To the cherished ZJU community and our international friends,With heartfelt warmth, the Office of Global Engagement sends its most fervent wishes for a splendid Chinese New Year!We are embarking on the Year of the Dragon, starting from Feb. 10, 2024, and lasting until Jan. 28, 2025. The dragon, an emblem of power and honor within the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. Esteemed for its vibrant energy and wisdom, the dragon stands as a symbol of ambition and courage, captivati...

Meet HE Chun, a 2021 Master's student from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology at Zhejiang University, and the honored recipient of the 2023 Chu Kochen Scholarship - the highest accolade bestowed upon ZJU students. She has devoted herself to the study of green pest control in agriculture, actively participating in major national projects like the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In just two years, she has published four high-quality papers in internat...

In terms of thermal insulation, polar bears serve as a walking ‘textbook.’ Enveloped in an ultra-insulating “sweater,” they can adapt to frigid temperatures as low as -40°C. Their fur, remarkable for its hollow structure, traps a significant volume of ‘still’ air, thereby reducing heat loss by inhibiting both heat conduction and convection. This principle has inspired the design of warm apparel, where textiles, such as wool and down feathers, excel in reducing heat transfer.Fig. 1: A phot...

Propylene stands as a ubiquitous raw material in our daily lives, serving as a fundamental element in the production of various chemical goods, including plastics, household appliances, medical devices, synthetic fibers, and cosmetics. Undoubtedly, it ranks among the most bulk chemical products globally.However, there is a formidable challenge in industrial production, where propylene and propane, akin to inseparable companions, coexist, rendering it difficult to separate them. One article in th...

The groundbreaking catalyst design strategy introduced by the research team, led by Prof. XIAO Feng-Shou and Prof. WANG Liang from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Zhejiang University, revolves around the innovative utilization of dealuminated zeolites as carriers. This strategic implementation serves to finely regulate the dynamic evolution process of copper nanoparticles during catalytic reactions. Notably, it effectively mitigates sintering among copper particles and...

On January 12th, a topping off ceremony was held for the first multi-story modern bamboo building developed and designed by Prof. Xiao's research group of ZJUI at the Zhejiang University (Ninghai) Joint Research Center for Bio-based Materials and Carbon Neutral Development. This building situated at the southern foot of Feifeng Mountain and has been constructed under the support of Ninghai Chengtou Group Co., Ltd. The building embodies the research achievements of the group over the pas...

Lung diseases, such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia, constitute a significant global health threat, with millions of individuals affected every year. Early diagnosis and treatment are thus of significant importance for improving public health. Bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, has emerged as an essential tool for detecting, treating, and managing various lung diseases. However, the availability of bronchoscopic services i...

On January 8, 2024, Professors ZHANG Weiwen and FANG Kai from the School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University, as joint corresponding authors, published a significant paper titled “Interprovincial food trade aggravates China’s land scarcity” in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. The study reveals the complex impact of interprovincial food trade on virtual scarce land flow patterns and its intricate effects on the land scarcity in food import and export regions across...

Zhejiang University remains steadfast in its commitment to the guiding principles of seeking truth, pursuing innovation, and embracing an educational philosophy centered on striving for development and brilliance through dedicated service and contributions. The university relentlessly delves into the enigma of science, the depths of the humanities, and the intricacies of society. It adeptly translates profound knowledge into innovative practices, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the nat...

Zhejiang University remains steadfast in its commitment to the guiding principles of seeking truth, pursuing innovation, and embracing an educational philosophy centered on striving for development and brilliance through dedicated service and contributions. The university relentlessly delves into the enigma of science, the depths of the humanities, and the intricacies of society. It adeptly translates profound knowledge into innovative practices, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the nat...