A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²)
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.
Polymer idea sparks super biosensors
20 Mar 2023Researchers develop a polymer-based bioelectronic transistor that could power tomorrow’s point-of-care diagnostic devices.