Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)
Ultrafast heating sparks high-performing catalysts
2 Sep 2022Researchers developed a new technique for manufacturing powerful and versatile synthetic catalysts.
Machine learning helps ultra-strong alloys take off
25 Aug 2022Materials science and computational techniques come together to advance new design schemes for aerospace alloys.
Bacteria turn nature’s rainbow into therapeutics
25 Jul 2022A new bacterial platform makes plant-derived pigments more soluble, overcoming long-standing issues around their use in pharmaceuticals.
Plastic-eating superworms for a zero-waste future
13 Jun 2022A*STAR scientists lay the foundations for a circular economy using worms that turn plastics into fertiliser.
What’s the best way to reuse an N95 mask?
24 May 2022By identifying the best way to decontaminate N95 masks, A*STAR scientists are helping solve the environmental consequences of disposable masks.
Calculating the end of machine life flexibly
18 May 2022A computational platform designed by A*STAR researchers accurately predicts a machine’s functional lifespan even with limited data.
Greener solutions to pandemic pollution
29 Apr 2022A*STAR scientists uncover surprising truths behind biodegradable face masks, prompting the need for greener alternatives.
Catalyzing super energy storage
16 Mar 2022Novel polymers built with the aid of non-toxic halide salt catalysts could pave the way for high-power yet safe energy storage applications.
Conductive polymers get reenergized
15 Feb 2022Materials scientists develop next-generation polymers with stability and electrical conductivity.
Sluggish battery reactions get a boost
10 Feb 2022Insights into the intricate chemical reactions of lithium-sulfur batteries could pave the way for lighter, more powerful prototypes.
Carbon-capturing minerals promise a greener tomorrow
12 Jan 2022Life cycle assessments show that a technology that captures waste carbon dioxide and turns it into sand may help Singapore reduce its carbon emissions.
The secret lives of hairy plants
6 Jan 2022A new gel that molds and sticks to plant surfaces provide scientists with a non-invasive way of monitoring diverse plant species.