A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Ionogels charge on to greener wearables
17 Jul 2025A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.
Corralling ions for carbon conversion
27 Jun 2025A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.
Breathing room for tiny flaws
12 Jun 2025A detailed look at a tungsten-based semiconductor reveals how the spacing of surface defects can improve the material’s stability in atmospheric conditions.
An on-chip wellspring for quantum light
27 May 2025A new lithium niobate nanophotonic device efficiently produces correlated photon pairs on chips, paving the way for compact quantum communication systems.
A whirling step forward for spintronics
8 May 2025By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.
Zooming lenses with a spark
17 Apr 2025The discovery of a 2D material with electrically-tuneable light-bending properties could lead to more compact and efficient optical components in future electronics.
A watery test of fishy stress
15 Apr 2025Hormone traces in aquaculture tank water offer a less intrusive way to monitor the health of popular Asian fish farm stocks.
Man-machine team-up boosts solar materials search
10 Apr 2025A new AI-driven computational pipeline paired with rigorous lab-based testing accelerates the discovery of novel molecules for efficient organic solar cells.
A Midas touch against cancer
4 Apr 2025Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.
Breaking free from creeping flaws
31 Mar 2025A chemical breakthrough helps vitrimers resist the effects of long-term stress, defying a conventional trade-off between their performance and recyclability.
Tiny systems, big impact
11 Mar 2025Combining engineering precision and data-driven insights, Charmaine Chia builds miniature technologies that unlock groundbreaking solutions for biotechnology.
Solid solutions for safer power
5 Mar 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.