RESEARCH NEWS

Living heritage lab opens in historic Singapore townhouse

November 14, 2022

ArClab, housed in a century-old townhouse, aims to become centre for teaching and research on sustainable development of the built environment.

Prof Zhang Yong elected Fellow of Singapore Academy of Engineering

November 9, 2022

Prof. Zhang is globally recognised for his leading research in light-emitting nanomaterials and implants for wireless cancer photodynamic therapy and optogenetics.

MOU with Aboitiz Data for AI-enabled sustainable systems

November 3, 2022

Partnership signed during the ADI: Let’s Press Start event held on October 27 at the ArtScience Museum, Singapore.

Chance discovery could revolutionise process of generating hydrogen from water

October 28, 2022

Research discovery that light can trigger a brand new electro-catalytic mechanism of water electrolysis could improve affordability of hydrogen as source of clean energy.

S$13M boost for ports and maritime research

October 12, 2022

Funding announced at Singapore Maritime Institute forum to accelerate adoption of cutting-edge digital twin and AI technologies for the shipping sector.

Discovery offers path to safer sodium rechargeable batteries

August 22, 2022

CDE researchers identify a new sodium-ion-based solid electrolyte composition that may enable ultrafast battery charge and discharge.

A self-charging battery powered by moisture from the air

August 17, 2022

Researchers say rechargeable fabric-like ‘battery’ provides higher electrical output than a conventional AA battery and could be used to power everyday electronics

Prof John Wang elected fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science

August 8, 2022

Prof Wang has pioneered cutting-edge research and development of advanced materials for energy and environment applications.

First demonstration of a secure quantum network with untrusted quantum devices

July 28, 2022

A more secure and open quantum internet has taken a few steps closer to becoming a reality.

Novel semiconductor study sees electrons that move like water

July 22, 2022

Researchers say study of semiconductor made from two layers of graphene challenges some fundamental assumptions about the physics of metals.

Workshop aims to grow collaborations in sustainability research

July 7, 2022

SIMTech & ARTC – NUS CDE Workshop covered topics including wastewater treatment and resource recovery, sustainable business models and service systems, and product sustainability by design.

Hydrogen innovations centre aims to power new green economy

July 4, 2022

New NUS Centre for Hydrogen Innovations includes several breakthrough research projects led by CDE professors.