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

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

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

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

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