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.

Next Generation Plastic Alternative For Packaging

A new co-polyester looks to usher in a new generation of plastics and become a viable alternative to polycarbonate, polystyrene and glass.

12 Sep 2013

Advancements In Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing

In this interview, AZoM speaks to Dr Paul Kippax about the importance of customer input in both initial and continuing product development, and how the market for laser diffraction sizing is changing.

11 Sep 2013

Metal Theft No More?

The last decade has seen historic rises in metal prices, and inevitably this has led to an equally large rise in metal thefts.

6 Sep 2013

Stretchy, See-Through Speaker Could Revolutionise Electronic Devices

A working transparent speaker has been produced that uses ions, rather than electrons, to carry the electrical charge.

30 Aug 2013

PureMadi - A Ceramic Filter For Purifying Drinking Water

James Smith is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Virginia and also the founder of PureMadi. In this interview he talks about the unique properties of their ceramic filters and why water filtration so important for the health of many countries.

27 Aug 2013

Materials Used In Formula One (F1) Cars

Formula One (F1) motor racing is the top level single-seater auto racing authorized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Almost 10% of the world's population follow the sport of Formula 1 Motor Racing.

26 Aug 2013

Size Exclusion Chromatography Variations And Innovations

Stephen Ball, Product Marketing Manager for Nanoparticle and Molecular Characterization at Malvern Panalytical, tells AZoM how the latest addition to the company’s range of detectors for size exclusion chromatography is all about delivering choice.

23 Aug 2013

3D Graphene Could Lead To More Economically Viable Solar Cells

A unique, honeycomb-like version of the wonder material graphene could become a viable replacement for expensive platinum in dye-sensitized solar cells.

22 Aug 2013

Filabot – Recycling for 3D Printing

3D printing or additive manufacturing is a technique used for fabricating 3D solid objects from a digital model. Additive processes are used to achieve 3D printing, wherein successive material layers are laid to create an object.

21 Aug 2013

Building Bridges Using Plastic Blocks

All that time spent playing with plastic bricks as a kid may finally be paying off, as tiny composite blocks developed by MIT have been used to create a lightweight structure and could lead to much more design freedom in composite manufacturing.

19 Aug 2013

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.

Next Generation Plastic Alternative For Packaging

Advancements In Laser Diffraction Particle Sizing

Metal Theft No More?

Stretchy, See-Through Speaker Could Revolutionise Electronic Devices

PureMadi - A Ceramic Filter For Purifying Drinking Water

Materials Used In Formula One (F1) Cars

Size Exclusion Chromatography Variations And Innovations

3D Graphene Could Lead To More Economically Viable Solar Cells

Filabot – Recycling for 3D Printing

Building Bridges Using Plastic Blocks

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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Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Successful Optical Deployments in Space

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.

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

5Integrating Electronics into Textiles: The Revolution of Chipless, Flexible Fibers

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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