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Chromatographic Techniques: A Smarter Way to Measure Surface Area

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Chromatographic Techniques: A Smarter Way to Measure Surface Area

When characterizing solid materials, specific surface area is often one of the first properties scientists look to determine. It influences everything from adsorption capacity and reactivity to dissol...

27 Jan 2026 Our blog

Sorption Science Bulletin - Best of 2025

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Sorption Science Bulletin - Best of 2025

Explore the latest Sorption Bulletin, featuring cutting-edge research, peer-reviewed papers, and insights in sorption science, all in one place! Access these documents more free in the Sorption Academ...

22 Dec 2025 Updates from SMS

Pramod Kerai Hangs Up His Tool Belt After 23 Years

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Pramod Kerai Hangs Up His Tool Belt After 23 Years

It is with pride, appreciation, and a little sadness that we announce the departure Pramod Kerai from the Surface Measurement Systems Service Team, who is leaving for the Sunlit slopes of a long and h...

28 Aug 2025 Updates from SMS

Influence of Humidity and Temperature on the drying kinetics, phase composition and morphology of gypsum.

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), Khadija Rupawala

Influence of Humidity and Temperature on the drying kinetics, phase composition and morphology of gypsum.

Exploring Gypsum Dehydration: Humidity and Temperature Dynamics The study detailed in DVS Application Note 112 highlights groundbreaking research into gypsum's dehydration kinetics, phase composition,...

9 Jun 2025 Our blog

Net2Zero Consortium to Train the UK’s Next Generation of Decarbonisation Experts

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Net2Zero Consortium to Train the UK’s Next Generation of Decarbonisation Experts

<Press Release Published on behalf of Academic Partner, the Net2Zero Consortium, comprised of Queen's University Belfast, Aston University University of Nottingham, University of Warwick, and 25 other...

4 Oct 2024 Updates from SMS

The Sticky Science of Sugar: Exploring Moisture Migration in Specialty Sugars

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

The Sticky Science of Sugar: Exploring Moisture Migration in Specialty Sugars

10 September 2024 | Dr. Baldeep Kaur, University of Greenwich Sugar is a staple in our daily lives, found in everything from our morning coffee to our favorite desserts. But behind this everyday ingre...

11 Sept 2024

$Exploring the Dynamic World of MOFs by in-situ X-ray Diffraction Techniques$

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Exploring the Dynamic World of MOFs by in-situ X-ray Diffraction Techniques

10 September 2024 | Dr. Volodymyr Bon, TU Dresden Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have been a topic of fascination and research for over two decades, primarily due to their incredible flexibility and ...

11 Sept 2024

Exploring the Challenges of Space Materials: Guillaume Rioland on Outgassing and Water Sorption

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Exploring the Challenges of Space Materials: Guillaume Rioland on Outgassing and Water Sorption

10 September 2024 | Dr. Guillaume Rioland, CNES In the high-stakes world of space exploration, maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of spacecraft is paramount to the success of any mission. Conta...

11 Sept 2024

Exploring the Potential of Zeolites in Gas Separation: A Glimpse into Remy Guillet-Nicolas’ Research

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Exploring the Potential of Zeolites in Gas Separation: A Glimpse into Remy Guillet-Nicolas’ Research

10 September 2024 | Dr. Remy Guillet-Nicolas, CNRS, Eniscaen In the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions, innovative materials are playing a pivotal role. One such material is zeoli...

10 Sept 2024

A Glimpse into the Future of Pharmaceutical Formulation: Christian Lübbert on Amorphous Solid Dispersions

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

A Glimpse into the Future of Pharmaceutical Formulation: Christian Lübbert on Amorphous Solid Dispersions

10 September 2024 | Dr. Christian Lübbert, Amofor The pharmaceutical industry often faces the challenge of poorly water-soluble drug candidates, leading to insufficient bioavailability. One solution i...

10 Sept 2024

Exploring the Potential of Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity: A Teaser for Prof. Peter Budd’s Upcoming Talk

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Exploring the Potential of Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity: A Teaser for Prof. Peter Budd’s Upcoming Talk

September 2024 | Prof. Peter Budd, University of Manchester In the world of advanced materials, Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIMs) stand out as a revolutionary class of materials with signific...

3 Sept 2024

Heriot Watt University Team Wins Prestigious Carbon Capture Innovation Prize

Surface Measurement Systems Limited (Employer), John Dowd

Heriot Watt University Team Wins Prestigious Carbon Capture Innovation Prize

Singapore, July 19, 2024 — In a significant stride towards addressing climate change, the Carbon Capture Innovation Prize has recognized pioneering efforts in the emerging field of carbon capture. Thi...

15 Aug 2024 Updates from SMS

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