17/05/2025 Scientific library
Unlocking the Secrets of Space: How the Finesse Instrument is Transforming Extraterrestrial Analysis
In a recent BBC article, the UK’s Open University made headlines as the sole institution to have accessed lunar dust. The small, 60 mg moon rock sample is being stored at a secure facility in Milton Keynes, where Professor Mahesh Anand and his team are conducting groundbreaking research. Their work aims to answer fundamental questions [...]
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22/04/2025 Scientific library
Unlocking Conductivity: How Mass Spectrometry Optimises Energy Materials
Conductivity is a defining property in energy materials, influencing everything from battery efficiency to hydrogen fuel performance. Materials with high ionic conductivity enable faster charge transfer and more stable energy storage. Yet, even slight variations in purity, thermal stability, or environmental conditions can alter performance. To address these challenges, researchers turn to advanced analytical methods [...]
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17/03/2025 Scientific library
How are Mass Spectrometers Used in Gas Analysis?
Mass spectrometry (MS) is ever-present in gas analysis. It is a go-to solution for precisely identifying and quantifying gas components. MS works by ionizing gas molecules and separating the resultant charged particles by their mass-to-charge ratios (m/z) in an electric or magnetic field. This allows for the detection of even trace substances with outstanding sensitivity [...]
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23/10/2024 Scientific library
Using TGA-MS to Explore Novel Hydrogen Carriers for Fuel Cells
Hydrogen (H2) production is pivotal in the global shift towards a net-zero carbon economy. Its elemental abundance and zero-emission combustion position it as an ideal renewable energy source. However, the journey to harness hydrogen’s full potential is fraught with challenges, particularly in storage and transportation. Researching viable hydrogen carriers is critical, as conventional methods grapple [...]
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06/08/2024 Scientific library
What is a laboratory or lab? Classification, standards, and equipment of a laboratory
In the realm of science and technology, laboratories (or labs) play a pivotal role. These are the spaces where researchers, engineers, and experts conduct experiments, analyses, and tests to gather data, develop products, and improve processes. So, what exactly is a laboratory, and how are they categorized, standardized, and equipped? Join Reecotech as we delve [...]
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23/07/2024 Scientific library
Surface Engineering of Thin Film Materials
Surface engineering refers to a branch of materials science with an enormous range of applications and methodologies – many of which have been implemented since before the terminology ‘surface engineering’ was widely adopted. The treatment and laying of compressed gravel or cobblestones to create hardened surfaces on top of designated roadways is a process that [...]
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