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

Glucose–amine rings turn star-shaped fluorescent dyes into powerful probes for imaging cancer cells in three dimensions

A thin film made of graphene and a charge-inducing polymer shows promise as a replacement for transparent electrical conductors in displays

Gold nanocluster arrays developed at A*STAR are well suited for commercial applications of a high-performance sensing technique

A method is now available to produce non-aggregating semiconducting particles in water

Inexpensive hybrid metal and oxide nanostructures prove to be a catalyst that enhance sunlight-powered hydrogen production

The latest advance in imaging technology helps optimize catalysts for use in onboard fuel processing

A thin liquid crystal film on gold sheets makes an ultra-compact color filter

A method for printing color images of ultimate resolution has been developed at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering

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