Ian Lawrence, Author at Goss Scientific

28 Feb

Quantum Diamonds

23 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
Chemical Vapour Deposition, CVD, diamonds, IYQ, nitrogen-vacancy, quantum, quantum computing

Diamonds are more than gemstones. As a robust tetrahedral lattice of carbon atoms (sp³ bonding), diamond offers exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, optical transparency, and chemical stability—properties that make it a powerful platform for quantum...

21 Feb

Review

MRI Imaging Demonstration of the Cardiovascular System

20 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
angiography, D2O, hyperpolarised, Max Planck Institute, MRI, n-acetyl-alanine, parahydrogen

Lisa M. Fries, Denis Moll, Ruhuai Mei, Theresa L․ K․ Hune, Josef Elsaßer, Stefan Glöggler.This proof-of-concept study—conducted in collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and the Centre for Biostructural Imaging of...

23 Jan

News

Hydrology

20 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
contamination, COP28, D2O, deuterium, fracking, gas, hydrology, oil, tracer

How Stable Isotopes can be used to assist in Earth Sciences and the monitoring of one of life's most important and abundant moleculesHydrology is the study of the movement, distribution, and management of water...

02 Jan

News

Benzene Recovery

20 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
Benzene recovery, Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, D2O, deuterium, OLED

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has announced a breakthrough in benzene-d6 recovery and re-enrichment, addressing critical cost, environmental, and supply challenges facing OLED display manufacturers worldwide. This innovative benzene recovery program delivers a sustainable, cost-effective...

16 Dec

Spotlight

Dioxin and Furan Standard Mixtures

20 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
contamination, dioxin, furan, GC-MS/MS, PCB, persistent organic pollutants

Dioxins and furans are a strictly regulated class of highly toxic compounds. Historically, laboratories have relied on legacy HRGC-MS (high-resolution GC-MS) standards and methods that have changed little since the late 1980s. Cambridge Isotope...

03 Dec

News

OLED TV

20 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
D2O, deuterium, OLED

A closer look at the future of OLED TV technology, the science behind organic light-emitting diodes, and how stable isotopes like deuterium are driving next-generation advancements such as LG’s OLED.EX panels.An organic light-emitting diode...

25 Nov

Spotlight

Foodomics

19 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
foodomics, human genome project, metabolomics, proteomics

Foodomics is a rapidly expanding scientific discipline that combines food chemistry, biological sciences, and advanced data analysis to understand how food components influence human biology in the post-genomic era. By integrating multi-omics technologies—such as...

18 Nov

News

East Palestine, Ohio Freight Train Disaster

19 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
dioxins, East Palestine, EPA, persistent organic pollutants, phosgene, vinyl chloride

A freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, United States on February 3, 2023. The Norfolk Southern freight train was carrying hazardous materials when cars derailed.East Palestine, Ohio 03/02/2023 8:55pm EST On this date, a...

11 Nov

News

PFAS in Cosmetics to be Banned in New Zealand

19 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
ban, EPA, forever chemicals, New Zealand, PFA

What are PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), why are they known as “forever chemicals,” and why is New Zealand moving to ban PFAS in cosmetic products by 2026? Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a...

08 Nov

Spotlight

Isotopic Enrichment

19 February 2026
Posted by Ian Lawrence
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, isotopic enrichment, organic chemistry, stable isotopes

Discover how isotopic enrichment and species abundance analysis ensure the highest quality stable isotope-labelled compounds. Cambridge Isotope Laboratories (CIL) explains why precise isotope enrichment standards are critical in biomolecular research, pharmaceutical development, environmental testing,...