materials science

Perovskite Capable Of Efficient Light-To-Electricity Conversion

Scientists have found that perovskites exhibit the carrier multiplication effect which allows them to turn light into electrical energy efficiently.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Yukiko Ogawa

Get to know Dr. Yukiko Ogawa and the story behind how she helps improve fields like medicine and transport, one smart material at a time.

Making Metals That Can Beat The Heat

Japanese researchers have identified an alloy that can withstand ultra-high temperatures and pressure.

Singapore Honors Outstanding Researchers At PSTA 2018

The awards recognize scientists who have helped place Singapore on the map of global research.

Igniting Innovation: Grace Chew of Hydroemission

Understanding your core competency and aligning your goals with collaborators are key to open innovation, says Grace Chew, CEO of Hydroemission.

How Machine Learning Helps Materials Science

A research group in Japan has developed a machine learning method to analyze complex spectra in materials science.

Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles For More Vivid Displays

Scientists in Japan have created light-emitting nanoparticles that are fabricated without the toxic metal cadmium.

Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Hydrocarbon Fuels

Scientists in South Korea have developed photocatalysts that allow carbon dioxide to be converted into usable fuel using just sunlight.

When Nanoparticles Hitch A Ride With Bile Acids

An international team of scientists has attached bile acids to the surface of nanoparticles to improve the passage of nanoparticles from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood.