A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)
Ionogels charge on to greener wearables
17 Jul 2025A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.
A molecular anchor for green fuel
3 Jul 2025A tough yet thin coating for functionalised copper catalysts offers a performance boost for carbon dioxide-to-ethanol conversion.
Corralling ions for carbon conversion
27 Jun 2025A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.
Mapping a path to net zero
13 May 2025Through data-driven approaches, Ginny Lee is helping industries tackle the sustainability challenges of decarbonisation and greener supply chains.
Keeping the world moving
6 May 2025Through tight-knit collaborations with industry and ecosystem partners, A*STAR is building smart solutions to boost land, sea and air connectivity within Singapore and beyond.
Turning salty waste to mineral wealth
30 Apr 2025A two-in-one approach to treating desalination brine offers a new way to capture carbon emissions and recover valuable industrial minerals.
Man-machine team-up boosts solar materials search
10 Apr 2025A new AI-driven computational pipeline paired with rigorous lab-based testing accelerates the discovery of novel molecules for efficient organic solar cells.
A Midas touch against cancer
4 Apr 2025Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.
Breaking free from creeping flaws
31 Mar 2025A chemical breakthrough helps vitrimers resist the effects of long-term stress, defying a conventional trade-off between their performance and recyclability.
Dancing bonds reinvent plastic recycling
7 Feb 2025Researchers uncover a new chemical reaction that boosts the recyclability of durable thermoset plastics, tackling a major sustainability challenge.
Charging the future, atom by atom
22 Jan 2025A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.
Smart windows face a sustainable future
16 Jan 2025By switching between clear and opaque modes at different temperatures, a new solid material promises to help buildings efficiently regulate their light, warmth and privacy.