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.

New Piezoelectric Material Demonstrates Superior Performance

Teijin, the company specializing in high performance fibers and Kansai University in Japan have jointly developed a new piezoelectric material derived from polylactic acid that exhibits exceptional piezoelectric properties.

7 Sep 2012

EV Group Launches EVG150 Automated Resist Processing System

EV Group, a company providing lithography and wafer bonding tools for semiconductor, nanotechnology and MEMS industry, has launched the redesigned, automated, high volume coater, the EVG150 resist processing platform.

6 Sep 2012

A Guide to the Theory, Properties and Applications of Magnetic Fluid

Ferrofluid sounds like a concept straight from a bad science-fiction film – a black, shape-shifting metallic liquid, that moves and forms spikes using magnetic fields.

5 Sep 2012

Free Resource Centers for Buying Teams at NPE2015

SPI, the plastics industry trade association in the U.S., conducts the NPE triennial international plastics exposition. The NPE2015 is to take place in March, 2015 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). The SPI will be offering on-site ‘mission control centers’ to the buying teams of brand owners and OEMs

5 Sep 2012

Biofuel Waste Product Can Power Microbial Fuel Cells

An efficient and low-cost technique to generate electricity has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey. According to the researchers, a by-product obtained during the manufacture of biofuels can be used to power microbial fuel cells. The latest study may help design self-powered tools. The work was presented at the Autumn Conference of Society for General Microbiology.

5 Sep 2012

Report on the United States Wholesale Industry for Recyclable Materials

Market research solutions provider, Research and Markets has published a report titled, "Recyclable Material Wholesalers". The report begins with an overview of the wholesale recyclable materials industry followed by quarterly updates from the industry.

5 Sep 2012

BASF to Highlight New Engineering Plastics, Metallization Inks at EU PVSEC 2012

A number of innovative products for manufacturing photovoltaic products will be showcased by BASF at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC).

4 Sep 2012

Northumbria University’s Research Group to Develop Printable, Paintable and Programmable Intelligent Materials

This month, Northumbria University engineers and designers will exhibit their latest innovations during the launch of the university’s new P³i design research initiative at the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in London.

4 Sep 2012

USW Negotiations with U.S. Steel Reach Tentative Conclusion

The negotiation between the United Steelworkers industrial labor union and steel producer, U.S. Steel has culminated in a tentative agreement. The United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel have been engaged in negotiations over a shared bargaining agreement ever since June of this year.

4 Sep 2012

Illness-Causing Proteins Anchored to Germanium Crystal Using Amino Acid Chain

Researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have developed a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method that enables atomic level study of interaction between proteins and pharmaceuticals.

3 Sep 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.

New Piezoelectric Material Demonstrates Superior Performance

EV Group Launches EVG150 Automated Resist Processing System

A Guide to the Theory, Properties and Applications of Magnetic Fluid

Free Resource Centers for Buying Teams at NPE2015

Biofuel Waste Product Can Power Microbial Fuel Cells

Report on the United States Wholesale Industry for Recyclable Materials

BASF to Highlight New Engineering Plastics, Metallization Inks at EU PVSEC 2012

Northumbria University’s Research Group to Develop Printable, Paintable and Programmable Intelligent Materials

USW Negotiations with U.S. Steel Reach Tentative Conclusion

Illness-Causing Proteins Anchored to Germanium Crystal Using Amino Acid Chain

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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