In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Forcite has taken smart helmet safety concerns on board and has developed a display and control system designed to allow motorcyclists to keep their eye on the road at all times, with minimal distraction.
By Ben Pilkington
6 Oct 2020
A team of scientists at North Carolina State University has recently demonstrated how low-energy, visible light can turn pure monomer solutions into polymer gel objects. This advancement in polymer production will likely prove significant in advancing the sector, given the current challenges of producing polymer materials.
By Sarah Moore
25 Sep 2020
To address the need for pervasive and online water quality monitoring, the HYDROPTICS project was established as part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 project.
Many technological and low-tech solutions have been put forward to combat COVID-19 spread. Among these solutions have been thermal infrared cameras. But are these cameras effective at combating the spread of COVID-19?
By Ben Pilkington
14 Aug 2020
Maintaining fluorescence as dyes crystalize to form solids is a problem that has existed in materials for over 100 years. Now, a novel approach to tackling the issue and a revolutionary material could unlock a new age of optics.
By Robert Lea
13 Aug 2020
A new partnership between optics giant SCHOTT and the pioneers of reflective waveguides for augmented reality, Lumus, may be the beginning of the future of augmented reality.
Inspired in part by the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) available during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at the India-based Log 9 Materials have developed a device called the CoronaOven, which is capable of sterilizing common at-work and household items by using UV light disinfection.
A new microscopy technique to improve scientists’ ability to characterize the electrical properties of nanomaterials has been developed, with researchers hoping their invention will pave the way for the characterization of new materials and more efficient energy-related devices.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
8 Jul 2020
A New Zealand-based technology start-up REYEDR is pioneering improved motorcycle safety with their smart heads-up display (HUD) technology.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Jun 2020
The evanescent wave (EW) sensing technique arises through the combination of thin optical fibers with sensitive coatings. These can significantly enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of traditional fiber-optic sensors while simultaneously offering a lower limit of detection (LOD).
By Benedette Cuffari
17 Jun 2020