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 Study Distortions in Atomic Structure of Materials Using STEM

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique to observe tiny deformities in complex materials at atomic level and identify the cause of such distortions.

16 Feb 2015

Crystal Boundaries Study Could Enable Prevention of Metal Embrittlement in Deep Oil Wells

MIT researchers have carried out a new study into the exact features of a metallic structure which prevents embrittlement in the presence of hydrogen.

10 Feb 2015

Diamonds Could Reveal Complex Protein Structures without the Need for Crystallisation

MIT researchers have developed a new technique capable of producing highly detailed images of single proteins irrespective of the level of complexity in the structure and, more importantly, without the need for crystallisation.

10 Feb 2015

Researchers Recommend Nanoporous Materials for Methane Storage in Cars

Researchers from the University of California at Berkeley and EPFL have conducted a collaborative study using computer simulations in order to determine the best material to store methane obtained from natural gas.

2 Feb 2015

Researchers Observe Molecular Russian Nesting Dolls for the First Time

Scientists at the University of Chicago have experimentally observed a quantum phenomenon known as geometric scaling in ultracold, triatomic three-atom molecules. The gigantic three-atom molecules fit inside each other like a set of Russian nesting dolls.

26 Jan 2015

New Metamaterial Bends and Controls Elastic Waves

Researchers at the University of Missouri have designed a new material that is capable of controlling elastic waves which travel through air. This latest breakthrough could provide promising applications in military, medical and imaging fields.

26 Jan 2015

Normal Uses Stratasys Technology for Mass Production of 3D Printed Earphones

Stratasys, a worldwide supplier of additive manufacturing solutions and 3D printers, has announced that the custom earphone manufacturer Normal has adopted their 3D printers for the mass customisation of earphones.

26 Jan 2015

Researchers at the University of Rochester Create Super-Hydrophobic Metals Using Laser Technique

A research team from the University of Rochester have successfully used lasers in order to produce super-hydrophobic metals without the use of conventional temporary coating techniques.

21 Jan 2015

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

A team of researchers from UMass Amherst have developed a method of constructing self-folding reversible origami structures on small length scales using Ultraviolet photolithographic patterning on photo-crosslinkable polymers.

9 Jan 2015

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have developed a new fabrication technique which generates complex and attractive 3D nano and microstructures.

9 Jan 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

Researchers Study Distortions in Atomic Structure of Materials Using STEM

Crystal Boundaries Study Could Enable Prevention of Metal Embrittlement in Deep Oil Wells

Diamonds Could Reveal Complex Protein Structures without the Need for Crystallisation

Researchers Recommend Nanoporous Materials for Methane Storage in Cars

Researchers Observe Molecular Russian Nesting Dolls for the First Time

New Metamaterial Bends and Controls Elastic Waves

Normal Uses Stratasys Technology for Mass Production of 3D Printed Earphones

Researchers at the University of Rochester Create Super-Hydrophobic Metals Using Laser Technique

Researchers Design Reversibly Self-Folding Origami Structures Using UV Photolithographic Patterning

Pop-Up Printing Technique Creates Complex 3D Nano and Microstructures

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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