A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)
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.
Clean water and a cleaner planet
1 Mar 2024A first-of-its-kind recyclable water filtration membrane enables more sustainable practices in wastewater management.
Millions of nature’s secrets revealed
14 Feb 2024A*STAR scientists use advanced computer models to create a massive database of natural products for drug discovery and beyond.
Sustainable protein to feed a hungry planet
12 Feb 2024A*STAR researchers explore the potential and challenges associated with meat-free protein sources for a sustainable, healthier global diet.
Atomic secrets of a green plastic catalyst
28 Dec 2023New high-resolution chemical insights reveal novel opportunities for making plastic production greener, more cost-effective and more efficient.
New electron highways uncovered
27 Oct 2023Subtle molecular differences in nickel-based electrocatalysts can open the path to more efficient water-splitting chemical reactions for clean energy generation.
Clean chemical plants create a buzz
17 Oct 2023Researchers identify a high-efficiency approach that can cut greenhouse gas emissions from plastics and fertiliser manufacturing.
Fuelling a green future with sunshine
10 Aug 2023In a comprehensive review, researchers explore how manufacturing defects can power up catalysts that transform carbon dioxide into alternative solar fuels.
Weaving the threads of sustainable nanofibres
25 Jul 2023Researchers develop a new class of recyclable polymer-based nanofibres with exceptional strength and durability.
Super surface sanitisers to the rescue
19 Jul 2023Safe for human cells but toxic to bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new strategy for sanitising surfaces could give us the advantage in the fight against pathogens.
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.