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

Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.

Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.

A material thinner than paper offers a new way to control light and electronic charge with minimal energy, which could improve how future computers store and process information.

A new molecular modification helps a class of light-emitting materials capture lost radiation energy, boosting their efficiency as X-ray detectors.

A new crystalline silicon metasurface harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.

Transforming near-infrared light to visible light can open possibilities for practical applications in medical imaging and security systems.

A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.

A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.

A detailed look at a tungsten-based semiconductor reveals how the spacing of surface defects can improve the material’s stability in atmospheric conditions.

A new lithium niobate nanophotonic device efficiently produces correlated photon pairs on chips, paving the way for compact quantum communication systems.

By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.

The discovery of a 2D material with electrically-tuneable light-bending properties could lead to more compact and efficient optical components in future electronics.