In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
This article talks about Printing Graphene onto organic substrates using a laser system.
By Cyril Robinson Azariah J
15 Oct 2018
This article talks about what makes laser emission different from general emission.
By Benedette Cuffari
10 Jul 2018
This article talks about using lasers in surgery.
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2018
This article talks about designing cameras to be used in space.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
10 Jul 2018
This article explains how Quantum Cascade lasers can be used in Spectroscopy.
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2018
This article explains how Fiber Optic cables work.
By Vignesh Mukund
10 Jul 2018
Researchers have mimicked the protein reflectin, which is found in squid, to create camouflaging films and fibers, which could be woven together to form an invisibility cloak.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 May 2018
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) uses both roughened metal surfaces and nanoparticles in colloidal solutions to enhance the Raman signal. Recent research has also had a focus on zinc oxide nanostructures.
By Louise Saul
23 Apr 2018
Unlike humans, who have a single eye and lens, insects have what are called compound eyes. These compound eyes consist of several tiny eyes called ommatidia with one lens each. Their numbers can range from hundreds to several thousand.
By Lakshmi Supriya
17 Apr 2018
This is an article on a non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose level, with focus on Raman spectroscopy. A simplified Raman spectrometer consists of a fiber-optical probe & a computing device which calculates the glucose concentration.
By Saransh Wales Maurya
12 Apr 2018