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PFAS in Your Activewear: How Are These “Forever Chemicals” Detected?

Your favorite athletic gear likely offers impressive performance, repelling water, resisting stains, and wicking away sweat. Many of these features are made possible by a class of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But growing consumer awareness and regulatory scrutiny are calling the use of these “forever chemicals” into question. Understanding what they are, the risks they…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Environment | Material characterization | Our expertise

Can TGA and QCM-D Protect Your Household From Forever Chemicals? Detecting PFAS in Everyday Materials

The silent infiltration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in everyday items presents an urgent health concern for households globally. Often designated as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to environmental degradation, these synthetic substances are found in non-stick cookware, waterproof textiles, and consumer packaging. To establish an effective domestic barrier against these hazards, developing…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Material characterization | Our expertise | Polymer, Plastics & Fibers

Why TGA-EGA Matters First: Real-World Advantages of Hyphenated Techniques

What if you could not only detect when your material degrades, but also understand exactly what it releases in real time? For scientists and engineers working with polymers, coatings, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials, this is more than a nice-to-have capability. It provides a clear competitive advantage. Hyphenated techniques such as TGA-EGA (thermogravimetric analysis coupled with…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Material characterization | Our expertise | Polymer, Plastics & Fibers

Why Is My Polymer Clay Brittle? (Causes and Fixes)

Introduction Polymer clay is a fascinating medium that offers professional durability when cured correctly. Few things are more discouraging than spending hours sculpting a masterpiece only to have it snap in your hands. You remove the project out of the oven and expect it to be rock solid. Instead, it crumbles under the slightest pressure….

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Chalanda Chulakham | Cosmetics | Material characterization | Our expertise

Climate-Proofing Cosmetic Packaging: How Heat Stress Challenges Materials

Climate change is no longer a distant concern. It is already creating challenges for the cosmetics industry. With every spike in temperature, every heatwave, and every unexpected shift in weather, these stresses accumulate and place added pressure on both the products and the packaging designed to protect them. Even if a formulation is perfected, performance…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Electronics | Material characterization | Our expertise

Rethinking Surface Characterization in Semiconductor Coating R&D

As chip technology continues to advance, the coatings that protect and shape each wafer need to keep up as well. These days, R&D teams are not only focused on making new coatings but also on deeply understanding what is happening at the surface level. Even small variations in surface energy, cleanliness, or texture can affect…

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Chalanda Chulakham | General Laboratory | Material characterization | Our expertise

How AI is Revolutionizing Materials Science and Manufacturing

For most of history, discovering new materials was a slow and uncertain process shaped by chance breakthroughs and years of trial and error. Vulcanized rubber, for example, was discovered by accident, while lithium-ion batteries took decades to refine. Scientists spent years experimenting, hoping something would eventually work. But things look very different now. By 2026,…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Environment | Material characterization | Material identification | Our expertise | Polymer, Plastics & Fibers

Microplastics: How to Avoid Making Them, A Material Scientist’s Guide

Microplastics have taken over: oceans, soil, food, water, and even our own bodies. It’s an alarming reality. These tiny fragments of plastic are found everywhere, and as a material scientist, I see just how complex it gets. If we truly want to tackle the problem, we have to understand where microplastics come from and recognize…

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LabVantage Opens a New Chapter in Taiwan’s Pharma LIMS Market, Raising the Bar

LabVantage achieved its first installation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry. This win marks a significant breakthrough in the local market and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for digital transformation in laboratories. LabVantage delivers more than a traditional Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). It is a technology leader…

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Chalanda Chulakham | Environment | Material characterization | Our expertise

Engineering Better Soil: Science-Based Approaches to Boost Fertility and Plant Productivity

Most people barely notice dirt. Maybe you wipe it off your shoes or simply ignore it. But if you are a materials scientist, soil isn’t boring: it is a system in motion. There are minerals, old roots and leaves breaking down, water moving through, air pockets, and a whole microscopic zoo of microbes. Everything is…

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