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Design of a trigonal halide superionic conductor by regulating cation order-disorder

Design of a trigonal halide superionic conductor by regulating cation order-disorder

Prof. Kisuk Kang

Lithium-metal-halides have emerged as a class of solid electrolytes that can deliver superionic conductivity comparable to that of state-of-the-art sulfide electrolytes, as well as electrochemical stability that is suitable for high-voltage (〉4 volt) operations.

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Discovery and Biosynthesis of Cihunamides, Macrocyclic Antibacterial RiPPs with a Unique C−N Linkage Formed by CYP450 Catalysis

Discovery and Biosynthesis of Cihunamides, Macrocyclic Antibacterial RiPPs with a Unique C−N Linkage Formed by CYP450 Catalysis

Prof. Dong-Chan Oh, Prof. Seokhee Kim

Chemical analysis of volcanic-island-derived Streptomyces uncovered cihunamides, unique ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides with antibacterial activity.

Protein stabilization of ITF2 by NF-κB prevents colitis-associated cancer development

Protein stabilization of ITF2 by NF-κB prevents colitis-associated cancer development

Prof. Hyun-Woo Shin

Chronic colonic inflammation is a feature of cancer and is strongly associated with tumorigenesis, but its underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Helical polymers for dissymmetric circularly polarized light imaging

Helical polymers for dissymmetric circularly polarized light imaging

Prof. Joon Hak Oh

Control of the spin angular momentum (SAM) carried in a photon provides a technologically attractive element for next-generation quantum networks and spintronics.

RNA-mediated demixing transition of low-density condensates

RNA-mediated demixing transition of low-density condensates

Prof. Yongdae Shin

Biomolecular condensates play a key role in organizing cellular reactions by concentrating a specific set of biomolecules.

Floatable photocatalytic hydrogel nanocomposites for large-scale solar hydrogen production

Floatable photocatalytic hydrogel nanocomposites for large-scale solar hydrogen production

Prof. Taeghwan Hyeon, Prof. Dae-Hyeong Kim

Storing solar energy in chemical bonds aided by heterogeneous photocatalysis is desirable for sustainable energy conversion. Despite recent progress in designing highly active photocatalysts, inefficient solar energy and mass transfer, the instability of catalysts and reverse reactions impede their practical large-scale applications.

First quantification and chemical characterization of atmospheric microplastics observed in Seoul, South Korea

First quantification and chemical characterization of atmospheric microplastics observed in Seoul, South Korea

Prof. Sujong Jeong

This study is the first report on atmospheric microplastics (MPs) observed in five outdoor environments, including an urban forest, a business center, commercial areas, and a public transportation hub in Seoul, South Korea.

Single-Benzene Dual-Emitters Harness Excited-State Antiaromaticity for White Light Generation and Fluorescence Imaging

Single-Benzene Dual-Emitters Harness Excited-State Antiaromaticity for White Light Generation and Fluorescence Imaging

Prof. Dongwhan Lee

Single-benzene dual-emitters are realized by proton transfer equilibrium between two emissive tautomers. We demonstrate that the excited-state antiaromaticity of the benzene core drives the proton movements.

Changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol with risk of Cardiovascular Disease among initially high-density lipoprotein-high participants

Changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol with risk of Cardiovascular Disease among initially high-density lipoprotein-high participants

Prof. Sang Min Park

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were previously considered to be inversely associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Monolithic 100% Silicon Anode for All-Solid-State Batteries Achieving High Areal Capacity at Room Temperature

Monolithic 100% Silicon Anode for All-Solid-State Batteries Achieving High Areal Capacity at Room Temperature

Prof. Jongwoo Lim

Silicon is an attractive anode material for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) because it has a high energy density and is safer than metallic lithium.

Dissecting the Terra-LUNA crash: Evidence from the spillover effect and information flow

Dissecting the Terra-LUNA crash: Evidence from the spillover effect and information flow

Prof. Jaewook Lee

The Terra-LUNA crash in May 2022 was triggered by the depeg of the ecosystem’s stablecoin UST. It led to the unprecedented demise of a blockchain ecosystem and cost investors tens of billions of dollars.

Thermal characteristics of crystalline and amorphous 2′-fucosyllactose, a human milk oligosaccharide

Thermal characteristics of crystalline and amorphous 2′-fucosyllactose, a human milk oligosaccharide

Prof. Donghwa Chung

The thermal characteristics of crystalline and amorphous forms of a human milk oligosaccharide, 2ʹ-fucosyllactose (2ʹ-FL), were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, and compared with the two forms of α-lactose monohydrate.

Comparable humoral and cellular immunity against Omicron variant BA.4/5 of once-boosted BA.1/2 convalescents and twice-boosted COVID-19-naïve individuals

Comparable humoral and cellular immunity against Omicron variant BA.4/5 of once-boosted BA.1/2 convalescents and twice-boosted COVID-19-naïve individuals

Prof. Myoung-Don Oh, Prof. Hang-Rae Kim, Prof. Hyun Mu Shin, Prof. Chang-Han Lee

The fourth vaccination dose confers additional protective immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in individuals with no prior coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19).