A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Building escape routes for lithium ions
2 Jan 2025A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.
Pathways to Impact
30 Dec 2024Through its focus on attracting, developing and retaining talents in science and technology, A*STAR is helping to build a rich national ecosystem of research, innovation and enterprise.
Mining value from stubborn plastic waste
24 Dec 2024A new sustainable method of breaking down plastics could transform landfill-bound waste into valuable resources.
Fortifying batteries for an energy revolution
16 Dec 2024Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
A vibrant kaleidoscope on display
28 Nov 2024A new thin-film technology solves the challenge of creating rich, durable colours, offering a more efficient and adaptable solution for next-generation displays.
Tough plastics find new life
26 Nov 2024A new class of heat-cured polymers proves both durable and recyclable, which can drastically reduce landfill waste from disposed household items and industrial parts.
Warming up to sustainable power
6 Nov 2024Driven to materialise sustainable energy practices, SINGA scholar Kivanc Saglik is developing thermoelectric semiconductors to generate power from waste heat sources.
Closing the loop
29 Oct 2024Through advanced chemistries in materials and process engineering, A*STAR lends its support to national development goals for a more circular economy.
Nanoarrays tune light on the dot
21 Oct 2024A new optical nanoantenna design provides fine control of light emissions from quantum dots, honing their tunability for more robust, energy-efficient optoelectronics.
Computer-crafted clays catalyse clean power
11 Oct 2024Departing from costly simulations and trial-and-error methods, researchers harness machine learning and automation to efficiently discover new recipes for green hydrogen catalysts.
Spinning wonders of future computing
7 Oct 2024Complex magnetic particle arrangements, called skyrmions, can transform computing by making data storage and processing more efficient and energy-saving.
Caged catalysts as stable sensors
27 Sep 2024A new molecular framework design boosts the stability and sensitivity of enzyme biosensors in wearable health monitors.