materials science
Thin Films Become Superconductive At Higher Temperatures
This thin, iron-based film conducts electricity at 35°C above absolute zero without the need for doping.
Materials Scientist Awarded 32nd Japan Prize
Professor Hideo Hosono, the man behind liquid crystal displays for tablets and organic light-emitting diode displays for TVs, has been recognized for his achievements.
Nanoporous ‘Black Gold’ Is 30% Lighter But Twice As Solid
Researchers have developed an ultralight nanoporous gold which has increased strength and durability, while still maintaining the quality of standard gold.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Benjamin Tee
Benjamin Tee develops electronic skin which can sense mechanical forces and self-heal repeatably—particularly useful for robotics and prosthetics.
Cheaper OLED Displays Without Precious Metals
Researchers have come up with a more cost-effective method of producing highly efficient organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, commonly used in HD TVs.
Penguin Feathers Inspire Ice-Proof Material
By mimicking the hierarchical microstructure of penguin feathers, researchers have developed an ice-proof insulating material.
Materials Scientist Awarded 2016 Japan Prize
Professor Hideo Hosono, who developed transistors for energy-saving LCD displays, has been recognized for his groundbreaking work with the 2016 Japan Prize.
Memory Arrays Made Simple With Nanowires
You can now print memory arrays faster, cheaper and on a large scale with this Korean research team's newly developed technology.
Neo Mei Lin & Ling Xing Yi Awarded 2015 L’Oréal Singapore National Fellowships
Drs. Neo Mei Lin and Ling Xing Yi have been recognized for their contributions to marine biodiversity and materials science respectively.
