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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Swirling Fluid-like Behavior Observed In Sliding Metals

A team of researchers at the Purdue University has found that when solid metals were slid one over another, a swirling fluid-like behavior occurred. This discovery provides new clues to the property of wear in materials and may help develop more durable metal parts. Sliding occurs in many types of machinery, including engine pistons and bearings.

12 Sep 2012

Jinxin Glass Selects Air Products as Supplier of Integrated Oxy-Fuel Solution

Jinxin Glass based in Jiyuan, Henan Province, China, has inked a deal to procure Air Products’ integrated oxy-fuel solution to optimize quality and productivity and decrease emissions in its glass production.

12 Sep 2012

Praxair Inks 15-Year Agreement with Honeywell Resins & Chemicals

Praxair, an American company dealing in industrial gases, has inked a 15-year agreement for the procurement of carbon dioxide from Honeywell Resins and Chemicals.

12 Sep 2012

PENTAX Launches HD Coating Technology for Its Lenses

PENTAX has launched an exclusive high definition (HD) coating technology for its brand new HD PENTAX lenses that are used in the PENTAX K-Mount cameras.

12 Sep 2012

First Trade for Hot-Rolled Coil Steel Options Listed on the CME Derivatives Marketplace Cleared

The U.S. Midwest Domestic Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) Steel Index options listed in the CME Group’s derivatives marketplace recorded its first trade comprising 1000 contracts or the equivalent of 20,000 short tons of HRC.

11 Sep 2012

Northwestern University Researchers Create Material with Highest Recorded Surface Area

Researchers from Northwestern University have engineered two new synthetic materials that have broken all existing records in terms of surface area.

11 Sep 2012

Blades of Glory: What Are Paralympic Running Blades Made Of?

The Paralympic games are bigger than ever, with 4280 athletes competing across 166 teams, and much new found media attention.

11 Sep 2012

DGE to Showcase Dow Corning and Molykote Brands at HUSUM WindEnergy 2012

The Distributors Group Europe (DGE) is set to showcase wind energy solutions from Dow Corning at the HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 trade fair scheduled to take place at Messe Husum & Congress in Husum, Germany from September 18 to 22.

10 Sep 2012

Chemtura Organometallics Commences Expansion of AXION MAO Production

Chemtura Organometallics has announced the commencement of its planned global level expansion for its methylaluminoxane or AXION MAO production at its manufacturing plant located at Bergkamen in Germany.

10 Sep 2012

NanoIntegris Technologies and Raymor Industries Complete Business Combination

Raymor Industries, a major single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) growth company, and NanoIntegris Technologies, a company specializing in carbon nanotube purification and separation, have concluded a business combination to advance the SWCNT industry.

10 Sep 2012

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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.

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

Swirling Fluid-like Behavior Observed In Sliding Metals

Jinxin Glass Selects Air Products as Supplier of Integrated Oxy-Fuel Solution

Praxair Inks 15-Year Agreement with Honeywell Resins & Chemicals

PENTAX Launches HD Coating Technology for Its Lenses

First Trade for Hot-Rolled Coil Steel Options Listed on the CME Derivatives Marketplace Cleared

Northwestern University Researchers Create Material with Highest Recorded Surface Area

Blades of Glory: What Are Paralympic Running Blades Made Of?

DGE to Showcase Dow Corning and Molykote Brands at HUSUM WindEnergy 2012

Chemtura Organometallics Commences Expansion of AXION MAO Production

NanoIntegris Technologies and Raymor Industries Complete Business Combination

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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