Understanding the properties of different materials is an important step in material design. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an important technique for this, as it reveals detailed insights ...

Dendritic structures that emerge during the growth of thin films are a major obstacle in large-area fabrication, a key step towards commercialization. However, current methods of studying dendrites ...

Surface properties dictate a vast array of material characteristics that are crucial to performance, durability, and intended functionality across diverse industries. Properties such as friction, wear ...

Studying polymers is the most widespread use of thermal analysis. It is used to measure the physical properties of materials as well as their thermal and mechanical history. This is used to estimate ...

In this interview, Dr. Suja Sukumaran explores the significance, versatility, and future advancements of FTIR spectroscopy, highlighting its pivotal role in material analysis, quality control, and ...

Scientists have long sought to understand how nitrogen atoms (N) are incorporated into carbon materials—such as graphene, graphite, and nanodiamonds—because the modes of N-doping strongly influence ...

insights from industrySuja Sukamaran, Sudhir Dahal, Eden Couillard, Mike GarryFTIR Product Manager, Raman Product Manager, Applications Scientist, NIR Product ManagerThermo Fisher Scientific In this ...

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) provides valuable information about a material’s properties and electronic states. However, it requires extensive expertise and manual effort for conventional ...