Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE²)
Robot-computer synergy propels a sustainable future
8 Aug 2024The innovative integration of robotics and machine learning accelerates the development of efficient, sustainable hydrogen catalysts.
Plastics turning over a new leaf
29 Jul 2024Researchers transform common plastic waste into exceptional water-repelling materials, inspired by the natural properties of lotus leaves.
Dynamic molecular arrangements shaped by light
5 Jul 2024A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.
Ringing in protein remedies
13 Jun 2024A novel approach for sequencing custom-built synthetic peptide rings opens up new drug discovery possibilities.
Atomic blueprints for bioinspired enzymes
7 Jun 2024Researchers reach a new understanding of how synthetic enzymes can be optimised as alternatives to naturally derived metalloenzymes.
The stuff of sustainability
22 May 2024Serving as atomic architects, A*STAR scholars Rebecca Khoo and Kang Rui Garrick Lim are designing novel materials that can shape a more sustainable future.
Powering a green tomorrow
13 May 2024From production to storage and usage, A*STAR research institutes are tackling challenges in sustainable energy to meet the needs of the 21st-century.
Plastic and ash: from trash to treasure
30 Apr 2024A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.
Making graphene honeycombs with copper
22 Apr 2024A groundbreaking method to incorporate copper into graphene-like coordination polymers (GCPs) can unlock exciting possibilities for electronics, energy storage and materials science.
Small variations spark giant gains
12 Apr 2024New electromechanically active thin films can revolutionise how devices respond to electrical signals for diverse industrial applications.
Mushroom blueprint scores biotech breakthroughs
29 Mar 2024An innovative genomic approach speeds up the search for new fungal enzymes to sustainably create industrial products ranging from perfumes to jet fuel.