G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Xcelerit’s Software Development Kit Honored at 2012 PRACE Industrial Seminar

Xcelerit, a Dublin-based company specialized in cross-platform software acceleration tools for financial services, engineering, and research, has won the PRACE Award, which recognizes the most innovative industrial high-performance computing (HPC) product in Europe.

25 May 2012

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotubes to Develop Uncooled Infrared Detector

Peking University, Duke University (USA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have fabricated an ‘uncooled’ ultrasensitive photovoltaic infrared detector using single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs).

24 May 2012

New Handbook on Standard Procedures for Nanoparticle Testing

A new handbook named the ‘Quality Handbook’ has been released under the guidance of Empa management, with an objective to integrate European standards in the field of nanoparticle research.

24 May 2012

Delta Kunststoffe Employs Coperion's Extruder to Process Polymer Compounds

Delta Kunststoffe, a producer of plastics based in Weeze, Germany, currently utilizes Coperion’s ZSK MEGAvolume PLUS twin screw extruder to produce electrically conductive polymer compounds, including polyamide 6, polystyrene, polyethylene and polypropylene.

23 May 2012

Industrial Nanotech Installed Initial Projects with Several Key US Manufacturers

Industrial Nanotech, a provider of nanoscience-based sustainable and energy-saving solutions, has announced the completion of initial installations of its Nansulate thermal insulation and protective coatings at the facilities of numerous key US textile and paper manufacturers to enable surface protection, insulation and personnel protection.

23 May 2012

Georgia Gulf Partners with Segetisto Develop Bio-Based Vinyl Compounds

Georgia Gulf, an integrated North American manufacturer of chlorovinyls and aromatics, as well as vinyl-based building and home improvement products, has signed a collaborative agreement with Segetis, a technology-enabled green chemistry company, to develop a new flexible vinyl compound using Segetis’ specialty bio-plasticizers.

23 May 2012

Placon Develops Eco-Friendly Deli Containers Using 100% Recycled PETE

Placon, a designer and producer of stock and custom thermoformed packaging products, has announced that the company has unveiled a new line of eco-friendly deli containers, Evolutions. Tamper-evident lids together with highly performing and tight-fitting seals are featured in these deli containers, which keeps the product fresh for a longer time.

22 May 2012

Novel Plasma Coating Process for Industrial Applications

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) in Bremen together with Plasmatreat have developed a new plasma coating process that operates at ambient pressure, also referred as an open atmosphere. This creates a major challenge.

21 May 2012

MarketsandMarkets Releases New Report on Quantum Dots Industry

MarketsandMarkets has released a new research report titled ‘Quantum Dots (QD) Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 - 2022).’

21 May 2012

INVISTA Introduces New Technology to Produce Adiponitrile

INVISTA, a producer of nylon polymer, has unveiled a new technology for producing adiponitrile, which is the main ingredient for nylon 6,6. The company has finally developed this new technology after spending over $40 million in R&D, which was carried out in two continents for four years.

19 May 2012

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.

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

Xcelerit’s Software Development Kit Honored at 2012 PRACE Industrial Seminar

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotubes to Develop Uncooled Infrared Detector

New Handbook on Standard Procedures for Nanoparticle Testing

Delta Kunststoffe Employs Coperion's Extruder to Process Polymer Compounds

Industrial Nanotech Installed Initial Projects with Several Key US Manufacturers

Georgia Gulf Partners with Segetisto Develop Bio-Based Vinyl Compounds

Placon Develops Eco-Friendly Deli Containers Using 100% Recycled PETE

Novel Plasma Coating Process for Industrial Applications

MarketsandMarkets Releases New Report on Quantum Dots Industry

INVISTA Introduces New Technology to Produce Adiponitrile

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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Comprehensive Guide to Steel Integrity: Preventing Corrosion and Ensuring Structural Safety

Optical Tables - Everything You Need to Know

Harnessing the Potential of Tapes to Address Energy Challenges Across Industries

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

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?

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

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

2Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

5Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

6Anguil Industrial Acquires Young & Bertke Air Systems Company

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