Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)

A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.

Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.

An unusual molecular ‘baton pass’ in oxide-derived copper may explain its remarkable potential to turn wastewater nitrates into a useful chemical feedstock.

Researchers find that the same microbes behind cheeses and dry-aged meats can add new depths of flavour to fermented soybean products.

Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.

Through machine learning-aided design, A*STAR scientists discover new additives to suppress hazardous metal deposits in high-performance lithium metal batteries.

A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.

A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.

A*STAR researchers explore the potential of faba beans and olive oil in creating a healthier plant-based chicken fat substitute.

A two-in-one approach to treating desalination brine offers a new way to capture carbon emissions and recover valuable industrial minerals.

Hormone traces in aquaculture tank water offer a less intrusive way to monitor the health of popular Asian fish farm stocks.

A new AI-driven computational pipeline paired with rigorous lab-based testing accelerates the discovery of novel molecules for efficient organic solar cells.