A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Silicon brings more color to holograms
9 Aug 2016Silicon holograms harness the full visible spectrum to
bring holographic projections one step closer
Sensing a change
26 Jul 2016Disposable and ultrafast optical humidity sensors provide better moisture control for manufacturing and storage
Perovskite can take the heat
19 Jul 2016Myth-busting research into a new alternative solar cell material could lead to cheaper solar cells
Light-modified material modifies light
12 Jul 2016A material whose optical properties can be
modified on a small scale by laser light promises a wide range of applications
Red for go, green for done
1 Jun 2016A molecular probe has been developed that emits light at critical stages while destroying tumor cells
Simpler processing improves solar cells
17 May 2016Replacing a common drying method boosts the performance of perovskite photovoltaics
Silicon profits from a dose of iron
22 Mar 2016A streamlined procedure for assembling the active components of photovoltaic devices from inexpensive metals could boost their economic prospects
A greener solution to a sticky problem
8 Mar 2016Stable environmentally friendly polymer coatings inhibit the surface buildup of bacterial and marine organisms
Unmasking the properties of 2D materials
23 Feb 2016Innovative method creates larger sheets of two-dimensional materials
Making molecules that twinkle
10 Feb 2016Single step process transforms carbon dioxide into star-shaped molecules
that are promising building blocks for useful polymeric materials
Nanoscale sieves snare would-be thieves
19 Jan 2016Bio-inspired algorithms enable a pattern of thousands of nanoscale holes into metal films for high-tech optical security
Tiny gaps provide a golden opportunity
19 Jan 2016Frequency conversion of light on a tiny scale is now possible thanks to
a gold nanostructure containing miniscule gaps