In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Graphene is an atom-thick form of carbon with such useful properties, it is currently being touted as a kind of ‘wonder material’.
By Brett Smith
14 Mar 2019
Both LiDAR and RADAR and long-range detection systems that can map the terrain of the Earth, provide distance information.
By Liam Critchley
12 Mar 2019
Raman spectroscopy has become a widespread, routine tool for the identification and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
9 Sep 2019
All cars are fitted with a fuel gauge, indicated by scale on the dashboard. Drivers are able to know how much fuel is in their tank by simply noting the position of the arm on the scale.
By Isabelle Robinson
12 Mar 2019
Optical tweezers are a top-end research tool that employ a highly focused laser beam to trap and manipulate incredibly small particles.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
12 Mar 2019
This article discusses solar fuels, what they are and their applications.
By Bea Howarth
12 Feb 2019
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an optical emission spectroscopy technique used to measure elemental concentrations in a material
By Marta Kargol
6 Feb 2019
3D profiling of surfaces, sometimes known as surface profilometry, is the accurate 3-dimensional topography of any given surface.
By Isabelle Robinson
6 Feb 2019
For biological imaging purposes, electron microscopy (EM) is a superior imaging technique that has been shown to achieve the highest level of spatial resolution in protein localization as compared to any other form of cellular imaging.
By Benedette Cuffari
6 Feb 2019
Two-dimensional materials have gained enormous attention in the scientific community recently for their unconventional properties and characteristics which find applications in a large number of industries.
By Dhruv Tyagi
6 Feb 2019