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CityU joint research creates 3D-printed aluminium alloy with unprecedented fatigue resistance
24 Oct 2023
CityU joint research creates 3D-printed aluminium alloy with unprecedented fatigue resistance
Recently, joint research by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University achieved a breakthrough by creating an aluminium alloy with unprecedented fatigue resistance using advanced 3D printing techniques. The new fatigue-resistance strategy can be applied in other 3D-printed alloys to help develop lightweight components with increased load efficiency for various industries.
Pivotal breakthrough in adapting perovskite solar cells for renewable energy; published in Science
20 Oct 2023
Pivotal breakthrough in adapting perovskite solar cells for renewable energy; published in Science
A huge step forward in the evolution of perovskite solar cells recorded by researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) will have significant implications for renewable energy development.
Ultrasound-activated chemotherapy advances therapeutic potential for deep tumours
12 Oct 2023
Ultrasound-activated chemotherapy advances therapeutic potential for deep tumours
Chemotherapy for cancer treatment often results in collateral damage to healthy cells and other adverse effects. A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently developed “sono-sensitised chemotherapy” (SSCT), a new form of ultrasound-activated chemotherapy.
Successful morphing of inorganic perovskites without damaging their functional properties
05 Oct 2023
Successful morphing of inorganic perovskites without damaging their functional properties
A research team co-led by scholars from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has successfully morphed all-inorganic perovskites at room temperature without compromising their functional properties.
Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay developed at CityU, a world’s first
27 Sep 2023
Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay developed at CityU, a world’s first
A pivotal breakthrough in battery technology that has profound implications for our energy future has been achieved by a joint-research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU).
CityU researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment
20 Sep 2023
CityU researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment
A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen.
CityU achieves major breakthrough in highly efficient electrocatalyst for clean energy
14 Sep 2023
CityU achieves major breakthrough in highly efficient electrocatalyst for clean energy
A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a groundbreaking advancement in nanomaterials by successfully developing a highly efficient electrocatalyst which can enhance the generation of hydrogen significantly through electrochemical water splitting.
CityU and Asian Fund for Cancer Research sign MoU to jointly promote biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship; Harvard Medical School experts speak at the inaugural ‘Innovation Series in Biomedicine’ forum
12 Sep 2023
CityU and Asian Fund for Cancer Research sign MoU to jointly promote biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship; Harvard Medical School experts speak at the inaugural ‘Innovation Series in Biomedicine’ forum
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (12 September) with the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR) to establish a closer collaboration between both parties and jointly promote cutting-edge cancer-related innovative inventions and commercialisation.
CityU’s novel AI system enhances the predictive accuracy of autonomous driving
06 Sep 2023
CityU’s novel AI system enhances the predictive accuracy of autonomous driving
Precisive real-time prediction of the movement of nearby vehicles or the future trajectory of pedestrians is essential for safe autonomous driving.
CityU researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential
31 Aug 2023
CityU researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential
Optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy is an up-and-coming biomedical imaging technique for studying a broad range of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and stroke. But its insufficient sensitivity has been a longstanding obstacle for its wider application.