A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)

A new method of electrically controlling light emissions from nanoscale light sources opens new possibilities for quantum photonic devices.

A new photonic device offers a hybrid metasurface design that produces brighter, tuneable light emissions for applications in quantum computing and sensing.

A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.

Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.

An unusual molecular ‘baton pass’ in oxide-derived copper may explain its remarkable potential to turn wastewater nitrates into a useful chemical feedstock.

Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.

Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.

A material thinner than paper offers a new way to control light and electronic charge with minimal energy, which could improve how future computers store and process information.

A new molecular modification helps a class of light-emitting materials capture lost radiation energy, boosting their efficiency as X-ray detectors.

A new crystalline silicon metasurface harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.

Transforming near-infrared light to visible light can open possibilities for practical applications in medical imaging and security systems.

A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.