The unique physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites (MMCs) have attracted much research interest due to their wide use in the aerospace, marine, and automotive industries.
By Franklin Nwuga
20 Jun 2022
Rheology instruments and techniques are used extensively in the cosmetics industry, supporting research and development for new products as well as quality control and assurance.
By Ben Pilkington
17 Jun 2022
Zinc oxide or ZnO group semiconductors, which are comprised of ZnO and several ternary or even quaternary semiconductors created by adding appropriate additional elements to zinc and oxygen, are potentially suitable for UV-emitting solid-state technologies.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
15 Jun 2022
This article discusses the optical properties of photocatalytic titanium dioxide-tungsten trioxide-reduced graphene oxide (TiO2-WO3-rGO) (TWG) thin films and TiO2 thin films and the feasibility of using these films for different applications, specifically as self-cleaning coatings (SCCs).
By Samudrapom Dam
15 Jun 2022
Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is now one of the most appealing and widely used methods of analysis over the last four decades as it provides a non-destructive analytical tool that allows fast classification of a wide range of samples.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
14 Jun 2022
Three-dimensional (3D) food printing methods have received considerable attention due to growing living standards and higher consumer demand for innovative food. Rheology fills the gap between edible inks and printability, and its principles determine the flowability, shearing dependence, and thermal endurability of edible inks.
By Bhavna Kaveti
13 Jun 2022
This article discusses the application of Raman spectroscopy in electrolysis research to understand the electrode-potential induced redox-state changes in catalyst materials, detect surface-bound products and reaction intermediates, and determine the pH values at the catalyst-electrolyte interface.
By Bhavna Kaveti
13 Jun 2022
The present article discusses the application of gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to detect volatile products that evolved during the decomposition of perovskites and polymeric encapsulants. In addition, the use of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) to detect phosphorus (P) dopant in nanocrystalline silicon oxide (nc-SiOx) is also highlighted.
By Bhavna Kaveti
10 Jun 2022
Glow discharge optical emission spectrometry is a technology that is used primarily to study the elemental composition of materials. It has many applications in the material manufacturing industries, where it can be used to tell if there is any oxidation, surface treatment, or contaminants present in or on a sample.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
9 Jun 2022
AFM is a strong technique for analyzing thin films and coatings, and it may provide useful information that is crucial to the performance of a material or process. AFM assesses nanoscale functionalities, including electrical, magnetic, and mechanical characteristics, by quantifying 3D roughness and texture with unprecedented spatial resolution.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
8 Jun 2022