Magnetic minerals and fine iron have plagued ceramic producers since the first glazed pot was produced many thousands of years ago. Early ceramicists adopted elaborate and colourful patterns to cover any imperfections caused by such contamination. Over time, the demand for white or single coloured ceramic products increased, making disguising any imperfection increasingly difficult. Ceramic producers… Continue
A brief introduction into the application of nano-additives within electrically conductive polymers. For certain applications, it is often desirable to combine the traditional advantages of polymers with electrical conductivity ranging from static dissipation through to conduction and EMI/RFI shielding. Applications for such polymers are evident in industries such as automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics and battery… Continue
Malvern Panalytical, a leading analytical instruments and services supplier, launches a new version of its Aeris compact X-ray diffractometer (XRD). Aeris is a small-footprint system with a big heart, and even bigger ambitions. This new version contains capabilities previously only seen in much larger systems, powering exciting leaps forward in scientific progress. Building on the… Continue
Special feature: Nixene Publishing interview with Goodfellow’s Technical Manager, Dr. Aphrodite Tomou For its March 2021 edition, Nixene Publishing’s special feature is an interview with Goodfellow’s own Dr. Aphrodite Tomou. The piece by Debbie Nelson sets out to explore what Dr. Tomou has been working on and how she is trying to bridge the gap… Continue
/// MultiDrive control with autoclavable disposable tubes Staufen, 12 February 2021 – Crushing, grinding, mixing, weighing and measuring: MultiDrive control can do everything and above all prevents cross-contamination. It works with disposable tubes that are autoclavable and reusable. MultiDrive control can crush, grind and mix hard, soft or fibrous samples. 1,000 watts and a large number… Continue
By Martin Neilson, Partner and Patent Attorney at UDL Intellectual Property Without a knowledge of what patents do, it’s hard to know exactly what they can protect, how they can benefit your business and when you should get in touch with a patent attorney. This short guide is indented to be educational and explain what… Continue
A brief insight into the properties of Konduct thermal and electrically conductive polymers. When it comes to thermal and electrical performance, polymers are traditionally utilised in applications where their well-known insulating properties are taken advantage of. However, there are applications that require conductive properties more typically associated with metals and ceramics, but which would also… Continue
Radical Materials has launched an antiviral additive under its SteriTouch® brand which has demonstrated efficacy of 99.9999% within 3 hours against bacteriophage Phi6 and 93% in 2 hours against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The result of many months of development and testing, the new additive is supplied as a liquid and is suitable… Continue