Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, being more affordable and safer. However, zinc-anodes in ZIBs suffer from undesirable side reactions and sharp dendritic growth, affecting cycling performance and stability. In a new study, researchers developed a new zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that prevents dendritic growth and stabilizes the anode. The resulting ZHP-coated zinc anode demonstrates excellent cycling performance and stability, supporting the development of next-generation ZIBs with enhanced stability.

Recently, Associate Professor Wushuang Zhang et al. from Southwest University, China Agricultural University, and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences systematically reviewed the practices and achievements of green technology innovations in major food crops from 2000 to 2022. They aimed to answer the question: how can China’s agriculture achieve a balance between “high yield” and “high efficiency” amid increasing resource constraints? The related paper has been published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (DOI: 10.15302/J-FASE-2025633).

Recently, Professor Lin Ma et al. from Nanjing University, China Agricultural University, and Hebei Agricultural University proposed a new agricultural system research method that combines “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches, providing a viable pathway to address this dilemma. The related paper has been published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (DOI: 10.15302/J-FASE-2025628).

Recently, Professor Wenfeng Cong et al. from China Agricultural University proposed a solution called “green technology”, validated through over 12,000 field comparison trials conducted via a nationwide collaborative network. This research not only addresses the aforementioned challenges but also introduces a novel agricultural research paradigm—the “12345” model. This model emphasizes starting from actual production needs and resolving the dual contradictions between high yield and environmental protection, as well as economic growth and ecological preservation, through multidisciplinary collaboration and participation from multiple stakeholders. The relevant paper has been published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (DOI: 10.15302/J-FASE-2025630).

A high throughput synthesis method is established to produce ultrathin MOF nanosheets and nanosheet membranes within only 30 min, shedding light on 2D high-performance membrane customization for separation and purification requirements.

In a paper published in Frontiers of Engineering Management, researchers reveal significant regional disparities in China's WEEE generation: central/eastern regions exhibit higher stockpiles but slower growth, while western areas show lower baselines yet faster expansion—with computers and air conditioners displaying the most rapid obsolescence rates and institutional sources presenting high uncertainty. The findings underscore the urgent need for coordinated regional recycling strategies and prioritized category governance.