FTIR microscopy is a game-changer for analyzing complex samples at the micro level. It combines the precision of FTIR with advanced imaging, allowing us to map chemical compositions or identify ...

Particle characterization involves analyzing particles based on attributes such as shape, size, surface properties, charge properties, mechanical properties, and microstructure, among others. A wide ...

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is fundamental in assessing and characterizing minerals. The approach in geochemistry and material science provides critical insights into minerals’ composition, ...

Aerospace applications require materials with distinctive qualities for extreme operating conditions. Kyocera, a global leader in advanced technical ceramics, provides unique material solutions for ...

Cohesive Behavior Cohesion is often seen as a key factor to bulk powder flowability and is frequently blamed for problems in powder processing. Particles attract to one another in cohesive powder to ...

A novel lignin-based separator for lithium-ion batteries improves safety and extends cycle life, showcasing advancements in ...

Image Credit: Superior Sensor Technology This technology helps block contaminants from entering or leaking out of clean rooms in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor manufacturing settings ...

Assess the resistance of a material under tensile testing. Video Credit: Huntsman Advanced Materials Testing Procedure At Huntsman, the tensile properties of an adhesive are primarily established ...

Rust can happen at any time of year, but summer’s trademark rise in temperatures and humidity increase the risk of corrosion ...

For over five decades, Kyocera’s Fine Ceramic materials, components, semiconductor packages, and electronic devices have been instrumental in advancing space exploration. Kyocera has a robust legacy ...

Prof. Bo Chen, a Professor in Materials at the University of Southampton, UK, focuses on the structural integrity and performance of high-temperature materials in safety-critical applications. Read on ...

Figure 1. (left) Nicolet Summit X FTIR Spectrometer with a Thermo Scientific™ Everest™ diamond attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory; and (right) Niton XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer. Image ...