A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
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.
Helping devices take the heat
7 Sep 2020A new class of organic conductors shows high thermoelectric efficiency, thanks to an unusual arrangement of electrons inside its bonds.
Hitting the bull’s eye with cancer chemotherapy
17 Aug 2020A*STAR researchers have developed a biodegradable polymeric drug carrier that can target cancerous tissue in the lungs and liver.
Face-mask innovations, uncovered
13 Aug 2020From transparent masks to antimicrobial coatings, newer face masks in development will include advanced design features and materials.
Finding the ideal disinfection agent
7 Aug 2020Regular disinfection can help to limit the spread of viral infections such as COVID-19, but only if carried out appropriately, write Xian Jun Loh and colleagues.
Piezoelectricity made simple
29 Jul 2020A*STAR researchers have discovered a way to generate strong piezoelectricity with simpler and greener materials.
With plasmonic color, less is more
2 Jul 2020A new technique for harnessing surface plasmon resonance may allow brilliant colors to be captured more easily and cheaply.
Silicon nanochains that ‘sing’ with light
15 Jun 2020A nanoparticle chain that resonates with light is opening up new possibilities in nanophotonics and optoelectronics.
Shaping LED light with metasurfaces
28 May 2020A compact LED device with complete light control may someday replace lasers in various applications.