Guest User

31 March 2023

Characterising the mechanical properties of synthetic spider silk using the Linkam Modular Force Stage

Guest User

31 March 2023

The remarkable functional properties of spider silk make it a highly interesting material for a wide range of applications, including high-performance fabrics and regenerative medicine.

Michelle Coffie

1 November 2021

Application Note, Technical Note

Mechanical Characterisation: Understanding Materials Through Precise Tensile Testing

Michelle Coffie

1 November 2021

Application Note, Technical Note

The understanding of microscopic and thermo-mechanical properties is at the core of materials science research. Here we look at how mechanical characterisation can be used to observe and image materials at the microscale.

Michelle Coffie

16 September 2020

Article

Temperature-Controlled Fabrication of Functional Nanomaterials with High Surface Areas

Michelle Coffie

16 September 2020

Article

This article looks at how researchers use temperature-controlled procedures with Linkam’s TS1500 to synthesize and characterize porous maghemite nanoparticles.

Michelle Coffie

2 June 2020

Case Study

Using in situ characterisation approaches to study catalytic activity

Michelle Coffie

2 June 2020

Case Study

Researchers at the R&D division of world-leading catalyst and technology company, Haldor Topsǿe, use the Linkam CCR1000 to identify, under reaction conditions, which specific sites in their catalysts are responsible for the catalytic activity.

Michelle Coffie

2 June 2020

Application Note

Studying thermal dehydration of Lithium borohydrides via in situ Raman spectroscopy using a Catalytic Cell Reactor

Michelle Coffie

2 June 2020

Application Note

Researchers at the University of South Carolina studied the thermal dehydration and vibrational spectra of hydrated Lithium borohydride (LiBH₄ x H₂O) using the CCR 1000 with X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy.

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Case Study

Thermal microscopy in the forensics laboratory – the Examina system

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Case Study

Read how the THMS600 is used in the analysis of glass sample in the Tulsa Forensics Department.

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Application Note

Art meets technology in soldering

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Application Note

A study of soldering and brazing using both THMS600 and TS1500 stages to mimic industrial processes.

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Case Study

Characterising advanced nanomaterials with sophisticated mechanical testing systems

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Case Study

Researchers at the University of Bath develop understanding of novel materials with single-walled carbon nanotubes using Linkam’s tensile stages.

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Application Note

Advanced materials to address the growing burden of eye healthcare in the ageing population

Michelle Coffie

19 May 2020

Application Note

Researchers use Linkam’s TST350 (now replaced by the updated MFS) to study biomaterials for corneal replacement.