ScAlMgO4 (SCAM) crystalline substrates are attracting interest as a possible alternative to sapphire and silicon carbide. The article discusses the utilization of SCAM substrates for nitride semiconductors.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Apr 2023
A global shortage of semiconductor materials and the breakdown of semiconductor supply chains since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused major problems across industrial sectors.
By Ben Pilkington
5 Apr 2023
This article discusses the use of density functional theory (DFT) and machine learning (ML) to characterize and determine the optoelectronic properties of graphene.
By Surbhi Jain
3 Apr 2023
In 2023, airports around the UK are planning to remove hand baggage limitations. They will achieve this by integrating computed tomography (CT) scan technology with airport security screening.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Mar 2023
In this article, we will explore semiconductors, the significance of bandgaps, and discuss a recent study where researchers have discovered a new ultrawide bandgap semiconductor material that could have promising applications in deep ultraviolet optoelectronics devices such as LEDs, lasers, and photodetectors.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
28 Mar 2023
Thermal analysis has been a method of characterization for many years, with its usefulness widely recognized within the scientific community. There are many methods used across industry, including differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric and thermomechanical analysis.
By Tobias Walker
27 Mar 2023
Boron carbide (B4C) is a highly desirable material in the field of engineering ceramics due to its excellent properties, such as high hardness, chemical inertness, neutron absorption capability, and low specific weight.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
24 Mar 2023
This study discusses atom probe tomography (APT) and the feasibility of using a novel script-controlled focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) system for tip fabrication to improve the reliability and reproducibility of the APT technique.
By Samudrapom Dam
20 Mar 2023
In recent years, the use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in thermal management systems (TMS) has garnered increased interest due to their high latent heat storage capacity, which enables effective thermal energy management.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
17 Mar 2023
To understand the environmental effect of the fabrication and use of ceramic tiles, it is crucial to undertake a full lifecycle analysis.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
14 Mar 2023