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

Next-generation lithium-ion batteries made with iron oxide nanoparticles could extend the driving distance of electric cars

Spearheaded by A*STAR, the Nanoimprint Foundry is set to accelerate the development of nanotechnology for real-world applications

Microporous walls and a huge surface area help nanoparticles to boost lithium-ion battery performance

A new method that fabricates gold nanostructures quickly and efficiently could lead to highly sensitive, portable medical sensors

Biocompatible complexes for drug delivery applications get a structural boost from nanoscale silicon cages

Fluorescent organic nanoparticles operating as cell tracers outperform existing methods for long-term tracking of living cells

Multi-armed polymers with dual fluorescent and magnetic imaging capabilities boost the resolution of cancer detection tools

A superglue polymerization strategy that fortifies encapsulated ‘liquid marble’ water droplets also strengthens their market potential

An approach that directly inserts proteins into polymer-based cell membranes improves drug-screening platforms

A low-cost molecule boosts the stability and amplification characteristics of solution-based polymer semiconductors

A fluorescent indicator could help scientists identify useful drugs that modulate the process of cell death

Trapping free electrons with polycyclic aromatic molecules creates materials with enhanced optical, electronic and magnetic properties