Accelerating Catalyst Discovery by Fivefold
Presented by A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²)
The Accelerated Catalyst Development Platform’s (ACDP) proprietary technology is the product of rigorous testing across industries and diverse conditions, yielding high-quality data that accelerates the discovery of novel catalysts. Some of these catalysts have contributed to the development of sustainable products.
In 2023, ACDP developed a catalyst system for direct carbon dioxide conversion, enabling the production of sustainable aviation fuel within just six months—helping the aviation industry reduce its carbon footprint. This achievement was recognised with the IES Sustainability Award 2023 and the ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award 2023.
ACDP’s advancements are made possible through collaboration with scientists from the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy, and Environment (ISCE2), A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, and the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering.
Repurposing Desalination Brine to Make Green Building Materials
Presented by A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²)
Desalination brine contains salt and valuable minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace amounts of lithium. Repurposing brine into sustainable products offers environmental benefits and supports circularity.
At ISCE², advanced electrochemical technology captures up to 6.3 kg of carbon dioxide per tonne of brine, while extracting essential minerals like calcium carbonate and magnesium. These minerals are critical in manufacturing cement and construction materials, with magnesium being widely used in fertilisers as well as a metal in industries such as automotive and aviation. This technology aligns with Singapore’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.
ISCE²’s work is supported through partnerships, including collaborations with Singapore’s National Research Foundation and PUB, under the Competitive Funding for Water Research (CWR-2101-0029) programme. Additionally, ISCE² partners with Pan-United Corporation, a global leader in low-carbon concrete technologies, to advance sustainable solutions.