National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

A multi-dimensional performance framework for industry 5.0 manufacturing: integration of lean six sigma with human-centric, sustainability and resilience metrics

Purpose This study examines how Lean Six Sigma (LSS) can support the implementation of Industry 5.0 and its three pillars to improve progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to clarify the overlaps between LSS and Industry 5.0, develop an integrated conceptu...

Decellularized lung extracellular matrix-assisted delivery of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in acute lung injury

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have emerged as promising cell-free therapeutics for inflammatory and tissue injury. However, their pulmonary application may be limited by rapid redistribution and the lack of a tissue-specific microenvironment. In t...

Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites, 2nd Edition

“Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)” highlights recent advances, emerging research directions, and significant findings in materials science and engineering [...]

Defect-rich three-dimensionally ordered macroporous magnesium cobalt oxide spinel coupled with graphite felt for vanadium redox flow batteries

Developing electrodes that simultaneously enable rapid redox kinetics and efficient mass transport is critical for advancing high-performance vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). Herein, a defect-rich three-dimensionally ordered macroporous MgCo 2 O 4 catalyst is integrated ont...

Revealing Temperature‐Driven Interfacial Reactions of Succinonitrile in PEO‒LiTFSI Electrolytes and Suppressing Them via Dual PEDOT‐Based Interfacial Layers

ABSTRACT Achieving a homogeneous ion‐conducting network with sufficient mechanical strength and interfacial stability in Succinonitrile (SN)‐polyethylene oxide (PEO)‐based solid polymer electrolytes remains challenging. In particular, the temperature‐dependent interfacial behavio...

Polypyrrole-Engineered ZnO/BiOBr Nanostructured Heterojunction with Broadband UV-Visible Optical Sensing Properties

Abstract Extending the spectral response of wide-bandgap semiconductors into the visible region remains a significant challenge for broadband UV-visible optical sensing. Herein, a polypyrrole (PPy)-engineered ZnO/BiOBr nanostructured heterojunction was developed to enhance visibl...

Hybrid‐Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Probes Atomic‐Scale Insight Into Selective C─C Bond Cleavage in PET Upcycling

ABSTRACT Herein, we present a rapid CO 2 laser irradiation approach to stabilize Ru single‐atoms (Ru–SAs) on two‐dimensional NiO nanosheets (Ru–SA/NiO). Laser treatment (λ ≈ 10.6 µm, power ≈ 7 W) induces oxygen vacancies in NiO, promotes interfacial electron transfer from NiO to...

Main-Chain Linkage Effects on Field-Induced Conformation and High-Frequency Dielectric Dissipation in Polyimides

Abstract High-frequency dielectric dissipation in aromatic polyimides (PIs) is generally discussed in terms of monomer polarity, while the role of field-induced chain conformation remains less clear. In this study, statistical learning and molecular dynamics simulations under alt...

Comparison of ligation security between monofilament polydioxanone and pseudomonofilament polyamide sutures in a standardized vascular model.

< 0.001). Leakage was eliminated only at 14 N for both materials, whereas high leakage rates occurred at lower force levels regardless of suture material. Time interval and suture material were not independently associated with leakage. These findings indicate that ligation secur...

Oxygen‐Vacancy‐Engineered CoSnO 3 /rGO Nanocubes as High‐Performance Cathode Electrocatalysts for Advanced Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Oxygen vacancy‐engineered CoSnO 3 /reduced graphene oxide (CoSnO 3 /rGO) serves as a durable cathode electrocatalyst for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm the formation of defect‐rich amorphous CoSnO 3 uniformly integrated with a...

Coordination chemistry governing practical aqueous zinc batteries: From solvation-Shell reconstruction and interfacial complexation to failure-aware cell design

Aqueous zinc batteries combine nonflammable electrolytes and abundant Zn with attractive cost and safety, yet practical cells remain limited by chemistry that spans the Zn 2+ solvation shell, the electric double layer, and both electrode interfaces. This review develops a coordin...

Scale-dependent effects and thresholds in urban climate regulation: The roles of local and surrounding environmental influences

Urban green spaces are widely recognized as effective nature-based solutions for mitigating the urban heat island effect. Although previous studies have highlighted the spatial continuity and dynamic characteristics of climate regulation services, most have relied on single-scale...

Description of the First Zoea of the Cavernicolous Crab Karstama boholano (Ng, 2002) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Sesarmidae) from Taiwan, with Notes on Ecology

Davie and Ng, 2007 are reported for the first time.

A New Species of Microphysogobio (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from Guangxi Province, Southern China

. We also observed the existence of a peculiar trans-river gene ow in the Pearl River and the Yangtze River populations, and speculated that it was caused by an ancient arti cial canal, the Lingqu Canal, which forming a pathway directly connecting these two rivers.

Who speaks for sustainability transformation: Gendered visibility at Taiwan’s sustainability forums

Gender scholarship has shown that climate governance is deeply shaped by social inequalities in voice, authority, and participation. Building on this insight, we examine sustainability conferences as key arenas where climate expertise is publicly staged and legitimised. We treat...

Coordinating Mesopore Geometry and Interfacial Water Dynamics for Iron‐Site Evolution in Nitrate Electroreduction

ABSTRACT Developing electrocatalysts with active sites that undergo structural evolution under operating conditions remains a challenge in electrochemical nitrate reduction. Here, we use single‐crystalline mesoporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with distinct pore geometries t...

Enhancement of power system steady-state stability through allocation of quantum-inspired grey wolf optimization algorithm-based multiple D-STATCOM Units

Modern distribution networks suffer from power losses and voltage instability under various loading conditions. Mitigating these operational issues requires optimal allocation of custom power devices, such as Distribution Static Compensators (D-STATCOMs). To address this challeng...

Prioritizing Strategies for the Successful Implementation of Digital Procurement: An Integrated Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision-Making Approach

Abstract As digital transformation gains momentum, established firms are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, particularly in procurement, as a strategic way to enhance efficiency and maintain competitive advantage. Given the constraints of limited time and resources, dec...

Career Mediacy Competence: A Human Resource Development Perspective on Sustainable Careers

Careers increasingly unfold across multiple roles and contexts, making it important to understand how professional identities become recognizable and career-relevant. This article introduces Career Mediacy Competence (CMC) as a developable, identity-based career competence throug...

Spectroscopic Analysis of Hydration Structures in PEG‐ and PMPC‐Containing Hydrogels by Pressure‐Controlled ATR‐IR Combined With Multivariate Curve Resolution

ABSTRACT Hydration structures govern the properties and functions of hydrogels, yet selectively measuring hydration water in the presence of abundant bulk water remains analytically challenging. Here we applied pressure‐controlled attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy...