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Bioreactor Design and Method for Optimizing Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Food Waste

This innovation provides a systematic, experimentally validated method for optimizing bioreactor design and operating parameters to dramatically improve the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch-rich food waste.

Prof. Sze Ki Carol LIN, Ms. Yahui MIAO, Di WU

Bioreactor Design
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Helical Ribbon Impeller
Non-Newtonian Fluid Mixing
Food Waste Valorization

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A Direct Current Converter and Electronic Device

This patent discloses a family of novel, single-stage, non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies designed to achieve a high step-down ratio.

Prof. JIANG Chaoqiang, Dr. WANG Xiaosheng, Dr. MO Liping, Mr. WANG Yibo, Mr. REN Sheng

DC-DC Converter
Non-isolated topology
High step-down ratio
Switching power supply
Pulse-width Modulation
Data center power supply
Power Electronics
Electronic Equipment
Voltage Regulator
Energy Efficiency

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Method of Synthesising Polyols and Polyurethane Rigid Foams from Food Waste

This patent discloses an integrated method for converting food waste into bio-based polyols and subsequently polyurethane rigid foams.

Prof. Sze Ki Carol LIN, Dr. Anda FRIDRIHSONE, Dr. Zihao QIN, Dr. Mikelis KIRPLUKS

Polyol Synthesis
Epoxidation
Oxirane Ring-Opening
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Lipid Extraction
Polyurethane Rigid Foam (PURF)
Food Waste Lipids (FWLs)

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Size-Sieving Enhanced Zinc-Iodine Flow Battery System for Mitigating Water/Hydrated Ion Cluster Migration

The present invention solves these problems by integrating a tailored ionic-molecular sieve (IMS) membrane as a separator within a Zn–I flow battery system.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. LIANG Guojin, Dr. Liang MEI, Mr. WEI Zhiquan

Ionic-molecular sieve membrane
Zinc-iodine flow battery
Hydrated ion cluster migration
Subnanometer pore
Size-sieving effect

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High-Voltage and High-Power Battery with an Organic Cathode Containing Ferrocene with Dual Redox Centers

This patent addresses the aforementioned challenges by inventing a high-voltage, high-power battery featuring an organic cathode with a novel ferrocene derivative, (ferrocenylmethyl)trimethylammonium iodide (FcNI).

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. LI Pei, Mr. ZHU Jiaxiong

Ferrocene-based Organic Cathode
Dual Redox Centers
High-voltage Battery
Multi-electron Transfer
Ether-based Electrolyte

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Method and Device for Estimating Coupling Coefficient in Wireless Power Transmission System

This patent presents an innovative method and corresponding device for estimating the coupling coefficient in a Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) system without requiring wireless communication, extra sensors, or complex hardware additions.

Prof. JIANG Chaoqiang, Dr. WANG Xiaosheng, Dr. ZHOU Jiayu

Wireless Power Transmission
Coupling Coefficient Estimation
Damped Frequency
Resonant Circuit
Current Disturbance
Natural Frequency
Consumer Electronics
Electric Vehicles
Medical Devices
Wireless Charging

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System for Image Processing, a Method of Facial Expression Detection and a Method of Reconstruction Image Generation

This patent introduces an Edge-Aware Motion generation method for Facial Micro-Expression Generation (EAM-FMEG), a system and method specifically designed to overcome the challenge of generating realistic facial micro-expression sequences.

Prof. YAN Hong, Dr. FAN Xinqi

Facial Micro-Expression (FME) Generation
Edge-Aware Attention
Deep Motion Retargeting
Unsupervised Learning
Self-Attention Mechanism

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Ruthenium-Molybdenum Alloy Nanoflower Particle for Ammonia Electrosynthesis

This patent discloses a novel electrocatalyst: ruthenium-molybdenum (RuMo) alloy nanoflower particles. The core innovation lies in the synthesis and application of these particles with an unconventional face-centered cubic (fcc) crystal phase.

Prof. FAN Zhanxi, Dr. WANG Yunhao, Mr. Fengkun HAO

Electrocatalyst
Ruthenium-molybdenum Alloy
Nanoflower Particles
Nitrate Reduction Reaction (NO3RR)
Ammonia Electrosynthesis
Crystal Phase Engineering
Density Functional Theory Calculations

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Unconventional Phase Hexagonal Prussian Blue Analogs with Open Structures

The present invention addresses these challenges through a novel phase engineering strategy, introducing a hexagonal phase copper-cobalt Prussian blue analog (H–CuCo PBA) material.

Prof. FAN Zhanxi, Dr. Jinwen YIN

Prussian Blue Analogue
Hexagonal Phase
Gas Adsorption
Unsaturated Copper Sites
Phase Engineering
Co-precipitation Synthesis

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Mutual Inductance and Load Voltage Identification Circuit and Method for a Wireless Power Transfer System

This patent introduces a novel circuit and method for identifying both the mutual inductance (M) and the load voltage (V_o) in a WPT system without requiring any communication link between the receiver and transmitter.

Prof. JIANG Chaoqiang, Dr. ZHOU Jiayu, Dr. WANG Xiaosheng

Wireless Power Transfer
Mutual Inductance Identification
Load Voltage Detection
Equivalent Inductor
Notch Filter
Inverter and Rectifier
Wireless Charging
Electric Vehicles
Consumer Electronics
Power Electronics
Battery Management Systems
Automotive Industry
Smart Mobility

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Converter Circuit Analysis Method and Apparatus, Medium, Electronic Device and Program Product

This patent presents an innovative, graph theory-based method for the systematic derivation and analysis of single-inductor multi-port converter circuit topologies.

Prof. JIANG Chaoqiang, Dr. MA Tianlu, Dr. WANG Xiaosheng, Dr. MO Liping, Mr. WANG Yibo

Converter circuit analysis
Adjacency Matrix
Topology derivation
Steady-state characteristics
Switching modes
Graph Theory
Modal equations
Power Electronics
Circuit Design
DC-DC Converter
Renewable Energy Systems
Electric Vehicles
Energy Management

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Copper-Based Electrocatalysts for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction and the Fabrication Methods and Applications Thereof

The present invention addresses this need by disclosing a novel copper-based metal-organic framework (MOF) electrocatalyst.

Prof. FAN Zhanxi, Dr. LU Pengyi

Electrocatalyst
Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Copper-based Catalyst
C–C Coupling
Faraday Efficiency

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System and Method for Determining a Facial Expression

This patent introduces a novel system and method for efficient and accurate facial expression determination.

Prof. YAN Hong, Dr. Ali Raza SHAHID

3D Facial Point Mask
Facial Expression Recognition (FER)
Recurrent Input Classifier
Dual-Stage Neural Network

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System and Method for Tracking an Object

This patent introduces a hierarchical, failure-aware tracking system with a two-tiered architecture.

Prof. YAN Hong, Dr. LI Muyu

Hierarchical Object Tracking
Correlation Filter
Failure Detection & Re-identification
Hu Moment
Kalman Filter

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System and Method for Railway Foreign Object Detection

This patent introduces a novel Anomaly-Free Representation Learning Approach (ARLA) designed to overcome the data scarcity problem.

Prof. ZHANG Zijun, Mr. Xinuo ZHAO, Dr. Tiange WANG

Machine Vision
Anomaly Detection
Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models
Contrastive Learning
Memory-Suppress Diffusion

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Artificial Bone Implants With Nanoscaffold for Self-Triggered Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells

The core innovation of this patent is an artificial bone implant featuring a nanostructured scaffold made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers.

Prof. HU Jinlian, Dr. SHI Shuo, Dr. WU Hanbai

Nanoscaffold
Piezoelectric Material
Stem Cell Differentiation
PVDF Nanofibers
Electroactive β-phase
Calcium Ion Transmission
Osteogenic Differentiation

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Method and System for Watermarking Images, and Method and System for Detecting a Watermark in an Image

This patent introduces a novel Secure Image Watermarking Framework (SIWF) that integrates a statistically calibrated secret key network (SKN) with adversarial attacks for embedding and hypothesis testing for detection.

Prof. CHAN Antoni Bert, Dr. LIU Ziquan, Mr. CHEN Feiyu

Secret Key Network (SKN)
Adversarial Attack
Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Deep Neural Network
Standard Multivariate Normal Distribution
Watermark Embedding
Image Authentication

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In-Memory Computing System and Memory Device

This patent introduces a groundbreaking in-memory computing system that fundamentally transforms how nonlinear functions like softmax are computed by integrating data selection directly into the analog-to-digital conversion process within the memory array.

Prof. Arindam BASU, Mr. YANG Junyi, Mr. DONG Shuai, Miss PENG Xiaoqi

In-memory Computing
Top-k Selection
Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
Softmax Acceleration
Transformer Attention
Compute-in-Memory

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Self-Powered Electroacupuncture Needles and Applications Thereof

The core innovation of this patent is a self-powered electroacupuncture needle that integrates a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) directly onto a conductive acupuncture needle

Prof. HU Jinlian, Ms. IQBAL Saira

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG)
Self-powered
Energy Harvesting
Alternating Current
Porous Microstructure
Conductive Nanoparticles
Electroacupuncture

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Hydration-Responsive Shape-Memory Keratin Composite Fibers and Fabrication Methods Thereof

This patent introduces a novel hydration-responsive shape-memory keratin composite fiber and its fabrication method, which ingeniously solves the problems of poor spinnability, low wet stability, and lack of functionality in regenerated keratin.

Prof. HU Jinlian, Ms. XU Xiaoyun

Hydration-Responsive
Shape-Memory Polymer
Keratin Composite Fiber
Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs)
α-helix to β-sheet Transition
Wet Spinning

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A Skin-Induced Self-Moisture-Conducting Dry Mask, Stock Solution, Preparation Method and Application

This patent invention provides a novel dry mask system centered on a "skin-induced self-moisture-conducting" mechanism.

Prof. HU Jinlian, Dr. SI Yifan, Dr. GUO Chunxia, Mr. HUANG Kaisong

Electrostatic Spraying
Hydrophilic Microspheres
Moisture Gradient Channel
Skin-Induced Self-Wicking
Dry-State Mask
Nanofiber
Encapsulation of Active Ingredients

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A Degradable Polylactic Acid-Based-Polypeptide Polyurethane and Its Preparation and Application

This patent discloses an innovative degradable polylactic acid-based-polypeptide polyurethane.

Prof. HU Jinlian, Dr. SHI Shuo, Mr. SU Yupei, Mr. JIANG Yuanzhang

Biodegradable polyurethane
Polylactic acid-based polypeptide
Poly(γ-benzyl L-glutamate)
α-helix and β-sheet secondary structures
Biomass content
Controlled biodegradation
Polymer synthesis

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A Multifunctional Protective Membrane and Its Preparation Method and Application

This patent innovates by developing a multifunctional protective membrane through a synergistic electrospinning and electrospraying technique.

Prof. HU Jinlian, Ms. Jieqiong YANG, Dr. ZHI Chuanwei, Dr. SI Yifan

Electrospinning
Superhydrophobic Particles
Nanofiber Membrane
Flame Retardant
Anti-icing

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System and Method for Performing Operation Using Linear-Integer-Programming for RSA Factorization

The invention presents a novel Linear-Integer-Programming (LIP) method for RSA factorization. It innovatively utilizes the full decimal digit information of a given semiprime number θ, expressed as θ = Σ_{j=0}^{λ} a_j × 10^j, where λ is even and a_j are its digits.

Prof. KUO Way, Prof. LI Han Lin

Linear Integer Programming
Semiprime Factorization
Public Key Cryptosystem
Digital Signatures
Private Encryption Key
Optimization Algorithms

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Sweat Extraction and Monitoring System

The increasing focus on non-invasive health monitoring has driven the development of wearable biosensors that analyze sweat, a biofluid rich in biomarkers like electrolytes, metabolites, and pH, which reflect nutritional and metabolic status.

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. XU Guoqiang, Dr. HUANG Xingcan, SHI Rui, YANG Yawen, WU Pengcheng

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG)
Iontophoresis
Microfluidic Channel
Biosensor
Sweat-activated Battery
Flexible Printed Circuit Board
Solar-powered Systems

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Prime-number-based Parallel Solver for Engineering Design Optimization Problems of Polynomial Forms with Integer Variables

This patent introduces "PARA235," a prime-number-based parallel solver designed to overcome the shortcomings of existing methods. The core innovation lies in its systematic partitioning mechanism based on the prime factorization of integer variables.

Prof. KUO Way, Prof. LI Han Lin, Prof. Youhua Frank CHEN, Mingming WANG

Parallel Processing
Prime-number-based Partitioning
Engineering Design Optimization
Linear Integer Programming
Polynomial Terms Linearization

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Portable Virtual Taste Generator

The advancement of immersive media in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) environments has created a demand for integrating multisensory feedback, including taste, to enhance user experience.

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. LIU Yiming, Mr. PARK Minhyuk

Virtual taste generation
Ion electrophoresis
Conductive tastable gel
Wireless Control
Taste feedback system

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Flexible Smell Generating Device and Methods for Use Thereof

The patent addresses these challenges by introducing a flexible, multi-layered smell-generating device designed for direct skin application. Its core innovation lies in a thermo-responsive, phase-change mechanism for controlled scent release, eliminating the need for tubes, liquid atomizers, or fans.

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. LIU Yiming, Mr. YIU Chun Ki, SHI Rui

Flexible smell generating device
Phase Change Materials
Thermistor
Electromagnetic actuator
Multi-layer Laminate Structure
Olfactory display
Wearable Electronics

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Biomimetic Thermal Regulating Fabric and Method for Constructing the Same

Inspired by the thermal regulation system of army ant bivouacs, which adjust nest temperature by opening pores and changing shape, this patent develops a biomimetic thermal regulating fabric (BTRF).

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. ZHANG Qiang, Dr. HUANG Xingcan, Mr. CHOW Lung

Biomimetic Fabric
Water-Actuated Crimp Behaviour
Transfer Stitch Knitting
Colorimetric Sensors
Plasma Treatment
Hydrophilic Functional Groups
Thermal Regulation

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3D Liquid Diode and Permeable Electronic Devices Based on the Same

The invention addresses these challenges by introducing a novel three-dimensional (3D) liquid diode structure that enables directional, spontaneous, and rapid fluid transport. The core innovation is a multi-layered architecture comprising a vertical liquid diode layer, a horizontal liquid diode layer, and an intermediate liquid collector.

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. LI Jiyu, Dr. ZHOU Jingkun, Dr. ZHANG Binbin

3D liquid diode
Hydrophilicity gradient
Permeable electrode
Magnetic Coupling
Wearable Electronics
Sweat transport
Flexible circuit board

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Transparent and Flexible Electronic Skin and Method for Fabricating the Same

The advancement of human-machine interaction, metaverse applications, and teleoperated robotics has created a pressing need for accurate and intuitive three-dimensional spatial perception.

Prof. YU Xinge, Dr. ZHOU Jingkun, Dr. LI Jian, Dr. JIA Huiling

Electric Field Sensing
Transparent and flexible electrode
Quasi-static electrical near field
Conductive transparent gel
Three-dimensional sensing

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Phenazine Derivative-based Alkaline Battery

This patent addresses the aforementioned challenges by inventing a novel alkaline battery utilizing specifically designed phenazine derivatives as the anode material.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. Huilin CUI, Mr. ZHU Jiaxiong

Phenazine Derivative
Alkaline Battery
Organic Anode Material
Hydroxyl Group Substitution
Redox Potential
Aqueous Electrolyte Battery
Cycling Stability

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Rechargeable Aqueous Zn||IS Flow Battery System

The present invention addresses these challenges through a novel electrolyte engineering strategy rather than membrane modification. It introduces a rechargeable aqueous zinc∥iodine-starch (Zn∥IS) flow battery system. The core innovation lies in the catholyte, which is composed of zinc iodide (ZnI₂) and a soluble starch additive.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Mr. WEI Zhiquan, Dr. LIANG Guojin

Flow Battery
Zinc-Iodine Battery
Colloidal Electrolyte
Starch Additive
Porous Membrane
Energy Storage

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Self-cleaning Fabric and Article

This patent addresses the aforementioned problems by inventing a self-cleaning fabric based on advanced, wide-spectrum responsive photocatalysts integrated into a nanofibre matrix.

Prof. SHANG Jin, Dr. WANG Tianqi, Dr. SUN Mingzhe

Photocatalyst
Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
Zeolite
Electrospinning
Nanofibre
Self-cleaning fabric
Photocatalytic disinfection

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Method for Manipulating an Energy Storage Device

This patent discloses an active, electrochemical method for manipulating an energy storage device to smooth the anode surface and eliminate dendritic structures.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. GUO Ying, Mr. YANG Qi, Dr. TANG Zi Jie

Zn-ion battery (ZIB)
Stripping/plating
Electro-healing
Dendrite elimination
Current density manipulation
Anode surface smoothening
Passivation of sharp tips

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Battery and Method of Manufacturing Thereof

The invention introduces a novel battery architecture comprising a plurality of discrete energy storage units interconnected by flexible linkages, all encapsulated within a flexible enclosure.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. TANG Zi Jie, Dr. CHEN Ao

Flexible Battery
Energy Storage Unit
Flexible Linkage
Encapsulation
Separator
Energy Storage Density

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Adsorbent its Preparation and Use

The present invention provides a novel adsorbent for passive NO_x adsorption (PNA) that utilizes non-noble metal ions as active sites within a specific zeolite framework, effectively solving the limitations of noble-metal-based systems.

Prof. SHANG Jin, Dr. TAO Zeyu

Passive NO_x adsorption (PNA)
Zeolite adsorbent
Non-noble metal ion doping
Ion Exchange Reaction
NO adsorption capacity

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Electric Motor with Axial and Radial Permanent Magnets

This patent introduces a novel motor design that ingeniously combines both axial and radial magnetic principles to overcome the traditional trade-off between torque density and motor size.

Prof. LIU Chunhua, Dr. Zaixin SONG, Dr. Rundong HUANG

Direct-drive Motor
High Torque Density
Axial-radial Motor
Halbach Array
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque Ripple Reduction
Back Iron

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Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites

This patent addresses the aforementioned challenges by introducing a novel class of multifunctional nonvolatile additives (MNAs) into organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials and their precursor solutions.

Prof. JEN Kwan Yue Alex, Dr. LI Feng zhu

Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite
Multifunctional nonvolatile additive
Perovskite Solar Cells
Defect Passivation
Power Conversion Efficiency
Solar Energy

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Perovskite Layer, Fabrication Method and Use the Same

The patent addresses these challenges by inventing a novel perovskite layer comprising a mixture of a halide perovskite and a specific sulfonyl naphthoquinone-based compound.

Prof. JEN Kwan Yue Alex, Dr. WU Shengfan, Dr. YAN Yichao

Perovskite Solar Cells
Halide Perovskite
Redox mediator
Sulfonyl naphthoquinone-based compound
Defect Passivation
Tandem solar cell

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A Signage Structure Monitoring System and a Signage Structure Monitoring Platform

This patent addresses the existing problem by introducing an integrated signage structure monitoring system and platform that leverages the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and data analytics for intelligent, real-time surveillance.

Dr. FUNG Wing Hong, OR Siu Hong, CHENG Chi Yung

Monitoring System
Sensor
Data Processing
Structural Monitoring

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System and Method for Updating, Modifying and Managing Engineering and Construction Contracts in a Blockchain Network

This patent introduces an adaptive system and method for processing photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging data that automatically optimizes the speed of sound value(s) used in image reconstruction.

Dr. FUNG Wing Hong, OR Siu Hong, KWOK Ho Yin

Blockchain
Smart Contract
Data Management
Version Control
Contract Modification

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High-voltage Lithium-ion Battery with a Wide Electrochemical Window of Polymer Electrolytes

This patent introduces a novel PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte (where PVTF denotes poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene-co-chlorotrifluoroethylene)) designed to overcome the oxidation instability of SPEs.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. HOU Yue

Solid Polymer Electrolyte
Lithium-ion Battery
High-voltage Battery
Electrochemical Window
Ionic Conductivity
Cathode-electrolyte Interphase

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High-performance Organic Li-bromine Battery Enabled by Two-electron Redox Chemistry

This patent introduces a high-performance organic lithium-bromine battery based on a novel two-electron redox chemistry. The core innovation lies in activating and stabilizing the reversible Br⁻/Br⁺ redox couple through strategic electrolyte engineering.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. LI Xinliang, Dr. LI Pei

Two-electron Redox Chemistry
Lithium-bromine Battery
Chloride Ions Additives
Bromide-based Cathode
High Energy Density

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Imaging Apparatus and Related Control Unit

This patent addresses the orthogonality problem by introducing a specialized control unit and method that dynamically corrects the scanning directions of the deflector.

Mr. TSENG Ying Shuo, Ms. LI Pei En, Prof. CHEN Fu-Rong

Electron beam deflection
Orthogonality correction
Scanning control
Deflector coil
Image distortion reduction
Analog circuit control
Drive signal amplitude
Electron microscopy
Semiconductor inspection
Scientific instrumentation
Materials Science
Quality Control
Imaging apparatus
Nanotechnology research

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Electron Gun and Apparatus Incorporating the Same

The patent addresses these challenges by introducing an electron gun with a simplified power architecture and an innovative control circuit.

Prof. CHEN Fu-Rong, Ms. LI Pei En, Mr. TSENG Ying Shuo, Mr. HSUEH Yu-Chun

Electron gun
Electron beam
Control circuit
Variable resistance
Wehnelt cylinder
Electron emission
Bias voltage
Electron microscope
Semiconductor inspection
Particle accelerator
Scientific apparatus
Vacuum tube
Cathode ray tube

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Method and An Apparatus for Determining a Presence or An Amount of a Polyamine or Its Derivative in a Sample

This patent presents an innovative electrochemical detection method and apparatus for determining the presence or concentration of polyamines or their derivatives in a sample, particularly biological samples like urine.

Dr. VELLAISAMY Arul Lenus Roy, Dr. VENKATESH Shishir, Mr. YEUNG Chi Chung, Prof. LAM Hon Wah Michael

Electrochemical Detector
Molecularly Imprinted Polymer
Field-effect transistor
Polyamine detection
Extended gate electrode
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Point-of-care Testing
Biomarker Detection
Urine analysis
Medical Diagnostics

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Materials and Method for Trapping Lead Leakage in Perovskite Solar Cells

This patent invention addresses the lead leakage problem by introducing a novel lead trapping layer integrated into the perovskite solar cell structure.

Prof. Alex JEN, Prof. ZHU Zonglong, Dr. LI Zhen

Perovskite Solar Cells
Lead Trapping Layer
Cation-Exchange Resin
Encapsulation Resin
Lead Leakage Prevention

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A Supramolecular Polymer, Self-Healing Oleophobic Coating, and Their Preparation Method and Application

This patent addresses the durability problem by inventing a novel supramolecular polymer, designated PDMS-Cat-M, used to create a self-healing oleophobic coating.

Prof. YAO Xi, Dr. YI Bo

Supramolecular Polymer
Self-healing coating
Oleophobic coating
Metal coordination
Self-cleaning
Anti-icing
Anti-pollution
Chemical protection
Surface Coating

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System and Method for Photoacoustic Imaging and Ultrasound Imaging

This patent introduces an adaptive system and method for processing photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging data that automatically optimizes the speed of sound value(s) used in image reconstruction.

Prof. WANG Lidai, Dr. ZHANG Yachao

Photoacoustic Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Speed of Sound Optimization
Coherence Factor
Delay-and-Sum Beamforming
Image Reconstruction
Multi-Stencil Fast Marching Method

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Aqueous Zinc-ion Battery with Stable Performance During Overcharging

This patent addresses the overcharge problem by introducing a "self-sacrificial additive" into the aqueous electrolyte of ZIBs.

Prof. ZHI Chunyi, Dr. YANG Shuo

Zinc-ion Battery
Overcharge Protection
Self-sacrificial Additive
Bromide-based Additive
Electrolyte Decomposition

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Metasurface Structure Based on Phase Change Material and Related Methods

This invention provides a metasurface structure and method for encoding information using phase-change materials (PCMs), specifically vanadium dioxide (VO₂), to achieve thermally tunable holography in the visible spectrum.

Prof. LEI Dangyuan, Dr. FAN Yulong, LIAO Yuan

Phase-change materials
Metasurface
Holography
Nanoblocks
Optical phase modulation
Dynamic display
Information Encryption
Optical anti-counterfeiting
Optical data processing
Lidar

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