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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.

Can Surfaces Help in the Fight Against COVID-19 and Other Viruses?

Dr. Tim Nunney, Product Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific talks about how surface engineering can help limit the spread of viruses and bacteria.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 13 May 2020

Cryo-EM in the Cloud

In this interview, AZoM talks to Michael Cianfrocco, Ph.D, a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, about Cryo-EM images being held in the cloud.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 30 Apr 2020

Houston Electron Microscopy

In this interview, AZoM talks to Dennis Manuel, CEO of Houston Electron Microscopy Inc., about their history and applications in electron microscopy.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 30 Apr 2020

The Potential of MicroED

In this interview, AZoM talks to Brent Nannenga, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, about MicroED and its potential.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 30 Apr 2020

Space Under the Microscope

In this interview, AZoM talks to Zack Gainsforth, Research Scientist in the Westphal group at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory, about their use of electron microscopy.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 29 Apr 2020

Applying Nanoscale FTIR Spectroscopy to Analyze 2D Material Structures

This article discusses how to apply nanoscale FTIR spectroscopy to analyze 2D material Structures.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces 24 Mar 2020

1+1=3: How a Combination of XPS and Raman Makes a Difference for Your Materials Analysis

This article details how materials analysis can be benefited by a combination of Raman and XPS.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 30 Mar 2020

Online Courses in Ceramic Science, Technology, and Manufacturing Provide Flexible Learning Options

In this interview, Dr. Carl Frahme talks about his "Introduction to Ceramic Science, Technology, and Manufacturing" course.

From The American Ceramic Society 23 Mar 2020

The Role of Extrusion within Sustainable Food Research

In this interview, AZoM talks to Dr.-Ing. M. Azad Emin, about his team's research within the field of sustainable foods, and the role of extrusion within it.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 26 Feb 2020