A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Mix and match lasers
29 Nov 2016Combining silicon with an optically active material enables tiny lasers compatible with industrial fabrication techniques
Sharpshooting nanoparticles hit the target
20 Sep 2016Multi stimuli-responsive nanocapsules selectively deliver drugs to exactly where they are needed
Lighting the way to miniature devices
8 Sep 2016Electromagnetic waves created on a layer of organic molecules could provide the perfect on-chip light source for future quantum communication systems
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