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.

Articles from Alessandro

All-Natural Replacements for Plastic Microbeads

Alan Nudelman, President of Composition Materials Co., Inc. (CMC), speaks to AZoM about the environmental issues that microbead plastics present to ecosystems and how their all-natural products can help solve this growing problem.

6 Aug 2015

Researchers Develop Dielectric Material-Based Thin Invisibility Cloak

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have designed and developed a thin cloaking device that addresses some of the shortcomings faced in “invisibility cloaks.” This new device does not modify the light’s brightness surrounding a hidden object. The technology involved in this invisibility cloak device holds promise in optical communications to boost signal speed, and also for concentrating solar energy applications.

9 Jul 2015

Black Phosphorus Could Emerge as Strong Contender to Silicon

Researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal have suggested that black phosphorus could emerge as a strong contender to silicon as it allows more transistors to be packed on a chip.

9 Jul 2015

Graphene-Based Loudspeakers and Headphones Mimic Bats’ Behavior

Physicists at University of California, Berkeley have utilized graphene to develop innovative ultrasonic microphones and loudspeakers that are extremely lightweight. These devices allow humans to imitate the ability of dolphins and bats which utilize sound to communicate and measure the speed and distance of objects around them.

9 Jul 2015

Local Motors Unveils Designs for the World’s First Production Line of 3D-Printed Cars

Local Motors, a company specializing in design and development of vehicles, has declared the winner of its Project Redacted challenge - a unique competition launched to challenge the co-creation community to design state-of-the-art 3D-printed cars. This competition will also serve as an inspiration for the world’s first 3D-printed car.

9 Jul 2015

A Simple Method for the Separation of Dysprosium and Neodymium

Eric J. Schelter, assistant professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks to AZoM about the recent development of a new way to chemically separate neodymium and dysprosium, the two key elements in NdFeB magnets.

29 Jun 2015

London's Design Museum Presents Design of the Year 2015 Award to Wyss Institute's Human Organs-on-Chips

Human organs-on-chips designed by scientists at the Wyss Institute, Harvard University, have received the overall Design of the Year 2015 Award, the most prestigious design award in the UK. The award was presented at the Design of the Year awards ceremony, which was held on June 22, 2015 at the Design Museum of London. This event marks the 8th annual awards and museum expo.

24 Jun 2015

Advanced, High Performance, Versatile Insulation Systems from Mid-Mountain Materials

Amulya Das, Director of Business Development at Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc., talks to AZoM about the insulation systems they supply, and how they can provide customized solutions for a wide range of applications.

24 Jun 2015

3D Printing Enables Standardized Bird Egg Rejection Experiments

New research that tests the benefits of using 3D printed eggs for study on how birds reject eggs has been published in the PeerJ journal. Brood parasites try to slip in their eggs into other bird’s nests. However, birds have the ability to identify and reject these eggs.

27 May 2015

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

Indian Institute of Science and Rice University researchers are studying how mollusks can withstand high pressures at the bottom of the ocean. Mollusks have a soft interior but their exterior shell is designed in a way that protects them even in very difficult conditions.

21 May 2015

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

All-Natural Replacements for Plastic Microbeads

Researchers Develop Dielectric Material-Based Thin Invisibility Cloak

Black Phosphorus Could Emerge as Strong Contender to Silicon

Graphene-Based Loudspeakers and Headphones Mimic Bats’ Behavior

Local Motors Unveils Designs for the World’s First Production Line of 3D-Printed Cars

A Simple Method for the Separation of Dysprosium and Neodymium

London's Design Museum Presents Design of the Year 2015 Award to Wyss Institute's Human Organs-on-Chips

Advanced, High Performance, Versatile Insulation Systems from Mid-Mountain Materials

3D Printing Enables Standardized Bird Egg Rejection Experiments

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

13D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

4Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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