A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)

Using electron beams to encode data in nanocrystals could help to improve the capacity of computer memory devices

Computer simulations indicate that mixing silicon with other materials improves the diversity of nanoscale electronic devices

Molecular dynamics simulations reveal the mechanisms by which metal nanowires deform or break under strain

An innovative design turns soft hydrogels into ionic conductors with diverse applications, from artificial muscles to transparent audio speakers

A study of the thermodynamic properties of copper connections uncovers a route to improving the reliability of electronic devices

Sheets of carbon just one atom thick could make effective transparent electrodes in certain types of photovoltaic cells

A new method that fabricates gold nanostructures quickly and efficiently could lead to highly sensitive, portable medical sensors

A new computer model of city dynamics could pave the way to planning sustainable urban areas

Theoretical simulations reveal that layered semiconductors with magnetic interfaces are potent catalysts for solar energy capture and conversion

Atomic-level simulations hint at how to control the magnetic properties of layered materials for data storage applications

Mathematical modeling confirms that a nanometer-scale device that can concentrate light into a tiny spot improves optical sensing

Experiments and numerical simulations show that miniaturized ultra-small platinum cylinders weaken when their constituents are reduced in number