The Nanozyme Branch of the Biophysical Society of China was established during the 17th Chinese Biophysics Congress in Tianjing. More than 160 representatives from various research institutes and organizations attended the ceremony on Aug 3. 

The Nanozyme Branch of the Biophysical Society of China is established during the 17th Chinese Biophysics Congress in Tianjin on Aug 3. [Photo/BSC]

Xu Tao, president of the Biophysical Society of China, extended his congratulations on the establishment of the Nanozyme Branch at the opening ceremony.

Nanozyme, a term defined for nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties, has attracted significant research attention owing to its striking merits: high catalytic efficiency, low cost and ease of preparation. Research into Nanozyme has covered many fields, including medicine, chemical industry, food and agriculture. 

The material has not only expanded the application of nano-materials in biomedicine, but also provided inspiration for artificial enzyme research, and has opened a new research direction for nanobiology study.

Qu Xiaogang, director of the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, was elected president of the Nanozyme Branch of the Biophysical Society of China. Two honorary presidents and four vice-presidents were also elected at the ceremony. 

Qu Xiaogang, director of the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, is elected president of the Nanozyme Branch of the Biophysical Society of China at a ceremony on Aug 3. [Photo/BSC]

A group photo of members of the Nanozyme Branch of the Biophysical Society of China [Photo/BSC]