Robert Lea

Feature Writer

B.Sc. STEM

Robert is a Freelance Science Journalist with a STEM BSc. He specializes in Physics, Space, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, and SciComm. Robert is an ABSW member, and aWCSJ 2019 and IOP Fellow.

Articles from Robert

Improving Highly Stretchable Hydrogels

The use of hydrogels is widespread in the development of electronics and biomedical devices. A new breakthrough could increase the range of materials that can be used in the creation of hydrogel hybrids, opening up a wide range of properties and uses.

11 Jan 2021

Newly Discovered ‘Liquid Glass’ Represents a New State of Matter

Researchers have discovered a new state of matter, a liquid glass that has remained hidden for two decades. The discovery could help scientists see through this ubiquitous material’s secrets.

7 Jan 2021

New Polymer Captures Ammonia Preventing Air Pollution

A newly developed polymer could trap ammonia, preventing it from polluting the atmosphere, thus improving human health considerably.

23 Dec 2020

Graphene-enhanced Window Films for the Automotive Industry

The complementary properties of graphene and glass mean that they go together hand in hand excellently. The development of such fusions continues to be especially beneficial to the automotive industry.

22 Dec 2020

Expanding Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for a Greener Car Industry

The car industry is starting to get behind hydrogen fuel cells to limit fossil fuel emissions.

17 Dec 2020

The Development of Stronger Cobalt for Fuel Cells

New research has found cobalt could be a cheaper alternative for platinum in PEM fuel cells, a discovery that could lead to increased usage and reduced dependence on fossil fuels.

16 Dec 2020

Extending Lithium Battery Lifetimes with Alkali Metal Additives

New research suggests that doping lithium metal batteries with potassium could improve performance, lifetime, and safety in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.

11 Nov 2020

Tackling Urban Heat Islands’ Contribution to Global Warming with Retro-Reflective Materials

Urban heat islands, created by human activity concentrations, are a causal factor in climate change and Earth’s increasing temperature. Retro-reflective materials could be used to mitigate the temperature rises in these regions by reflecting solar energy without diffusion.

11 Nov 2020

Titanium Oxide and the Computer Chip Revolution

Titanium oxide—a common ingredient in everyday paint—could be a key ingredient in reducing energy demand in devices as varied as driverless cars and smartphones.

9 Nov 2020

How Could Liquid Metals Boost Semiconductors?

A novel fabrication method and liquid metal gallium could help form new 2D superconductor technology and boost transistors.

21 Oct 2020

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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.

Robert Lea

Articles from Robert

Improving Highly Stretchable Hydrogels

Newly Discovered ‘Liquid Glass’ Represents a New State of Matter

New Polymer Captures Ammonia Preventing Air Pollution

Graphene-enhanced Window Films for the Automotive Industry

Expanding Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for a Greener Car Industry

The Development of Stronger Cobalt for Fuel Cells

Extending Lithium Battery Lifetimes with Alkali Metal Additives

Tackling Urban Heat Islands’ Contribution to Global Warming with Retro-Reflective Materials

Titanium Oxide and the Computer Chip Revolution

How Could Liquid Metals Boost Semiconductors?

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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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

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?

Robert Lea

Articles from Robert

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

3Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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