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

Electrostatic Force Microscopy Provides New Evidence for Microbial Nanowires in Geobacter

The claim by microbiologist Derek Lovley and his colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst that the microbe Geobacter produces nanowires has been the subject of a great deal of scientific debate over the last decade. Now a new collaborative study has provided strong evidence in accordance with their claims.

20 Oct 2014

Researchers Shatter Mystery Surrounding Deformation Mechanism in Metallic Glass

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have unravelled the mystery of the deformation mechanism found in metallic glasses.

20 Oct 2014

DNA-Brick Self-Assembly Technique Paves the Way for Breakthrough Nanodevices

A group of researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard have designed large DNA crystals with an accurately defined depth and sophisticated features, paving the way for new and advanced nanodevices.

20 Oct 2014

Metal Nanoparticles Can Deform Like a Liquid Whilst Maintaining a Stable Interior Crystal Configuration

A research team from MIT has discovered a new phenomenon in metal nanoparticles in which they resemble liquid droplets and appear wobbling from the outside whilst maintaining a stable configuration on the inside.

13 Oct 2014

Common Insulator Demonstrates Spintronic Properties

Researchers from EPFL, Université Paris-Sud and Paul Scherrer Institut have discovered that a common transparent insulating material, which is normally a non-conductor of electricity, demonstrates the properties of a spintronic conductor.

13 Oct 2014

Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

An innovative surface coating has been developed for medical implants using FDA-approved materials by a Harvard research team. This new solution has the potential to address bacterial infection and blood clotting, which are the two major problems currently faced by medical devices.

13 Oct 2014

Researchers Increase Photon Emission Rate of Fluorescent Molecules

Researchers at Duke University have developed a new method to make fluorescent molecules emit photons at rate 1,000 times faster than normal, paving the way for quantum cryptography and superfast LEDs to be developed.

13 Oct 2014

The Future of Trace Gas Analysis

Lukas Märk, CEO of IONICON, talks to AZoM about the future of trace gas analysis.

13 Oct 2014

Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Probe Biological Functions Within Cells

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method of producing particles which can radiate fluorescent light and be accurately positioned inside the living cells using a magnetic force.

13 Oct 2014

Researchers Cast Inorganic 3D Nanoparticle Structures Using DNA Moulds

Research conducted at Harvard University has helped to develop a new method for casting 3D custom-shaped metal nanoparticles using DNA as construction moulds.

13 Oct 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.

Alexander Chilton

Articles from Alexander

Electrostatic Force Microscopy Provides New Evidence for Microbial Nanowires in Geobacter

Researchers Shatter Mystery Surrounding Deformation Mechanism in Metallic Glass

DNA-Brick Self-Assembly Technique Paves the Way for Breakthrough Nanodevices

Metal Nanoparticles Can Deform Like a Liquid Whilst Maintaining a Stable Interior Crystal Configuration

Common Insulator Demonstrates Spintronic Properties

Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

Researchers Increase Photon Emission Rate of Fluorescent Molecules

The Future of Trace Gas Analysis

Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Probe Biological Functions Within Cells

Researchers Cast Inorganic 3D Nanoparticle Structures Using DNA Moulds

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

3The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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