Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)

Molecular sensors based on nanoholes in metallic films are shown to be ideal for medical diagnosis

Fluorescent dyes with aggregation-induced emission provide new probes for cancer diagnosis and therapy

A new lithography technique enables the production of nanoscale patterns of titania for high-tech applications

Drawing their inspiration from nature, A*STAR researchers develop a brand new type of anti-reflective plastic

New patterning technique produces a faithful reproduction of grayscale images down to the micrometer level

Imaging nanoporous metals with beams of electrons provides deep insights into the unusual optical properties of these materials

Hybrid ‘Janus’ nanoparticles made from gold and titania have high catalytic activity and extraordinary durability

The dissipation of energy from a vibrating gold nanoparticle is strongly influenced by the surrounding environment

A low-temperature method could be used to ‘grow’ transparent zinc oxide films for use in displays and solar cells

A new design for nanoparticles that absorb low-energy light and emit high-energy light may find use in biological imaging

Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings

A robust approach for preparing polymer-coated quantum dots may find use in a wide range of applications