Materials science
Speeding the search for advanced alloys
17 Apr 2023Researchers develop a faster, more efficient one-step method to uncover new advanced alloys for additive manufacturing.
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.
AI in the clean energy game plan
6 Feb 2023Artificial intelligence could help speed up the discovery and development of materials towards a greener future.
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.