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Alexander Beadle


Alexander Beadle is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks. Before this, he worked as a freelance science writer, writing features and reporting on breaking news in materials science, environmental science and drug research. Alexander holds an MChem in Materials Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.


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A wafer coated in memristors stands propped against two lumps of coal.
News

Could the Next Generation of Microelectronics Be Made From Coal?

Using a new processing technique, researchers have been able to transform coal into extremely high-purity materials that can be used to build functional electronic components.
The team's graphene device grown on a silicon carbide substrate chip.
News

Researchers Create World’s First Functional Semiconductor Made From Graphene

Researchers have unveiled the world’s first functional semiconductor made from graphene. The team says that their discovery could lead to the development of smaller and faster electronic devices.
Molecular structure on a blue background
Article

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.
A person cutting into a steel pipe with an angle grinder, making sparks fly towards the viewer
News

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.
Hands hold two packaged joints of meat in a grocery store.
Article

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.
A dying tree in a desert.
News

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.
Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy
Listicle

Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy

Explore the diverse applications of FTIR spectroscopy across various industries, including environmental analysis, medicine and pharmaceuticals.
A diamond being held by a pair of metal tweezers
News

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.
Batteries Research: Investment & Innovation
Infographic

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.
A b close-up photo of a branch with green birch leaves on it.
News

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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