of lectins with diverse structures and carbohydrate specificities. Traditional extraction methods generate significant waste and require large amounts of biomass, making non-destructive extraction methods a focus of research.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kexin Zhang, Ruqiang Zou
Summary: Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial in electrochemical applications like water splitting and rechargeable metal-air batteries, but its slow kinetics presents a performance bottleneck. Therefore, rational design of OER electrocatalysts based on understanding mechanisms and structure-activity relationship is essential. Study of reaction pathways, intermediates, and descriptors can lead to more efficient design of transition metal-based OER electrocatalysts.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Wai Sze Yip, Suet To, Hongting Zhou
Summary: The article discusses the challenges of implementing sustainable practices in ultra-precision manufacturing (UPM) and suggests leveraging IoT technology to advance UPM towards sustainability.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luca Amagliani, Juliana V. C. Silva, Maxime Saffon, Jannika Dombrowski
Summary: This study reviews the foaming properties of plant proteins and how they are influenced by extraction processes, physical, chemical, and enzymatic treatments. Different approaches to improving the foaming properties of plant proteins, such as optimizing extraction conditions and modulating their interactions with other food components, are highlighted as having potential.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Sakti Chakrabarti, Mandana Kamgar, Amit Mahipal
Summary: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a common and aggressive cancer with a rapid progression and poor prognosis. Chemotherapy is currently the main treatment, but its efficacy is limited. Targeted therapies that focus on the underlying mechanisms of tumorigenesis, progression, and treatment resistance are rapidly evolving. Combination strategies that target multiple signaling pathways supporting tumor growth and propagation are a hot area of research in the field of pancreatic cancer.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongyu Liu, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Zhijie Huang, Qin Wang, Ling Qing, Li Li, Shuaimei Xu, Bo Jia
Summary: Oral cancer is a common and low survival rate cancer. Exosomes have great potential as biomarkers, drug delivery vehicles, and therapeutic targets for the early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mireille van Hilten, Sjaak Wolfert
Summary: Autonomous tractors, spraying drones, robotics and fully autonomous farms are possible outcomes of the digital transformation trend in agriculture and food systems. These advancements are driven by continuous technological development and increasing connectivity capacity. 5G connectivity, with its high data transfer volumes and low latency, enables the realization of these futuristic scenarios. The opportunities and challenges of 5G in agri-food are discussed, along with the most compelling use cases in different parts of the world. Enabling factors such as interoperability, data governance and security, new business models, policy changes, and innovative ecosystems will determine the future of 5G in agri-food. Collaboration and ecosystem development are crucial for countries to achieve large scale uptake of 5G in the agricultural sector.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Sivasamy Sethupathy, Garbriel Murillo Morales, Lu Gao, Hongliang Wang, Bin Yang, Jianxiong Jiang, Jianzhong Sun, Daochen Zhu
Summary: As an abundant aromatic biopolymer, lignin holds great potential for producing various chemicals and biofuels through biorefinery activities, contributing to a sustainable circular economy. However, lignin valorization faces challenges such as its heterogeneous nature, intrinsic recalcitrance, strong smell, dark color, difficulties in lignocellulosic fractionation, and high bond dissociation enthalpies in its functional groups. Despite these constraints, recent research and development have shown promising applications of lignin-based hydrogels, surfactants, 3D printing materials, electrodes, and fine chemicals production. This review summarizes the main limitations and possible solutions for industrial lignin valorization, and provides future perspectives based on its abundance and potential applications reported in scientific literature.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Srividya Hanuman, Gopal Pande, Manasa Nune
Summary: The uterus undergoes significant changes during pregnancy to support embryo development and fetal growth. However, conditions like fibroids, adenomyosis, cysts, and C-section scarring can cause damage to the uterine muscles. This review discusses the importance of the uterus and the challenges associated with myometrial damage, and explores the potential of tissue engineering as a viable approach for uterine tissue regeneration and the treatment of related conditions.
Review
Electrochemistry
Franco M. Zanotto, Diana Zapata Dominguez, Elixabete Ayerbe, Iker Boyano, Christine Burmeister, Marc Duquesnoy, Marlene Eisentraeger, Jonathan Florez Montano, Alfonso Gallo-Bueno, Lukas Gold, Florian Hall, Nicolaj Kaden, Bernhard Muerkens, Laida Otaegui, Yvan Reynier, Simon Stier, Matthias Thomitzek, Artem Turetskyy, Nicolas Vallin, Jacob Wessel, Xukuan Xu, Jeyhun Abbasov, Alejandro A. Franco
Summary: Using digital twin models in real-time information exchange and parameter correction can optimize the characteristics of the pilot line in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. This article discusses the parameters involved in each step of LIB manufacturing, presents available computational modeling approaches, and explores software implementation details. The importance of these parameters in terms of modeling set-up and validation, measurement accuracy, and rapidity is analyzed. Furthermore, the challenges and opportunities of integrating digital twin pilot lines are presented. The challenges of managing the data produced by these models are also discussed.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Review
Reproductive Biology
Tat-Chuan Cham, Xiongbiao Chen, Ali Honaramooz
Summary: The establishment of a testis organoid model can help study the mechanisms of spermatogenic failure and the preservation of male fertility, but creating a complete spermatogenic cycle remains a challenge.
BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION
(2021)