Microbial profiling methods based on 16S rRNA sequencing are limited by primer bias, short-read coverage, and databases dominated by human-associated microbes. These limitations reduce phylogenetic resolution and hinder accurate species detection in underexplored environments. ... Read more

The growing need for sustainable biofuel alternatives is challenged by the difficulty of breaking down lignin, a major component of plant biomass. ... Read more

The superior mechanical and electrical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are uniquely advantageous for enhancing polymer composites' mechanical and electrical properties. However, CNTs usually heavily bundle. ... Read more

Battery and capacitor electrode technologies available in the industry today, are struggling to keep up with rapidly advancing applications that require high power and energy density such as electric vehicles, solar cells and telecommunications systems. ... Read more

A bacteria (E. coli) engineered to fix atmospheric CO₂, converting it into organic biomass. ... Read more

Platinum group metals (PGM) are well-known precious metals that play an important role in many industrial applications as catalysts. Current methods for their recycling are not efficient, require extreme conditions, and involve toxic reagents or byproducts. Prof. ... Read more

In recent years, complexes based on cooperating ligands have exhibited remarkable catalytic activity. These ligands can cooperate with the metal center by undergoing reversible structural changes in the processes of substrate activation and product formation. ... Read more