Singapore, 30 October 2026: Suntar International Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASTAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (ASTAR IMRE), establishing a three-year collaboration focused on advancing membrane materials through artificial intelligence, materials science and engineering.
The collaboration brings together IMRE’s research expertise in materials science and engineering with Suntar’s experience in membrane technology and its application across separation, filtration and purification processes.
Under the MOU, both parties will explore AI-driven approaches to the discovery of advanced membrane materials. By combining computational modelling with experimental research, the collaboration aims to identify promising materials more efficiently and support their progression from scientific discovery towards real-world applications.
Membranes play an important role in a wide range of industrial and environmental processes. The development of improved membrane materials has the potential to enhance separation performance, increase process efficiency and support more sustainable operations.
This collaboration reflects Suntar’s commitment to research, innovation and the continued development of membrane technologies that address evolving industry needs. It also creates an opportunity to connect advanced scientific research with practical applications and commercial potential.
Suntar extends its appreciation to Professor Xian Jun Loh and the IMRE team for their partnership, as well as to everyone at Suntar whose efforts made this collaboration possible.
Through this three-year partnership, Suntar and A*STAR IMRE look forward to advancing membrane material research and exploring new possibilities for more efficient and sustainable separation technologies.