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From China to the World 中華美饌 耀眼國際
Get PDFChinese fine dining ascends to the global stage at these award-winning restaurants.
多間屢獲殊榮的中餐廳，讓中華美食登上國際舞台
As elevated Chinese fare enters a modern golden age, we meet the masterminds behind highly acclaimed Chinese restaurants around the world to uncover their recipes for success.
高級中菜正邁向黃金時代，India-Jayne Trainor為您介紹世界各地備受讚譽的中菜食府，揭開當中的成功之道
In Situ Synthesis of High-Entropy (Oxy)Hydroxides Via Electrochemical Reconfiguration As Catalysts For Efficient Water Oxidation
Get PDFSurface reconstruction plays a pivotal role in enhancing the activity of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), particularly in terms of the structural transformation from metal oxides to (oxy)hydroxides. Herein, a novel (oxy)hydroxide (FeCoNiCuMoOOH) with high entropy is developed by the electrochemical reconstitution of corresponding oxide (FeCoNiCuMoOx). Significantly, the FeCoNiCuMoOOH exhibits much higher OER electrocatalytic activity and durability with an overpotential as low as 201 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm−2, and with a Tafel slope of 39.4 mV dec−1. The FeCoNiCuMoOOH/NF presents high stability when testing under a constant current at 100 mA cm−2 within 1000 h. The surface reconstruction is a process of dissolution-reprecipitation of Cu and Mo species and co-hydroxylation of five metal species, which ultimately leads to the formation of FeCoNiCuMoOOH from FeCoNiCuMoOx. This study holds great significance in the realm of designing high-entropy (oxy)hydroxides catalysts with exceptional activity and stability for OER
Revisiting Project Yi Jin
Get PDFThe Hong Kong government has administered new public management in the public sector to address the impact of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Under the dogma of efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, the government reexamined its expenditures in various areas. Higher education encountered financial strain after the government adjusted its funding for education. Meanwhile, many young people were unemployed or failed to pursue further studies. The government thus launched Project Yi Jin in 2000, authorizing qualified higher education providers to offer an unprecedented and selffinanced study path for young people to meet their educational needs. Although the project has been implemented for over two decades, studies focused on the project were dated and inadequate. Therefore, a study to revisit the project in the aforementioned context was proposed to narrow the academic gaps. This article argued that by offering young people hope for their futures, the project has enhanced society, especially young people, to respect law and order. The project has also assisted higher education to survive and exercise its function by alleviating the financial stress attributed to new public management in the public sector. This article will become one of the significant references for higher education and education policymakers, particularly regarding sustainability and governance
Study of Microalgae Bio-Fixation for Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU)
No full textHuman activities have significantly increased the global C02 level (\u3e400 ppm) resulting in global warming and extreme climate changes. Microalgae can be used to remove C02 by its high bio-fixation rate. In this study, microalgae bio-fixation at different levels of C02 (i.e., atmospheric condition and flue gas —20%) was conducted in the presence and absence of enzyme; carbonic anhydrase (CA), which was extracted from microbial cells to catalyse the conversion process between dissolved C02 gas and HC03• ion in the growth medium, while microalgae can readily utilize the for their growth and biomass production. Growth of microalgae was measured by OD600nm, medium pH was critically monitored and bio-fixation rate was determined by dry weight of the biomass produced after the cultivation process. Results showed that growth of marine green microalgae; Tetraselmis sp. was double (OD600nm) when adding higher amount of essential nutrient NaN03 (i.e., 0.4 to 0.8 mM). On the other hand, supply of C02 without proper pH control greatly affected the bio-fixation process, since initial acidification of culture medium in the presence of high C02 content (i.e., flue gas) was observed. Furthermore, slow microalgae growth was also observed at elevated pH (\u3e 9) when more C02 was removed from the culture medium. The bio-fixation rates were determined in 2.473 g/L/day and 1.160 g/L/day at 20% C02 with 5 mL CA (3.304 mg mL of total protein) and 0.04% C02 (atmospheric level) without CA, respectively. Optimization study on medium pH, C02 level and amount of CA would be further conducted to enhance the bio-fixation rate for achieving higher C02 removal. In summary, effective C02 removal is demonstrated by a simple microalgae cultivation process assisted with enzyme CA
A review of medicine and food homology on traditional Chinese medicine as functional food
No full text“Medicine and food homology” (MFH) on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a term originated from “Huang Di Nei Jing-Su Wen”, and its theory with a long history in China. Some TCMs as functional food, which have been used for “food therapy”, and “medicine”, either acting as food on an empty stomach or as medication for administering to the patient. These are also known as “functional foods” for curing diseases or modulating human body functions. TCM has not just one, but rather multiple principles or concepts for food, which are based on the nutrition of organs (“Yin and Yang” theory), warm and cold food (“Four properties”, and “Five flavors”), season matters, body types, etc. There are different classifications of TCMs, such as seed, flower, and wood containing several active ingredients with a wide range of nutritional and medicinal values. There were nine electronic databases searched including WanFang Data, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, Springer Link, SciFinder, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), about the “Medicine”, “Food”, “Homology”, without regard to language constraints. This article discusses the concept of MFH, its research cases, guidelines, regulations, and the pharmaceutical effect of MFH in daily life
Bio-active metabolites from Chinese Medicinal Herbs for treatment of skin diseases
No full textSkin diseases have become serious issues to human health and affect one-third of the world’s population according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). These consist of internal (endogenous) and external (exogenous) factors referring to genetics, hormones, and the body’s immune system, as well as environmental situations, UV radiation, or environmental pollution respectively. Generally, Western Medicines (WMs) are usually treated with topical creams or strong medications for skin diseases that help superficially, and often do not treat the root cause. The relief may be instant and strong, sometimes these medicines have adverse reactions that are too strong to be able and sustained over a long period, especially steroid drug type. Chinese Medicinal Herbs (CMHs) are natural resources and relatively mild in the treatment of both manifestation and the root cause of disease. Nowadays, CMHs are attractive to many scientists, especially in studying their formulations for the treatment of skin diseases. Methods: The methodology of this review was searched in nine electronic databases including WanFang Data, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, Springer Link, SciFinder, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), without regard to language constraints. All eligible studies are analysed and summarised. Results: Based on the literature findings, some extracts or active metabolites divided from CMHs, including Curcumin, Resveratrol, Liquorice, Dandelions, Cortex Moutan, and Calendula officinalis L., are effective for the treatment and prevention of skin diseases because of a wide range of pharmacological activities, e.g. anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-virus, and anti-inflammation to enhance the body’s immune system. It is also responsible for skin whitening to prevent pigmentation and premature ageing through several mechanisms, such as regulation or inhibition of nuclear factor kappa B (IκB/NF-κB) signalling pathways. Conclusion: This is possible to develop CMHs, such as Curcumin, Resveratrol, Liquorice, Dandelions, Cortex Moutan and Calendula officinalis L. The ratio of multiple CMH formulations and safety assessments on human skin diseases required studying to achieve better pharmacological activities. Nano formulations are the future investigation for CMHs to combat skin diseases
