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

Frequency conversion of light on a tiny scale is now possible thanks to
a gold nanostructure containing miniscule gaps

Bio-inspired algorithms enable a pattern of thousands of nanoscale holes into metal films for high-tech optical security

Nanoscale
ribbons of a new phase of gold have been produced with a different crystalline
structure

Arranging polymer nanotubes in a vertical array enhances piezoelectric properties for acoustic sensors

A synthetic
process that combines multiple components through quick, consecutive reactions is
promising for drug manufacture

Tellurium electrodes have higher energy densities and may be charged and discharged faster than conventional electrode materials

Two-dimensional
organic lattices are easier and safer to work with than inorganic materials for
spintronic and quantum computing applications

Bioinspired carbon anodes enable high performance in lithium-ion batteries

More efficient chips based on plasmonics are a step closer to reality through better control of the directional excitation of plasmons in a gold grating

A probe enables tumors to be investigated using complementary imaging techniques

A drug-encapsulating nanoparticle teams up with bright bio-labels to measure how anticancer chemotherapy formulations enter cells

A light-triggered cleanable, recyclable chip makes fabrication feasible for all