A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Plastic-eating superworms for a zero-waste future
13 Jun 2022A*STAR scientists lay the foundations for a circular economy using worms that turn plastics into fertiliser.
A new fluid-pumping dressing for speedier healing
9 Jun 2022Using a new nanomaterial, A*STAR researchers create a wound dressing that promotes healing and promises pain-free dressing changes for patients.
A COVID-19 test as good as gold
3 Jun 2022A*STAR researchers create a next-generation, ultrasensitive COVID-19 rapid test powered by gold nanoparticles.
What’s the best way to reuse an N95 mask?
24 May 2022By identifying the best way to decontaminate N95 masks, A*STAR scientists are helping solve the environmental consequences of disposable masks.
Giving neural networks a power boost
4 May 2022A new method to create artificial synapses developed by A*STAR researchers could make neural networks more efficient and less energy-intensive.
Greener solutions to pandemic pollution
29 Apr 2022A*STAR scientists uncover surprising truths behind biodegradable face masks, prompting the need for greener alternatives.
A new recipe for quantum computers
27 Apr 2022In developing a new process to synthesise stable qubits, A*STAR researchers are paving the way toward scalable and practical quantum devices.
Catalyzing super energy storage
16 Mar 2022Novel polymers built with the aid of non-toxic halide salt catalysts could pave the way for high-power yet safe energy storage applications.
A*STAR scholars then and now
10 Mar 2022Supported by A*STAR in the early days of their budding careers, scholars recount the experiences that opened the doors to bigger successes from academia to public service.
Conductive polymers get reenergized
15 Feb 2022Materials scientists develop next-generation polymers with stability and electrical conductivity.
Sluggish battery reactions get a boost
10 Feb 2022Insights into the intricate chemical reactions of lithium-sulfur batteries could pave the way for lighter, more powerful prototypes.
Nano-cages help eye treatments stick around
27 Jan 2022A new polymer-based eyedrop holds promise for treating stubborn fungal eye infections