A Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) research team led by Prof. SUN Jianwei and Prof. LIN Zhenyang from the Department of Chemistry has developed a catalytic enantioselective type II [5 + 2] cycloaddition method to address the challenges of synthesizing chiral bridged polycyclic structures, particularly those with a bridged seven-membered subunit. This innovative approach utilizes 3-oxidopyrylium ylides to create the desired complex shapes, paving the way for more applications in the rapid synthesis and diversification of other valuable complex molecules, including important natural products and drug molecules.

Dr. Lee Seongsoo’s research group at the Honam Regional Center of the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) successfully observed and quantitatively analyzed the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR-bacteria or superbacteria) in real time using three-dimensional holotomography (3D HT*) technology.Dr. Lee Seongsoo’s research group at the Honam Regional Center of the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) successfully observed and quantitatively analyzed the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR-bacteria or superbacteria) in real time using three-dimensional holotomography (3D HT*) technology.

A novel in-plane pore engineering strategy to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene is demonstrated, achieving higher electrochemical activity, lower charge transfer resistance, and improved stability, while further boosting performance via localized surface plasmon resonance under near-infrared laser irradiation.