Singapore Launches S$22 Million Program to Accelerate Sustainable Bio-Derived Polymer Development
Singapore has initiated a S$22 million research program, the Singapore Platform for Bio-derived Specialty Polymers Research, INnovation and Translation (SG Bio-SPRINT), to develop sustainable alternatives to conventional petrochemical-based materials. This five-year program, supported under Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan, brings together researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The core focus is on producing specialty polymers from lignocellulosic biomass, such as agricultural and forestry residues. A key aspect of SG Bio-SPRINT is the integration of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and molecular modeling, with experimental science, research data, economic analysis, and life-cycle assessment. This integrated approach aims to accelerate the identification of promising materials and production pathways, moving sustainable polymer innovations from laboratory research cl... 
