Recently, a research team led by Professor Zeng Jie from Anhui University of Technology (AHUT), in collaboration with the University of Science and Technology of China, has achieved a significant breakthrough in zinc-air battery technology with their latest findings published inNature Communications- marking AHUT as the primary affiliation. This milestone follows the team's previous publication on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in the same prestigious journal in July 2024.

Nature Communications, a multidisciplinary journal under the Nature umbrella, is renowned for publishing high-quality research across all natural sciences. Recognized as a Q1 journal in the Chinese Academy of Sciences rankings and included in the Nature Index, it maintains a 2022-2023 impact factor of 16.6 and a five-year impact factor of 17.

AHUT has consistently pursued scientific excellence through organized research initiatives, focusing on fundamental studies while addressing critical technological challenges. By aligning with national strategic priorities and leveraging its engineering strengths, the institution continues to contribute cutting-edge solutions to advance technological self-reliance and support China's modernization goals.