Ben Pilkington

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature, M.St. English Language and Literature

Ben Pilkington is a freelance writer who is interested in society and technology. He enjoys learning how the latest scientific developments can affect us and imagining what will be possible in the future.

Since completing graduate studies at Oxford University in 2016, Ben has reported on developments in computer software, the UK technology industry, digital rights and privacy, industrial automation, IoT, AI, additive manufacturing, sustainability, and clean technology.

Ben is happiest on a bicycle, loves sleeping in a tent or under the stars, and can’t function properly without coffee.

Articles from Ben

Can Seaweed Remove Carbon Emissions and Replace Fossil-Fuel Plastic?

Australian clean technology startup ULUU will combat climate change by capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and into bioplastic products.

20 Feb 2023

How “Minus CO2 Factories” Could Help Save the Planet

Carbonauten is a German clean technology startup on a mission to remove anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. The company plans to build “minus CO2 factories” that house waste carbon activation and biorefinery processes under the same roof.

26 Jan 2023

Unique Hydrothermal Processing Technology for Recycling Blended Textiles

A Virginia, United States-based clean technology startup is applying its unique hydrothermal processing technology to treat previously hard-to-recycle textiles made out of blends of polyester and cotton.

21 Dec 2022

How are Bioplastics Made?

Bioplastics offer improved material properties and potentially lower environmental impacts than conventional plastic materials made from petrochemicals. “Drop-in” bio-based plastics are compatible with current recycling processes, and some of these products are designed for biodegradation.

14 Oct 2022

Powering Wearable Electronics with Body Heat

While batteries are the most popular power source for this new technological mode, constant, passive power from natural sources may hold the key to unlocking wearables’ full potential. One natural energy source is a prime candidate for this task: the heat produced by our bodies.

14 Sep 2022

The Use of AI in Chemical Processes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken on an increasingly central role in chemistry research and industrial development in the last few decades. In particular, analytical chemistry and biochemistry for life sciences have integrated tools like machine learning algorithms and artificial neural network

6 Sep 2022

What are Sand Batteries and Can They Solve the Sustainable Energy Crisis?

An energy partnership in Finland recently installed the first fully operational “sand battery” in the world. The innovative technology can store green power for months on end, and its developers say it may solve the problem renewable energy has with power sources that are only available seasonally.

14 Jul 2022

Can Machine Learning Reduce AFM Uncertainty?

Two studies published in 2022 demonstrate machine learning techniques employed to reduce uncertainty in atomic force microscopy (AFM). Making AFM more accurate with artificial intelligence (AI) could make the technology more accessible around the world.

13 Jul 2022

Notable Thermal and Mechanical Properties of New Hybrid Nanostructures

Carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), fullerenes, and graphene receive a great deal of attention today due to their unique physical properties. A new study explores the potential of hybrid nanostructures and introduces a new porous graphene CNT hybrid structure with remarkable

7 Jul 2022

How is Neutron Activation Analysis Used in Geological Studies?

Neutron activation analysis, or NAA, is a promising technique that has recently found employment in the field of medicine. It is also important for geological sciences. The method has been used to study geological formations around the world, thermal springs, precious stones, and archaeological obje

28 Jun 2022

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.

Ben Pilkington

Articles from Ben

Can Seaweed Remove Carbon Emissions and Replace Fossil-Fuel Plastic?

How “Minus CO2 Factories” Could Help Save the Planet

Unique Hydrothermal Processing Technology for Recycling Blended Textiles

How are Bioplastics Made?

Powering Wearable Electronics with Body Heat

The Use of AI in Chemical Processes

What are Sand Batteries and Can They Solve the Sustainable Energy Crisis?

Can Machine Learning Reduce AFM Uncertainty?

Notable Thermal and Mechanical Properties of New Hybrid Nanostructures

How is Neutron Activation Analysis Used in Geological Studies?

IBioIC on Manufacturing Chemicals with Bio-Based Processes

Why it is Important to Measure the Uncertainty of Spark Measurements

How Will NanoGraf’s Technology Change the Lithium-Ion Battery Landscape?

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IR5 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer

Elemental Analysis at the Nanoscale with EDS Detectors for TEM

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Understanding Coaxial Feedthroughs for Coupling Signals into and out of Vacuum

Transporting Highly Toxic Chemicals for Semiconductor Manufacturing

The Benefits of High Mass Resolution for Food Research

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?

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Ben Pilkington

Articles from Ben

IBioIC on Manufacturing Chemicals with Bio-Based Processes

Why it is Important to Measure the Uncertainty of Spark Measurements

How Will NanoGraf’s Technology Change the Lithium-Ion Battery Landscape?

1Revolutionary Composite Tech Brought to Aerospace Engineering

2A Major Step in 3D Laser Printed Materials for Medical Devices

3A New Generation of Lithium-Ion Batteries Developed

4Using “Crab Carbon” to Create Battery Anode Materials

5Applying the Shape-Memory Effect to Tiny Nanoscale Machines

6Development of Piezoelectric Materials Simplified by New Ideal Protocol

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Editorial Highlights

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