Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public research university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Using bacterial biofilms to trap microplastics

A newly emerged superbug may cause untreatable and fatal infections in relatively healthy individuals

The Partner State Key Laboratory of Chirosciences at the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) discovered a newly emerged superbug, hyper-resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae, which may cause untreatable and fatal infections in relatively healthy individuals and will pose enormous threat to human health. Prof. Chen

A newly emerged superbug may cause untreatable and fatal infections in relatively healthy individuals

Sensors can be sprayed directly on structural surfaces such as train tracks and aeroplane structures

PolyU develops sprayable sensing network technology for real-time structural health monitoring with larger responsive bandwidth, lower cost and greater versatility The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) research team developed a novel breed of nanocomposites-inspired sensors which can be sprayed directly on flat or curved engineering structural surfaces, such as train tracks and aeroplane structures. The

Sensors can be sprayed directly on structural surfaces such as train tracks and aeroplane structures

Fast virus detection using nanoparticles

A system composed of two different types of nanoparticles can be used to accurately, sensitively and quickly detect viruses. The earlier a viral infection is detected, the more effective the treatment. Currently available tests are accurate but require a long time and/or specialized personnel, which are not a given in many outbreak settings. To address

Fast virus detection using nanoparticles

Flying the flag for an airship revolution

The rise of freight airships could go down like a lead balloon with traditional aircraft companies but could also represent a new high for Asian companies seeking to exploit new ways to reach world markets, according to research published in the International Journal of Aviation Management. Barry Prentice of the I.H. Asper School of Business,

Flying the flag for an airship revolution

Scientists have invented an easily breathable nanomask that can filter incredibly tiny particles, such as viruses and air pollutants

The novel mask, developed by Professor Wallace Leung of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is made out of multiple layers of different types of nanofibres, which filter nanosized particles. Layering the nanofibres provides a large surface area, enhancing the natural movement of particles and their interception by the fibres. It also allows users to breathe

Scientists have invented an easily breathable nanomask that can filter incredibly tiny particles, such as viruses and air pollutants

Low-cost, contactless and accurate 3D fingerprint identification system

Traditional fingerprint identification by pressing or rolling of finger against the hard surface often results in partial or degraded images due to improper finger placement, skin deformation, slippages, or smearing. Therefore touchless 3D finger imaging can provide more accurate personal identification as rich information is available from 3D fingerprint images. This project designs and develops

Low-cost, contactless and accurate 3D fingerprint identification system

New eco high performance energy storage device developed

The Department of Applied Physics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a simple approach to synthesize novel environmentally-friendly manganese dioxide (MnO2) ink by using glucose. The MnO2 ink could be used for the production of light, thin, flexible and high performance energy storage devices via ordinary printing or even home-used printers. The

New eco high performance energy storage device developed

Optical sensors improve railway safety

Technology tested in Hong Kong proves effective at monitoring commuter rail lines and detecting dangerous conditions A string of fiber-optic sensors running along a 36-km stretch of high-speed commuter railroad lines connecting Hong Kong to mainland China has taken more than 10 million measurements over the past few years in a demonstration that the system

Optical sensors improve railway safety

LED light bulbs can be brighter and more energy efficient than ever

LED light bulbs can be brighter and more energy efficient than ever, thanks to a high performance LED driver newly developed by researchers from the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering. The new driver powers LED light bulbs with an innovative approach called multi-level PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation), which delivers remarkable improvements in terms of light

LED light bulbs can be brighter and more energy efficient than ever

Cotton with special coating collects water from fogs in desert

What makes this ‘coated cotton’ so interesting is that the cotton releases the collected water by itself, as it gets warmer. Researchers TU/e together with researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), have developed a special treatment for cotton fabric that allows the cotton to absorb exceptional amounts of water from misty air: 340

Cotton with special coating collects water from fogs in desert

A New Chapter for Chinese Medicine

The groundbreaking regime for herbal study and testing called quantitative-pattern-activity-relationship (“QPAR” in short) verifies the quality and health benefits of traditional herbs When comes to minor complaints, chronic conditions and even fatal illnesses, we often turn to ginseng and other herbal remedies. That is why traditional Chinese medicine has become an integral part of our

A New Chapter for Chinese Medicine

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New Antiviral 3D Printing Material Could Remove 70% of COVID-19 Virus in Two Minutes
Hong Kong Polytechnic University researchers have developed an antiviral, printing material that could eliminate COVID-19 in public spaces.
Undecided about your major? Then this university is for you
But I slowly came to realise that what really interested me was the product development process." In order to give students like Mr Pasha more flexibility in their studies at PolyU, the university is ...
Experts develop novel material that kill coronavirus
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced that its research team has successfully developed “anti-virus 3D printing material” that can kill the Covid-19 virus on surfaces as well ...
HK researchers develop anti-COVID 3D printed material that kills 90% of the virus in 10 minutes
An interdisciplinary research team from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) successfully developed the world's first anti-virus 3D printed material that can kill the virus that causes ...
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 13
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced on Thursday that its research team has successfully developed "anti-virus 3D printing material" that can kill the COVID-19 virus ...

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PolyU Launches New Research Centre for Carbon Neutrality Tech - OpenGov Asia
January 18, 2022
Hong Kong researchers say they develop novel material able to kill COVID-19 virus - Xinhua
January 13, 2022
Undecided about your major? Then this university is for you - The Straits Times
January 16, 2022
PolyU and University of Maryland from US, jointly established Centre for Advances - Mirage News
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PolyU's Faculty of Business is a world-class ... IDEAS (Innovation-driven Education and Scholarship) with a 3D focus on Discovery, Design and Delivery. Our research has been ranked 55th in the ...
Hong Kong country park could be site of crashed US warplane from World War II, international researchers ‘strongly believe’
The research team included experts from HKU, Polytechnic University ... to Hong Kong, took part remotely by reviewing images taken by the team and three-dimensional models produced by PolyU.
PolyU discovers the effect of chemical compound PTU on autophagy in zebrafish embryos, sheds light on cancer medication resea...
HONG KONG, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In ... Over the past three years, the PolyU research team led by Dr MA has been using the zebrafish model to investigate the causes of leukaemia ...
PolyU signs MoU with three strategic partners in support of "GBA PolyVentures 2025"
HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with three strategic partners to further propel the "GBA ...
PolyU's research finds contact tracing is an effective way for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when borders reopen
HONG KONG, Sept. 1 ... by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has found that contact tracing is as vital as social distancing ...