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

To unlock new insights into human neural development and disease, biomaterials specialist Wai Hon Chooi aims to develop three-dimensional human tissue models that accurately replicate their natural counterparts.

A versatile film that adjusts its transparency in response to temperature, pressure and moisture can enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, making them more sustainable.

A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.

An innovative method puts a new ‘spin’ on light to offer exciting prospects for quantum computing, telecommunications and security technologies.

Researchers show that a new design element for nanoscale light-bending materials makes them electrically tuneable at room temperature, opening doors to new optical technologies.

A new colour-changing paper patch detects trace levels of multiple biomarkers found in sweat, offering a cost-effective wearable tool for real-time health monitoring.

Inspired by spider silk, researchers develop a new biocompatible wrapping film that can transform how medical implants interface with human tissues.

Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.

Serving as atomic architects, A*STAR scholars Rebecca Khoo and Kang Rui Garrick Lim are designing novel materials that can shape a more sustainable future.

The A*STAR researchers in NRF Singapore’s class of 2024.

From production to storage and usage, A*STAR research institutes are tackling challenges in sustainable energy to meet the needs of the 21st-century.

A new approach to generating terahertz radiation offers a compact, tuneable and scalable solution for faster data transmission and improved imaging applications.