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.

Hydrophobic Materials – New Innovations

Advancements in hydrophobic materials and coatings could save industries thousands of dollars, reduce housework and help tackle environmental issues.

22 Nov 2012

What are Soccer (Football) Boots Made Of?

Football boots have come a long way from being merely a protective footwear for a player to being a performance enhancer.

21 Nov 2012

Sugru – Clever Putty

An exciting new material called Sugru is capturing the imagination of consumers all over the UK.

20 Nov 2012

Solar Powered Flight Around The World

In this interview, Martin Kreuter, Solar Impulse project leader at Bayer MaterialScience, talks to AZoM about what materials are playing an important role in the next generation of aviation.

16 Nov 2012

Invisibility Crystals – Innovations for Invisibility Cloaks

New innovations are being made all the time in the search for a true invisibility cloak. Now scientists have perfectly 'cloaked' an object for the first time.

12 Nov 2012

Stopping Hurricane Sandy With Tires

This article looks at how hurricanes are formed and how new engineering methods, utilising simple materials, are being studied to try and calm such storms.

9 Nov 2012

Manufacturing Dye Solar Cells (DSC)

In this interview, Gordon Thompson, CEO & Executive Director at Dyesol Ltd, talks to AZoM about the manufacturing prosesses involved in the photovoltaic industry.

8 Nov 2012

Raspberry Pi – A Tasty Electronic Treat

The Raspberry Pi (RPi) is a small computer at the size of a credit card and was developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the UK. The producers hope that youngsters will be able to learn basic programming using this little PC.

8 Nov 2012

Third Generation Solar Technology And DSC Technology

In this interview, Gordon Thompson, CEO & Executive Director at Dyesol Ltd, talks to AZoM about recent innovations in solar technology.

7 Nov 2012

Black Silicon – A More Responsive Semiconductor

Black silicon is a new type of semiconductor material that can absorb photons and release electrons in a much better manner as it forms billions of small, nano-scale pits during the process.

5 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.

Hydrophobic Materials – New Innovations

What are Soccer (Football) Boots Made Of?

Sugru – Clever Putty

Solar Powered Flight Around The World

Invisibility Crystals – Innovations for Invisibility Cloaks

Stopping Hurricane Sandy With Tires

Manufacturing Dye Solar Cells (DSC)

Raspberry Pi – A Tasty Electronic Treat

Third Generation Solar Technology And DSC Technology

Black Silicon – A More Responsive Semiconductor

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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Editorial Highlights