Synthesis
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