In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
This article will look at how dark field microscopy works, its applications, as well as its benefits and limitations.
By Sarah Moore
19 Oct 2022
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) play significant roles in various biological events. Due to their non-intuitive physical structures, analysis and understanding of their dynamics have proven challenging. Innovative atomic force microscopy techniques have emerged as a potential tool to gain insights into the structure of IDPs.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
30 Sep 2022
Recent work has demonstrated the possibility of using a flexible, ultra-thin holographic endoscope for the microscopic imaging of tissues using an approach known as lensless Fourier holographic imaging.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
29 Sep 2022
Modern microscopic methods such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) have significantly increased our understanding of bitumen microstructure. This article will discuss this topic further, looking at applications and the industry’s future.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
28 Sep 2022
For many years, scientists have envisioned developing novel detectors to develop superior solar cells. Recently, they have designed a photodetector inspired by plants’ photosynthetic complexes that convert sunlight into energy. This device is based on polariton propagation over long distances in an organic semiconductor thin film.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
28 Sep 2022
Engineers and doctors at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have designed a 3D-printed device that may help develop personalized lupus treatment, a chronic autoimmune disease with no cure.
By Sarah Moore
27 Sep 2022
Researchers have recently used spectrometry to analyze blood samples. They found microplastics in the blood, highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
27 Sep 2022
New research efforts published in the journal Nature Communications have used the concepts of spatial state tomography to measure the detailed evolution of laser beam parameters as a collection of temporally, spectrally, and polarization-resolved spatial state density matrices. An in-depth understanding of the evolution of these laser features paves the way for more efficient optical technology.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
21 Sep 2022
The high-resolution property of atomic force microscopes enables this powerful tool to be ideal for the characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials due to providing qualitative and quantitative data on a range of physical properties.
By Marzia Khan
25 Aug 2022
Atomic force microscopy is a decent candidate as a characterization technique for energy research because it can locally examine nanoscale electrochemical processes.
By Usman Ahmed
24 Aug 2022