China Scientist Awards Blog

Description This study investigates the seismic performance of dovetail mortise–tenon joints in timber structures subjected to multidimensional seismic actions. By analyzing the mechanical behavior, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation capacity, and failure modes under combined horizontal and vertical earthquake excitations, the research evaluates the resilience and structural reliability of traditional timber joinery systems. Experimental testing and numerical simulations reveal the nonlinear response characteristics and deformation mechanisms of dovetail connections under complex seismic loading conditions. The findings contribute to improved seismic design strategies for timber heritage buildings and modern engineered wood structures, enhancing structural safety and sustainability in earthquake-prone regions.  #seismicperformance #timberstructures #mortisetenon #dovetailjoint #earthquakeresistance #multidimensionalloading #structuralengineering #woodengineering #seismicana...

Description The Dual-Functionality Smart Textile for Personal Thermal Management is an advanced wearable fabric engineered to provide both heating and cooling capabilities within a single integrated system. Designed with innovative thermoresponsive materials and intelligent structural engineering, this textile adapts to environmental changes and individual comfort needs. By enhancing thermal insulation in cold conditions and promoting heat dissipation in warm environments, it significantly improves personal comfort while reducing dependence on external energy-consuming climate control systems. Lightweight, breathable, and flexible, the smart textile is ideal for outdoor wear, sports apparel, healthcare garments, military applications, and energy-efficient buildings. This breakthrough in wearable materials science supports sustainability goals by lowering energy consumption and advancing next-generation functional textiles.  #smarttextile #thermalmanagement #wearabletechnology #fun...

Description The Special Issue on “Laser Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing” explores recent breakthroughs, emerging technologies, and industrial applications in advanced fabrication processes. It highlights innovations in laser-material interactions, metal and polymer additive manufacturing, process optimization, micro/nano-fabrication, hybrid manufacturing systems, and sustainable production techniques. Contributions address cutting-edge developments in selective laser melting, laser cladding, laser surface engineering, and 3D printing technologies that enhance precision, efficiency, and material performance. The issue also emphasizes digital manufacturing, AI-integrated process control, multi-material fabrication, and next-generation design strategies that are reshaping aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and energy industries. By bringing together interdisciplinary research and industrial perspectives, this collection provides valuable insights into the transformative role of ...

Description Metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli has emerged as a powerful strategy for sustainable β-carotene production. By introducing and optimizing heterologous carotenoid biosynthetic pathways, researchers enhance precursor availability through the mevalonate (MVA) or methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathways. Key strategies include overexpression of rate-limiting enzymes, elimination of competing pathways, codon optimization, promoter engineering, and balancing metabolic flux to increase isoprenoid precursors such as IPP and DMAPP. Advanced tools like CRISPR-based genome editing, synthetic biology circuits, and systems-level metabolic modeling further improve yield and stability. Process optimization, including fermentation control and cofactor balancing, significantly boosts productivity. Engineered E. coli cell factories provide a cost-effective, scalable, and eco-friendly alternative to chemical synthesis and plant extraction, supporting applications in food, pharmaceut...

Description This study explores phosphorus-driven regulation of bimetallic active sites in metal–organic frameworks to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen production. Phosphorus incorporation effectively modulates the electronic structure and coordination environment of dual-metal centers, promoting improved charge separation, accelerated carrier transfer, and optimized hydrogen evolution kinetics. The work highlights a rational site-engineering strategy for designing high-performance MOF-based photocatalysts for sustainable solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion.  #photocatalysis #hydrogenproduction #mofmaterials #bimetalliccatalyst #phosphorusdoping #solarhydrogen #cleanenergy #energymaterials #catalystdesign #siteengineering #chargecarrier #water_splitting #advancedmaterials #nanostructures #sustainableenergy #hydrogenevolution #materialschemistry #renewableenergy #greenhydrogen #mofchemistry  Event : China Scientist Awards  visit: chinascientist.net Nomination Link: chinas...

Description Food chemistry explores the molecular foundations of the foods we consume, offering insights into how chemical reactions shape taste, texture, aroma, color, and nutritional value. This field connects chemistry with biology, technology, and health sciences to address challenges such as food safety, preservation, nutrient retention, contamination detection, and functional food development. From traditional cooking transformations to high-tech food innovations, food chemistry enables the creation of safer, healthier, more sustainable, and high-quality food products for a growing global population. #foodchemistry #foodscience #foodanalysis #foodcomponents #foodprocessing #foodsafety #maillardreaction #foodquality #foodtechnology #functionalfoods #foodpreservation #foodinnovation #foodresearch#sciencefather #chinascientist #facts #science #trending #technology #fact #factsvideo Event : China Scientist Awards Visit: chinascientist.net Nomination Link: chinascientist.net/award-n...