Deep Learning Meets Synthetic Biology: Applications Across Molecular, Cellular, and Metabolic Scales
Available online 29 January 2026
Synthetic biology focuses on the redesign of life and is rooted in a profound understanding of genetic information transmission mechanisms and cellular metabolism. The seamless integration of exponential...
Bioinspired Polypeptoid-driven Microenvironment Engineering for Enhanced Sn (Ⅳ)-Catalyzed Biomass Conversion
Available online 27 January 2026
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is an important platform molecule for the sustainable production of biomass-derived fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. However, the efficient conversion of abundant six-carbon...
In-Insect Synthesis: A Novel Approach for Selective Functionalization of Molecular Nanocarbons
Available online 24 January 2026
Insights into Single-Atom Catalysts on Oxygen Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes
Available online 23 January 2026
The structure of heterogeneous catalysts should be understood at the atomic level because the metal centers supported on different defects on support surfaces have completely different microenvironments...
Optimized acidic fluoride medium ZSM-5 synthesis by using SAPO-34 as an alternative Al source
Available online 23 January 2026
Incorporating aluminum into the zeolite framework is highly desirable because it generates acid sites, thereby enhancing catalytic performance. However, the introduction of aluminum into a zeolite in...
Microbiomes for a Stable Planet: Embedding Microbial Processes in Global Climate Action
Available online 22 January 2026
Microorganisms regulate key biogeochemical processes and ecosystem feedbacks to climate change, yet they remain underrepresented in global environmental policy and implementation frameworks. The World...
The key role of catalyst structure adjustment and optimization in the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction
Available online 20 January 2026
The reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction is a key step in converting large amounts of carbon dioxide into chemical or hydrocarbon fuels. It has received extensive attention as a renewable system...
Collaborative biodegradation of wheat straw by insect-derived cellulolytic enzymes and lignin-degrading bacteria in the gut of Zophobas morio
Available online 19 January 2026
Superworms (Zophobas morio) are edible insects that hold promise for sustainable bioconversion of agricultural waste. However, its ability to degrade recalcitrant lignocelluloses, such as straw, remains...
Protein language model empowered the robust ASR-driven PET hydrolase featured with two PET binding motifs
December 2025
Various tools specifically designed to accelerate evolutionary processes for biocatalysis and biotransformation have been developed in the field of protein engineering. Among them, protein language...
Electroenzymatic CO2 reduction using dual enzymes encapsulated in Zn-MOF-74
December 2025
The capture and conversion of CO2 to valuable products has garnered significant attention. The electroenzymatic reduction of CO2 is of particular interest owing to its high selectivity and yield. However,...
Landscape profiling method for mining novel PET hydrolases: Advances and industrial implications
December 2025
Recent advances in catalytic hydroprocessing of lignin and plastics for aromatic compound production
December 2025
Lignin and plastics are two of the most extensively used polymeric materials in contemporary industrial systems. As a biomass-derived polymer containing abundant aromatic units, lignin has emerged as...
Machine learning models for rapid prediction of chemicals’ life-cycle environmental impacts: Current status, challenges, and future directions
December 2025
Understanding and reducing the life-cycle environmental impacts of chemicals can benefit a wide range of industries. However, current life cycle assessments (LCA) of chemicals are limited by slow speed...
Dual-functional Fe3O4-decorated porous carbon nanosheets for kinetics-enhanced aqueous zinc–iodine batteries
December 2025
Aqueous rechargeable zinc–iodine batteries (ARZIBs) have been highlighted as a favorable solution for energy storage, in view of their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and safety. Nonetheless, the...
Komagataella phaffii: A versatile platform for the production of value-added chemicals
December 2025
The development of green biomanufacturing technologies centered around advanced microbial cells has emerged as a hot research field in synthetic biology. As known, Komagataella phaffii is an unconventional...
Hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria: A promising contributor to environmental sustainability and resource recycling
December 2025
Single-cell proteins (SCPs) derived from hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria (HOB) are a promising strategy to address global food challenges. As versatile microorganisms with rich carbon metabolism, they also...
Benzodifuran-based polymer donors for binary all-polymer solar cells with nearly 18% efficiency
December 2025
Owing to the strong intermolecular interactions and high energy levels of benzodifuran (BDF)-based copolymers, their photovoltaic performance has progressed slowly. Herein, a "strong donor–weak acceptor"...
Towards a Green Future: Advances in Biological Carbon Fixation Strategies
Available online 31 December 2025
Increased global carbon emissions have heightened the urgency to address climate change, necessitating innovative strategies for carbon sequestration. Biological carbon fixation has emerged as a promising...
Artificial enzymes enable concise meroterpenoid synthesis
Available online 25 December 2025
Effect of Core on Photovoltaic Performance of Naphthalimide Interlayer Materials
Available online 24 December 2025
In this study, we designed and synthesized three naphthalimide (NI)-based organic cathode interlayer materials (CIMs) with different electron-donating cores—that is, N2FN, NEDOT, and NDTP cores. As...
Designing an intracellular biohybrid system for malate and bioelectricity production in Escherichia coli
Available online 16 December 2025
The production of bioelectricity and chemicals from low-cost raw materials using photosynthetic biohybrid systems is a promising approach for sustainable development. However, the practical application...