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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TJU Takes Responsibility for Protection of Environment and Human Society
Tianjin University is committed to assisting contributions to protect the ecological environment through scientific and technological innovation.
2017-09-18 -
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“Petrel” Helping the World’s Largest Mesoscale Eddy Observation Project
After its successful launch, the underwater glider called “Petrel” accomplished the task of constructing a comprehensive stereoscopic observation network of marine “mesoscale eddies”.
2017-08-18 -
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Phosphorus Concentration in Chinese Lakes Fell by Almost a Third Since 2006
Recently, a study, Decline in Chinese lake phosphorus concentration accompanied by shift in sources since 2006 was published in Nature Geoscience. The first author of this research was Yindong Tong from Tianjin University.
2017-06-28 -
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Mend a Broken Heart
One of the major causes for sudden cardiac death in athletes is catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). The ECG graphs for CPVT patients look normal in the resting state, but a potentially deadly arrhythmia will happen when the patients do vigorous exercise or are under stress.
2017-06-27 -
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Tianjin University Designs a Clean “Lung” for C919
The Chinese jet-liner C919 completed its maiden flight on May 5. The C919’s performance is superior to most other similar aircraft, especially its innovative air distribution system that provides cleaner air to passengers. The in-cabin air freshness of the C919 is improved by 20% compared with t...
2017-05-06 -
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Smog Pollutants Turn into Super “Power Bar” for Electric Vehicles
Dominant pollutants of smog like sulfur containing gases may cause serious health problems, while researchers use them to produce water-dispersed sulfur nanoparticles for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
2017-11-13 -
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Rare Earth Perovskite Catalyst
Li Xingang, Professor of Tianjin University conducted a study on Perovskite-Type Lean-Burning Nitrogen Oxide Trap Catalyst. Through the research, he found that Perovskite Catalyst, Rare Earth Perovskite Catalyst in particular, has the potential to replace the traditional precious metal catalysts.
2017-11-09 -
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TJU Perseveres in Ancient Architecture Surveying and Measuring
Tianjin University excels in ancient architecture surveying and measuring and its work has been put into the national heritage conservation archive
2017-10-30 -
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TJU Develops Economical High Performance Plasmonic Materials
A team led by Professor Yang Jing of Tianjin University, exploited a convenient and efficient millisecond-laser-direct-writing in liquid nitrogen (MLDW-LN) technology, which can fabricate 3D aluminum hybrid nanostructures (3D-Al-HNSs) with a high density of plasmonic hot spots.
2017-10-31 -
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Qi Juntong’s Team Makes “Brains” and “Arms” for UAVs
Qi Juntong, Professor of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Tianjin University, has led his team to build intelligent “brains” and “arms” for UAVs (Unmanned Ariel Vehicles) for the past ten years.
2017-10-23 -
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News and Views Article by TJU Professors Published in Nature Materials
A News and Views article by Professors Yan Yin and Michael D. Guiver of Tianjin University, has appeared in the July issue of Nature Materials. It covers a breakthrough for both ultrahigh permeability and good selectivity for gas separations using microporous membranes.
2017-10-09