Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)

A new material uses raindrops to power the production of fuel from carbon dioxide in the air.

A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.

Advanced chemical fingerprinting tools and international standards offer new ways to verify how purported low-carbon fuels are produced.

The power plants of tomorrow could tap into fusion energy, as scientists gain insight into how to control the reactions and suppress turbulence.

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.