In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
While improvements in the resolution of 2D displays can help create more realistic images, being able to recreate depth information would be very beneficial for creating truly immersive visual experiences.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
31 Mar 2022
Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) enable materials scientists to study individual atoms in polymers, observe dynamic surface phenomena on the nanoscale, and explore intricate patterns in polymer samples’ nanostructured surfaces.
By Ben Pilkington
31 Mar 2022
The aerospace industry is increasingly turning to fiber optics to bear data and communications in the avionics systems of next-generation aircraft. This is due to the technology’s clear size, weight and power (SWaP) advantages.
By Ben Pilkington
30 Mar 2022
Using experimental techniques to image the nucleation and freezing processes of water is incredibly challenging. The relatively small size of the crystals means techniques need to have a reasonable spatial resolution but also need to avoid melting the crystals during observation.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
30 Mar 2022
The microscopic characterization of polymers is key to the understanding of the fundamental structure-function relation on a molecular level and paves the way toward the rational design of novel and improved polymers materials.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
29 Mar 2022
Various microscopy techniques can be used to provide additional information on pathogenic organisms for microbiology studies. This article takes a closer look.
By Benedette Cuffari
29 Mar 2022
For technology to continue to progress and benefit people worldwide, we need to find and develop sustainable materials to build the devices we are using daily. Photonics – devices employing the technical applications of light in electrical systems – is by no means an outlier in this problem, and sustainable materials for photonics are needed now more than ever.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Mar 2022
Latest research focuses on using scanning electron microscopy to study sustainable concrete. This article details the basics of SEM and sustainable concrete as well as the results of the latest research.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
25 Mar 2022
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have widespread applications in characterizing nanomaterials’ composition, interfacial strain and structure, morphology, phase quantification, and size distribution, all of which directly contribute to nanomaterials design.
By Dr. Parva Chhantyal
24 Mar 2022
This article looks at research and usefulness of scanning electron microscopy for the study of material morphology.
By Usman Ahmed
24 Mar 2022