Industry Updates 行業快訊

The latest buzz from Hong Kong\u27s vibrant hospitality scene! From exciting events to the dynamic business landscape, here\u27s VTC\u27s insider info on what\u27s hot and happening in this bustling city\u27s world of hospitality. 香港的款待業發展蓬勃，最新動向盡在掌握！從精彩的活動到千變萬化的商業環境，職業訓練局為您網羅在這個璀璨繁華都市裡的最熱門的酒店旅遊業資訊

The Power of Partnerships 眾志成城

Rosewood Hotel Group\u27s global internship programme provides invaluable international exposure to young aspiring professionals. 瑰麗酒店集團的環球實習計劃，為有抱負的年輕專業人士開拓國際視野

Exhibition - Towards A Circular Economy - Interview with Pieter van Os and Prof Dann van Eijk

Imagine a world where resources can always be reduced, reused, repaired, recycled or recovered. The picture is perfect, but do such ambitions have a chance in a wasteful city like Hong Kong

Influence of Electrospinning Parameters on the Morphology of Electrospun Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Fibrous Membranes and Their Application as Potential Air Filtration Materials

A large number of non-degradable materials have severely damaged the ecological environment. Now, people are increasingly pursuing the use of environmentally friendly materials to replace traditional chemical materials. Polyhydroxyalkonates (PHAs) are receiving increasing attention because of the unique biodegradability and biocompatibility they offer. However, the applications of PHAs are still limited due to high production costs and insufficient study. This project examines the optimal electrospinning parameters for the production of PHA-based fibrous membranes for air filtration. A common biodegradable polyester, Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), was electrospun into a nanofibrous membrane with a well-controlled surface microstructure. In order to produce smooth, bead-free fibers with micron-scale diameters, the effect of the process parameters (applied electric field, solution flow rate, inner diameter of hollow needle, and polymer concentration) on the electrospun fiber microstructure was optimized. The well-defined fibrous structure was optimized at an applied electric field of 20 kV, flow rate of 0.5 mL/h, solution concentration of 12 wt.%, and needle inner diameter of 0.21 mm. The morphology of the electrospun PHBV fibrous membrane was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy were used to explore the chemical signatures and phases of the electrospun PHBV nanofiber. The ball burst strength (BBS) was measured to assess the mechanical strength of the membrane. The small pore size of the nanofiber membranes ensured they had good application prospects in the field of air filtration. The particle filtration efficiency (PFE) of the optimized electrospun PHBV fibrous membrane was above 98% at standard atmospheric pressure

Bake in Business 烘出新天地

The next generation of Hong Kong\u27s pastry chefs are leveraging the digital space for entrepreneurial and creative freedom. 香港新一代包餅師善用網上平台實現創業理想和發揮創作自由

Interview: Chef Per Henrik Jonsson

Meet The New Programme Director Of ICI: 專訪國際廚藝學院 新任課程總監兼名廚 Chef Per Henrik Jonsson The new head shares his vision of what students and stakeholders can anticipate in the upcoming years. 這位新上任的總監，分享學院與學生及持份者共同創造的未來願景

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