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HKBU Inventions shine at the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong 

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HKBU researchers capture three prizes including one Gold Medal and two Silver Medals at the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong (AEII).
The research “Tryptophan sulfonate: a new chemical marker for accurate and efficient inspection of sulfur-treated food products” led by Dr XU Jun (middle), Assistant Professor (Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division) of the School of Chinese Medicine, has been awarded the Gold Medal.

Innovative research projects conducted by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) researchers shone at the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong (AEII) held from 5 to 6 December, receiving three prizes including one Gold Medal and two Silver Medals.

 

The award winning HKBU research projects are:

Gold Medal

  • Tryptophan sulfonate: a new chemical marker for accurate and efficient inspection of sulfur-treated food products
    By Dr XU Jun, Assistant Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine

This is a groundbreaking method for inspecting sulfur-treated food and Chinese herbal medicinal products using a new chemical marker, tryptophan sulfonate. This method is more accurate, rapid, and efficient for large sample quantities compared to current testing methods, significantly improving food safety and quality assurance, offering a robust tool for the industry.

Silver Medal

  • Flavan-3-OL Analogs and Anti-inflammatory Activity 
    By Prof. WANG Jun, Professor, Department of Chemistry 

This invention introduces a highly efficient Cu-catalysed asymmetric hydroboration of chromenes for synthesising chiral flavanols, which exhibit anti-inflammatory properties and potential benefits in neurobiology.

  • A Composition for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
    By Prof. YU Zhiling, Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine

This invention is a unique combination of luteolin and scoparone designed to provide effective anti-arthritic effects with reduced side effects, offering a safer alternative for patients.

 

The Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong (AEII) is an annual event in Asia that combines both an exhibition and a competition, focusing exclusively on innovations and inventions from the region. This event is partnership with Palexpo, Geneva, the organiser of the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.

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