The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been dedicated to conducting research in the field of environmental protection and nature conservation, contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong. PolyU nine projects have been supported by the Environment and Conservation Fund, with a total grant of approximately HK$6.99 million.
Led by scholars from the Faculty of Construction and Environment, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science, the awarded projects aim to advance environmental protection and conservation efforts through cutting-edge technologies and innovative research.
These projects include developing a real-time platform for carbon monitoring, creating novel noise reduction barriers, investigating atmospheric oxidation capacity, and designing structures for carbon-neutral construction. Additionally, they focus on the formation of secondary organic aerosols, sound absorption, noise prediction, the conversion of CO₂ into sustainable methanol, and simultaneous solar desalination with hydrogen production.
The Environment and Conservation Fund provides funding support for educational initiatives, community waste reduction and recovery, research, technology demonstration, and other projects related to environmental and conservation matters. The awarded project must help enhance the overall environmental quality of Hong Kong, raise environmental awareness of the local community, and promote public participation in green and low-carbon living.
PolyU projects supported by Environment and Conservation Fund 2024 :
|
Principal Investigator |
Project Title |
Awarded Amount |
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Prof. TENG Yue, |
From Simulation to Reality: A Real-time Platform for Operational Carbon Monitoring in Modular Integrated Construction |
HK$499,000 |
|
Prof. DU Liangfen, |
A Novel Acoustic Metagrating Barrier for Traffic Noise Reduction |
HK$760,592 |
|
Prof. WANG Tao, |
Investigating Atmospheric Oxidation Capacity of Hong Kong: Measurement and Modelling of Hydroxyl Radicals, Hydroperoxyl Radicals, and Hydroxyl Radicals Reactivity |
HK$1,469,500 |
|
Prof. LIU Siwei, |
Developing Modular Engineered Bamboo Hoarding Structures for Carbon-neutral Construction |
HK$1,239,200 |
|
Dr WANG Meng, |
Unravelling the Complexities of Secondary Organic Aerosols Formation in Hong Kong's High-Vehicle Environment |
HK$487,800 |
|
Prof. CHOY Yat Sze, |
Sonic Metagrating Barrier for Broadband Sound Absorption and Wave Manipulation |
HK$472,000 |
|
Prof. Randolph LEUNG Chi Kin, |
Integrating Close-Proximity Sound Power Measurement and Numerical Propagator Technologies for Realistic Prediction and Assessment of Tyre/Road Noise Nuisance in Hong Kong Urban Environment |
HK$1,060,140 |
|
Prof. ZHU Xunjin, |
From Emissions to Resources: Electrochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Methanol |
HK$499,225 |
|
Prof. TSANG Yuen Hong, |
Designing a Prototype for Simultaneous Solar Desalination and Hydrogen Production |
HK$500,000 |
