In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
The direct examination of raw samples with the least amount of preparation is a big potential application for plasma-based ambient mass spectrometry (AMS).
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
19 Jun 2023
This article discusses the differences between multimodal and correlative microscopy and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
By Surbhi Jain
14 Jun 2023
Mass spectrometry has emerged as a powerful tool for studying lignin, offering new insights into its composition and function. This article will provide an overview of current lignin research using mass spectrometry and highlights exciting developments and future directions in this field.
The Beer-Lambert law is indispensable for both quantitative and qualitative analysis of spectral data and is undeniably the most significant law in optical spectroscopy.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
29 May 2023
The rapid growth and application of mass spectrometry has been remarkable, especially regarding its use in investigating and generating results for food fraud analysis.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
25 May 2023
Optical MEMS technology integrates mechanical elements, electronics, and sensors on a silicon substrate through microfabrication, enabling unprecedented miniaturization and integration in optical systems. It has become a driver for the commercial development of optical systems and is a focus of extensive research into the fundamentals of optical interactions.
A paper recently published in the journal Nature Physics demonstrated the transition of a photonic metamaterial/classical metamaterial nanostructure to a state that shows the same defining characteristics of a continuous time crystal.
By Samudrapom Dam
22 May 2023
Gas analysis is a critical technique used to identify and control contamination in the production process of optoelectronics, avoiding defects in the devices, financial loss, and reducing safety risks.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
18 May 2023
The characteristic properties of a laser beam can be modified by beam-shaping techniques to meet the demands of specific applications. In order to achieve a desirable beam profile that is maintained over the intended propagation distance, beam shapers redistribute the irradiance of an optical beam with appropriate adjustments of its phase.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
15 May 2023
A new collaborative study between Vanderbilt University and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has observed the vibrational patterns in the conducting materials silicon and graphene, which is a breakthrough in the field.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
10 May 2023