Editorial Material
Engineering, Manufacturing
L. Love, B. Post, M. Noakes, A. Nycz, V. Kunc
Summary: Feynman's idea of revolutionizing the electronics industry by developing technology for manufacturing very small components contrasts with the current trend in additive manufacturing where the focus is on producing complex components for large structures. The authors of this special issue explore the technical challenges and opportunities associated with large scale additive manufacturing, suggesting a potential future direction for the industry.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
T. J. MacCormack, M- Meli, J. D. Ede, K. J. Ong, J. L. Rourke, C. A. Dieni
Summary: Engineered nanomaterials have unique properties that can interfere with biochemical assays, affecting data quality and leading to misinterpretations. Understanding the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials is crucial for validating assay protocols.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cedric Loretan, Andreas Muller
Summary: The activity explores an approximate approach to nanotechnology and focuses on the genetic code. It is based on Richard Feynman's paper on the potential of nanoscience and technology, providing insight into the high information density in human DNA. Students utilize basic knowledge about DNA's chemical structure and mathematics to calculate various estimates. This activity is suitable for upper high-school and early undergraduate students, as well as nonmajor courses.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Joshua Bongard, Michael Levin
Summary: The applicability of computational models to the biological world is being debated, with the suggestion to adopt an observer-dependent view rather than strict boundaries between categories. Living systems are polycomputing, simultaneously performing multiple functions in the same place, which challenges prediction and control. Understanding and harnessing polycomputing can have significant impacts on fields like regenerative medicine, robotics, and computer engineering.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chun-Ho Lin, Long Hu, Xinwei Guan, Jiyun Kim, Chien-Yu Huang, Jing-Kai Huang, Simrjit Singh, Tom Wu
Summary: This article provides a critical review on the elusive nature of perovskite/electrode interfaces, focusing on the interfacial electrochemistry effects. It discusses the basic guidelines for electrode selection to establish non-polarized interfaces and optimize energy level alignment for perovskite materials. Furthermore, state-of-the-art strategies on interface-related electrode engineering are reviewed and discussed, aiming to achieve ohmic transport and eliminate hysteresis in perovskite devices. The role and multiple functionalities of self-assembled monolayers in improving perovskite/electrode contacts are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Angshuman Nag
Summary: Interesting nanoscale phenomena such as quantum confinement, dielectric confinement, and chiral optoelectronics arise from centimeter-sized crystals of organic-inorganic metal halides with low-dimensional perovskite structures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandro F. Gualtieri, Daniele Malferrari, Dario Di Giuseppe, Valentina Scognamiglio, Orietta Sala, Magdalena Lassinantti Gualtieri, Danilo Bersani, Laura Fornasini, Enrico Mugnaioli
Summary: This research reports the first discovery of commercial magnesite raw materials contaminated with white asbestos (chrysotile). The study also emphasizes the importance of shared policies to regulate the global circulation of asbestos in order for asbestos-free national policies to succeed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Katsuhiko Ariga, Yuri Lvov, Gero Decher
Summary: Nanoarchitectonics approaches can produce functional materials through various processes like atom/molecular manipulation, chemical conversion, self-assembly/self-organization, microfabrication, and bio-inspired procedures. The layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly method is a multistep process with the potential to prepare materials with different assembling mechanisms, providing access to superstructures through simple alignment options.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anni Shi, Terry A. Villarreal, Anamika Singh, Tyler R. Hayes, Tyson C. Davis, Jacob T. Brooks, Shelley A. Claridge
Summary: Researchers have identified a previously unreported difference in polymerization efficiency between two widely used commercial diynoic acids using a new multi-scale approach. They have also discovered a core design principle for maximizing polymerization efficiency in these on-surface reactions and developed a new monomer with enhanced polymerization efficiency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Luca Sbordone, Camila Navarrete
Summary: The UVES instrument on the Very Large Telescope has been in operation for 20 years, but there is still more work to be done.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Daniel C. Freitas, Aline M. de Andrade, Luana F. da Costa, Ricardo A. Azevedo, Marco A. Z. Arruda
Summary: This review explores the revolutionary impact of nanotechnology in plant science studies, emphasizing the importance of understanding how nanoparticles affect plant culture and discussing future trends. It provides insights into the internalization of nanoparticles in plants and their interaction, indicating ample room for future development and research on the effects of nanoparticles on stress responses in plants.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiting Bai, Wenjun Ni, Kewei Sun, Lipeng Chen, Lin Ma, Yang Zhao, Gagik G. Gurzadyan, Maxim F. Gelin
Summary: In this study, we investigate the dynamic signatures of singlet fission (SF) process and develop a computational methodology to simulate the nonlinear spectroscopic signals in real time. We demonstrate that SF can occur directly from an upper singlet state SN, bypassing the lowest excited state, S1. By computer simulation and spectroscopic measurements, we determine the main reaction pathways of SN-initiated SF and find that it can be faster and more efficient than the traditionally studied S1-initiated SF. Therefore, we propose that the SN-initiated SF offers promising opportunities for engineering SF systems and enhancing SF yields.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Marioa Poulakis
Summary: With the rapid development of wireless technology, the radio bands have become increasingly crowded. As engineers roll out 5G and prepare for 6G, they realize that to achieve high performance at higher frequencies, engineering the wireless channel itself is necessary. However, this process is challenged by numerous unpredictable factors.
Review
Optics
Irfan Ahmed, Lei Shi, Hannu Pasanen, Paola Vivo, Partha Maity, Mohammad Hatamvand, Yiqiang Zhan
Summary: The paper introduces the concept of hot charge carriers in photoactive materials and their potential applications in optoelectronics. Strategies to delay the cooling of hot charge carriers and accelerate their extraction are discussed, along with various materials that exhibit slow cooling behavior and plasmon-induced hot charge carrier generation. By designing plasmonic nanostructures, improved light absorption and controlled generation of hot charge carriers can be achieved.
LIGHT-SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyan Zhou, Sifan Qiao, Nailin Yue, Wei Zhang, Weitao Zheng
Summary: This paper summarizes the application and unique advantages of soft X-ray emission spectroscopy in the field of energy storage, and prospects its development and application in materials science.
MATERIALS RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Pei-Ru Chen, Peng-Fei Xia
Summary: Carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in mitigating global climate change and supporting life on Earth. Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering offer a promising approach to enhance CO2 fixation by combining the advantages of autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. This article reviews the current progress in constructing synthetic CO2 fixation pathways, discusses the underlying design principles and challenges, and provides insights into the future of carbon recycling through engineered synthetic carbon fixation pathways.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2024)