Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE²)
New electron highways uncovered
27 Oct 2023Subtle molecular differences in nickel-based electrocatalysts can open the path to more efficient water-splitting chemical reactions for clean energy generation.
Clean chemical plants create a buzz
17 Oct 2023Researchers identify a high-efficiency approach that can cut greenhouse gas emissions from plastics and fertiliser manufacturing.
Fuelling a green future with sunshine
10 Aug 2023In a comprehensive review, researchers explore how manufacturing defects can power up catalysts that transform carbon dioxide into alternative solar fuels.
Weaving the threads of sustainable nanofibres
25 Jul 2023Researchers develop a new class of recyclable polymer-based nanofibres with exceptional strength and durability.
Super surface sanitisers to the rescue
19 Jul 2023Safe for human cells but toxic to bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new strategy for sanitising surfaces could give us the advantage in the fight against pathogens.
Making the most of rare metal catalysts
22 Jun 2023Researchers take a deep dive into the current state of the art of iridium-based catalysts for green hydrogen production.
Shrinking catalysts to quicken tricky reactions
7 Apr 2023Researchers tune the distance between atoms in single-atom catalysts, allowing them to speed up complex chemical reactions.
Polymer idea sparks super biosensors
20 Mar 2023Researchers develop a polymer-based bioelectronic transistor that could power tomorrow’s point-of-care diagnostic devices.
A sweet solution for plant-based plastics
10 Feb 2023Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.
A perfect pair to make sparks fly
11 Jan 2023Researchers match materials to create a high-efficiency thermoelectric generator that turns waste heat into electricity.
Breathing new life into e-waste
20 Dec 2022Researchers identify an easy-to-recycle plastic alternative for use in electronics, making strides towards a circular economy.
Coconut-based plastics for a greener Singapore
3 Oct 2022A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.