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Articles | Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders

The AZoM.com "Materials Thought Leaders" series is a selection of articles that cover the key technology areas where materials are making an impact and where they will make an increasing impact. All the articles are written by experts who have been invited as recognised leaders in their fields to provide a "state of the art" contribution.
Utilizing Petroleum Residue to Create Carbon Fiber Composites

Utilizing Petroleum Residue to Create Carbon Fiber Composites

AZoM speaks with Dr. Nicola Ferralis from MIT about his research that has developed a low-cost process of creating carbon fibers from hydrocarbon pitch. This research could lead to the large-scale use of carbon fiber composites in industries that have thus far been limited.

By Skyla Baily 9 May 2022
Promoting Sustainability in the Lab

Promoting Sustainability in the Lab

Ahead of their talk on green chemistry and profitability in laboratory research at ChemUK 2022, AZoM spoke with Jacqueline Balian from Gambica and Martyn Fordman from Asynt about encouraging sustainability in the chemical industry.

From Asynt 3 May 2022
Novel Uses of End-of-Life Plastics in Road Construction

Novel Uses of End-of-Life Plastics in Road Construction

This interview discusses the novel uses of end-of-life plastics in road construction.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 30 Mar 2022
How Can Valve Diagnostics Reduce Emissions in the Chemical Industry?

How Can Valve Diagnostics Reduce Emissions in the Chemical Industry?

AZoM spoke to David Anderson, a director at Score Diagnostics Ltd, about the role valve maintenance and diagnostics play in efforts to reduce emissions in the chemical industry and make industry as a whole greener.

From CHEMUK 26 Apr 2022
Avoiding High-Temperature Material Corrosion in Fusion Reactors

Avoiding High-Temperature Material Corrosion in Fusion Reactors

AZoM spoke with Dr. Masatoshi Kondo from the Tokyo Institute of Technology about liquid metals and the corrosion of materials in fusion reactors at high temperatures.

By Skyla Baily 21 Apr 2022
The Key Role of Raman Spectroscopy in Industrial Processes

The Key Role of Raman Spectroscopy in Industrial Processes

AZoM spoke to Kevin Fernandes from Endress+Hauser about the significance of online Raman spectroscopy in industrial processes, as well as its potential role in emerging industries.

From CHEMUK 11 Apr 2022
Creating Sustainable Textiles From Seaweed

Creating Sustainable Textiles From Seaweed

AZoM speaks with Anna Watkins about her business Uncommon Alchemy, which is developing an exciting novel textile material made from seaweed.

From CHEMUK 6 Apr 2022
The Relationship Between Lubrication and Green Chemistry

The Relationship Between Lubrication and Green Chemistry

AZoM spoke to Jonathan Venditti from Klüber Lubrication about the significance of lubrication in chemical processes, and how a focus on these products can contribute toward greener industrial chemistry.

From CHEMUK 1 Apr 2022
Newly Discovered Biopolymer Made From Bacterial Enzyme

Newly Discovered Biopolymer Made From Bacterial Enzyme

AZoM speaks to Dr. Spence Macdonald from ABOzymes about his discovery of a novel biopolymer, acholetin, synthesized from a bacterial enzyme.

From ABOzymes 25 Mar 2022
Anode Material that Enhances Electric Vehicle Batteries

Anode Material that Enhances Electric Vehicle Batteries

AZoM speaks with Dr. Rajashekar Badam from JAIST about his recently formulated method for anode fabrication that could pave the way to the very fast charging of lithium-ion batteries.

By Bethan Davies 15 Mar 2022
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Utilizing Petroleum Residue to Create Carbon Fiber Composites

Dr. Nicola Ferralis

AZoM speaks with Dr. Nicola Ferralis from MIT about his research that has developed a low-cost process of creating carbon fibers from hydrocarbon pitch. This research could lead to the large-scale use of carbon fiber composites in industries that have thus far been limited.

Utilizing Petroleum Residue to Create Carbon Fiber Composites

How Nano Fillers Work and the Effect They Have on Transfer Films in Tribological Systems

Marco Enger

In this interview, AZoM speaks with Marco Enger, Senior Tribologist from GGB, to discuss how nano fillers affect transfer films within tribological systems.

How Nano Fillers Work and the Effect They Have on Transfer Films in Tribological Systems

Promoting Sustainability in the Lab

Jacqueline Balian / Martyn Fordham

Ahead of their talk on green chemistry and profitability in laboratory research at ChemUK 2022, AZoM spoke with Jacqueline Balian from Gambica and Martyn Fordman from Asynt about encouraging sustainability in the chemical industry.

Promoting Sustainability in the Lab
Ultra Centrifugal Mill ZM 300 from RETSCH

Ultra Centrifugal Mill ZM 300 from RETSCH

The Ultra Centrifugal Mill ZM 300 available from Retsch is an advanced rotor mill that delivers excellent performance and speed.

From RETSCH GmbH
Cross Section Polishing Made Easy with the CP-8000+

Cross Section Polishing Made Easy with the CP-8000+

COXEM's CP-8000+ is a powerful cross section polishing tool that uses an argon ion beam to allow precise, advanced sample preparation. Its state-of-the-art technology means the sample is not deformed and does not suffer any kind of physical damage.

From COXEM Co. Ltd.
Advanced Reactive System Screening Tool for Thermal Hazards

Advanced Reactive System Screening Tool for Thermal Hazards

This product profile outlines the background information of ARSST tool that is being used for screening tests and operating in "open cell" mode.

From Fauske & Associates

13D Printing with Responsive Photopolymerisable Liquid Crystals

2Graphene-Oxide Enabled Bioplastics for Food Packaging Use

3CO2 Capture from Seawater with Electrochemical Method

4Scientists Discover Novel Mechanisms to Create Stronger Metals

5Will Blending Hydrogen with Natural Gas be Effective?

6Researchers Develop New Material That Captures Toxic Pollutants from Air

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Deep UV Raman Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometer for Biologics Analysis

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 19 May 2022

The Future of Smart Agriculture and Spectroscopy

From Avantes BV 6 May 2022

Using Flow Meters for Sustainable Water Use

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Editorial Highlights

A to Z of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

A to Z of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

This article provides an end-of-life assessment of lithium-ion batteries, focusing on the recycling of an ever-growing amount of spent Li-Ion batteries in order to work toward a sustainable and circular approach to battery use and reuse.

Which Alloys Are Prone to Corrosion, and How Can We Prevent This?

Which Alloys Are Prone to Corrosion, and How Can We Prevent This?

Corrosion is the degradation of an alloy caused by its exposure to the environment. Corrosion deterioration of metallic alloys exposed to the atmosphere or other adverse conditions is prevented using a variety of techniques.

An Overview of Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) Techniques

An Overview of Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) Techniques

Due to the ever-increasing demand for energy, the demand for nuclear fuel has also increased, which has further created a significant increase in the requirement for post-irradiation examination (PIE) techniques.

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