Founded in 1895 as Peiyang University, Tianjin University is the oldest institute of higher education in China, and pioneered the development of modern Chinese education.
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Breakthrough in Extracting Precious Metals
Electronics, telecommunications and other industries produce large amounts of industrial waste liquid containing precious metals, such as gold and silver. However, these metals can’t be effectively recycled because of its low concentration and the difficulty of recycling.
2016-09-21 -
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China Education Daily: The “Smart Campus" on Display
Recently, Tianjin University first applied "smart campus" technology to the opening ceremony, where more than 9,700 new students of 2016, including undergraduates, master's and doctoral students in the two campuses experienced a "two-way interactive live" opening ceremony.
2016-09-13 -
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Research on the Mechanisms and Rehabilitation of Cognitive Deficits
Neurological diseases are the most common causes of learning and memory impairment. It is also called senile dementia. Right now senile dementia has become the fourth leading cause of death.
2016-09-12 -
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North China Chemical Engineering Design Contest
Recently, the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Tianjin University organized the tenth North China National College of Chemical Engineering Design Contest Finals.
2016-08-18 -
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New Progress in Designing Pt-based Catalysts
Pt-based catalysts play an irreplaceable role in traditional industrial catalysis and in new fuel cells. Commercial Pt/C catalysts have high activity and small particle size, and easily aggregate, then inactivate, in the reaction process.
2016-08-16 -
The Mystery of Zika Virus’ Reproduction Discovered
The Zika virus’ reproductive process in host cells has been discovered. Recently, Yang Haitao’s team, from Tianjin University, published an article in the "Protein & Cell", which showed the crystal structure of Zika Virus helicase.
2016-08-11 -
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Tianjin University Professor Searches for Artificial Photosynthetic Catalysts
To solve the problem of the large amount of carbon dioxide emissions, chemical engineering scientists have committed to the usage of solar energy and semiconductor photocatalysts, with a view to developing "artificial photosynthesis”.
2016-11-02 -
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New Breakthrough in the Key Drug Targets of Zika Virus Made
The Zika virus has become a threat to global public safety. A research team has formulated a new breakthrough in the key drug targets. The team analyzed the three-dimensional structure of the NS2B-NS3pro protease replication of the Zika virus at the atomic resolution level.
2016-10-31 -
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Achievements with Tiangong-2 and “Shenzhou XI” to Complete Space Mission
Recently, the Shenzhou XI spacecraft was sent skyward carrying two astronauts, and will dock with the Space Laboratory of Tiangong-2. The planned mission will be the longest stay by Chinese astronauts in space. The two achievements of Tianjin University are on board.
2016-10-22 -
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The Vertical City: Exploration for Sustainable Lifestyles International Forum
On October 13, the 2016 International Forum on the "Vertical City for Beijing-Tianjin- Hebei Region (Jing Jin Ji)" hosted by Tianjin University and Nankai University was held at Tianjin University. Wonderful speeches and discussions were held.
2016-10-20 -
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Peiyang Dynamics Develops a New Racing Car
"Haoyue 8", a new type of Formula racing car was independently developed by "Peiyang Dynamics", a student racing team from Tianjin University (TJU), and debuted at Peiyang Park Campus recently.
2016-10-18