Sustainable urban development is among the priorities PolyU has identified for charting the way forward. Recently, Sing Tao Daily featured a six-part series on PolyU’s sustainability research to let the community know more about the University’s contributions in this area. In this issue of Excel@PolyU, three of the projects will be introduced first:
Nanotechnology to clean wastewater
Prof. Pauline Li of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology has developed a special nano-particle that purifies wastewater more efficiently. As the absorbent particles can be recycled, the cost of this innovative technology can be further reduced.
(Reported on Sing Tao Daily, 15 Aug 2012) (Chinese version only)
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/polyu/c_pdf/SingTao_Supplement_1.pdf
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Innovative solar technology
Prof. Charles Surya of Department of Electronic and Information Engineering revealed that PolyU is developing a highly efficient solar panel using sulfides instead of silicon. He also said that the University is collaborating with mainland authority and institution to set up a solar energy research centre in Dongguan to advance the development of solar technology and its usage.
(Reported on Sing Tao Daily, 17 Aug 2012) (Chinese version only)
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/polyu/c_pdf/SingTao_Supplement_2.pdf
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Wind turbines with high efficiency
Prof. Yang Hong-xing, Professor of Department of Building Services Engineering and Coordinator of Renewable Energy Research Group, has been engaged in the research on wind and solar power technology. The vertical deign of the wind turbine reduces friction and noise, enhancing its efficiency and making it suitable for use on rooftops of buildings. Prof. Yang also anticipated renewable energy to make up a higher percentage of the energy market in the future.
(Reported on Sing Tao Daily, 20 Aug 2012) (Chinese version only)
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/polyu/c_pdf/SingTao_Supplement_3.pdf
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Special acknowledgement to Sing Tao Daily for giving permission to upload the above reports onto the University e-newsletter Excel@PolyU.
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