Adrian Thompson

Music Industry Studies MA with Distinction

Adrian Brian Thompson is a freelance writer, educator, and creative based in Todmorden, United Kingdom. His diverse industry experience ranges from frontline youth and support work to marketing, website development, copyediting, event production, and project management across a range of sectors. Adrian holds an MA with Distinction in Music Industry Studies from The University of Liverpool, and his wider academic background spans a range of disciplines, including social work, social sciences, politics, and information technology

Articles from Adrian

Tissue Engineering with Protein-Based Hydrogels

It is widely recognized that the use of hydrogels in tissue engineering is highly dependent on optimal component selection and the precise characterization of the structural and molecular properties of these components.

2 Mar 2022

What Technologies are Required to Repair Wind Turbine Blades?

There are an estimated 700,000 wind turbine blades in operation around the world, with an average of 3800 annual blade failure incidents requiring minor repairs, major repairs, or complete replacement.

1 Mar 2022

Image Fusion Algorithm Based on Rattlesnake Vision Imaging Mechanism

A new paper presented in the Displays journal looks to biology and nature for a potential solution to the demand for ever-more advanced image fusion techniques, focusing on the development of image fusion algorithms based on the vision of rattlesnakes.

1 Mar 2022

Using Hydrometallurgy to Recover Cobalt Carbonate from Li-Ion Batteries

As recently as 2020, the global market for rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) was valued at approximately USD 40.5 billion, anticipated to increase to around USD 92 billion by 2026 – driven in part by the increased adoption of electric vehicles and the central role of rechargeable batteries in renewable energy production.

25 Feb 2022

Scientists Analyze the Biodegradability of Single-Use Tableware in the Baltic Sea

Marine litter is one of the most pressing environmental issues at present, affecting coastal areas and oceans around the globe.

25 Feb 2022

Rice Husk Ash Lowers Production Cost of Geopolymers

A new paper posted to the preprint server Research Square in submission to the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research has explored the use of rice husk ash as a potentially low-cost, more sustainable source of active silicon dioxide – an essential component in geopolymer production.

22 Feb 2022

Scientists Reshape Electrolyte Structure in Zinc Batteries

A recent paper presented in the Energy Storage Materials journal presents a novel approach to stabilizing the Zn anode in a non-concentrated aqueous zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate electrolyte through the use of a dimethoxyethane (DME) additive.

18 Feb 2022

Fish Waste-Derived Collagen for Hair Cosmetics

Natural polymers offer a range of advantages over synthetic polymers, not least when employed in personal care products such as hair cosmetics.

18 Feb 2022

Implementing Green Roofs in Cities

Green roofs are a key tool in the reduction of the phenomenon known as the ‘urban heat island effect,’ an increasingly common scenario where cities replace vast areas of natural land cover with dense areas of buildings, pavements, and other features which absorb and retain heat.

16 Feb 2022

Can Hydroponics Treat Acid Mine Drainage?

The phenomenon of acid mine drainage represents a major source of environmental pollution, prompting the need for innovative solutions to minimize and address this.

16 Feb 2022

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Articles from Adrian

Tissue Engineering with Protein-Based Hydrogels

What Technologies are Required to Repair Wind Turbine Blades?

Image Fusion Algorithm Based on Rattlesnake Vision Imaging Mechanism

Using Hydrometallurgy to Recover Cobalt Carbonate from Li-Ion Batteries

Scientists Analyze the Biodegradability of Single-Use Tableware in the Baltic Sea

Rice Husk Ash Lowers Production Cost of Geopolymers

Scientists Reshape Electrolyte Structure in Zinc Batteries

Fish Waste-Derived Collagen for Hair Cosmetics

Implementing Green Roofs in Cities

Can Hydroponics Treat Acid Mine Drainage?

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

SteraPak: A Portable Decontamination System

Monitoring Polymerization Reactions with ACOMP

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Assessing the Real-World Reliability of Perovskite Solar Cells

How to Optimize Lithium Battery Performance with LiCoO2 SEM Analysis

High-Speed Imaging Illumination Can Transform Industrial Processes

How to Optimize Semiconductor Packaging for High Density interconnects?

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Adrian Thompson

Articles from Adrian

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

1Say Goodbye to Disk Drives: Flinders Team Makes a Dent on Data Storage Limits

2One-Step Fabrication of Soft-Magnetic High-Entropy Alloy Fiber

3The Potential of 3D Printed Concrete for Carbon Capture

4Surface Reconstruction of Wide-Bandgap Perovskites for Efficient Solar Cells

5Advancements in All-Solid-State Battery Research

6Solid Phase Alloying Turns Scrap into High-Performance Alloys

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