Materials science
Finding the ideal disinfection agent
7 Aug 2020Regular 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.
Piezoelectricity made simple
29 Jul 2020A*STAR researchers have discovered a way to generate strong piezoelectricity with simpler and greener materials.
Shining a light on quantum materials
12 Jun 2020By manipulating light to reveal unusual properties of quantum materials, Justin Song is ushering in a new age of quantum devices.
Measuring how wet a surface can get
24 Mar 2020A*STAR researchers have developed a modified version of atomic force microscopy to characterize liquid-repellent surfaces for various applications.
Plant polymer helps joints heal
26 Feb 2020By mixing a substance normally found in wood with a biodegradable plastic, A*STAR scientists have developed a nanofiber that promotes cartilage repair.
Wild wild wettability
24 Feb 2020A*STAR scientists have developed strategies to manipulate surface tension in fluids and modify the surface properties of materials. Their findings could increase the yield of crude oil from oil wells and lead to super water- or oil-repellent surfaces.
Catalyzing the future of clean energy
30 Jan 2020An improved design for nickel hydroxide catalysts could reduce costs and improve the efficiency of hydrogen fuel and oxygen generation.
MXimizing the power of alloys
17 Jan 2020A*STAR researchers have developed a computational technique that allows them to predict the properties of MXene alloys.
Building better superalloys with AI
31 Dec 2019Machine learning could pave the way for the creation of novel alloys for a range of practical applications, say scientists at A*STAR.
Brushing oil away
11 Dec 2019A thin film of water forms over surfaces coated with charged polymers, resulting in super-repellent materials with self-cleaning properties.