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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Articles from Alexander

Bridging the Gap Between Conventional Machining and Ultra-Precision Machining

Ralf Dupont, President at Levicron GmbH, talks to AZoM about how their air bearing spindles are bridging the gap between conventional machining and ultra-precision machining.

17 Mar 2015

Researchers Identify New Method for Manufacturing Perovskite Solar Cells

A research team at Brown University have developed a new technique to produce light-absorbing perovskite films for use in flexible, thin and high efficiency solar cells.

17 Mar 2015

New Ultrathin Flexible Material Capable of Changing Colour on Demand

An ultrathin flexible material developed by the researchers at the University of California at Berkeley behaves as a chameleon-like skin by changing colour on demand during the application of force.

13 Mar 2015

Designing the ‘Holy Grail’ of Material Science

Physicists at Utrecht University have theoretically designed the 'holy grail' of material science. The material possesses graphene’s special electronic properties along with some properties which graphene does not have at room temperature.

13 Mar 2015

Advanced Thin Film Materials for Touch Panel Fabrication

Michael Schober, Development Manager Plansee, talks to AZoM about advanced thin film materials in the touch panel market.

11 Mar 2015

MIT Researchers Develop Unified Model of how Multilayer Materials Form Patterned Surfaces

Researchers at MIT have explained the secret behind wrinkling, folding and creasing, in a new study which explains wrinkle formation at the fundamental level.

10 Mar 2015

3D Printing Technology Offers Personalised Medication Delivery

3D printing technology could be used to help clinicians to develop personalised medical devices, through which antibiotics and chemotherapeutic medications can be delivered to a targeted area in cell cultures. thanks to new research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting.

2 Mar 2015

Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences Launches Two New Awards for Materials Research

The Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) has launched two new programs to support research into 'Valleytronics'.

24 Feb 2015

New Technique to Pave Way for Lighter and High-Efficiency Polymer Solar Devices

Researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have recently identified a key technique to enhance the performance of high-efficiency polymer cells, which has the capability to create lighter and more flexible solar devices in the future.

24 Feb 2015

EPSRC Unveils Powerful SuperSTEM Microscope Capable of Seeing Single Atoms

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has unveiled a new £3.7 million super powerful Nion Hermes scanning transmission electron microscope, which has the capability to determine the location of single atoms.

24 Feb 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.

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

Bridging the Gap Between Conventional Machining and Ultra-Precision Machining

Researchers Identify New Method for Manufacturing Perovskite Solar Cells

New Ultrathin Flexible Material Capable of Changing Colour on Demand

Designing the ‘Holy Grail’ of Material Science

Advanced Thin Film Materials for Touch Panel Fabrication

MIT Researchers Develop Unified Model of how Multilayer Materials Form Patterned Surfaces

3D Printing Technology Offers Personalised Medication Delivery

Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences Launches Two New Awards for Materials Research

New Technique to Pave Way for Lighter and High-Efficiency Polymer Solar Devices

EPSRC Unveils Powerful SuperSTEM Microscope Capable of Seeing Single Atoms

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

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

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

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

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

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

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

3Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

4A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights