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Find our the latest information on exhibitions, newsletters and press releases.An Insight into Plasma Deposition and Magnetron Sputtering
Plasma deposition is a highly versatile advanced manufacturing technique that can be used to deposit layers of a variety of materials over objects of varying sizes and shapes. There are several different methods that fall under the umbrella of plasma deposition, but...
Coupling Mass Spectrometry with Thermal Analysis: The Benefits
What is a Mass Spectrometer? A mass spectrometer is an analytical tool that is used to identify one or more molecules or fragments of molecules in a sample by the sorting of gaseous ions according to their mass-to-charge ratio. Usually, mass spectrometers are used for...
Next Generation Automotive Catalysts for Greener Roads
Each year, the number of vehicles on the road increases. However, society’s desire for more sustainable and environmentally friendly options is also growing. Most people are aware of the impact of air pollution and the contribution from cars and trucks is a growing...
Characterizing Catalysts with Operando Spectroscopy
Operando spectroscopy is a critical tool in the field of catalysis. It takes its name from the Latin word for “working” as it covers spectroscopic analyses of catalytic reactions under working conditions. This differs from standard spectroscopic methods by combining...
Plasma Medicine: Using Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas in Dermatology
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma is comprised of charged particles as well as a range of other active components that are thought to interact with the body to produce desired affects in...
CO2 Reduction: Enabling Sustainable Fuels
CO2 reduction is a critical part of the research into sustainable fuels. The time-dependent depletion of CO2 using a suitable cathode material as a function of current density is an area of interest for researchers. Half cells are then employed to...
Long-Term Volcano Surveillance via Volcanic Sediment Analysis
Why is Volcano Surveillance Necessary? Volcanoes pose a danger to life in many parts of the world. Eruptions occur relatively frequently, presenting risks to both health and infrastructure. The analysis of gas, liquid, and soil samples offers vital information...
Cathode Studies: New Opportunities in Li-Ion Batteries
The Basics of Li-Ion Batteries There are three components of a lithium-ion battery: the cathode, the anode, and the electrolyte. Cathodes are usually the most expensive and heaviest element of the battery meaning that cathode studies are high priority. The cathode is...
What is Surface Interface Analysis?
In materials science, a surface interface refers to the boundary region between air (or a vacuum) and physical media. The atomic composition and topography of a solid’s surface monolayer can determine many of the chemical-mechanical characteristics of the bulk...
A Brief History of Lithium-Ion Battery Development
For many years, the only suitable battery for portable equipment, such as mobile computing and wireless communications, was nickel-cadmium. Pioneer work on the lithium battery began in 1912. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s when the first non-rechargeable lithium batteries became commercially accessible.