Alexander Chilton

Alexander has a BSc in Physics from the University of Sheffield. After graduating, he spent two years working in Sheffield for a large UK-based law firm, before relocating back to the North West and joining the editorial team at AZoNetwork. Alexander is particularly interested in the history and philosophy of science, as well as science communication.

Outside of work, Alexander can often be found at gigs, record shopping or watching Crewe Alexandra trying to avoid relegation to League Two.

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Articles from Alexander

Mechanical Behaviour of Twinned Aluminium Discovered Using Nanoindentation Technique

A team of researchers from Texas A&M University have revealed the work-hardening and plasticity properties of twinned aluminium with incoherent twin boundaries using an in situ nanoindentation technique.

15 Sep 2014

New Semiconducting Material to Improve Fuel Cell Efficiency

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have unexpectedly discovered a new semiconducting material that can improve the efficiency of fuel cells by operating at a significantly lower temperature.

12 Sep 2014

Scientists Study Molecular Scale Behaviour of Polystyrene Using X-ray Laser

Scientists at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have explained the complex behaviour of polystyrene using its Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser. Polystyrene is a widely used polymer, namely in the manufacture of plastic cups and packing foams.

12 Sep 2014

Cambridge University Researchers Produce First Graphene-Based Flexible Device

Researchers from the Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) and Plastic Logic have successfully developed a flexible display device made of graphene, which is the first of its kind.

12 Sep 2014

Converting Industrial Waste into Nanostructured Aircraft Turbine Coatings

Researchers at the Center for Research in Advanced Materials (Cimav) in Moneterrey have developed a nanostructured coating for aircraft turbines which can withstand temperatures greater than 1000°C.

11 Sep 2014

Metal Organic Frameworks Help Explore Material Structures Using X-Rays

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have used a new nanomaterial, known as a metal organic framework, for studying crystal structures using X-rays without initially crystallizing the substance.

9 Sep 2014

Unique Synthetic Hydrogel Particles with Platelet-like Properties

Researchers have discovered a unique class of synthetic particles that can enhance natural blood clotting in order to treat emergency traumatic injuries. This discovery is anticipated to provide doctors with a suitable alternative to natural platelet transfusion in cases of blood clotting disorders and surgical bleeding.

9 Sep 2014

Novel Intercalation Technique for Industrial Scale Graphene Manufacture

A research team from Penn State University and Shinshu University have discovered a novel intercalation technique in the absence of an oxidizing agent for graphene manufacture, which will enable the wonder material to be produced at the industrial scale.

8 Sep 2014

New Detector Capable of Capturing Terahertz Waves at Room Temperature

A prototype detector capable of sensing terahertz waves at room temperature has been developed by researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) using the properties of graphene.

8 Sep 2014

New Study Provides Insights Into the Friction Properties of Graphene

A study conducted by a research team headed by Qunyang Li, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, has provided new insights into the friction properties of graphene.

8 Sep 2014

Editorial Highlights

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.

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

Mechanical Behaviour of Twinned Aluminium Discovered Using Nanoindentation Technique

New Semiconducting Material to Improve Fuel Cell Efficiency

Scientists Study Molecular Scale Behaviour of Polystyrene Using X-ray Laser

Cambridge University Researchers Produce First Graphene-Based Flexible Device

Converting Industrial Waste into Nanostructured Aircraft Turbine Coatings

Metal Organic Frameworks Help Explore Material Structures Using X-Rays

Unique Synthetic Hydrogel Particles with Platelet-like Properties

Novel Intercalation Technique for Industrial Scale Graphene Manufacture

New Detector Capable of Capturing Terahertz Waves at Room Temperature

New Study Provides Insights Into the Friction Properties of Graphene

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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?

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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