Alessandro Pirolini

Alessandro has a BEng (hons) in Material Science and Technology, specialising in Magnetic Materials, from the University of Birmingham. After graduating, he completed a brief spell working for an aerosol manufacturer and then pursued his love for skiing by becoming a Ski Rep in the Italian Dolomites for 5 months. Upon his return to the UK, Alessandro decided to use his knowledge of Material Science to secure a position within the Editorial Team at AZoNetwork.

When not at work, Alessandro is often at Chill Factore, out on his road bike or watching Juventus win consecutive Italian league titles.

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Articles from Alessandro

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014 Awarded for Super-Resolved Fluorescence Microscopy

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2014 to the inventors of Super-Resolved Fluorescence Microscopy.

8 Oct 2014

Researchers Develop Shrimp-Inspired Cancer Detecting Technology

Taking inspiration from the Mantis Shrimps eyes, University of Queensland scientists, in partnership with US and UK researchers, have developed an advanced camera capable of visualizing brain activity and detecting various forms of cancer.

24 Sep 2014

World's First 3D Printed Car's Test Drive Successful

Local Motors, along with a team of industry experts, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cincinnati Incorporated, and The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) launched the world’s first 3D-printed car in McCormick Place, Chicago, on September 13, 2014. As part of a victory lap, John B. Rogers, CEO of Local Motors, accompanied by AMT President Doug Woods, drove the car around at the six-day show.

24 Sep 2014

Researchers Develop Nitinol Nanoparticles for the Aerospace Industry

Experts from three universities have collaborated to develop nickel-titanium alloy nanoparticles for electrical and thermal sensors used to control high technology devices utilized in a wide range of industries such as aerospace, electronics, optical, biomedical, and petrochemical industries.

24 Sep 2014

MIT Design Innovative "Skin-Tight" Spacesuits Using Shape Memory Alloys

Researchers from the MIT have succeeded in designing a skin-tight, pressurized spacesuit integrated with tiny, spring-like coils, which contract when heated. Shape-memory alloy (SMA) was used to create the coil. SMA is a material that can return to its original shape when bent or deformed. It has the unique property of “remembering” its original shape.

19 Sep 2014

Correlated Oxides Hold Promise as Semiconductors for Future 3D Integrated Circuits

Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have engineered correlated oxide, a quantum material, to perform on par with silicon switches.

18 Sep 2014

HeartPrint®, a 3D Printed Model Helps Decide Best Treatment for Patient

Materialise have developed a new 3D-printed heart model for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in order to assist a 16-year-old patient born with a large cardiac tumor. This 3D-printed model, HeartPrint, allowed the physicians to decide the best treatment option for the patient’s irregular heartbeat.

18 Sep 2014

NASA Selects Boeing and SpaceX to Resume US-Based Flights to the International Space Station

NASA has signed contracts with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and Boeing to resume US-based flights for transportation of US astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) using American-built spacecraft.

17 Sep 2014

Modified Graphene Nanoribbon Deicing Film Allows Passage of Radio Frequencies

Scientists at Rice University lab have modified graphene nanoribbon deicing film designed for radar domes to now suit applications on glass. This technology may help keep glass surfaces of automobile windshields, large buildings and other similar applications, free from ice formation, while remaining transparent to radio frequencies.

17 Sep 2014

Soft, Slithering Robotic Arm Made of Silicone Rubber

Scientists from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) of MIT have designed a soft robotic arm capable of slithering through pipe-like structures similar to a snake. The arm design is similar to that of octopus tentacles.

17 Sep 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Alessandro Pirolini

Articles from Alessandro

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014 Awarded for Super-Resolved Fluorescence Microscopy

Researchers Develop Shrimp-Inspired Cancer Detecting Technology

World's First 3D Printed Car's Test Drive Successful

Researchers Develop Nitinol Nanoparticles for the Aerospace Industry

MIT Design Innovative "Skin-Tight" Spacesuits Using Shape Memory Alloys

Correlated Oxides Hold Promise as Semiconductors for Future 3D Integrated Circuits

HeartPrint®, a 3D Printed Model Helps Decide Best Treatment for Patient

NASA Selects Boeing and SpaceX to Resume US-Based Flights to the International Space Station

Modified Graphene Nanoribbon Deicing Film Allows Passage of Radio Frequencies

Soft, Slithering Robotic Arm Made of Silicone Rubber

What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Sustainable Battery Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 Solutions

Battery Cell Characterization: Electrochemical and Prismatic Cells

Creating Superhydrophobic Surfaces with Plasma Treatment

Strategies for Effective Control and Isolation in Variable Building Environments

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Alessandro Pirolini

Articles from Alessandro

What's Next for the Oil Lubrication Industry?

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

1Flame-Retardant Transparent Bamboo Outperforms Silica Glass

2Eco-Friendly Zinc Battery Targets Global Electricity Access

3Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

4New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

5Global Textile Designer Unveils First Printed Wool Collection Using Digital Print Technology

6New Photocatalyst to Improve Decarbonization and Other Chemical Reactions

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