A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)
Computer-crafted clays catalyse clean power
11 Oct 2024Departing from costly simulations and trial-and-error methods, researchers harness machine learning and automation to efficiently discover new recipes for green hydrogen catalysts.
Shaping solutions to fix faulty cells
25 Sep 2024Innovative designer molecules called stapled peptides effectively target and block cancer processes, promising a new therapeutic approach.
Nature’s solution to plastic pollution
18 Sep 2024Enzymes from soil bacteria can effectively break down some of the toughest plastic pollutants, offering a promising approach to tackling plastic waste.
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.