Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)

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.

By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.

A new electrolyte innovation tackles a key hurdle in developing a viable substitute for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers uncover a new chemical reaction that boosts the recyclability of durable thermoset plastics, tackling a major sustainability challenge.

A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.

By switching between clear and opaque modes at different temperatures, a new solid material promises to help buildings efficiently regulate their light, warmth and privacy.

Researchers developed a new recyclable plastic that could help reduce waste and enable a circular economy by allowing durable materials to be reused.

A new sustainable method of breaking down plastics could transform landfill-bound waste into valuable resources.

A new nanosheet-based catalyst for splitting water uses sunlight and electricity to efficiently produce clean hydrogen for energy applications.