News & Stories

2021

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Energy
HKUST researchers develop technology to extend the horizon of wide-bandgap semiconductor gallium nitride electronics
A research team led by Prof. Kevin Chen of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently inducted a new member, the complementary logic circuitry, into the family of wide-bandgap gallium nitride (GaN) electronics, thereby substantially extending the horizon of the GaN research realm. The functionality and performance of GaN-based electronic devices and integrated circuits are expected to be further improved and become more competitive.
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Solar cell, Sustainability
HKUST researchers develop a photo-rechargeable lead-free perovskite lithium-ion battery that generates energy and stores battery on a single device
A team of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an inexpensive, lightweight, and non-toxic (lead-free) photo-battery that has dual functions in harvesting solar energy and storing energy on a single device, making it possible to charge a battery under the sun, without having to plug the device into the wall.
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Chemistry
HKUST Researchers Unveil a Non-classical Nucleation Process That Enhances Ice Formation on Surfaces
Scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently discovered a non-classical nucleation process that can greatly facilitate ice formation on foreign surfaces. This finding lays the foundation to predict and control crystallization processes.
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Neuroscience, Alzheimer's, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering
HKUST Scientists Develop Genome-editing Strategy for Potential Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy
A novel brain-wide genome-editing technology offers immense potential to be translated as a novel long-acting therapeutic treatment for Alzheimer’s patients.
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e-fuel, Energy, Sustainable Development, Chemical and Biological Engineering
HKUST Scientists Discover New Mechanisms of Activity Improvement on Bimetallic Catalysts for Hydrogen Generation and Fuel Cells
A group of researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Xiamen University has revealed new understandings of how surface ruthenium atoms can improve the hydrogen evolution and oxidation activities of platinum. This discovery opens a new venue for rational design of more advanced catalysts for electrolyzer and fuel cell applications. 
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Research, Innovation, Development
The Chief Executive Visits HKUST
The Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie LAM visited HKUST to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavors. 
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Prof. YANG Qiang Named Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering
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Sustainability, Environmental Protection, Climate Change, Internationalization and Partnership, seminar
HKUST and OHKF Jointly Present: China’s Climate Special Envoy Speaks on Accelerating Low-Carbon Innovation Towards Carbon Peak and Neutrality
China’s Special Envoy on Climate Change Mr. XIE Zhenhua shared China’s roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality.