Mechanoluminescent materials convert mechanical energy such as stress, strain and vibration directly into light, making them attractive as self-powered sensors that require no batteries or wiring.

The ZIP zinc transporter family is responsible for zinc uptake from the extracellular milieu or intracellular vesicles. The LIV-1 subfamily, containing nine out of the 14 human ZIP proteins, is ...

As the demand for safe, low-cost energy storage continues to grow, the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries in terms of cost, safety, and resource availability become more pronounced. Now, ...