Interviewed by R&D World and Nature Research, our experts explain the role of CAMECA instruments in the future of many cases studies.
Interviewed by NATURE, cosmochemists Jessica Barnes and Tom Zega from the Lunar & Planetary laboratory at University of Arizona, USA and Laurette Piani from CRPG Nancy, France tell us how in-situ isotopic measurements of extra-terrestrial samples with Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry can help answer key questions such as the origin of Earth’s water.
Fuel cells are devices that use a fuel source, often hydrogen, and an oxidant, often oxygen, to create electricity from an electrochemical process. A key advantage of fuel cells is their ability to operate at higher efficiencies than conventional combustion engines and convert chemical energy to electrical energy with efficiencies of up to 60%, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Ask any nuclear professional: Radiation is everywhere. While radioactive materials are often misunderstood, today’s characterization techniques allow for superior detection and analysis and play a vital role in taking the mystery out of these materials. Nuclear scientists and engineers now have access to analytical instruments that enable the characterization of irradiated fuels. As a result, they can study its microstructure and composition to predict its behavior and develop strategies to prevent the release of radiation in accident scenarios.
R&D is a major factor driving the multibillion-dollar rechargeable battery market, particularly as demand for energy storage systems and electric vehicles accelerates in today’s renewable-fueled world. Researchers and developers seek to identify methods and materials for optimizing Li-ion battery technologies.
As the use of compound semiconductors increases and Fabs seek new ways to stay on top of their changing uses, semiconductor and materials research and development play an increasingly important role in innovation and manufacturing.