Over 60% of the energy from numerous primary sources globally is ultimately released into the atmosphere as heat. The effective recapture and reuse of this wasted thermal energy could significantly mitigate the greenhouse effect and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality goals. In this context, thermoelectric materials—innovative and environmentally friendly energy conversion materials—have emerged as particularly valuable. These materials can directly transform various forms of thermal energy into electricity and utilize the temperature differences generated by electric currents to manufacture precise temperature control or refrigeration equipment.

In buildings, the overreliance on air conditioning to achieve comfortable indoor temperatures results in significant power consumption and corresponding greenhouse gas emissions. As a viable technology to economize building energy consumption, the installation of smart windows that can block solar radiation and regulate indoor temperature is very important for the construction of zero-energy buildings. However, existing smart windows mainly change their optical properties through light, thermal, and electrical stimuli to achieve privacy protection as well as light and temperature regulation in confined spaces. Inevitably, this requires additional energy consumption from external stimulus signals to maintain their optical adjustment performance.

Spin space groups offer a comprehensive framework for understanding the intricate magnetic geometry of magnetic materials, extending beyond traditional crystallographic and magnetic group theories. Research in this area is crucial because it addresses the limitations of existing magnetic group theories, providing a deeper insight into the physical properties and behaviors of magnetically ordered materials. This advanced understanding is essential for developing innovative applications in solid-state physics, semiconductor science, and materials engineering.

From July 7-9, 2024, Shu-Hong YU, Dean of the College of Science, and Bin TAN, Associate Dean of the College of Science of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), led a delegation to visit the National University of Singapore(NUS).

Rheology is the study of how materials change shape and flow when force is applied to them. The evolution of the solid Earth is regulated by mantle convection and plate tectonics, which involves complex and non-linear behaviors.

On July 12, 2024, Professor Guy Bertrand from the the Department of Chemistry at the University of California was invited to the 158th Science Lecture at the College of Science. He delivered a lecture titled “Carbenes as Powerful Transition-Metal Surrogates”, chaired by Associate Professor Liu LIU of the Department of Chemistry, SUSTech.