RESEARCH NEWS
CO2 capture material could bring economic payback
New covalent organic framework (COF) material has high selectivity and potential to convert captured CO2 into commercial chemicals.
Energy-efficient inorganic membranes for a cleaner future
Versatile ultrathin inorganic membranes developed by CDE researchers could be suited for wide range of applications.
Shining a light into the ‘black box’ of AI
Novel method for evaluating interpretability of AI technologies could open door to greater transparency and trust in AI-driven diagnostic and predictive tools.
Smart recycling boxes that reward residents for sorting waste have cut contamination rate
A trial in Bishan and Sin Ming to collect recyclables using smart boxes has managed to cut the contamination rate of their contents to just 5 per cent – far lower than the national average of 40 per cent. News report includes comment from Professor Seeram Ramakrishna (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), who chairs the Circular
MoU signed to boost ties with Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Agreement between NUS and HUST expands on previous educational and academic collaborations between the two institutions dating back to 1992.
Clement Zheng’s conductive ceramics can control sound and sense moisture
Design magazine Dezeen reports on a collection of conductive ceramics designed by Assistant Professor Clement Zheng (Division of Industrial Design) that can heat food, act as interfaces for smart devices and sense moisture. The concept was developed with a team of researchers at NUS, including Associate Professor Hans Tan (Division of Industrial Design). Dezeen, 15
Novel crystal material enables a key step forward for optical microchips
Crystal material developed by researchers at CDE has light response properties needed to power optical quantum information processing.
One step filter offers route to greener ethylene purification
CDE researchers discover greener and cheaper method for purifying ethylene – said to be the world’s most important petrochemical.
Obtaining high-purity ethylene in an energy-saving way
CDE researchers develop a “sponge” that can absorb impurities in ethylene under normal temperature and pressure, and obtain high-purity ethylene.
CDE Awards and Recognition 2023
More than 70 faculty from the College of Design and Engineering have been recognised for excellence in teaching and research.
Smart insole to identify and mitigate workplace accidents
The insole uses pressure and motion sensors to help identify areas at high risk of slips, trips and falls.
NUS transforms 2 campus buildings to target net-zero energy
NUS has given two of its oldest buildings a green makeover to set them towards net zero.


