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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.
Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) – Current Research and Future Applications

Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) – Current Research and Future Applications

After being severely and quasi-plastically distorted, shape memory materials (SMMs) are able to recover their original shape when a right stimulus is applied. This phenomenon is known as the shape memory effect (SME).

By Professor Wei Min Huang 25 May 2012
Polymeric Membranes for Gas and Vapour Separation

Polymeric Membranes for Gas and Vapour Separation

In this interview, Dr. Johannes Carolus (John) Jansen, discusses membrane technology as a potential solution to problems related to energy efficiency and the environmentally friendly use of our limited resources.

By Dr. Johannes Carolus Jansen 4 Apr 2012
Thin Film Deposition of Functional Materials by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Thin Film Deposition of Functional Materials by Pulsed Laser Deposition

In this interview, Dr Thomas Lippert tell AZoM about Pulsed laser deposition (PLD), a growth technique in which the photon, characterized by pulse duration, laser wavelength and fluence, interacts with a bulk material.

By T. Lippert and C.W. Schneider 14 Mar 2012
Conductive Polymers - Applications for Electronic Devices and Sensors

Conductive Polymers - Applications for Electronic Devices and Sensors

In this interview, Prof. Yoon-Bo Shim of South Korea's Pusan National University discusses how conductive polymers have seen great advancement during the last two decades.

By Prof. Yoon-Bo Shim 4 Mar 2012
Phase Contrast X-Ray Imaging of Defects Transformation in Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Phase Contrast X-Ray Imaging of Defects Transformation in Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Phase contrast imaging (PCI) based on using synchrotron X-rays is an ideal method to visualize internal microstructure of various materials, in particular, of semiconductor materials.

By Prof Jung Ho Je 12 Feb 2012
Porous Metals and Metal Foams - In Search of the 'Holey' Grail

Porous Metals and Metal Foams - In Search of the 'Holey' Grail

Nature’s porous materials, bone, coral and cork, are synonymous with strong and lightweight structures.

By Dr Andrew Kennedy 1 Feb 2012
Stimuli-Sensitive Materials for Drug Delivery

Stimuli-Sensitive Materials for Drug Delivery

In this interview, Dr. Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo discusses three research lines that are being currently carried out in the R&D Pharma Group of the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

By Dr. Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo 14 Dec 2011
Olefin Polymerization - Catalysts from Group 10 to Group 4

Olefin Polymerization - Catalysts from Group 10 to Group 4

The development of catalysts that are capable of polymerizing or copolymerizing functionalized vinyl monomers (CH2=CHX) by insertion mechanisms would enable the synthesis of new polyolefins with enhanced properties.

By Dr. Changle Chen 27 Nov 2011
Expanding the Materials Performance Envelope by Controlling Interfaces

Expanding the Materials Performance Envelope by Controlling Interfaces

The performance envelope of materials limits much of what technology can accomplish, better materials translate into cleaner, safer, and cheaper energy.

By Prof. Michael J. Demkowicz 7 Nov 2011
An Introduction to Printed Electronics

An Introduction to Printed Electronics

In this interview, Dr Gregory L Whiting of PARC, discusses recent developments and benefits in the low-cost volume fabrication of electronic devices using additive printing techniques.

By Dr Gregory L Whiting 14 Jul 2011
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Ensuring Data Integrity in Karl Fischer Titration

Simon Taylor

In this interview, AZoM talks to Simon Taylor from Mettler Toledo's Titration product group, about data integrity, boosting it in Karl Fischer titration and why it's important to do so.

Ensuring Data Integrity in Karl Fischer Titration

Creating a Core Center for Electron Microscopy Science and Techniques

Dr. Anastas Popratiloff

In this in interview, AZoM speaks with Dr. Anastas Popratiloff, Director and Lead Scientist of the George Washington Nanofabrication and Imaging Center, about establishing modern electron microscopy on the university's campus.

Creating a Core Center for Electron Microscopy Science and Techniques

New Approaches to Identify Regulated Chemicals

Joe Bradley

In the run-up to ChemUK 2023, AZoM spoke with Joe Bradley from Scitegrity about the company's automated approach to identifying regulated chemicals for industry.

New Approaches to Identify Regulated Chemicals
DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer

DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer

The research-grade Thermo Scientific™ DXR3 Flex Raman Spectrometer is specifically designed for integration with other analytical techniques.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis
IR5 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer

IR5 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer

The IR5 is a high-performance benchtop Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer from Edinburgh Instruments.

From Edinburgh Instruments
Elemental Analysis at the Nanoscale with EDS Detectors for TEM

Elemental Analysis at the Nanoscale with EDS Detectors for TEM

This product profile outlines the elemental analysis at nanoscale measurements with the EDS Detectors for TEM.

From Bruker Nano Analytics

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2Using “Crab Carbon” to Create Battery Anode Materials

3Using Sunlight to Produce Important Fuels and Chemicals

4A Major Step in 3D Laser Printed Materials for Medical Devices

5New Conductive Polymer Coating Enables More Powerful Batteries for EVs

6Novel Method Transforms Plastic Waste into Fully Recyclable, Biodegradable Materials

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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