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

Plasmonic nanocrosses that heat up when illuminated can be used to kill cancer

The introduction of a ferroelectric layer into an ultraviolet photodetector enhances its output signals

Microtextured surfacing may help to eradicate the problem of barnacle larvae in the shipping industry

Nanoparticles offer insights into interactions between single-stranded DNA and their binding proteins

A single polymer can be used to fabricate both thin-film transistors and solar cells

Coupling nanoparticles to purpose-built resonators boosts the performance of Raman spectroscopy

Advanced electronics beckon thanks to self-assembling templates that allow the creation of nanoscale features on silicon wafers

Multi-compartment globular structures assembled from polymer-based materials may soon serve as cell prototypes

Adding fluorescent dyes to silkworm feed can produce colorful, luminescent silk

Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes

A nanoparticle-infused film brings innovative lighting and display technologies closer to reality

A one-pot synthesis provides a simpler and faster route to highly efficient solar cells