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BACKGROUND

In recent years, the fashion industry has been thriving, with sleek and minimalist designs permeating every aspect of people's lives. The pursuit of beauty has never ceased. Yet, harsh and freezing conditions often hinder humanity's steps toward beauty.

Frozen flush
door handle

PROBLEMS

skin frostbite

In the pursuit of fashion,we must confront the
challenges brought by the cold.

Protein purification in
biotech companies is a
time-consuming,labor-
intensive,and costly
process

SO, WHAT'S OUR SOLUTION?

Our project draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese classic Zhuangzi: the Kunpeng — a mythical creature from Chinese tradition that dwells in the extreme cold of the northern seas. Through its transformation from Kun (a giant fish) into Peng (a mighty bird), it embodies transcendence as well as immense and extraordinary power.

A synergistic antifreeze internal and external protection system

Antifreeze protein structure

Antifreeze proteins

  • thermal hysteresis
  • inhibition of recrystallization
  • reduction of water migration

Trehalose

  • water retention and film formation
  • barrier construction
  • protection of active macromolecules
Trehalose molecular structure

In the future

Hand
Creams Hand Creams Illustration
Handle
Coating Hand Creams Illustration
Leather
Protectant Hand Creams Illustration

Explore our project

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Software Tool Hand Creams Illustration
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Integrated Human Practices Hand Creams Illustration
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New Composite Parts Hand Creams Illustration