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

A two-in-one approach to treating desalination brine offers a new way to capture carbon emissions and recover valuable industrial minerals.

A new AI-driven computational pipeline paired with rigorous lab-based testing accelerates the discovery of novel molecules for efficient organic solar cells.

Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.

A chemical breakthrough helps vitrimers resist the effects of long-term stress, defying a conventional trade-off between their performance and recyclability.

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.