Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
Two catalysts are better than one
14 Jan 2021A composite from two molybdenum-based catalysts could boost the efficiency and lower the cost of ammonia production.
Making plastic easier to recycle
7 Jan 2021A semi-batch approach to making acrylics could bring us one step closer to more planet-friendly plastics.
The defects that spark joy
16 Dec 2020Natural imperfections trigger a Kondo effect in 2D materials that bring their thermoelectric performance to new heights.
Frozen: The quantum edition
14 Dec 2020To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.
An ultrathin shield defends against cyberattacks
11 Dec 2020Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.
Seeing (infra)red more clearly
9 Dec 2020Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.
An EPIC search for new materials
25 Nov 2020A high-throughput screening method could significantly shorten the discovery cycle for new thermoelectric materials.
Towards the next generation of computing devices
20 Nov 2020Computing devices are finally reaching their limits. But recently discovered particles called magnetic skyrmions could redefine these limits, according to Anjan Soumyanarayanan.
Ultrasound imaging, the green way
9 Nov 2020Lead-free piezoceramics sacrifice performance for lower toxicity, but A*STAR researchers have developed a method to overcome that.
Paving the way for infrared photodetectors
14 Oct 2020Faster temperature scanners may be on the way thanks to A*STAR researchers who have developed an infrared photodetector that works at room temperature.
Smarter than the average mask
5 Oct 2020This ‘smart mask’ designed by A*STAR researchers may reduce the risk of infection in healthcare workers by enabling remote, real-time monitoring of patients’ symptoms.
Simulating the shapes of nanoflakes
20 Sep 2020New computer models show how semiconductor flakes with fancy shapes grow from simple starting points and rules.