Research Features
Serving innovation on a ceramic platter
Innovative ceramic wares with built-in electronic circuits are capable of responding to touch, temperature and moisture, blending technology with everyday items to create convenience and connection.
Sniffing out gases with precision
Flexible, shape-shifting organic frameworks are capable of sensing gases with high precision for applications in adsorption, separation and storage.
Supercharging the resilience of the EV ecosystem
Uncovering the impact of urban flooding on the accessibility of EV chargers paves the way for mitigation strategies that help policymakers strengthen the resilience of charging infrastructures.
Taking a bite out of carbon emissions
As climate change influences weather patterns and upsets food systems, researchers think it’s time to reimagine how food is farmed to ensure its security and sustainability.
Taking a byte out of data centre emissions
A new testbed facility is launched at NUS to fast-track the testing and adoption of sustainable cooling technologies for data centres in tropical climates.
Future-proofing Singapore’s climate resilience
The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore aims to bolster local capabilities and expertise in coastal protection and flood management.
Architecting resilient, future-proof cities
NUS CDE researchers design a multi-scale, climate-sensitive framework to support urban design decision-making.
MORPHing metamaterials into biomarker-detection powerhouses
Molecular diagnostics get a shot in the arm with hydrogel-based metamaterials, enhancing precision and speed in identifying critical biomarkers for disease monitoring.
Injecting fresh energy into membrane technology
NUS CDE researchers challenge the status quo of membrane technology with a novel design that promises enhanced energy efficiency and versatility.
Darkness is no enemy to this solar tech
NUS CDE researchers demonstrate the possibility of harnessing solar power even under after the sun has set.
Getting the most out of the sun
NUS CDE researchers combine perovskite and organic semiconductors to create next-generation thin-film photovoltaic cells.
Transforming processes to slash carbon intensity
NUS CDE researchers design a novel and greener process to produce ethylene glycol, making use of carbon dioxide without emitting any wastes.