Alexander Chilton

Alexander has a BSc in Physics from the University of Sheffield. After graduating, he spent two years working in Sheffield for a large UK-based law firm, before relocating back to the North West and joining the editorial team at AZoNetwork. Alexander is particularly interested in the history and philosophy of science, as well as science communication.

Outside of work, Alexander can often be found at gigs, record shopping or watching Crewe Alexandra trying to avoid relegation to League Two.

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Researchers at TSRI Discover New Powerful Click Chemistry Reaction

Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a new click chemistry reaction which can be used to make novel plastics, smart materials, drugs and many other products.

19 Aug 2014

Researchers Increase Sensitivity of Atomic Force Microscopes Using Laser Beams

Nanostructure analysis and measurement of tiny forces between molecules can be effectively performed using atomic force microscopes. Researchers at the Research School of Physics and Engineering of the Australian National University have improved the sensitivity of atomic force microscopes using laser beams.

18 Aug 2014

Morgan Advanced Materials Focuses on New Graphene Manufacture Process with The University of Manchester

Morgan Advanced Materials, a global materials engineering company, has signed a new joint development deal with The University of Manchester, a renowned institute specializing in applied and fundamental graphene research.

12 Aug 2014

Research Gives New Insight Into Water and Metal Oxide Reactions

Metal oxides and water are two of the most common substances in the world yet the chemical reactions which occur when the two meet were not fully understood until now.

12 Aug 2014

Disney Researchers Create an Innovative 3D Printing Technique for Realistic Figurine Hairstyles

A new method of 3D printing has been developed by scientists at the University of Zaragoza and Disney Research Zurich which allows the exact reproduction of the hairstyles of an individual on miniature statues.

12 Aug 2014

Mars Group at the Niels Bohr Institute to Participate in NASA Mars-2020 Mission

The Mars Group at the Niels Bohr Institute will participate in the NASA Mars-2020 mission, which will primarily focus on detecting the presence of life on the red planet.

12 Aug 2014

New Microporous Organic Polymer: The Next Step Towards Cleaner Energy Sources

The path towards using new cleaner energy sources has been brought one step closer thanks to a research team at the University of Liverpool, who have developed a microporous organic polymer which demonstrates outstanding carbon dioxide adsorption characteristics.

11 Aug 2014

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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.

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

Researchers at TSRI Discover New Powerful Click Chemistry Reaction

Researchers Increase Sensitivity of Atomic Force Microscopes Using Laser Beams

Morgan Advanced Materials Focuses on New Graphene Manufacture Process with The University of Manchester

Research Gives New Insight Into Water and Metal Oxide Reactions

Disney Researchers Create an Innovative 3D Printing Technique for Realistic Figurine Hairstyles

Mars Group at the Niels Bohr Institute to Participate in NASA Mars-2020 Mission

New Microporous Organic Polymer: The Next Step Towards Cleaner Energy Sources

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

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?

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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