Materials Science
Driven by the effects of global warming and environmental pollution from fossil fuel use, the transition towards renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, is gaining momentum.…
Materials Science
The growing demand for energy sparked the transition from fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change, to sustainable solutions, by storing renewable energy in batteries. Lithium-ion ba…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Fourth Award
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an important goal. Hydrogen is a potential renewable energy source; however, cost-effective storage and transportation of hydrogen pose challenges. In th…
Materials Science
Spacecrafts endure harsh environmental factors, such as space debris, thermal cycling, and intense UV radiation that induce the formation of microcracks in spacecraft coatings during long-te…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Third Award
Given the anticipated scarcity of lithium, there is a potential risk of inadequate supply for future lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are promising alternatives to L…
Chemistry
In the evolving world of sustainable energy, hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting stands out as a highly promising approach. Yet, challenges like limited light a…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
This study presents a novel back-end-of-line compatible optoelectronic device specifically engineered for neuromorphic computing and visual processing applications. As the foundation of mode…
Translational Medical Science
Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in women. 31.4% new breast cancer cases in Saudi females were diagnosed in 2020, and more than 2.26 million new case globally. Tamoxifen (T…
Chemistry
The growing demand for finding alternative and renewable resources of energy has sparked interest in speeding up the catalyst selection for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER). Density Fun…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Fourth Award
Cells enter the senescence state when aging occurs, an irreversible cell cycle arrest. This exhibits an age-related increase in the levels of Senescence Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP)…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has emerged as a reliable alternative to invasive drug administration techniques. However, current methods used to test the process of TDD are inefficient and…
Chemistry
Current chemical separation procedures are highly energy-intensive. More specifically, the gas separation industry is facing challenges with extreme pressures and temperatures, from cryogeni…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a major health challenge with significant mortality rates. Due to the difficulties in early intervention, many patients fail to receive optimal therapeutic…
Environmental Engineering
Fourth Award
Wastewater is expected to increase by 24% in 2030, posing significant risks to health and the environment. Titanium carbide (2D MXene) membranes offer a potential solution for wastewater tre…
Environmental Engineering
Third Award
Global warming poses a pressing challenge marked by rising temperatures and environmental impacts. Methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are the main drivers of this phenomenon due to their…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Fourth Award
The depletion of water resources and environmental hazards associated with aging oil wells, including the release of oil-contaminated water, present grave threats to marine ecosystems and hu…
Chemistry
Amid the pressing need to combat global warming, attention is increasingly turning towards innovative technologies that harness greenhouse gases like (CO2) carbon dioxide and (CH4) methane t…
Translational Medical Science
Third Award
The MERS-CoV is a critical public health concern due to its infectious nature, severe symptoms and high fatality rate, with 36% of MERS-CoV cases resulting in death. This highlights the urge…
Chemistry
Second Award
The growing global energy demand and environmental concerns have highlighted green hydrogen as a promising solution due to its potential for clean energy production. Pursuing the exploration…
Materials Science
Petroleum coke, a carbon-based solid residue produced by oil refinery industries, poses substantial environmental and health risks with its emission of large amounts of toxic sulfur and carb…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Fourth Award
Absorbing aerosols represent significant uncertainties in environmental science and pose serious environmental issues worldwide, especially in urban and arid regions like the Middle East Nor…
Plant Sciences
Fourth Award
Juniperus (L.) is the second most prevalent genus of conifers worldwide. This study focuses on Juniperus procera (L.) because of its natural abundance of photochemical components that have p…
Environmental Engineering
With the recent increase of human population, food production rates have surged, resulting in one-third of all food produced worldwide to be wasted. With typical methods of waste management…
Translational Medical Science
Alzheimer's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein accumulation in the brain. From 1990 to 2019, the global burden of Alzheimer's disease and ot…
Plant Sciences
Fourth Award
Despite major advancements in biological sciences and technologies, we have yet to tap into the full potential of plants. They have the ability to produce a variety of proteins, some of whic…
Chemistry
Second Award
Hydrogen is a clean energy carrier and a promising candidate for realizing carbon-neutral systems, as its only byproduct is water. However, the lack of clean water is a significant barrier t…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Cultural diversity is a critical component of human societies, shaping individuals' behavior, beliefs, and values. Therefore, it is crucial to incorporate cultural backgrounds when developin…
Environmental Engineering
Fourth Award
Developing sustainable technologies to harness solar energy for wastewater treatment and hydrogen fuel production is crucial for addressing global energy and environmental challenges. In thi…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Fourth Award
3D printing is a groundbreaking technology that has enabled innovation in various aspects of our modern world, but one key issue that continues to limit its use is that of maintenance. In th…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Second Award
Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) guarantees reducing the cost of space cooling in a variety of applications. However, commercialization issues still exist for the production of PDRC…