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3-Apr-2025

Riding the AI wave toward rapid, precise ocean simulations

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists have developed an AI-powered fluid simulation model that significantly reduces computation time while maintaining accuracy. Their approach could aid offshore power generation, ship design and ocean monitoring.

Journal: Applied Ocean Research
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

3-Apr-2025

SNU researchers develop portable artificial kidney, paving the way for innovation in kidney failure treatment

Seoul National University College of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Seoul National University College of Engineering has announced that a research team led by Professor Sung Jae Kim of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Hallym University’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering, has developed a compact peritoneal dialysis device that can be utilized as a portable artificial kidney. This research was published on March 29 in the prestigious journal Journal of Nanobiotechnology in the field of biotechnology.

Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Funder: Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Health and Welfare

2-Apr-2025

Breakthrough in conductive polymers: First successful synthesis of polyaniline with golden luster

University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at University of Tsukuba, Japan, have developed a groundbreaking method for synthesizing polyaniline—a conductive polymer exhibiting golden luster—marking the first successful attempt globally. The reflection spectrum of this polyaniline resembles that of metallic gold. The polymer was synthesized by a two-step process: the creation of precursor microparticles and the subsequent chemical polymerization.

Journal: Next Materials

2-Apr-2025

Innovative metal-organic framework captures CO2 more efficiently, offering hope for greener future

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from Shihezi University synthesized Zn-MOF and bimetallic ZnCe-MOF using a microchannel reactor for enhanced CO₂ adsorption. ZnCe-MOF showed higher adsorption capacity due to Ce doping, which increased pore size and adsorption energy. This eco-friendly method enhances CO₂ capture efficiency.

Journal: Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering

2-Apr-2025

Assessing the long-term care risk in older adults through body composition metrics

University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A body composition analyzer is an easy-to-use device that can measure parameters such as body weight, body fat, and muscle mass when the subject steps on it. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba evaluated the indicators of muscle quality (muscle cell condition and extracellular to intracellular water ratio) from the measured parameters. Through a follow-up study of up to 12 years, the researchers clarified that high-risk older adults requiring long-term care can be predicted using the data from the body composition analyzer.

Journal: Nutrition

2-Apr-2025

Innovative CO2 adsorbent shows promise for greener future

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from East China University of Science and Technology developed TEPA-functionalized SiO₂ adsorbents for CO₂ capture. Active amine sites enhanced adsorption capacity. The 40TEPA-10PEG/SiO₂ showed high stability and efficiency, ideal for direct air capture.

Journal: Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering

2-Apr-2025

Are lifetimes of big appliances really shrinking?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The lifetime of some Norwegian appliances, like washing machines and ovens, has in fact decreased over the last decades, a new study says. But the reason is most probably due to consumer preferences and not because of “planned obsolescence.”

Journal: Journal of Industrial Ecology