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

Understanding how hydration affects color-changing windows that optimize solar energy transmission can boost their efficiency and durability

Specially designed nanostructured materials can increase the light-absorbing efficiency of solar cells

Arrays of nanoscale pillars made to reflect light of a selected color could find application as optical filters in digital cameras

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

An anti-reflective film that mimics a moth’s eye is durable and highly effective, overcoming some of the main barriers to commercialization

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

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