Synthesis
Structural tweaks supercharge industrial catalysts
6 Dec 2024A closer look at the molecular structure of catalysts revealed how pairing certain atoms can dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of critical chemical reactions.
Peeling back the layers of emerging materials
11 Oct 2023Researchers use computer simulations to uncover novel atomic configurations of layered materials used in electronics and energy storage.
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.
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.
Wonder material’s recipe for success
26 Apr 2023Researchers assemble the first guide for making high-quality MXenes – synthetic materials with a wealth of untapped potential in energy storage and other industrial applications.
The catalyst cookbook
6 Dec 2022A purpose-built machine learning platform takes the guesswork out of catalyst formulations for green energy generation.
Microbe-busting copper surfaces
4 Mar 2022A*STAR scientists developed self-sanitizing surfaces capable of eliminating microbes effectively within mere minutes.
The dark side of green plastics
19 Nov 2021Mapping the life cycle of biodegradable polymers can help manufacturers make data-driven decisions on the most sustainable production practices.
Speaking in song
26 May 2015Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry
Bacterial killers
13 Sep 2011Synthetic peptides designed on the basis of naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides keep the germs at bay
Going lead-free is easy
26 Oct 2010Hydrothermal synthesis offers an easier route to lead-free piezoelectric materials
Side by side by synthesis
10 Nov 2009Nitrogen atom-directed ortho-lithiation aids preparation of anti-HIV drug