The AHUT Doctoral Science and Technology Service Team, recognized for its innovative supramolecular purification technology for high-purity metal extraction, has been featured in Science and Technology Daily, a leading national science newspaper.
The AHUT Doctoral Science and Technology Service Team has been featured in the Education section of Science and Technology Daily (September 17, 2025), highlighting the University’s commitment to industry-university-research integration.
Formed as early as 2024, the team initially worked with leading enterprises including Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. and Magang (Group) Holding Co., Ltd., successfully solving challenges in steel solid waste treatment. More recently, the team has focused on addressing critical bottlenecks in the purification of rare metals.
By working closely with front-line personnel, the team produced a 120,000-word research report and identified three key technical challenges. In response to the challenge of removing impurities from gallium, the team developed an innovative supramolecular purification technology, which uses custom-designed carriers to precisely capture impurities. The technology not only significantly improves the purity of gallium but also optimizes the production process, reducing energy consumption while enhancing extraction efficiency.
The supramolecular purification technology has been applied in over 20 representative enterprises in the industry. By integrating real-world industrial challenges into the education of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, AHUT has ensured that nearly 100 master’s and doctoral students have actively participated in solving key technical problems in enterprises. President Professor Zeng Jie noted that by aligning talent development with national strategic directions and industrial needs, the University aims to cultivate high-level talent with technical expertise, practical ability, and innovative thinking, contributing to the high-quality development of the new materials industry.
