A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Quantum dots light the way
14 Jul 2015A drug-encapsulating nanoparticle teams up with bright bio-labels to measure how anticancer chemotherapy formulations enter cells
A spot of light cleaning
14 Jul 2015A light-triggered cleanable, recyclable chip makes fabrication feasible for all
A polarizing view
23 Jun 2015A nanostructure design enables pixels to produce two different colors depending on the polarization of the incident light
Giving cells star treatment
9 Jun 2015A three-dimensional star-shaped polymer network enhances cell adhesion and growth for tissue regeneration
Sounding out flu viruses
26 May 2015A biosensor capable of sensitively detecting influenza viruses has potential for improving clinical diagnosis of Influenza A
Gold ‘necklaces’ add sparkle to information processing
12 May 2015Researchers realize highly confined transport of light energy over long distances using networks of gold nanoparticles
Exposing breast cancer using nanoscale polymers
12 May 2015A biocompatible polymer selectively targets and lights up cancer tumors for a noninvasive imaging system
Sputtering start for flat materials
14 Apr 2015A simple method for creating high-quality two-dimensional materials could enable industrial-scale production
Putting the heat on magnetic recording
31 Mar 2015Detailed experiments reveal the operational parameters for a promising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology
Batteries made to last
17 Mar 2015An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices
Increased pressure creates a happy union
3 Mar 2015Cheap, environmentally friendly solar cells are produced by minimizing disruptive surface layers
Shaken, not stirred, is best for cancer imaging
3 Mar 2015Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products