A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)

Researchers uncover a new chemical reaction that boosts the recyclability of durable thermoset plastics, tackling a major sustainability challenge.

A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.

By switching between clear and opaque modes at different temperatures, a new solid material promises to help buildings efficiently regulate their light, warmth and privacy.

Researchers developed a new recyclable plastic that could help reduce waste and enable a circular economy by allowing durable materials to be reused.

A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.

A new sustainable method of breaking down plastics could transform landfill-bound waste into valuable resources.

A new nanosheet-based catalyst for splitting water uses sunlight and electricity to efficiently produce clean hydrogen for energy applications.

A*STAR researchers develop new tools to speed up the development of potent enzymes for oxidising complex alcohol molecules, providing more options for a challenging synthesis step in sustainable chemical manufacturing.

A closer look at the molecular structure of catalysts revealed how pairing certain atoms can dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of critical chemical reactions.

A new class of heat-cured polymers proves both durable and recyclable, which can drastically reduce landfill waste from disposed household items and industrial parts.

A*STAR researchers unearth new electrochemical insights on carbon capture with desalination brine, optimising the recovery of valuable minerals while reducing climate-changing emissions.

Through advanced chemistries in materials and process engineering, A*STAR lends its support to national development goals for a more circular economy.