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First-ever Visualization of Hidden Intermediate Steps in Cell Membrane Protein Pairing

Their findings have been published in Nature Communications on August 9, 2025.

First-ever Visualization of Hidden Intermediate Steps in Cell Membrane Protein Pairing

Abstract Dimerization of transmembrane (TM) proteins is a fundamental process in cellular membranes, central to numerous physiological and pathological pathways, and increasingly recognized as a promising therapeutic target. Although often... Read More

Sep 23, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Innovative Porous Material Developed for Efficient Xylene Separation

UNIST and Hanyang University achieve 268-fold improvement in para-xylene separation performance — Published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Innovative Porous Material Developed for Efficient Xylene Separation

Abstract Xylene isomer separation is a long-standing challenge due to the nearly identical properties of para-xylene (PX), meta-xylene (MX), ortho-xylene (OX), and ethylbenzene (EB). Here, we report a rationally designed pillar-layered meta... Read More

Sep 23, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Thin-Film Material Achieves Both High Efficiency and Durability in Tandem Solar Cells

Their findings were published in Advanced Energy Materials on April 8, 2025.

New Thin-Film Material Achieves Both High Efficiency and Durability in Tandem Solar Cells

Abstract Perovskite/organic tandem solar cells (POTSCs) are promising candidates for surpassing the Shockley-Queisser limit through reduction of thermalization losses. However, wide bandgap perovskite solar cells (WBG PSCs), which function... Read More

May 19, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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From Millions of Virtual Structures to Three Real Breakthroughs

Their findings were published on March 24 in JACS Au, a prestigious journal of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

The study highlights the first-ever synthesis of algorithm-selected ZIFs, showcasing the synergy of computational screening and experimental validation in advanced materials discovery.

From Millions of Virtual Structures to Three Real Breakthroughs

Abstract Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), metal–organic analogues of zeolites, hold great potential for carbon-neutral applications due to their exceptional stability and porosity. However, ZIF discovery has been hindered by the limi... Read More

Apr 28, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Technology Targets Immune-Evading Proteins in Cancer Cells

Their findings were published in Advanced Science on April 3, 2025.

New Technology Targets Immune-Evading Proteins in Cancer Cells

Abstract Recently, targeted protein degradation (TPD) strategies have emerged as a promising solution to tackle undruggable proteins. While most TPD strategies target intracellular proteins, limited options exist for targeting extracellular... Read More

Apr 25, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils Groundbreaking Fingerprint-Enabled Electronic Skin with Enhanced Security

Their findings were published in the prestigious international journal, Nature Communications on March 5, 2025.

New Study Unveils Groundbreaking Fingerprint-Enabled Electronic Skin with Enhanced Security

Abstract Irreproducible wrinkling, characterized by randomly arranged ridges or creases on material surfaces, has significant potential for application in entity identification and anti-counterfeiting. However, active research in this field... Read More

Apr 16, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Breakthrough in Self-Assembling Molecules Enhances Efficiency and Stability of PSCs

The findings have been made available online in Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. ahead of its formal publication.

Breakthrough in Self-Assembling Molecules Enhances Efficiency and Stability of PSCs

Abstract The photovoltaic performance of inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) relies on effectively managing the interface between the hole extraction layer and the light-absorbing perovskite layer. In this study, we have synthesised (4-(... Read More

Mar 21, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Reveals Innovative Cross-Linker Additives to Improve Stability of Organic Photovoltaics

Their findings were published in ACS Energy Letters on January 10, 2025.

New Study Reveals Innovative Cross-Linker Additives to Improve Stability of Organic Photovoltaics

Abstract Understanding efficiency–durability relationships and related mitigation strategies is an important step toward the commercialization of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Here, we report that a photoactivated 6-bridged azide cross-link... Read More

Feb 27, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Breakthrough Technology for Ultra-Precise Control of Pore Sizes in MOFs

Their findings have been published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition (Impact Factor: 16.1) on February 12, 2025.

Breakthrough Technology for Ultra-Precise Control of Pore Sizes in MOFs

Abstract Efficient separation of hydrogen isotopes, especially deuterium (D2), is pivotal for advancing industries such as nuclear fusion, semiconductor processing, and metabolic imaging. Current technologies, including cryogenic distillati... Read More

Feb 13, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Uncovers the Role of Anion–π Interactions in Polymeric Materials

Their findings were published in the online version of PNAS on February 6, 2025.

New Study Uncovers the Role of Anion–π Interactions in Polymeric Materials

Abstract Anion–π interactions are crucial in various biological processes, such as enzyme catalysis and ion transport. Despite their significance, the exploitation of anion–π interactions in synthetic polymer systems remains underexplored.... Read More

Feb 12, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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