A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)

A simple switch from a non-polar binder to a polar one could make sodium-sulfur batteries safer and more efficient.

A*STAR is poised to contribute towards Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan across all four strategic domains.

Plant-based ionizers are surprisingly effective at removing aerosols and could play an important role in preventing COVID-19 transmission.

Flexible polymers capable of turning physical movement into electricity will soon power the future of wearable devices.

A composite from two molybdenum-based catalysts could boost the efficiency and lower the cost of ammonia production.

A semi-batch approach to making acrylics could bring us one step closer to more planet-friendly plastics.

Natural imperfections trigger a Kondo effect in 2D materials that bring their thermoelectric performance to new heights.

To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.

Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.

Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.

A high-throughput screening method could significantly shorten the discovery cycle for new thermoelectric materials.

Computing devices are finally reaching their limits. But recently discovered particles called magnetic skyrmions could redefine these limits, according to Anjan Soumyanarayanan.