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The Mid-term Review Meeting of the National Major Science Rsearch Project Successfully Held

On August 18 2013, The mid-term review meeting of the national major science research project titled “Key Nano-material and Nanostructure of High Energy Density Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Research” led by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was held at SARI.


  On August 18 2013, The mid-term review meeting of the national major science research project titled “Key Nano-material and Nanostructure of High Energy Density Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Research” led by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was held at SARI. The meeting was hosted by project Chief Scientist Dr. Yang Hui. President of SARI Dr. Feng Songlin delivered a welcome address. 
  Dr. Yang Hui first introduced the mid-term review requirements and the overall progress made so far, the three project leaders reported on the project planning execution, major progress achieved, project organization and management, funding spending and the next phase research plan feasibility and expected results respectively. The attending leaders and experts provided positive comments to the research achievements in the first two years, and provided valuable suggestions to the future three years’ working plan, hoping that the respective projects could enhance communication and cooperation, contributing to national major requirements and major science and technology problems.
  The leaders and experts attending the mid-term review meeting include: Dr. Xin Shengwei from the Basic Research Management Center of Ministry of Science and Technology, Director Kong Minghui from Science and Technology Department of CAS Frontier Science and Education Bureau, MOST Project Expert and Academician Fan Shoushan from Tinghua University, et. al attended the meeting.
  

2013-08-30 more+

SARI and Shell Frontier Science Project Signing Ceremony Successfully Held

On March 28th 2013, a delegation from Royal Dutch Shell paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and attended the SARI-Shell second-batch Frontier Projects signing ceremony.


  On March 28th 2013, a delegation from Royal Dutch Shell, led by Executive Committee Member and Director of Projects and Technology Dr. Matthias Bichsel, Executive Chairman of Shell Companies in China Mr. Huibert Vigeveno, and Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President Innovation and R&D Mr. Gerald Schotman paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and attended the SARI-Shell second-batch Frontier Projects signing ceremony. CAS Shanghai Branch President Jiang Mianheng, Executive Vice President Zhu Zhiyuan, Vice Presidents of SARI Sun Yuhan and Jiang Biao attended the event. 
  The Shell delegation visited SARI's Low Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Dr. Sun Yuhan gave an overview of SARI and introduced the Center's research areas and development plan.
  Dr. Bichsel and the Shell team also reviewed the Frontier Science Projects Posters, accompanied by Dr. Jiang Biao, with project leaders introducing each joint frontier research project. Dr. Bruce Levell, Shell's Vice President of Emerging Technologies and Chief Scientist made a keynote presentation titled “Future Energy and Emerging Technologies”, in which he introduced China's energy system, global energy network and Shell's future energy technology projects, and also introduced the Frontier Science projects between Shell and CAS.
  On behalf of both sides, Dr. Sun Yuhan and Mr. Schotman signed the second-batch frontier projects, and the two parties discussed on strengthening future cooperation.
  In his remarks, Dr. Bishsel pointed out that as an international energy company, Shell needs technology and innovation, and the most effective way for technology advancement is through joint research. Shell attaches great importance to the cooperation with China in energy sector, and hope that both sides could achieve more fruitful results through long term cooperation.
  Dr. Jiang Mianheng thanked Shell for collaborating with SARI, pointed out that China requires sustainable development and energy security, improving energy efficiency and developing clean energy technology. The Frontier Science projects are dedicated to frontier science research, it is hoped that both sides could provide solutions for future energy and environment problems through cooperation, pushing forward the advancement of technology and energy security by combining research, education and industry, making due contribution to realizing China Dream and the World Dream.
   
  Signing Ceremony 
   
  Group Photo 
   
  Lab Tour 

2013-04-07 more+

SARI Held International Cooperation Projects Seminar

From May 20th to 21st 2013, the "CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas” and “Biomass Thermal Conversion and Utilization"seminar was held in Wuxi.The attending experts discussed on Phase I of CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas and the launching of Phase II on May 20.


  From May 20th to 21st 2013, the “CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas” and “Biomass Thermal Conversion and Utilization” seminar was held in Wuxi. The meeting was hosted by Professor Sun Yuhan, Vice President of SARI. Deputy General Managers Xiao Yaning, Liu Bin and Huang Wei from Lu’An Group, Shanxi Syngas Leadership Group Office Deputy Director Guan Zhidao, Director Sun Zhiqiang of Coal to Chemical Industry Management Department of Lu’An Group, Manager for Shell External Innovation R&D (Asia) Dr. JING XuDong, Senior Principal Scientist and Shell Technical focal point for SARI-CAS Dr. Alexander van der Made and relevant team members attended the seminar. 
  The attending experts discussed on Phase I of CO2-CH4 Dry reforming to Syngas and the launching of Phase II on May 20. Professor Zhao Tiejun made two reports titled “CO2-CH4 Dry Reforming to Syngas” and “Production of Catalysts in Pilot Plant”, Dr. Tang Zhiyong presented on the reforming reactor and process simulation. Based on research reports, onsite review and discussion, it was unanimously agreed that project phase I successfully completed, and phase II pilot was suggested to launch. 
  On May 21, Professor Wang Xiaoquan reported on the “Biomass Thermal Conversion and Utilization” project. After the meeting, experts and project team members went to the field to attend the Straw Thermal Conversion Equipment Trial Run Ceremony. 
   
  Meeting and Discussion 
     
  On-site Visit 

2013-05-28 more+

SARI Held Resources and the Environment Seminar

On March 8 2013, Resources and the Environment Seminar hosted by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS), was successfully held in Shanghai


  On March 8 2013, Resources and the Environment Seminar hosted by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS), was successfully held in Shanghai. Director Wang Lei of the Resources and Environment Department of 21st Century Agenda Management Center from Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Global Environment Department Vice Director Zhang Jiutian, et al, and researchers from SARI’s Energy and Environment Division attended the seminar. The seminar was hosted by Professor Sun Yuhan, Vice President of SARI. Vice President of SARI Jiang Biao, Director of Science and Technology Development Division Qian Wenguo, and Director of Greenhouse Gas and Environment Engineering Center Wei Wei, et al joined the discussion.  
  During the seminar, Wang Lei and Zhang Jiutian introduced MOST’s work plan in resources environment and greenhouse gas area. Leaders and experts in SARI’s Low Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Sustainable Technology Development Center and Greenhouse Gas and Environment Engineering Center also joined the discussion and exchange. 
  The attending experts spoke highly of SARI’s achievements in Energy and Environment sector since the start of its preparation, and hoped that SARI could make further progress. Under the guidance of MOST and CAS, it is hoped that SARI could work together with other research institutes, jointly conducting strategic and fundamental projects, pushing forward the development of resources and environment technologies. 
  

2013-03-13 more+

Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Passed Assessment

On January 16th 2013, experts from Bureau of High-tech Research and Development and Bureau of Planning and Finance of Chinese Academy of Sciences jointly organized an on-site review of Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering.


  January 16th, 2013--Experts from Bureau of High-tech Research and Development and Bureau of Planning and Finance of Chinese Academy of Sciences jointly organized an on-site review of Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering applied by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Experts composed of academician Bao Xinhe, academician Zhao Dongyuan, Professor Wang Jianguo and other well-known experts in related field listened to the laboratory work reports and academic reports, inspected the lab, reviewed relevant documents and conducted in-depth discussion about the laboratory's orientation with lab researchers. It was agreed by the Expert Review Panel that the Lab had met the fundamental requirements as a CAS Key Laboratory and can start its construction. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Director Liu Guiju of Bureau of High-tech Research and Development of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Deputy Director Pan Feng of Bureau of Planning and Finance of Chinese Academy of Sciences and President Feng Songlin of SARI-CAS attended the meeting. 
  Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering is the first CAS Key Laboratory under construction of SARI. Faced by the demand for low-carbon hybrid energy system, the Lab focuses on research and development of core technology and technology integration of the green carbon conversion and utilization of carbon-containing resources such as natural gas, biomass and coal, and aims to provide both technical supports and low carbon solution for the alternative energy and chemicals. In the past 3 years, the laboratory has made impressive progress in Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane to Produce Syngas, Synthetic Oil in FT Slurry Bed Reactor, Mixed Alcohols Synthesis from Syngas and Methanol, Membrane Catalyzed Reaction and Separation. Some of the results are ready for pilot work. The lab has undertaken a total of 27 projects from 973 Program, 863 Program, National Key Technology R&D Program, National Natural Science Foundation, Strategic Leading Projects of CAS, international energy companies ( such as Shell, BP and Total ) and domestic energy companies ( such as Shenhua and Lu'an Group). 
  Experts and leaders form CAS thought highly of the progress and achievements made by the Lab. In the meanwhile, they put forward requirements and expectation for its future development. Lab researchers expressed their gratitude to the leaders and experts, and promised to take advantage of this opportunity to make contributions to the disciplinary construction and talent cultivation of low-carbon energy and China's energy and chemical industry. 
   
   

2013-01-23 more+

SARI Participated in the 14th China Hi-Tech Fair

From November 16th to 21st, the 14th China Hi-Tech Fair was held in Shenzhen, China.With the theme of advancing science and technology innovation and improving development quality, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) set up the "Sensing China" CAS technology and products special booth.


  From November 16th to 21st, the 14th China Hi-Tech Fair was held in Shenzhen, China. Lu Yongxiang, Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of the NPC announced the opening of the 14th China Hi-Tech Fair. Minister Wan Gang of Ministry of Science and Technology attended the opening ceremony. 
  With the theme of advancing science and technology innovation and improving development quality, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) set up the “Sensing China” CAS technology and products special booth, with the main content of “Internet of Things” and the theme of “supporting and serving national strategic emerging industry development with collaborative innovation”. The booth is located at No. 5 exhibition hall, with three pieces of exhibition including innovation area, industry application area and technology and products area, CAS showcased the research progress and achievements in the past 10 years in internet of things initiatives, and the research and industrialization accomplishment of Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology in areas of new energy and new materials, robotics, low-cost health and medical engineering, cloud computing and smart city, and biomedical research. 
  During the exhibition, CAS Vice President Shi Erwei, Director of Bureau of Academy-Locality Cooperation Sun Dianyi, Vice Director of Bureau of High-Tech Research and Development Dai Bowei, leaders from CAS Guangzhou Branch and the Development Center, visited SARI’s exhibition area, and experienced the smart home control system demonstration project by High Performance Data and Processing Center. 
   
  CAS Vice President Shi Erwei Visited SARI Booth 
   
  Researchers Introducing Smart Home Control System 

2012-12-03 more+