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.

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Articles from Ben

Metamaterials: An Overview

This article explores the different types of metamaterials, their history, uses, and modern applications.

28 Dec 2021

What are the Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Diamonds?

While diamond miners have begun to regulate themselves to avoid the worst of the negative impacts of the industry, their operations remain significantly harmful to the environment – chemically and physically identical minerals can be reliably synthesized today as alternatives.

27 Dec 2021

Plastic Bags: Repurposing over Recycling?

Scientists recently created textile fabrics made out of polyethylene – the polymer used in plastic grocery bags as well as many other everyday items – to reduce plastic pollution and make the fashion industry more sustainable.

20 Dec 2021

Controlling Thin Film Structure with Molecular Beam Epitaxy

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) used high-precision synthesis and measurements of oxide thin films to find out how iron affects how they function.

10 Dec 2021

Magnetic Ink Utilization in Recycling Efforts

Achieving a fully circular economy with maximum recycling is important for the future of sustainable manufacturing. Unfortunately, packaging often hinders recycling efforts because it contains elements that cannot be recycled and are difficult to separate from recyclable materials.

1 Dec 2021

BioInteractions: Multiple Novel Antimicrobial Medical Materials

The onset of COVID-19 worldwide highlighted the need for more and better hygiene infrastructure. A British company, BioInteractions, is leading the charge with its innovative antimicrobial medical materials.

25 Nov 2021

Increasing Wear Resistance with Laser Heat Treatments

Laser surface engineering methods apply precise laser energy to metal surfaces to increase hardness and wear resistance. A recent study published in Metals found that combining laser surface engineering techniques with nitriding created superior wear resistance for AISI P21 steel used for plastic mo

22 Nov 2021

Plastic Alternatives: Where Are We Now?

Plastic waste is seriously harming our planet’s health. Single-use, broken, lost, and discarded plastic items alike do not decompose in nature, instead polluting our soil and waterways for thousands of years. A new generation of start-ups and research projects are developing plastic alternatives to

22 Nov 2021

Extended Uses of Glass Fiber Fabric

Non-crimp fabrics like METYX’s glass fiber fabric range are becoming increasingly sought after in the advanced manufacturing industry, with applications in many sectors.

17 Nov 2021

The Use of Borophene in Semiconductors

Borophene, the lightest 2D metal we know of, has until recently not been widely applied in semiconductor devices. However, new research reveals that pristine hydrogenated borophene (B8H4) can be used as a semiconductor in high-performance, miniaturized electronic devices.

16 Nov 2021

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

Metamaterials: An Overview

What are the Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Diamonds?

Plastic Bags: Repurposing over Recycling?

Controlling Thin Film Structure with Molecular Beam Epitaxy

Magnetic Ink Utilization in Recycling Efforts

BioInteractions: Multiple Novel Antimicrobial Medical Materials

Increasing Wear Resistance with Laser Heat Treatments

Plastic Alternatives: Where Are We Now?

Extended Uses of Glass Fiber Fabric

The Use of Borophene in Semiconductors

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

Ben Pilkington

Articles from Ben

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

5Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

6DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

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