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Liam Critchley is a writer, journalist and communicator who specializes in chemistry and nanotechnology and how fundamental principles at the molecular level can be applied to many different application areas. Liam is perhaps best known for his informative approach and explaining complex scientific topics to both scientists and non-scientists. Liam has over 350 articles published across various scientific areas and industries that crossover with both chemistry and nanotechnology.

Liam is Senior Science Communications Officer at the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) in Europe and has spent the past few years writing for companies, associations and media websites around the globe. Before becoming a writer, Liam completed master’s degrees in chemistry with nanotechnology and chemical engineering.

Aside from writing, Liam is also an advisory board member for the National Graphene Association (NGA) in the U.S., the global organization Nanotechnology World Network (NWN), and a Board of Trustees member for GlamSci–A UK-based science Charity. Liam is also a member of the British Society for Nanomedicine (BSNM) and the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), as well as a peer-reviewer for multiple academic journals.

Using 3D Nanoscale Printing

On outubro 24, 2022 in All, General by Liam Critchley

3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, has grown over the years to become a beneficial and versatile manufacturing tool. While many 3D printing methods produce bulk objects, it is now possible to 3D print nanoscale structures through two-photon lithography.

Tagged With: 3d printing, additive manufacturing, lithography, metals, nanofabrication, nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanotechnology, photons, polymers, uv

The Chemistry of Metal-Ion Batteries

On setembro 30, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

Li-ion batteries have become a staple component of modern technologies. Li-ion batteries are part of the metal-ion batteries classification. Metal-ion batteries are comprised of many different batteries, varying by chemical make-up and the electrochemical reactions performed within the battery.

Tagged With: al-ion, battery, battery chemistry, li-ion, lithium battery, lithium-polymer, metal-ion, na-ion, rechargeable battery

Conformal Coatings in Electronic Devices

On agosto 31, 2022 in All, Circuit Protection by Liam Critchley

Electronic components need to be protected. Many components have small or complex parts that cannot be coated and protected by conventional means. Here, we discuss different polymer-based materials that can conform to a surface and protect electronic components from multiple stimuli.

Tagged With: coatings, conformal coatings, epoxy resins, parylene, polymer, polyurethane, silicone, urethane

The Chemistry Behind Thin Film Solar Cells

On agosto 31, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, Power by Liam Critchley

The distinct types of thin film solar cells have different working principles based on their fundamental chemistry. All thin film solar cells work differently from conventional inorganic solar cells, and even though their efficiencies are not as high, they have other benefits.

Tagged With: dyes, energy, flexible, organic, organic dyes, photovoltaics, polymers, printable, pv, quantum dot, renewable energy, semiconductor, solar cell

The Chemistry Behind Inorganic Solar Cells

On agosto 25, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, Power by Liam Critchley

Inorganic solar cells are the most common and efficient solar cells and rely on many different aspects of chemistry to function. Without chemistry, it would not be possible to create the internal current generation mechanisms that enable solar cells to harness sunlight, and here we explain how.

Tagged With: chemistry, crystalline materials, inorganic, nanomaterials, photovoltaic, semiconductor, silicon, solar cell, solid-state

Using 2D Materials in Photo-Harvesting Applications

On julho 29, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

As society looks toward more ways of harvesting our natural environment, 2D materials offer a way to efficiently harvest solar rays into a usable output. 2D materials use light to create energy via advanced solar cells, producing hydrogen fuel and facilitating advanced cancer treatments.

Tagged With: 2d materials, energy harvesting, photocatalysis, photothermal, photovoltaics, solar cells, thermal energy, tmdcs, transition metal dichalcogenides

Using 2D Materials to Create Water Energy-Harvesting Devices

On julho 29, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

Designers can use 2D materials to develop different water-harvesting applications beyond the mainstream tidal and hydroelectric power harvesting process. These include harvesting energy from salinity gradients where water bodies meet and harvesting energy from rainfall and other water motions.

Tagged With: 2d materials, clean energy, energy, energy harvesting, graphene, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, osmotic, water

2D Materials in Piezoelectric Nanogenerators (PENGs)

On julho 22, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Medical by Liam Critchley

The piezoelectric effect is not only a common phenomenon in bulk inorganic materials; it is also observed in select 2D materials. This blog explores how designers can use 2D materials capable of generating a piezoelectric charge in a range of nanogenerators (PENGs) for powering small-scale devices.

Tagged With: 2d materials, energy harvesting, flexible electronics, implantable electronic, nanogenerator, nanotechnology, peng, piezoelectric, wearable electronics

2D Materials in Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs)

On julho 19, 2022 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, Medical, Power by Liam Critchley

The inherent thinness, active surface, and mechanical properties of 2D materials have the potential to create more efficient and longer-lasting TENG devices for powering small-scale electronics.

Tagged With: 2d materials, clean energy, energy, energy harvesting, flexible electronics, graphene, implantable electronics, medical device, mxene, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, tmdcs, transition metal dichalcogenides, wearable electronics

Could AI Help to Create Safer Nanomaterials?

On junho 23, 2022 in All, Computing, General by Liam Critchley

Stringent safety protocols are in place to ensure that nanomaterials are safe before being used in real-world products. AI has the potential to characterize the toxicity profile of nanomaterials better as well as provide a safer manufacturing environment for their production and integration.

Tagged With: ai, artificial intelligence, cytotoxicity, nanomaterial, nanosafety, nanotechnology, production, safe by design, toxicity

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