Materials science
Breathing new life into e-waste
20 Dec 2022Researchers identify an easy-to-recycle plastic alternative for use in electronics, making strides towards a circular economy.
Cicada wings: the secret to self-cleaning surfaces
18 Oct 2022New self-cleaning surfaces created by A*STAR researchers take inspiration from cicada wings to attract and destroy microbes without harsh chemicals.
Ultrafast heating sparks high-performing catalysts
2 Sep 2022Researchers developed a new technique for manufacturing powerful and versatile synthetic catalysts.
Giving neural networks a power boost
4 May 2022A new method to create artificial synapses developed by A*STAR researchers could make neural networks more efficient and less energy-intensive.
Microbe-busting copper surfaces
4 Mar 2022A*STAR scientists developed self-sanitizing surfaces capable of eliminating microbes effectively within mere minutes.
Conductive polymers get reenergized
15 Feb 2022Materials scientists develop next-generation polymers with stability and electrical conductivity.
Cold spray’s hot potential in repairing aircraft
22 Dec 2021A new method of spraying metallic powders on the surface of worn-out aircraft components at relatively low temperatures holds promise for the aerospace industry.
Self-cleaning surfaces inspired by insects
27 Aug 2021A*STAR scientists are developing the next generation of self-sanitizing surfaces by mimicking nanostructures on cicada wings.
Alloys as electricity-generating allies
28 Apr 2021Mixing tin into germanium telluride creates a high-performance thermoelectric material that could make energy harvesting or cooling devices more effective.
An ultrathin shield defends against cyberattacks
11 Dec 2020Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.
An EPIC search for new materials
25 Nov 2020A high-throughput screening method could significantly shorten the discovery cycle for new thermoelectric materials.
Simulating the shapes of nanoflakes
20 Sep 2020New computer models show how semiconductor flakes with fancy shapes grow from simple starting points and rules.