Materials science

A*STAR scientists developed self-sanitizing surfaces capable of eliminating microbes effectively within mere minutes.

Materials scientists develop next-generation polymers with stability and electrical conductivity.

A new method of spraying metallic powders on the surface of worn-out aircraft components at relatively low temperatures holds promise for the aerospace industry.

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.