Materials science

A*STAR scientists are developing the next generation of self-sanitizing surfaces by mimicking nanostructures on cicada wings.

Mixing tin into germanium telluride creates a high-performance thermoelectric material that could make energy harvesting or cooling devices more effective.

Instead of software, hardware that can generate true random numbers could be the key to ensuring cybersecurity.

A high-throughput screening method could significantly shorten the discovery cycle for new thermoelectric materials.

New computer models show how semiconductor flakes with fancy shapes grow from simple starting points and rules.

A new class of organic conductors shows high thermoelectric efficiency, thanks to an unusual arrangement of electrons inside its bonds.

A*STAR researchers have discovered that thin-walled metallic parts built via additive manufacturing are weaker than expected, initiating a search for solutions

Regular disinfection can help to limit the spread of viral infections such as COVID-19, but only if carried out appropriately, write Xian Jun Loh and colleagues.

A*STAR researchers have discovered a way to generate strong piezoelectricity with simpler and greener materials.

By manipulating light to reveal unusual properties of quantum materials, Justin Song is ushering in a new age of quantum devices.

A*STAR researchers have developed a modified version of atomic force microscopy to characterize liquid-repellent surfaces for various applications.

By mixing a substance normally found in wood with a biodegradable plastic, A*STAR scientists have developed a nanofiber that promotes cartilage repair.