The earliest recorded production of cement dates hundreds of years ago; however, the first industrial production of this widely used construction product began in the middle of the 19th century.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Aug 2018
When a chemist wants to know what molecules are present in a sample and the bonds between them they employ a technique called Raman spectroscopy.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
13 Aug 2018
Computational methods that can simulate reactions, how a molecule behaves in a certain environment and what properties a material will exhibit (amongst other areas) have been gaining interest in recent years to save money and time by negating the need for multiple experiments.
By Liam Critchley
13 Aug 2018
New ways of providing assistive care to fractures and damaged tissues are key areas in nanomedicine and tissue engineering.
By Liam Critchley
21 Jan 2019
Raman spectroscopy is an analysis technique that has been developed over the years into hyper Raman spectroscopy. This article discusses how hyper raman spectroscopy is being further developed.
By Liam Critchley
13 Aug 2018
This article discusses how vacuum heat treatment is used to protect metals and how this can be applied to different industries.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
10 Aug 2018
Diatomaceous earth is comprised of silica from the fossilized remains of small, aquatic organisms known as diatoms.
By Brett Smith
10 Aug 2018
Lubricant properties, including their acidity & alkalinity, can change; affecting different components of machinery & degrading the lubricant.
By Benedette Cuffari
8 Aug 2018
Oils & lubricants are an essential to mechanical systems & provide a way for two surfaces to slide over each other without causing wear.
By Liam Critchley
8 Aug 2018
Predictive maintenance is essential for machine operation as it assesses the condition of the machine using key health indicators.
By Isabelle Robinson
8 Aug 2018