Diatoms are single-celled algae that possess a rigid, transparent shell made of silica that is patterned at the nanoscale. This diatom shell looks strikingly similar to a photonic crystal. Prof. Greg Rorrer talks about the potential uses of diatoms.
By G.P. Thomas
16 Oct 2012
Rolf Stein, CEO of Advanced Plasma Power, talks to AZoM about an innovative method of syngas production, which also produces material for the construction industry.
By G.P. Thomas
12 Oct 2012
Eric Peeters, Vice President at Dow Corning, talks to AZoM about Dow Corning’s involvement in an innovative photovoltaic array in Korea.
Senior analyst at Lux Research Inc., Murray McCutcheon, talks to AZoM about innovations in materials science and exciting emerging technologies.
Guppy Dhariwal, CEO of Metalysis, talks to AZoM about their innovative method of titanium powder production and further innovations.
Richard Holliday, founder of Material Value, talks to AZoM about the importance of critical materials.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Following the release of the 2nd edition of ‘Characterization of Materials’, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Elton N. Kaufmann talks to AZoM.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Sep 2012
In this interview, AZoM speaks to Acoustica’s Managing Director, Philippe Doneux (PD) about their products and technology and why they are so important.
MAX phases exhibit a unique combination of characteristics of both ceramics and metals with unusual mechanical, electrical and thermal properties making them suitable for numerous applications.
By Professor Jim Low
4 Sep 2012
In this interview, AZoM speaks with Erik Berndt (EB), Medical Industry Manager for Zwick/Roell, to discuss material testing trends in the medical plastics industry.