Researchers at HKUST developed a dynamic integrated interface engineering strategy to enhance energy density and stability of anode-free lithium metal batteries. The strategy achieved a specific energy of 467 Wh kg’, comparable to conventional commercial batteries, and retained 90% of its capacity after 200 cycles.
Researchers unified magnetism, resolving water ice puzzle; a new framework classifies phases and phase transitions in classical pyrochlore spin-ice models. Sharp phase boundaries give way to smooth crossovers, with exceptions for spin 3/2 magnets.
The study reveals that symbionts undergo metabolic reprogramming in response to hydrogen sulfide limitation, and hosts regulate symbiont abundance to maintain stability. This tiered adaptation strategy helps holobionts cope with environmental change and highlights the key role of symbiotic relationships in sustaining cold seep ecosystems.
A research team from HKUST developed a sustainable seawater-to-hydrogen system that converts waste heat into a resource for producing purified water required for hydrogen production. The system achieved more than 99% rejection of major seawater constituents and maintained stable performance over 500 hours.
Researchers at HKUST developed a biomimetic nanocoating inspired by human cartilage to suppress battery degradation and extend lifespan. The coating enables batteries to retain high capacity after thousands of charge-discharge cycles, opening a pathway toward next-generation nickel-rich lithium-ion batteries.
A novel wearable device, HELP, tracks breathing and heart activity using liquid-metal technology, enabling clinical-grade home monitoring for chronic respiratory and heart conditions. The patch features a unique analog constriction gate architecture, providing sensitivity and linearity across its entire physical range.
Researchers from HKUST develop a hybrid-automata-inspired approach to optimize equipment configurations for materials experimentation platforms, reducing time and cost. The framework accelerates discovery, improves repeatability, and produces structured datasets, transforming materials research.
A new framework enables AI agents to collaborate at scale, integrating reasoning into communication. The framework has three capabilities: intent interpretation, automated formulation and optimization, and proactive foresight, paving the way for 7G wireless networks with collective intelligence.
Researchers from HKUST develop 'one-pot' testing platform TEMPO for rapid, single-step nucleic acid testing, reaching attomolar sensitivity comparable to laboratory methods. The platform has potential applications in infectious disease surveillance and genetic screening.
A recent HKUST study found that inter-city collaboration on emission reduction can improve overall sustainability performance by more than 10% through improved regional and global strategies. The study analyzed 4,116 cities and 11 years of data, highlighting the importance of cross-city cooperation in reducing pollution and greenhouse ...
Researchers at HKUST discovered a novel oxidant-free electrocatalytic mechanism for selective polymerization of organic pollutants, enhancing pollutant removal efficiency and economic feasibility. The new system achieved high selectivity and reduced energy demand, making it an attractive solution for wastewater treatment.
A research team from HKUST developed a novel AI framework called GSCo, which enables collaboration between generalist and specialist models for disease diagnosis. The framework outperforms standalone models in tasks like medical imaging and visual question answering, while significantly reducing development costs.
Researchers at HKUST develop a biocompatible chemical reaction to create targeted anticancer prodrugs, enabling precise drug activation in cancer cells. The breakthrough uses the EBB group and gold catalysts, offering a promising strategy for reducing collateral toxicity.
Researchers at HKUST create a novel chip architecture called 'Layered Acoustic Wave' that enables acoustic devices to withstand high power loads while maintaining stable operation. This breakthrough lifts a decades-old restriction, paving the way for new applications in direct-to-cell satellite communications and 6G networks.
Researchers from HKUST have developed a molecular interface engineering approach to improve the efficiency and durability of perovskite tandem solar cells. The new strategy enables precise control over crystallization, reduces energy loss, and promotes charge transport, leading to higher power conversion efficiencies.
Researchers at HKUST have developed a novel GenAI framework called Decoupled Generation and Registration (DGR) that can produce high-fidelity virtually stained images even when training image pairs are imperfectly aligned. DGR demonstrated stronger overall performance in image quality and structural fidelity across multiple tasks compa...
Researchers at HKUST have discovered that mutations in the RPGR gene can lead to defective cilia structures, resulting in impaired airway clearance and recurrent lung infections. The study provides new insights into the pathogenesis of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and holds potential for targeted therapeutic interventions.
A new study by HKUST found that urbanization and anthropogenic heat are amplifying regional climate effects, increasing temperatures and altering atmospheric circulation to lead to more frequent and intense rainfall events. The research highlights the crucial role of the GBA's coastal setting in enhancing these impacts.
Researchers at HKUST have elucidated the mechanism of water facilitating reactions in interfacial polymerization, enabling predictable microcapsule design. They also developed an AI-driven platform for rational design of microcapsules with tailored properties.
A team from HKUST has discovered a novel mechanism for rapid ion transport in solids, governed by collective vibrational dynamics. This breakthrough enables the design of materials with improved thermoelectric conversion and solid-state battery performance.
The study reveals coral reefs' significant carbon sequestration potential and how reef-dwelling fish contribute to the carbon cycle. Reef sediments dominate carbon storage, with fish influencing sediment carbon reservoirs through bioerosion and respiration.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) researchers have developed a revolutionary DNA-guided CRISPR-Cas system that can programmably target RNA molecules, offering improved accuracy in rapid infectious disease testing and advancing antiviral treatments.
A study at HKUST found that a brief pre-lecture conversation with either a human or AI instructor improves students' neural synchrony and learning outcomes. The study used MRI scans to track eye movements, brain responses, and learning outcomes, revealing comparable results between human and AI interactions.
Researchers at HKUST developed a crystal-solvate seeding strategy to reconstruct buried interfaces in perovskite solar cells, achieving higher efficiency and operational stability. The approach eliminated interfacial voids and introduced stable passivation phases, enabling scalable manufacturing.
A HKUST team has developed an innovative laser control technique called Active Pixel Power Control (APPC) to reduce crosstalk in all-optical neural interrogation. APPC successfully preserved signal quality of neuronal signals while suppressing optogenetic artifacts and reducing the issue of crosstalk in larval zebrafish brain studies.
The research team developed a novel AI pathology analysis system named PRET that can accurately recognize multiple types of cancer using only a minimal number of samples. PRET outperformed existing methods in 20 tasks, achieving high diagnostic accuracy rates and stable generalizability across different populations and regions.
The research team successfully synthesized a novel single-crystalline 3D borate covalent organic framework, demonstrating exceptional performance as a solid-state electrolyte. The advancement promises safer and higher energy density solutions for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed the world's first bio-inspired artificial cilia system capable of replicating natural cilia's complex motion. The system uses a 3D-printed hydrogel microactuator with rapid ion transport, enabling fast and precise movement.
A research team led by Prof. Richard Gu has discovered a new form of friction that occurs without physical contact, driven by collective magnetic dynamics. Friction peaks at a specific distance where magnetic interactions become frustrated and hysteretic.
A research team at HKUST used large-scale molecular dynamics simulation to study liquid-liquid phase separation, discovering an electrochemical 'superhighway' that drives assembly at an incredible rate. This breakthrough provides a blueprint for creating materials with instant, biocompatible properties.
A research team led by Prof. Su Hui and Prof. Wang Cen found that tropical Pacific climate shifts are driving the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice since 2000. The study reveals that ENSO phase transitions are amplifying autumn sea ice loss in the Laptev-East Siberian Sea.
The team developed an air-stable chiral phosphine-catalyzed approach to synthesize enantioenriched S(IV)-stereogenic vinyl sulfinamides, a promising class of antiviral compounds. These compounds exhibit potent binding activity against the mutant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and HIV-1 ENV protein.
Researchers at HKUST developed CarGAP, a chemo-optogenetic tool that uses vitamin B₁₂ and green light to control gap junctions. This innovation allows precise regulation of cell communication, with far-reaching potential for understanding disease mechanisms and advancing regenerative medicine.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that tropical cyclones intensify rainfall by over 20% as early as 60 hours before landfall. The research identifies the physical mechanisms behind this increase, including enhanced land-sea frictional contrasts and rising coastal humidity.
A research team from HKUST developed GrainBot, an AI-enabled toolkit that automates the extraction and quantification of multiple microstructural features from microscopy images. This provides a systematic method for converting complex image information into quantitative data, accelerating materials discovery and development.
Researchers at HKUST developed a multi-source co-evaporation recipe that enhances crystal quality of vacuum-deposited perovskite films. The breakthrough achieved the first certified performance for an all-vacuum-deposited wide-bandgap perovskite solar cell with 18.35% efficiency.
Researchers at HKUST have achieved a breakthrough in calcium-ion battery technology, utilizing quasi-solid-state electrolytes to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The innovative CIBs promise to transform energy storage solutions in renewable energy systems and electric vehicles.
A research team at HKUST has developed a novel therapy capable of preventing the onset and growth of metastatic breast cancers in mouse models by targeting glycans on cancer cells. The therapy, known as LPAT, demonstrates improved glycan discrimination compared to traditional antibody-based approaches.
A HKUST research team developed an innovative urban food waste management framework analyzing food waste data from 29 large cities worldwide. The study shows that grinding food waste and diverting it into sewage systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47% and lower total waste-management costs by 11%.
Researchers at HKUST have developed a novel reinforcement learning-based generative model to predict neural signals and create an artificial information pathway bypassing damaged brain areas. This breakthrough offers new possibilities for neural rehabilitation in patients with motor or cognitive impairments.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology developed a mesh bioreactor with ultrasound-induced transient cavitation, increasing flux 10-20 times conventional membrane bioreactors while reducing energy consumption and cost. The technology meets discharge standards in approximately 75% of the global population.
Researchers from HKUST have developed a mechanically interlocked molecule-based material for lithium metal batteries, showcasing exceptional room-temperature ionic conductivity and Li+ transference number. The material demonstrates high energy density, stability, and longevity in practical tests.
Researchers at HKUST developed the world's first sub-zero Celsius elastocaloric freezing device, offering a promising solution to combat climate change. The device achieved a cold-source temperature of -12 ℃ and demonstrated its real-world freezing capability in a package testing outdoors.
Researchers at HKUST developed a robust coating layer that significantly enhances the durability of perovskite solar cells, retaining over 95% of their initial efficiency after 1,100 hours of continuous operation. The 'molecular velcro' interface strategy delivers high-efficiency and low-cost solar technology.
A team led by Prof. Richard Gu has developed an automated robotic nanoprobe that can navigate within living cells, sense metabolic whispers in real time, and pluck individual mitochondria without causing damage or fluorescent labeling. The breakthrough holds great promise for advancing treatment strategies for chronic diseases and cancer.
A research team has developed a novel conceptual model to understand the adaptive strategies of the deep-sea black coral Bathypathes pseudoalternata and its symbiotic microbiome. The study reveals that the coral hosts a stable and highly streamlined microbiome that supports its survival in extreme environments.
Researchers at HKUST found a slowdown in Arctic sea ice melting since 2012, attributed to a shift in the North Atlantic Oscillation pattern. The NAO's positive phase traps cold air, leading to accelerated climate and environmental crises without emission cuts.
The platform integrates and analyzes multi-omics data from deep-sea organisms, providing a comprehensive resource for cross-species comparative and evolutionary studies. The database covers 68 species across seven phyla, with over 1,413 fossil records to support evolutionary analysis.
Researchers from HKUST developed a germanium-ion-implanted silicon waveguide photodiode that achieves high responsivity and ultra-low optical loss, significantly enhancing the performance of on-chip light monitoring. The device is well-suited for integration into photonic circuits without disturbing primary signal flow.
A new climate study reveals that extreme weather events starting in 2064 will have catastrophic impacts on food production, water management, and clean energy systems. The research predicts a significant increase in 'subseasonal whiplash' events characterized by extreme downpours and dry spells in Asia and broader tropical regions.