Sprouting, the official semi-annual magazine of Macao Polytechnic University, a portal to the University's latest academic and research achievements as well as development trends.
Batteries are known as the heart of electric vehicles (EV) as they are particularly important to EV’s safety performance and robustness. An international research team formed by Macao Polytechnic University, together with the University of Bologna in Italy and the University of California Los Angeles in the United States, puts forward interdisciplinary research to unlock the potential of EVs and their batteries, enhancing sustainable transport to facilitate clean mobility and energy efficiency.
Smart buildings, being considered as the fundamental infrastructure of a city, integrate smart technologies into design, management, environment, communication, energy conservation, convenience and community development. They play a pivotal role in shaping our ecosystems, beautifying our urban environment, and uplifting the quality of life. Recent studies of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) offer insights on stakeholders’ perceived importance and acceptance of various smart and sustainable building features. The research results benefit the efficiency of building design, construction and management in a sustainable manner for the betterment of people and the planet.