A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)
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.
Shaping a sustainable Singapore
6 Sep 2022Researchers at A*STAR are forming multidisciplinary teams to meet key sustainability targets in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
Energising the carbon conversion movement
21 Jul 2022Harnessing her expertise in materials chemistry, Lili Zhang of ISCE2 is tapping into the power of carbon-based materials to foster sustainable development across industries.
Nanofluids draw more oil from stone
1 Jul 2022A*STAR scientists show how small amounts of nanoparticles can significantly boost crude oil extraction from rocks.