Materials science
Metal mixologists find the winning recipe
9 Jun 2023A new high-efficiency computational technique identifies optimal combinations of metals for stable alloys, fast-tracking the discovery process for materials engineers.
Pushing the limits of lithium batteries
8 May 2023Researchers discover how to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by coating separators with graphene.
Fluffy scaffolds boost healing
2 May 2023Electrospun scaffolds mirror the structural architecture of the skin’s dermis, creating a foundation to promote healing in chronic wounds.
Wonder material’s recipe for success
26 Apr 2023Researchers assemble the first guide for making high-quality MXenes – synthetic materials with a wealth of untapped potential in energy storage and other industrial applications.
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.