The 2025 China-Africa International Textile and Apparel Forum & Cultural Exchange Forum took place at Donghua University on November 22. Centered on the theme "AI-Enabled Sustainable Development," the forum brought together experts and officials both online and offline to discuss cooperation in textiles, culture, and education, reinforcing the university's long-term commitment to Ch...

A research team led by Professor Yan Jianhua at Donghua University has developed an innovative visible-light photocatalyst for degrading organic pollutants. Inspired by eucalyptus fruit growth, the team synthesized a 0D/1D/2D hierarchical Bi-BWO structure, which completely breaks down acetaldehyde in one hour and shows stable performance over repeated cycles. The study introduces a biomimetic desi...

A delegation led by President Kiplagat Kotut from Moi University, visited Donghua University on November 17. The two universities reviewed their long-term collaboration, discussed future cooperation in academic and research fields, and highlighted key joint achievements, including the establishment of the world’s first textile-focused Confucius Institute and the agreement to co-build an Overseas ...

A wireless, self‑powered electroactive dressing developed by Donghua University researchers significantly accelerates diabetic wound healing and enables real‑time microenvironment monitoring. Powered by electromagnetic induction, the dressing delivers targeted micro‑current therapy and tracks critical wound parameters such as temperature and exudate, providing a non‑invasive, intelligent solution ...

Researchers at Donghua University have created a novel "dual-electrode synergistic electrolyte" (DESA-E) that enables a highly reversible multi-electron aqueous zinc‑iodine battery. This system effectively suppresses iodine shuttling and improves reaction kinetics, delivering enhanced cycling stability and practical pouch‑cell performance. The study has been published in Advanced Materia...

The 12th International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials (ICAFPM 2025) was held in Shanghai from October 31 to November 3, attracting nearly 3,000 experts from 21 countries and regions. The event featured the presentation of the 5th ‘Qian Baojun Fiber Materials Award’ and included a main forum along with 12 parallel sessions, fostering extensive discussions on cutting-edge deve...

Under the guidance of the Center for Overseas Studies of the Ministry of Education, a group of Chinese and American university students recently conducted a cultural research tour in Guizhou. Through field visits to ethnic villages and hands-on experiences with traditional crafts, the initiative aimed to enhance cross-cultural understanding and promote the global dissemination of China's ethn...

A high-level forum on "Hyper-Fashion: The Future Interface Driven by Design" was recently held at Donghua University, where experts discussed strategies for building a world-class design discipline. The ‘Hyper-Fashion’ concept was proposed as a core vision to drive interdisciplinary integration, supported by the discipline's latest achievements including a top national ranking in ...

The 4th Yangtze River Delta • Haipai Fashion Season, co-hosted by Donghua University and industry partners, recently launched in Shanghai as part of the 2025 World Design Cities Congress. The event featured thematic exhibitions, an innovative fashion show, and the release of industry trend reports, highlighting advancements in integrating culture, technology, and fashion.

A team led by Associate Professor Xiao Xin from DHU has developed an innovative smart fabric using bio-based phase-change microcapsules. By employing a eutectic system of lauric and myristic acid encapsulated in a silica shell, the fabric achieves excellent thermal regulation, balancing comfort, durability, and eco-friendliness. This advancement offers promising applications in apparel and special...

Donghua University hosted a successful investment roadshow on October 20, featuring 11 cutting-edge biomedical projects. Jointly organized with regional government and innovation bodies, the event brought together over 80 investors, enterprises, and clinical representatives, fostering collaboration and accelerating the transformation of scientific achievements into real-world applications.

A research team led by Professor Wang Gang from Donghua University has made a series of significant advances in the field of semiconductor fibers and smart systems. By developing a comprehensive technological chain encompassing spinnable, patternable, and integrable capabilities, the team has achieved breakthroughs from material fabrication and precision patterning to system integration, paving th...

A delegation from Norwich University of the Arts (NUA), led by Provost Ben Stopher, visited Donghua University (DHU) on September 28 to strengthen collaboration. Both parties signed a memorandum of understanding and discussed future cooperation in faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and participation in international design forums, building on shared goals in interdisciplinary and creat...

A research team from the College of Environment has developed an innovative hygroscopic phase-change capsule material that effectively regulates indoor temperature and humidity while harvesting atmospheric water. This dual-functional material achieves a high moisture absorption capacity of 0.58 g/g at 80% humidity and enables passive water production with a daily yield of 0.54 L/kg, demonstrating ...