The advent of 3D printers offers so much potential in a number of disciplines, from creating bespoke on-demand bone implants to printing aircraft parts: it may even play a role in helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste dumped worldwide.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
1 Oct 2018
Fuel dilution of the engine oil is a problem that faces many modern combustion engines. Also known as “crankcase dilution” it is a process where fuel is leaked into engine oil when it travels towards the crankcase.
By Liam Critchley
1 Oct 2018
Ever since its initial discovery at the University of Manchester in 2004, graphene has remained in the spotlight, particularly in both the semiconductor and electronics industries.
By Benedette Cuffari
1 Oct 2018
In the early 1900s, gasoline and diesel, derived from coal and other hydrocarbon sources were the only fuels that were in use. However, our attitudes have changed. Nowadays we are more aware than before that, by the using these fuels in our cars, they harm not only the planet, but also our health.
By Thomas Barthelay
1 Oct 2018
Raman mapping reveals additive presence and homogeneity in soap bars, aiding quality control in the soap industry.
Raman spectroscopy effectively characterizes fatty acid composition in foods, aiding in quality control and health impact studies.
Raman spectroscopy offers a rapid, non-destructive method for quantifying and mapping limonene in encapsulated flavors, rivaling traditional GC-FID techniques.
TRS offers a holistic analysis of heterogeneous samples, ideal for pharmaceuticals, polymers, and food quality control, even through packaging.
Raman spectroscopy effectively identifies and analyzes allergenic pollen, aiding in the management of rising allergy prevalence.
In this interview Professor Sir Konstantin ‘Kostya’ Novoselov discusses the novel applications of graphene and bringing this fascinating material to market.