Next-generation banknotes and passports could benefit from a novel approach to fine-tuning the color of fluorescent polymers, which could also advance microscopy and imaging techniques used in cell biology and medicine.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
23 Apr 2021
Found in every kind of modern vehicle, semiconductors make it possible for electric cars to be efficient, interactive and safe, which is critical when human life is at risk.
By Brett Smith
23 Apr 2021
Redox flow batteries are set to be a significant part of many future energy storage developments.
By Oliver Trevelyan
22 Apr 2021
Particle size analysis is vital to a wide range of industries, particularly those that rely on quality control. Here, we discuss its importance in the main industries that rely on particle size analysis: pharmaceuticals, construction, paint and coatings, food and drink, and aerosols.
By Sarah Moore
22 Apr 2021
To fine-tune the desired properties of commonly used metals they must be treated, either chemically or with heat treatment processes. This article will discuss annealing and tempering, two commonly used heat treatments.
By Reginald Davey
21 Apr 2021
Elucidating the physical and chemical properties of a material is key to understanding how it interacts with other materials and performs in each application.
By Reginald Davey
21 Apr 2021
Lithium-ion batteries are essential to modern life; they power everything from consumer electronics such as phones and laptops, to vehicles such as electric cars and mining trucks. They are critical in weaning the global economy off polluting fossil fuels and decarbonizing society at a time when the environment tops the list of priorities.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
13 Apr 2021
Global mechatronics solution provider Stäubli has launched its Quick Charging Connection solution integrated into PSA Singapore’s container transshipment hub.
Gas chromatography (GC) is used for the analytical separation of volatile substances in the gaseous phase. This chromatographic technique is widely used in various fields of research and industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and even for the identification of environmental toxins.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
6 Apr 2021
In the aviation industry, non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques play an essential role in minimizing costs and keeping people safe.
By Brett Smith
6 Apr 2021