In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Most industrial manufacturing processes depend on accurately knowing product particle sizes for quality control. Particle size analysis images and characterizes the shape and size of particles in materials. Manufacturing industries conduct particle analysis to ensure that the products meet the standards required to maintain product quality and consistency.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
27 Apr 2022
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an indispensable tool to image and characterize samples in colloidal states such as mineral flotation.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
26 Apr 2022
Within resonance Raman spectroscopy, energy of the incident photon is tuned to a specific resonance in the species of interest. One of the key advantages of resonance Raman spectroscopy versus non-resonant Raman variants is the enhancement in the Raman signal intensity on-resonance.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
26 Apr 2022
This article will highlight how lasers can be used to study nanoparticle characteristics, such as thermo-optical properties, and their benefit for advancing nanotechnology applications.
By Marzia Khan
26 Apr 2022
Optical properties of semiconductors are harnessed to develop some of the most widely used technology in the world.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
25 Apr 2022
Surface imaging plays a crucial role in the validity and accuracy of automation processes.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
25 Apr 2022
Laser speckle correlation offers a non-invasive technique to measure the viscosity of fluids important in biological matter and material characterization.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
25 Apr 2022
Advanced atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques can be used to capture real-time images of molecules changing their charge state.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
22 Apr 2022
Images of two-dimensional ice captured using atomic force microscopy (AFM) demonstrate a previously unseen growth mechanism.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
22 Apr 2022
Laser spectroscopy is one of the most widely utilized techniques, particularly for trace gas detection. These methods use a laser as a light source to perform spectroscopy measurements to quantify and potentially identify different gas species.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
22 Apr 2022