G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Lutetium (Lu) - Discovery, Occurrence, Production, Properties and Applications of Lutetium

Georges Urbain, Charles James and Carl Auer von Welsbach independently discovered lutetium from ytterbium oxide. In 1907, French chemist Georges Urbain separated lutetium from ytterbia in Paris.

12 Dec 2012

Argon (Ar) - Discovery, Occurrence, Production, Properties and Applications of Argon

Argon was discovered by a Scottish chemist, Sir William Ramsay and an English chemist, Lord Rayleigh in 1894.

12 Dec 2012

Innovative Li-ion Battery Technology

Marc Juzkow, Vice President of R&D and Engineering Leyden Energy, talks to AZoM about advances in Li-ion battery technology.

11 Dec 2012

Air Carbon Arc Cutting: Fundamentals, Industrial Applications and Benefits

Air carbon arc cutting is a process of removing metal by means of heat generated from a carbon arc. This process employs a carbon/graphite electrode, compressed air and a standard power source.

10 Dec 2012

Autofrettage - Fundamentals, Industrial Applications, and Benefits

Autofrettage is a metal fabrication method with a wide range of applications, from the manufacture of gun barrels on battleships and tanks to the manufacture of fuel injection systems for diesel engines.

3 Dec 2012

Self-healing Materials – The Future of Repairs

The ability to self-heal is one of the true wonders of nature, and now material scientists are closer than ever to reproducing this ability in everyday materials, which would hail in a new era in civil engineering and construction.

30 Nov 2012

Wet Abrasive Blasting – Fundamentals, Industrial Applications and Benefits

Abrasive blasting is a technique that has been in existence since 1870 when the first abrasive blasting process was patented by Benjamin Chew Tilghman.

29 Nov 2012

Pyroceram – The Innovative Glass-Ceramic Material

Pyroceram was produced in the 1950s by Corning Glass during their extensive research on photosensitive glass.

28 Nov 2012

Artificial Turf – A New Generation of Materials

Today, artificial turf or synthetic turf is gaining in popularity and is not only found in some of the world's most important sports arenas, but also in residential lawns and commercial buildings.

27 Nov 2012

What Materials Are Used In Drum Kits?

From classical symphonies to death metal, drums are an integral part of almost all music created across the globe. The range of materials used to create the modern drum kit is large and varied and is outlined in this article.

23 Nov 2012

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.

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

Lutetium (Lu) - Discovery, Occurrence, Production, Properties and Applications of Lutetium

Argon (Ar) - Discovery, Occurrence, Production, Properties and Applications of Argon

Innovative Li-ion Battery Technology

Air Carbon Arc Cutting: Fundamentals, Industrial Applications and Benefits

Autofrettage - Fundamentals, Industrial Applications, and Benefits

Self-healing Materials – The Future of Repairs

Wet Abrasive Blasting – Fundamentals, Industrial Applications and Benefits

Pyroceram – The Innovative Glass-Ceramic Material

Artificial Turf – A New Generation of Materials

What Materials Are Used In Drum Kits?

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?

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

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

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

4Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

5Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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