A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE)
Fuelling a green future with sunshine
10 Aug 2023In a comprehensive review, researchers explore how manufacturing defects can power up catalysts that transform carbon dioxide into alternative solar fuels.
Weaving the threads of sustainable nanofibres
25 Jul 2023Researchers develop a new class of recyclable polymer-based nanofibres with exceptional strength and durability.
Building tiny bridges to connect worlds
10 Jul 2023At A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics, Yao Zhu, Head of the Micro Electro Multiphysical Systems (MEMS) Department, hopes to contribute in making Singapore a global centre of piezoelectric MEMS technologies.
The view beyond Moore
7 Jul 2023With its long-standing expertise and working partnerships, A*STAR continues pushing forward with chip technologies beyond the transistor scaling paradigm.
Making the most of rare metal catalysts
22 Jun 2023Researchers take a deep dive into the current state of the art of iridium-based catalysts for green hydrogen production.
Pushing the limits of lithium batteries
8 May 2023Researchers discover how to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by coating separators with graphene.
Wonder material’s recipe for success
26 Apr 2023Researchers assemble the first guide for making high-quality MXenes – synthetic materials with a wealth of untapped potential in energy storage and other industrial applications.
Polymer idea sparks super biosensors
20 Mar 2023Researchers develop a polymer-based bioelectronic transistor that could power tomorrow’s point-of-care diagnostic devices.
Beauty in quantum imperfections
6 Mar 2023A new two-step process for fabricating quantum dots with tuneable properties offers exciting possibilities for medical imaging and beyond.
In support of the groundbreakers
3 Mar 2023In 2023, the National Research Foundation Singapore selected 10 A*STAR researchers to be a part of its competitive Investigatorship and Fellowship grant programmes.
The petascale push
1 Mar 2023To tackle the monumental challenges of the 21st century, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore brings cutting-edge supercomputing resources to researchers across A*STAR and beyond.
A sweet solution for plant-based plastics
10 Feb 2023Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.