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Swedish scientists have created the thinnest gold leaf ever - 'goldene'. The new 2D material has unique properties, including semiconductor behavior and catalytic potential, which could open doors for future advancements in materials science and technology.

Mark, Adam and Aphrodite sit down this month to discuss the history of battery technology. From the ‘Baghdad Battery’ to conceptual ‘air batteries’, Goodfellow’s hosts cover applications from hearing aids to electric aircraft. You can get involved with the conversation on social media, or email marketing@goodfellow.com with any questions or topics you have for the next podcast episode.

Silicon wafers serve as a fundamental component in various technologies and, following our acquisition of Potomac Photonics, we're leading the charge in their manufacturing and optimization. This industry front-runner has made significant strides in refining techniques for precise feature creation and hole drilling in silicon wafers, which includes wafer dicing and detailed patterning for diverse applications.

Rapid prototyping of new products is only successful if the rapid part of the term is met. With the internet available on multiple fast platforms, split-second delivery systems, and demands for instant gratification, companies in biotech, microfluidics, micro-electronics and consumer products can’t wait for a long prototyping process.  They need prototypes, rapidly!

Have you ever wondered how science affects the clothes you wear? In this episode, Mark and Aphrodite talk with Victoria Mataczynski, co-founder of Nanoloom, discuss how they are using graphene to develop an innovative yarn for the production of apparel. Together, the three discuss the benefits of using this groundbreaking science to produce the next generation of clothing.

In the field of microfluidics, our expertise at Goodfellow sets a standard. We specialize in the art of laser drilling precise small holes in glass slides and coverslips, a critical capability for the fabrication of microfluidic devices. These devices play a pivotal role in various scientific, pharmaceutical, and medical diagnostics applications, demanding not just skill but a deep understanding of the intricate needs of microfluidics.

Solar cells are devices that convert energy from the sun into electricity without the use of any mechanical parts. Sunlight is made up of small energy particles known as photons, which can be absorbed into semiconductor material in a solar cell. Inside the solar cell, the energy from the photos is converted into electrical energy.

Materials that can withstand scorching temperatures, resist the harsh vacuum of space, and offer remarkable electrical properties. This isn't some futuristic invention; it describes ceramics, remarkably versatile materials that have been around for millennia. Today, ceramics are playing a crucial role in space exploration, showing how ancient materials can still be on the cutting edge of technological achievement.

The building block of any organism and the blueprint for life, DNA is the molecular template containing the necessary information required to synthesize important biological molecules and beings.