Sick babies in remote parts of the world could be monitored from afar thanks to new wearable technology designed by physicists at the University of Sussex. And parents at home, concerned about the risk of cot death, could keep track of their new babies’ heart and breathing rates with automatic updates to their smart phones, using ‘fitness tracker’-style technology built into baby sleep suits.
As the world’s power needs grow, the search is on for better battery technology — not just to keep smartphones charged for longer,…
I earned my Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway. Prior to joining CealTech, I worked first as a Material Engineer, with specialty in Polymer Nanocomposite Material, then I worked as a Chemical Engineer, and had as research task the ‘development of gravel pack for oil and gas production using expandable polymer material’. In 2016, I started working as R&D Chemist at CealTech, and since have been focusing my research activities on graphene, and graphene derivatives, and related applications, such as: composites, elastomers, paints/coatings, corrosion resistance, antifouling, electromagnetic shielding, etc.
What I like about my job at CealTech?
Mostly the work environment! I also enjoy the fact that I can develop and fulfill my research interests, in that graphene gives me the opportunity to work on polymer composite, paint, elastomers, organic and inorganic nanomaterials, catalysts, etc.
What I like to do in my free time?
I like watching and playing football and table tennis. I also like movies and music.
I obtained a bachelor of Science degree in Polymer Science and Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology in China. I then continued studying and researching in the field of polymers, in particular in conductive polymers, whereby I received a Master’s degree at the University of Manchester in UK. Afterwards, I started researching in Electrical Energy Storage (EES) devices – including supercapacitor and Li-ion battery – and earned my Doctoral degree at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway.
I believe EES is going to play a more significant role in our daily life – actually, it is already doing that – and I see that further advance in material science is one of the most important prerequisites to achieve this goal. Prior to joining CealTech, I had several years of work experience in R&D and product development from various industries.
What I like about my job at CealTech? to have the opportunity and challenge of working on cutting-edge technology, and to be researching in unknown and uncharted areas! But most importantly, I also enjoy having the support from a multicultural group of dedicated individuals with various talents.
What I like to do in my free time? I mostly like listening to music.
Last year saw the world’s first ISO standard for graphene being published which defines the terminology used to describe the material. Soon after, there were good practice guidelines for characterisation also released by the NGI and NPL. As a result, the industry is now able to achieve more robust testing and validation of graphene products.
Researchers at The University of Manchester have devised graphene sensors embedded into RFIDs, which have the potential to revolutionise the Internet of Things (IoT).
By layering graphene-oxide (a derivative of graphene) over graphene to create a flexible heterostructure the team have developed humidity sensors for remote sensing with the ability to connect to any wireless network.
Aluminum-ion batteries (AIB) have significant merits of low cost, non-flammability, and high-capacity metallic aluminum anodes based on three-electron redox properties. However, due to its inadequate cathodic performance, especially in terms of capacity, high-rate capability, and cycle life, AIB still cannot compete with Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors.