Vision
Urban infrastructure must withstand decades of mechanical, chemical and environmental stress. Singapore’s climate — high humidity, chlorides, biological agents — accelerates deterioration.
AESS aims to pioneer ultra-resilient, self-protecting, sensor-enabled materials that significantly extend service life, reduce maintenance costs, and strengthen structural safety.
Core Mission
1.Self-Healing Materials
Develop cementitious and polymer-based composites capable of autonomously healing microcracks.
2.High-Integrity Coatings
Engineer multi-layer, anti-corrosive coatings resistant to salts, biological growth and thermal cycling.
3.Embedded Material Intelligence
Integrate micro-sensors into concrete and steel for force, moisture and chemical detection.
4.Accelerated Aging & Performance Validation
Use environmental chambers, chloride-penetration rigs and mechanical fatigue systems to validate materials.
Key Programme Modules
A. Self-Healing Concrete Composites
Bio-mineralisation agents or microcapsules that activate upon cracking.
B. Multilayer Protective Coatings
Hybrid ceramic–polymer films engineered for extreme durability.
C. Sensor-Integrated Rebar and Concrete
Embed strain gauges, humidity sensors, and corrosion detectors into material matrices.
D. Long-Life Modelling & Prediction
Advanced computational models for predicting deterioration decades ahead.
Expected Outcomes
Materials with 30–50% extended service life vs. current standards.
Self-healing efficiency ≥70% for microcracks under test conditions.
Ultra-low-corrosion coatings effective in marine or chloride-rich environments.
Real-time deterioration data enabling predictive maintenance.