A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
The battery film that never knew when to quit
4 May 2026Controlling when a protective layer stops growing in lithium-ion batteries may be more beneficial than modifying its composition during formation.
Folding light into lasers
24 Apr 2026A new nanoscale laser uses optical origami to balance trapping and releasing light, paving the way for efficient integrated photonics.
Changing tunes to soften tough plastics
16 Apr 2026A new fusion chemistry approach could make some of the toughest industrial plastics recyclable, with tuneable features for different applications.
Clearing the air on semiconductor performance
8 Apr 2026Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.
Linking enzymes up for wound healing
25 Mar 2026A tri-enzyme delivery platform restores biochemical balance and promotes healing in skin wounds.
Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 Mar 2026As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Sturdier second lives for mixed plastics
22 Jan 2026A new approach to recycling plastics produces higher-quality materials by crosslinking plastics reversibly using an additive.
Rare-earth magnets go into orbit
12 Jan 2026Insights into the magnetic properties of a rare-earth element open up new possibilities for engineering energy-efficient magnetic technologies.
Rain-powered energy makes a splash
15 Dec 2025A new material uses raindrops to power the production of fuel from carbon dioxide in the air.
Unlocking magnesium’s green power potential
9 Dec 2025A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.
Driving science to new horizons
19 Nov 2025In recognition of their research excellence, leadership and impact both locally and globally, ten leading A*STAR researchers have been awarded the A*STAR Distinguished Fellowship and Fellowships.
Washing surface defects away
17 Nov 2025A serendipitous encounter led researchers to discover a new method for fabricating a key crystal for nanophotonics applications.