Kimberly Lawson

Articles from Kimberly

What Elements are Used in Electric Car Batteries?

There is a range of materials being used in batteries for electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries are utilized in the majority of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, nickel-metal-hydride batteries are common in hybrid cars, and newer materials are being introduced, such as lithium polymer and lithium iron phosphate, with more on the horizon.

15 Jun 2016

Latest Trends in Crystallography

Crystallography, or the science of examining crystals, allows researchers to better understand materials as well as synthetic chemistry and biological processes.

14 Jun 2016

Thermal Analysis in Polymers

Thermal analysis is an important part of understanding and shaping a variety of plastics for a range of applications, including transportation or packaging.

13 Jun 2016

Materials Testing in Space

Public and private companies are trying to discover what happens to materials in space, in an attempt to gain an insight into both.

8 Jun 2016

Latest Developments in Non-Destructive Testing

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of testing and evaluating materials without destroying them, and the field is evolving.

3 Jun 2016

Using Adenosine Triphosphate to Create Biological Super-Computers

Machines running on human energy? Yes, it can happen, according to Dan Nicolau, Jr. from the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California.

2 Jun 2016

Materials Testing on Mars

Mystery surrounds Mars but progress is being made to understand its environment. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has sent a series of rovers to inspect land samples on the planet, which is half the size of earth and known to have seasons and structures like mountains.

1 Jun 2016

Understanding Materials with Radiation

Radiation is commonly understood but its effects are not. Scientists have been working for years to change that in many ways including by testing radiation’s effects on materials so as to better understand their properties and uses.

31 May 2016

A Guide to the Different Types of 2D Materials

2D materials are those that are made up entirely of their surface and are often only a single-atom thick.

27 May 2016

Differences Between BioPrinting and 3D Printing

3D printing is a well-known concept, and it is the ability to use digital instructions to manufacture specific shapes and forms in ceramics, plastics, polymers, metal alloys, and other materials. Bio-printing is a form of 3D printing involving cells and tissues.

26 May 2016

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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.

Kimberly Lawson

Articles from Kimberly

What Elements are Used in Electric Car Batteries?

Latest Trends in Crystallography

Thermal Analysis in Polymers

Materials Testing in Space

Latest Developments in Non-Destructive Testing

Using Adenosine Triphosphate to Create Biological Super-Computers

Materials Testing on Mars

Understanding Materials with Radiation

A Guide to the Different Types of 2D Materials

Differences Between BioPrinting and 3D Printing

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?

Kimberly Lawson

Articles from Kimberly

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

4Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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