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05 2024
The study, published in Nature Communications on April 12, reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the P-doped NiAl oxide catalyst. It can continuously convert soybean oil to diesel-range hydrocarbons for 500 hours without deactivation, outperforming commercial systems with a higher weight hourly space velocity (WHSV) of 6.0 h-1 compared to the typical range of 0.5~3.0 h-1. Green diesel, a blend of diesel-grade hydrocarbons derived from renewable oils such as vegetable oils and animal fats, offers a promising alternative to traditional petroleum diesel. With a chemical composition similar to petroleum diesel, it inte...
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04 2024
Now, a team led by Prof. Gao Jun and Prof. Huang Qingsong from Sichun University, found that interlayer spacings of laminar covalent organic framework (COF) materials readily serve as perfectly selectivity artificial proton channels. These materials can be easily fabricated in bulk. “Previously, the pores of the COF materials were extensively studied for proton conduction. Yet, the pore size is typically larger than 1 nm, precluding the possibility to realize perfect selectivity against ions or water molecules” says Prof. HUANG Qingsong. Biological proton channels are a special type of ion channels, not only because they conduct a different species, but also because they have a selectivity that is far superior to other ion channels. In fact, their selectivity is considered perfect...
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04 2024
According to a study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces on April 8, Prof. WU Jianfei's research group from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences addressed the industry challenges and bottlenecks in the stacking process of sulfide all-solid-state cells. Sulfide solid lithium cells, which combine high energy density and excellent rate performance, are emerging as the optimal choice for powering electric vehicles. Numerous automotive companies worldwide have committed to research and development in...
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03 2024
Recently, a team led by Prof. Zhiqi Cong from the Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was invited to summarize its progress in transformation of natural NAD(P)H-dependent P450 monooxygenases into their peroxizyme modes, providing an alternative approach to improve the practical catalytic potential of P450 in vitro.
Cytochrome P450 monooxygenase is a versatile oxidizing enzyme with great potential in synthetic chemistry and biology.
Recently, a team led by Prof. Zhiqi Cong from the Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese A...
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03 2024
Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have characterized the structure and assembly mode of a unique cellulosomal assembly module, the double-dockerin module, revealing the intricate complexity and diversity of cellulosome assembly and regulation. Cellulosomes are multi-enzyme complexes known for their efficient lignocellulose degradation, which is valuable in bioenergy technique development. The diverse composition and intricate assembly of cellulosomes give them exceptional substrate degr...
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03 2024
Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have clarified the mechanism that miR156-SPL-CKX4 module regulates cytokinin homeostasis and then affects culm development in switchgrass. Based on this, novel switchgrass germplasm that exhibits greater tiller numbers and thicker culm can be obtained by the precise manipulation of the downstream gene PvCKX4. Tiller number per plant and the average weight per tiller are two key factors contributing to biomass production in switchgrass and other grass species. However, the excessive grass tiller number always has a negative impact on culm development. T...
