Newswise News from National Research Council of Science and Technology display Latest news from National Research Council of Science and Technology on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise Newswise News from National Research Council of Science and Technology 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif KIST Develops Ultrasonic Wireless Battery Charging Technology /articles/kist-develops-ultrasonic-wireless-battery-charging-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/kist-develops-ultrasonic-wireless-battery-charging-technology/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:39 EST A research team led by Dr. Sunghoon Hur of the Electronic and Hybrid Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Professor Hyun-Cheol Song of Korea University has developed a biocompatible ultrasonic receiver that maintains its performance even when bent. National Research Council of Science and Technology Sponge-like Carbon Nanotube Thermoelectric Generator Easily Molds to Complex Shapes and Powers Sensors /articles/sponge-like-carbon-nanotube-thermoelectric-generator-easily-molds-to-complex-shapes-and-powers-sensors/?sc=rsin /articles/sponge-like-carbon-nanotube-thermoelectric-generator-easily-molds-to-complex-shapes-and-powers-sensors/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:26 EST Led by Drs. Mijeong Han and Young Hun Kang at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), the team combined carbon nanotubes with Bi鈧€.鈧勨倕Sb鈧�.鈧呪倕Te鈧� (BST) in a porous foam structure to maximize thermoelectric performance. National Research Council of Science and Technology Gold for Sports, Green Silver for Industry! /articles/gold-for-sports-green-silver-for-industry/?sc=rsin /articles/gold-for-sports-green-silver-for-industry/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:09 EST A research team led by Dr. Ju-Yul Lee and Dr. Seil Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed the world's first eco-friendly silver (Ag) plating technology using a phosphorus (P) compound as a key plating component. National Research Council of Science and Technology Simplifying Solid Biosample Processing for Field-Ready Diagnostics! /articles/simplifying-solid-biosample-processing-for-field-ready-diagnostics/?sc=rsin /articles/simplifying-solid-biosample-processing-for-field-ready-diagnostics/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:48 EST The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter referred to as KIMM) has developed a compact, rapid pretreatment system capable of liquefying and homogenizing solid biological samples in under one minute. This innovation simplifies the analysis of specimens that are traditionally difficult to process, offering a new diagnostic platform that complements the predominantly liquid-based landscape of in vitro diagnostics (IVD). National Research Council of Science and Technology Accurate and Rapid Arthritis Diagnosis in Just 10 Minutes! /articles/accurate-and-rapid-arthritis-diagnosis-in-just-10-minutes/?sc=rsin /articles/accurate-and-rapid-arthritis-diagnosis-in-just-10-minutes/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:51 EST Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, have developed a technology that enables the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis within 10 minutes using synovial fluid. National Research Council of Science and Technology Enhanced Durability of Fire-Safe Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries via Electron Sponge Technology /articles/enhanced-durability-of-fire-safe-aqueous-zinc-ion-batteries-via-electron-sponge-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/enhanced-durability-of-fire-safe-aqueous-zinc-ion-batteries-via-electron-sponge-technology/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:17 EST Enhanced Durability of Fire-Safe Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries via Electron Sponge Technology - Dendrite suppression in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via anodic electron sponge for fast electron uptake - Complete dendrite suppression achieves threefold durability and sustains over 2,500 charge-discharge cycles- Published in the January Issue of Nature Communications (IF 14.7), a leading international journal National Research Council of Science and Technology First Study Reveals Neurotoxic Potential of Rose-Scented Citronellol at High Exposure Levels /articles/first-study-reveals-neurotoxic-potential-of-rose-scented-citronellol-at-high-exposure-levels/?sc=rsin /articles/first-study-reveals-neurotoxic-potential-of-rose-scented-citronellol-at-high-exposure-levels/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:12 EST A collaborative research team led by Dr. Myung Ae Bae at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) and Professors Hae-Chul Park and Suhyun Kim at Korea University has discovered that high concentrations of citronellol can trigger neurological and behavioral toxicity. National Research Council of Science and Technology KIST Develops Full-Color-Emitting Upconversion Nanoparticle Technology for Color Displays with Ultra-High Color Reproducibility /articles/kist-develops-full-color-emitting-upconversion-nanoparticle-technology-for-color-displays-with-ultra-high-color-reproducibility/?sc=rsin /articles/kist-develops-full-color-emitting-upconversion-nanoparticle-technology-for-color-displays-with-ultra-high-color-reproducibility/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST Dr. Ho Seong Jang and colleagues at the Extreme Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an upconversion nanoparticle technology that introduces a core@multi-shell nanostructure, a multilayer structure in which multiple layers of shells surround a central core particle, and enables high color purity RGB light emission from a single nanoparticle by adjusting the infrared wavelength. National Research Council of Science and Technology New Technology Suppresses Temperature Rise During Hydrogen Charging, Enabling Safer and More Efficient Refueling! /articles/new-technology-suppresses-temperature-rise-during-hydrogen-charging-enabling-safer-and-more-efficient-refueling/?sc=rsin /articles/new-technology-suppresses-temperature-rise-during-hydrogen-charging-enabling-safer-and-more-efficient-refueling/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:48 EST A research team led by Principal Researcher Dae-Hwan Kim at the Nuclear Equipment Verification Laboratory of the Busan Machinery Technology Research Center under the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter referred to as KIMM) has successfully developed and demonstrated this new technology using an incompressible fluid. National Research Council of Science and Technology Lighter and More Flexible Solar Cells Achieve World's Highest Efficiency /articles/lighter-and-more-flexible-solar-cells-achieve-world-s-highest-efficiency/?sc=rsin /articles/lighter-and-more-flexible-solar-cells-achieve-world-s-highest-efficiency/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:49 EST The Korea Institute of Energy Research (President Yi Chang-keun, hereinafter referred to as "KIER") has successfully developed ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells and achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.64%, which is the world's highest efficiency of the flexible perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells reported to date. National Research Council of Science and Technology CAR-M Technology: A Novel Approach to Overcome CAR-T Limitations in Solid Tumor Treatment /articles/car-m-technology-a-novel-approach-to-overcome-car-t-limitations-in-solid-tumor-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/car-m-technology-a-novel-approach-to-overcome-car-t-limitations-in-solid-tumor-treatment/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:53 EST Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), led by Dr. Chi Hoon Park, have successfully generated CAR-M (Chimeric Antigen Receptor Macrophages) by stably inserting synthetic genes into human macrophages derived from peripheral blood using a lentiviral delivery system. National Research Council of Science and Technology Spray Drying Tech Used in Instant Coffee Applied to High-Capacity Battery Production /articles/spray-drying-tech-used-in-instant-coffee-applied-to-high-capacity-battery-production/?sc=rsin /articles/spray-drying-tech-used-in-instant-coffee-applied-to-high-capacity-battery-production/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:43 EST The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have jointly developed the 'spray drying technology-based high-performance dry electrode manufacturing technology' for the realization of high-capacity secondary batteries. National Research Council of Science and Technology Even After a Thousand Bends, Performance Remains Uncompromised! /articles/even-after-a-thousand-bends-performance-remains-uncompromised/?sc=rsin /articles/even-after-a-thousand-bends-performance-remains-uncompromised/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:27 EST The research team led by Dr. Jongwon Yoon, Dr. Jeongdae Kwon, and Dr. Yonghoon Kim from the Energy & Environmental Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), has successfully developed the world's first ammonia (NH鈧�) gas sensor based on a copper bromide (CuBr) film that can be fabricated through a simple solution process at low temperatures. National Research Council of Science and Technology KIMM Lays Groundwork for Global Expansion of "K-Machine" through Strengthened International Partnerships in Europe /articles/kimm-lays-groundwork-for-global-expansion-of-k-machine-through-strengthened-international-partnerships-in-europe/?sc=rsin /articles/kimm-lays-groundwork-for-global-expansion-of-k-machine-through-strengthened-international-partnerships-in-europe/?sc=rsin Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:00:04 EST The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter referred to as KIMM) has signed international cooperation agreements with research institutions in Slovenia, a manufacturing technology powerhouse in Eastern Europe, and Germany, a leading country in advanced technologies in Europe. National Research Council of Science and Technology Stiffness Measurement Without Organoid Damage Aids Drug Development for Fatty Liver Disease /articles/stiffness-measurement-without-organoid-damage-aids-drug-development-for-fatty-liver-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/stiffness-measurement-without-organoid-damage-aids-drug-development-for-fatty-liver-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:53 EST The research team led by Dr. Hyunwoo Kim and Dr. Myungae Bae at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has developed the nano-probe-based quantitative stiffness measurement technique for a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) simulate artificial organoid model while minimizing tissue damage. National Research Council of Science and Technology Leading the Way in Reducing Fine Particulate Matter in Public Facilities! /articles/leading-the-way-in-reducing-fine-particulate-matter-in-public-facilities/?sc=rsin /articles/leading-the-way-in-reducing-fine-particulate-matter-in-public-facilities/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:58 EST The research team led by Dr. Hak Joon Kim, Principal Researcher at Department of Urban Environment Research of the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter referred to as KIMM) has developed an eco-friendly air purification technology that reduces ultrafine particulate matters without the use of filters. National Research Council of Science and Technology New Technology Halves the Cost of Recycling Activated Carbon for Removing Harmful Substances /articles/new-technology-halves-the-cost-of-recycling-activated-carbon-for-removing-harmful-substances/?sc=rsin /articles/new-technology-halves-the-cost-of-recycling-activated-carbon-for-removing-harmful-substances/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:53 EST Dr. Dong Hyuk Chun and his research team from the Clean Air Research Laboratory at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), led by President Chang-keun Yi, have developed a technology that efficiently manages volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from small-scale businesses and recycles them with lower energy consumption compared to existing methods. National Research Council of Science and Technology Hydrofluoroether (HFE) Using a Novel Electrochemical Fluorination Method /articles/hydrofluoroether-hfe-using-a-novel-electrochemical-fluorination-method/?sc=rsin /articles/hydrofluoroether-hfe-using-a-novel-electrochemical-fluorination-method/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:20 EST Dr. Sang Goo Lee's research team at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has enhanced the conventional electrochemical fluorination method, which replaces hydrogen (H) atoms in carbon-hydrogen compounds with fluorine (F). National Research Council of Science and Technology ETRI Develops Processor for Real-Time Hologram Generation /articles/etri-develops-processor-for-real-time-hologram-generation/?sc=rsin /articles/etri-develops-processor-for-real-time-hologram-generation/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:03 EST Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has announced the development of a programmable semiconductor-based digital holographic media processor (RHP) using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology. National Research Council of Science and Technology CNT Wires for Wearable Electronic Devices From the Existing Fiber Manufacturing Process! /articles/cnt-wires-for-wearable-electronic-devices-from-the-existing-fiber-manufacturing-process/?sc=rsin /articles/cnt-wires-for-wearable-electronic-devices-from-the-existing-fiber-manufacturing-process/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:06 EST Dr. Han's team at KERI develops nano-based 'high-energy lightweight wire' technology. Through collaborative research with KIMS and Konkuk University, the performance of carbon nanotube wires was verified. National Research Council of Science and Technology