Nanotechnology
Atomic blueprints for bioinspired enzymes
7 Jun 2024Researchers reach a new understanding of how synthetic enzymes can be optimised as alternatives to naturally derived metalloenzymes.
A sensor for mirrored molecules
6 May 2024A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.
How to create crystal clear holograms
25 Jan 2023By working on the next wave of high-resolution liquid crystal projectors, A*STAR researchers pave the way for better virtual reality hardware.
A COVID-19 test as good as gold
3 Jun 2022A*STAR researchers create a next-generation, ultrasensitive COVID-19 rapid test powered by gold nanoparticles.
A new recipe for quantum computers
27 Apr 2022In developing a new process to synthesise stable qubits, A*STAR researchers are paving the way toward scalable and practical quantum devices.
Reaping the fruits of nanotechnology
25 May 2021Nanosensors embedded in plants could allow farmers to ‘talk’ to their crops and gather valuable data for better yields, says Min Hao Wong.
A tiny step forward for sustainability
22 Mar 2021A new method to synthesize degradable nanoparticles may lead to eco-friendly applications in catalysis, sensing and medicine.
Mixing it up with smart nanoparticles
8 Feb 2021Self-assembled nanoparticles can stabilize oil-brine emulsions under extreme conditions, paving the way for enhanced oil recovery and other industrial applications.
Frozen: The quantum edition
14 Dec 2020To unlock the potential of quantum computers, researchers must find semiconductor materials and metal contacts that work well at sub-zero temperatures.
Paving the way for infrared photodetectors
14 Oct 2020Faster temperature scanners may be on the way thanks to A*STAR researchers who have developed an infrared photodetector that works at room temperature.
With plasmonic color, less is more
2 Jul 2020A new technique for harnessing surface plasmon resonance may allow brilliant colors to be captured more easily and cheaply.
Electrons marching one by one, hurrah!
12 May 2020Researchers have found quantum dots lurking inside nanoribbon transistors, suggesting that nanoribbons could one day be used for quantum computing.