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    12 2024

    Breakthrough Zeolite Structure Unleashes Superior Heavy Oil Cracking Efficiency

    Researchers have successfully developed a new aluminosilicate zeolite, ZMQ-1, which features a unique intersecting meso-microporous channel system that could significantly enhance catalytic processes in the petrochemical industry. Researchers have developed a new aluminosilicate zeolite, ZMQ-1, which features a unique intersecting meso-microporous channel system that is expected to enhance catalytic processes in the petrochemical industry.The study, published in Nature, hig...

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    11 2024

    Researchers Discover "48-Hour Solution" to Antimicrobial Resistance Evolution

    A team of researchers from Single-Cell Center, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators, has introduced an innovative tool to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Their microfluidic system, operating at the picoliter scale, can condense billions of bacterial cells into a confined microenvironment, dramatically accelerating the experimental evolution of resistance. A team of researchers from the Single-Cell Center at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators, have developed a microfluidic system to tackle antimicrobial resistance...

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    11 2024

    Tumor Metastasis Becomes Visible: The Ramanome-based Metastasis Index Breakthrough

    Researchers from Qingdao University and Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, have achieved a novel, rapid, and label-free approach using Raman spectroscopy to assess tumor migration potential. Cancer metastasis, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, involves a complex, multi-stage process. Traditional methods for assessing metastatic potential are often time-consuming and labor-intensive, with limited accessibility to samples.Resear...

  • 19

    11 2024

    AI-RACS: Innovative Tool for Mining Aluminum-Tolerant Strains in Acidic Soils 

    Researchers from the Single-Cell Center at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, have introduced an artificial intelligence-assisted Raman-activated cell sorting (AI-RACS) system. This innovative platform automates the isolation and functional analysis of aluminum-tolerant microorganisms (ATMs) from acidic soil, marking a significant leap from manual, labor-intensive manual procedures to high-throughput automated workflows. Researchers from the Single-Cell Center at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed an artificial intelligence-assisted Raman-activated cell sorting (AI...

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    11 2024

    Scientists Develop Advanced Catalyst for Self-driven Seawater Splitting with Enhanced Chloride Resistance

    Scientists from the Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Utilization of Solar Energy at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside collaborators from other institutions, have developed an efficient electrocatalyst called Co-N/S-HCS that demonstrates remarkable activity and stability in seawater electrolysis, marking a major advancement in the field. The Co-N/S-HCS offers a sustainable hydrogen production solution with minimal reliance on freshwater resources. Seawater electrolysis has long been seen as a promising pathway for sustainable hydrogen production but has faced significant limitations due to chloride ion (Cl⁻) corrosion, which can degrade a catalyst’s performance.Now, scientists from the Qi...

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    10 2024

    Revolutionary Single-Cell Raman Spectroscopy Technology for Baker's Yeast Quality Assessment

    In the competitive landscape of the yeast fermentation industry, rapid and accurate quality assessment is crucial for optimizing production and enhancing commercial competitiveness.Researchers from Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Tec...