In this is article we will look at what molybdenite is, as well as showing why its internal properties are useful for optoelectronic applications.
By Liam Critchley
12 Apr 2018
Automobiles are now more connected than ever. Not only can they communicate with other vehicles and inanimate objects, but fully autonomous vehicles are potentially around the corner (if there are no more accidents). Because of this, vehicles are now more connected through a variety of wireless networks.
By Liam Critchley
12 Apr 2018
Haptic technology relates to the sense of touch, and it’s already found in many consumer products, most notably the Apple Watch. Haptic technology is rapidly being adopted by the automotive industry as a way to give drivers a more informed and intuitive experience.
By Brett Smith
8 Jan 2019
As “wonder materials” go, graphene gets all the attention. However, graphyne, an allotrope of graphene, could turn out to be just as useful, if not more so.
By Brett Smith
12 Apr 2018
Graphene is a layer of carbon atoms, bound together in a simple hexagonal structure. Carbon was already well-known for forming a fascinating array of chemical bonds; allotropes and fullerenes including C-60 – ‘Bucky-balls’ – having already been synthesised.
By Thomas Hornigold
12 Apr 2018
Polyatomic 2D materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have been widely documented, but more and more, monoatomic 2D materials are gaining interest. One such material with promise is silicene, and in this article we will discuss what it is and why its properties are of interest.
By Liam Critchley
12 Apr 2018
Thermo Scientific™ K-Alpha™ and Nexsa™ XPS systems are integrated with SnapMap technology that provides the surface analyst the ability to create high resolution, large area, XPS images within minutes.
Silicon carbide is a hard covalently bonded material predominantly produced by the carbothermal reduction of silica (typically using the Acheson process). Several commercial grades of silicon carbide exist such as nitride bonded, sintered, reaction bonded, SiAlON bonded and clay bonded.
Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) or alumina is one of the most versatile of refractory ceramic oxides and finds use in a wide range of applications. Some applications include refractories, wear and corrosion resistance, cutting tools, milling media and electronic components.
Throughout both the commercial and military aviation industry, jet engine vibration is an everyday concern, as maintenance, repair, and overhaul crews worldwide are responsible with monitoring aircraft engine vibration to ensure flight safety and efficient service.