Science Writer & Editor
at Technology Networks
Alexander is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks. He writes news and features for the Applied Sciences section, leading the site's coverage of topics relating to materials science and engineering.
Before joining Technology Networks in 2023, Alexander worked as a freelance science writer, reporting on a broad range of topics including cannabis science and policy, psychedelic drug research and environmental science. He holds a masters degree in Materials Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.Education
Awards & Certifications
Chemistry Purdie scholarship awarded by the University of St Andrews · August 2013
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Listicle
Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy
Explore the diverse applications of FTIR spectroscopy across various industries, including environmental analysis, medicine and pharmaceuticals.
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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.
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.
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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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