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

Researchers have found quantum dots lurking inside nanoribbon transistors, suggesting that nanoribbons could one day be used for quantum computing.

Polymers with a special property called proquinoidal character can be used to make organic conductors a thousand to a billion times more conductive.

Magnetic nanostructures know as magnonic crystals could give long-distance communications a speed boost.

A*STAR researchers have developed a modified version of atomic force microscopy to characterize liquid-repellent surfaces for various applications.

By mixing a substance normally found in wood with a biodegradable plastic, A*STAR scientists have developed a nanofiber that promotes cartilage repair.

A*STAR scientists are paving the way for miniaturized UV spectral filters made from hybrid silicon and aluminum nanostructures.

A thin film of water forms over surfaces coated with charged polymers, resulting in super-repellent materials with self-cleaning properties.

If cell-based therapies are to make it to the clinic, methods to grow stem cells in vast quantities will need to be developed. Here’s how A*STAR scientists are tackling the challenge of manufacturing stem cells at scale.

With a sound understanding of polymers, their properties and the methods to synthesize them, scientists can create novel materials for a wide range of practical applications.

Silicon nanoparticles dispersed in solution can be positioned by light and printed onto surfaces, or used in applications such as medical imaging and drug delivery.

A*STAR researchers have developed a method to generate large monolayer crystals of molybdenum disulfide for use in scaled-down and flexible electronics.

Surfaces bearing nanoscale patterns for manipulating UV light could be the next frontier in anti-counterfeiting technology and nanophotonic devices.