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Find our the latest information on exhibitions, newsletters and press releases.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.
Fermentation Process Monitoring with Off-Gas and Dissolved Gas Analysis
Fermenters are used to accelerate the metabolic reactions within heterogeneous systems and promote population growth of desirable fungi and bacterial cells. This is typically conducted by introducing enzymes or other microorganisms to organic substrates in a hermetically sealed container. The medium is continuously mixed and either aerated (aerobic fermentation) or starved of oxygen (anaerobic fermentation). Numerous additional parameters must be controlled during process monitoring, including the gaseous composition of the headspace; net temperature within the bioreactor; pH level of the system; pressure levels; and more.
Electrocatalyst Studies: Enabling Next-Gen Fuel Cells
What is a Fuel Cell? Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion. Inside a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate heat, water and electricity. They represent a clean, efficient, dependable, and quiet...
Key Objectives in Modern Fuel Cell Studies
Fuel cells use the chemical energy of hydrogen or an alternative fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. Using hydrogen as the fuel only produces water, heat, and electricity. Hydrogen (the fuel) is supplied continuously, unlike in a battery, and a dynamic equilibrium is maintained.