Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
Spinning wonders of future computing
7 Oct 2024Complex magnetic particle arrangements, called skyrmions, can transform computing by making data storage and processing more efficient and energy-saving.
Caged catalysts as stable sensors
27 Sep 2024Molecular frameworks make enzyme biosensors in wearable health monitors more stable and sensitive.
Bringing qubits to chemistry
11 Sep 2024By designing quantum circuits to simulate the complexities of chemical reactions, A*STAR scholar Karthik Shreekumar Panicker aims to support new discoveries in chemistry, materials and medicine.
Nearing quantum horizons
30 Aug 2024A*STAR frontiers in the national push for a quantum computing advantage
Robot-computer synergy propels a sustainable future
8 Aug 2024The innovative integration of robotics and machine learning accelerates the development of efficient, sustainable hydrogen catalysts.
Engineering nature’s living factories
31 Jul 2024Delving into the microscopic machinery of microbes, A*STAR Scholar Miselle Tiana Hengardi is exploring how everyday yeasts could someday become sustainable sources of natural skin protection.
Rebuilding nerves in miniature
23 Jul 2024To unlock new insights into human neural development and disease, biomaterials specialist Wai Hon Chooi aims to develop three-dimensional human tissue models that accurately replicate their natural counterparts.
Nature-inspired windows for green buildings
19 Jul 2024A versatile film that adjusts its transparency in response to temperature, pressure and moisture can enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, making them more sustainable.
Dynamic molecular arrangements shaped by light
5 Jul 2024A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.
Spiralling light beams paint future tech
28 Jun 2024An innovative method puts a new ‘spin’ on light to offer exciting prospects for quantum computing, telecommunications and security technologies.
Towards ultrathin active metaoptics
21 Jun 2024Researchers show that a new design element for nanoscale light-bending materials makes them electrically tuneable at room temperature, opening doors to new optical technologies.
Skin patch works up a healthy sweat
17 Jun 2024A new colour-changing paper patch detects trace levels of multiple biomarkers found in sweat, offering a cost-effective wearable tool for real-time health monitoring.