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.

The Importance of Metals Testing and Testing Standards

David Fry, Metals Market Manager for Instron, talks to AZoM about the need for accurate metals testing and the equipment required for this.

14 May 2013

Rotational Moulding for Plastic Production – Methods, Benefits and Applications

Rotational moulding is the method of choice for producing many of the hollow plastic products that we use in everyday life and is in fact one of the fastest growing sectors of the plastics industry over the last decade.

7 May 2013

Why Is Glass Transparent? Understanding Transparent Materials and Their Uses

Transparency is a physical property that we observe every day, though perhaps it is not one that we give a huge amount of thought to. Also known as diaphaneity or pellucidity, transparency in materials allows light to pass through unaffected, thus making them see-though.

6 May 2013

Electronic Textiles – The Future of Fashion?

Electronic devices are ever present in almost every facet of modern life, and soon they could even be integrated into the very clothes that we wear.

3 May 2013

What Materials are Used in Catalytic Converters?

A catalytic converter is a vehicle emissions control device that is used to convert toxic byproducts of combustion to less toxic substances by performing catalyzed chemical reactions. The reactions tend to vary depending on the type of catalyst installed. What materials are used in catalytic convert

1 May 2013

Waterborne Coatings - Methods, Benefits and Applications

Waterborne coatings use water as a solvent to disperse a resin, thus making these coatings eco-friendly and easy to apply.

30 Apr 2013

Analytical Ferrography - Methods, Benefits and Applications

Ferrography is an analytical technique that has been widely applied to understand the process of machine wear since the 1970s. Today, analytical ferrography is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in oil analysis.

29 Apr 2013

Improving Flip Chips With Underfills

Dr. Walter Brenner talks to AZoM about the future of flip-chip packaging and advances in underfill formulation and processing.

25 Apr 2013

Materials Used In 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing, as the name suggests, is a process wherein a solid three-dimensional object is printed layer by layer from raw material, which could potentially lead to a whole new era in manufacturing. The process is also known as additive manufacturing or desktop fabrication.

24 Apr 2013

Synthetic Diamond Benefits and Applications

Unlike natural diamonds which are created by geological processes over several thousands of years, synthetic diamonds are created within weeks in a laboratory using an artificial process.

18 Apr 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.

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Articles from G.P.

The Importance of Metals Testing and Testing Standards

Rotational Moulding for Plastic Production – Methods, Benefits and Applications

Why Is Glass Transparent? Understanding Transparent Materials and Their Uses

Electronic Textiles – The Future of Fashion?

What Materials are Used in Catalytic Converters?

Waterborne Coatings - Methods, Benefits and Applications

Analytical Ferrography - Methods, Benefits and Applications

Improving Flip Chips With Underfills

Materials Used In 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Synthetic Diamond Benefits and Applications

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

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Printing with Metal Powders and Polymer Powders

How does Optifuel Enhance the Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewables?

Exploring the Impact of Particle Size and Density on Hollow Glass Microsphere Compression Strength

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

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

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

3Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

6New Tech Makes Gold Recovery from E-waste Easier and Greener

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