Alexander Beadle
Alexander Beadle is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks. Prior to this, he worked as a freelance science writer. Alexander holds an MChem in materials chemistry from the University of St Andrews, where he won a Chemistry Purdie Scholarship and conducted research into zeolite crystal growth mechanisms and the action of single-molecule transistors.
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Identifying and Characterizing PFAS Compounds
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do not readily break down in nature and so can become persistent pollutants. This article will explore the challenges of detecting PFAS compounds and how recent advancements in testing techniques are addressing these issues.
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New Material Rivals Diamond in Hardness
Diamond is considered to be the hardest material in existence, only being able to be scratched by other diamonds. Now, scientists report a new breakthrough – a super-incompressible material that could rival diamond on the hardness scale.
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Meat Authenticity and Tackling Meat Fraud
Due to the horsemeat scandal that rocked the European food industry in 2013, the industry as a whole is now more prepared to tackle incidents of suspected fraud. This article explores the analytical tools used to authenticate meat and tackle meat fraud.
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Solar-Powered Hydrogel Harvests Clean Water From Arid Desert Air
Researchers have developed a solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology that can pull enough water out of arid desert air to help provide drinking water to those in difficult, dryland areas.
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Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy
Explore the diverse applications of FTIR spectroscopy across various industries, including environmental analysis, medicine and pharmaceuticals.
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Batteries Research: Investment & Innovation
Download this infographic to explore the foundational principles of battery science and the current state of investment in battery research projects.
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Diamond Semiconductor Breaks Record for Highest Breakdown Voltage
Improved power electronics are needed to support the electrification of society and the transition to renewable energy. A new diamond-based semiconductor device with an exceptionally high breakdown voltage could help support this transition.
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Sustainable Semiconductors Made From Birch Leaves
By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers can produce quantum dots with favorable enough optical properties to replace some of the rarer elements used in semiconductors for optoelectronics, a new study suggests.
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All-Metal Fullerene Molecule Synthesized for the First Time
In a world-first, researchers have created a fullerene-like molecule composed entirely of metal atoms.
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New Microgel Lubricant Could Provide Relief From Dry Mouth
A novel aqueous lubricant can be used as a saliva substitute to combat the effects of xerostomia, also known as dry mouth.
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