A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Unpacking the possibilities of polymer science
18 Nov 2019With 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.
Precise and printable silicon nanoparticles
7 Nov 2019Silicon nanoparticles dispersed in solution can be positioned by light and printed onto surfaces, or used in applications such as medical imaging and drug delivery.
Bigger, better conductive crystals a boon for electronics
23 Sep 2019A*STAR researchers have developed a method to generate large monolayer crystals of molybdenum disulfide for use in scaled-down and flexible electronics.
UV-based anti-counterfeiting in the limelight
17 Sep 2019Surfaces bearing nanoscale patterns for manipulating UV light could be the next frontier in anti-counterfeiting technology and nanophotonic devices.
Making light behave in useful ways
9 Jul 2019By integrating nanoantennas with liquid crystals, A*STAR researchers have created a metasurface that allows fine dynamic control over the properties of light.
Towards thinner and faster transistors
24 May 2019Nanoribbon field effect transistors could usher in the next generation of computing.
Creating colors without dyes
23 May 2019Nanofabricated metallic structure arrays produce a kaleidoscope of bright colors.
A shot in the arm for spintronics
30 Apr 2019A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers
Tuning terahertz transmission
16 Apr 2019A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation
Smart liquid goes dark in the heat
2 Apr 2019Nanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid
A tip for future nanoscale sensing
21 Feb 2019The tiny diamond pyramid tips used for atomic force microscopy may also prove to be highly useful for nanoscale, quantum sensing
Ceramic holds promise for greener optical devices
3 Feb 2019Scientists have developed an environmentally friendly ceramic material