display Latest news from National Research Council of Science and Technology on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/etri-develops-intelligent-fire-detection-technology-for-false-alarm-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/etri-develops-intelligent-fire-detection-technology-for-false-alarm-prevention/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:16 EST A group of South Korean researchers has developed an intelligent fire detection technology that drastically reduces the false alarm incidents, which go off in the absence of a real fire, and is on the verge of commercializing it. This technology is expected to considerably reduce the social cost incurred from unwanted alarms. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/etri-the-first-in-korea-to-develop-supercomputer-accelerator-soc/?sc=rsin /articles/etri-the-first-in-korea-to-develop-supercomputer-accelerator-soc/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:26 EST Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that it has developed an accelerator system-on-chip (SoC) named 'K-AB21'. The accelerator chip developed by the researchers measures 77mm x 67mm, and is fabricated through the 12-nanometer process. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/development-of-next-generation-one-component-epoxy-with-high-temperature-stability-and-flame-retardancy/?sc=rsin /articles/development-of-next-generation-one-component-epoxy-with-high-temperature-stability-and-flame-retardancy/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST Dr. Jaewoo Kim's research team at the KIST, has developed a groundbreaking solution to overcome these limitations: the "Epoxy/MXene One-Component Solution." This innovative material consists of epoxy resin, polymeric imidazole-based latent curing agent particles, and a two-dimensional nanomaterial called MXene. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/development-of-a-2-liter-ammonia-fueled-engine/?sc=rsin /articles/development-of-a-2-liter-ammonia-fueled-engine/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:52 EST The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), announced that it has developed the world's first engine capable of directly injecting ammonia into the combustion chamber at high pressure, in collaboration with the Electrification Engineering Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/korea-u-s-leading-research-institutes-accelerate-collaboration-for-energy-technology-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/korea-u-s-leading-research-institutes-accelerate-collaboration-for-energy-technology-innovation/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:23 EST On January 9th (Thu), KIER and the United States Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory signed an MOU for collaboration in renewable energy research and technology development. The partnership aims to expand global collaborations by identifying areas of mutual interest and technology synergies. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/early-diagnosis-of-bladder-cancer-now-conveniently-at-home/?sc=rsin /articles/early-diagnosis-of-bladder-cancer-now-conveniently-at-home/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:11 EST The research team led by Dr. Youngdo Jeong of the Center for Advanced Biomolecular Recognition the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in collaboration with Professor Seok-Ho Kang's team from the Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, has developed a urine-based diagnostic kit for bladder cancer that can be conveniently used at home. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/keri-overcomes-the-biggest-challenge-of-the-lithium-sulfur-battery-the-core-of-uam/?sc=rsin /articles/keri-overcomes-the-biggest-challenge-of-the-lithium-sulfur-battery-the-core-of-uam/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 EST Dr. Park Jun-woo's team successfully suppresses the dissolution of lithium polysulfides using CNT and oxygen functional groups. Developed a 1,000mAh-class high-capacity, large-area pouch-type flexible battery, and published in an international journal. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/fabric-woven-with-metal-fibers-keeps-cold-sensitive-electric-vehicles-warm/?sc=rsin /articles/fabric-woven-with-metal-fibers-keeps-cold-sensitive-electric-vehicles-warm/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 EST Dr. Lee Dong Yoon's team at KERI develops a 'plane heating element made of metal fiber fabric', like Korean Ondol heating. Features uniform heat distribution, high durability and efficiency, with potential applications in other manufacturing areas. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/the-new-age-of-infrastructure-maintenance-using-data-from-space/?sc=rsin /articles/the-new-age-of-infrastructure-maintenance-using-data-from-space/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a cost-effective and high-efficiency maintenance technology using satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/breaking-barriers-in-vapor-pressure-calculations/?sc=rsin /articles/breaking-barriers-in-vapor-pressure-calculations/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:37 EST Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has introduced a groundbreaking vapor pressure equation. This innovative study addresses the limitations of the Lee-Kesler method which has been widely used methods in the field of thermodynamics, offering a versatile and comprehensive solution for vapor pressure calculations across diverse conditions. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/ai-replaces-humans-in-identifying-causes-of-fuel-cell-malfunctions/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-replaces-humans-in-identifying-causes-of-fuel-cell-malfunctions/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:10:37 EST Dr. Chi-Young Jung's research team from the Hydrogen Research & Demonstration Center at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a method to analyze the microstructure of carbon fiber paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/revolutionizing-stent-surgery-for-cardiovascular-diseases-with-laser-patterning-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/revolutionizing-stent-surgery-for-cardiovascular-diseases-with-laser-patterning-technology/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:35 EST The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe, has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/development-of-a-global-innovative-drug-in-eye-drop-form-for-treating-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration/?sc=rsin /articles/development-of-a-global-innovative-drug-in-eye-drop-form-for-treating-dry-age-related-macular-degeneration/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:19 EST The research team led by Dr. Moon-Hyeong Seo from the Natural Product Drug Development Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new therapeutic agent for dry AMD that can be administered as eye drops. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/bio-electrochemical-cell-producing-hydrogen-from-microorganisms-in-waste-pathway-to-large-scale-implementation-unveiled/?sc=rsin /articles/bio-electrochemical-cell-producing-hydrogen-from-microorganisms-in-waste-pathway-to-large-scale-implementation-unveiled/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:00:22 EST Dr. Jwa Eunjin and her research team at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/development-of-a-bim-and-vr-based-noise-and-vibration-impact-simulator-for-deep-excavation-blasting/?sc=rsin /articles/development-of-a-bim-and-vr-based-noise-and-vibration-impact-simulator-for-deep-excavation-blasting/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:14 EST Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) announced that it has developed the nation's first BIM (Building Information Modeling) and VR (Virtual Reality) based noise and vibration impact simulator for deep excavation blasting, aimed at expanding underground transportation infrastructure that citizens can use safely and comfortably. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/keri-prevents-damage-to-wind-turbines-vulnerable-to-winter-lightning/?sc=rsin /articles/keri-prevents-damage-to-wind-turbines-vulnerable-to-winter-lightning/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:37 EST Dr. Woo's team develops the world's first 'air-termination edge receptor' to prevent damage from positive (+) polarity lightning strikes. Contributes to improving the safety and efficiency of wind turbines, Published in a top 5% international academic journal. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/microplastics-floating-in-water-caught-by-floating-drones/?sc=rsin /articles/microplastics-floating-in-water-caught-by-floating-drones/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:15 EST Dr. Seong Jin Kim and Myoung-Woon Moon of the Center for Extreme Materials Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a new level of microplastic removal technology, offering a promising solution to this growing problem. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/semiconductor-device-technology-recognized-by-the-olympics-of-semiconductors/?sc=rsin /articles/semiconductor-device-technology-recognized-by-the-olympics-of-semiconductors/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:06 EST The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) announced that Dr. Yong-Hun Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division and Dr. Kyung Song from the Material Characterization Center, in collaboration with Professor Hyun-Sang Hwang's team from POSTECH, have successfully developed a groundbreaking heterojunction technology. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/flexible-and-rollable-no-problem/?sc=rsin /articles/flexible-and-rollable-no-problem/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:11 EST The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) announced that a research team led by Dr. Dong-Chan Lim and Dr. So-Yeon Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division has developed a next-generation thin-film material technology that significantly improves the durability of energy and electronic devices. National Research Council of Science and Technology /articles/developing-wastewater-treatment-units-that-treat-right-where-it-s-generated/?sc=rsin /articles/developing-wastewater-treatment-units-that-treat-right-where-it-s-generated/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:48 EST Dr. Sang Hoon Kim, Extreme Materials Research Center, Dr. Jong Min Kim, Materials Architecturing Research Center, and Dr. Sang Soo Han, Computation Science Research Center, all from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), have developed an electrochemical device that can treat sewage and wastewater from pollution sites to the level of discharge. In particular, it can rapidly and completely decompose recalcitrant materials into inorganic substances and discharge them on its own. National Research Council of Science and Technology