Specialised Services
Targeted Expertise for Carbon and Organic Materials
Not every project requires a large research campaign. Sometimes what you need is a precise answer, a reliable interpretation, or a specialist capable of seeing patterns others miss.
CarbonMat offers focused services that deliver clarity, evidence, and decision-ready insights.
Technical Consulting & Material Interpretation
When you already have data but need expert judgement.
What this service provides
Independent petrographic review of coal and carbon materials
Interpretation of reflectance, maceral composition, and microstructural features
Integration of petrography with proximate/ultimate analysis, mineralogy, and spectroscopy
Short, decision-focused reports that translate analytical data into operational meaning
Typical outcomes
Resolve conflicting lab results
Understand variability within a resource
Identify drivers of ash, breakdown, or coking performance
Inform blending, mine planning, processing, or R&D strategy
Who this service is for
Mining companies • laboratories • exploration teams • research groups
Next step
→ Discuss your project and objectives. I will provide a scope of work and proposed approach.
Specialist Analytical Support
When targeted measurements are required to answer a well-defined question.
Analytical options
Petrography (vitrinite reflectance, maceral quantification, special phases)
Raman spectroscopy (structural disorder, D/G ratios, other metrics)
FTIR/ATR for functional group chemistry
Integration with SEM/EDS where relevant
What you receive
ISO/AS-aligned measurements
Figures and tables suitable for internal or publication use
Clear interpretation linked to geological or industrial context
Typical use cases
Feasibility studies
Resource characterisation
Materials development
Comparative analysis of sample sets
Next step
→ Contact CarbonMat with sample type and goals to confirm feasibility.
Editorial & Scientific Review
Expert review that raises technical clarity and credibility.
How this service helps
Editing and technical review of manuscripts, reports, and proposals
Scientific alignment to international standards and best practice
Guidance for research groups working in English as a second language
What you receive
Structured feedback
Revised text with improved clarity, logic, and argumentation
Confidential treatment of all submitted materials
Who benefits
Academic groups • industry R&D teams • international collaborations
Next step
→ Request a confidential review.
Training & Workshops
Knowledge transfer grounded in real-world experience.
Formats
Online or in-person
Short modules to advanced workshops
Group or individual training
Topics
Organic petrology and maceral identification
Rank determination and reflectance analysis
Carbon materials and microstructural evolution
Raman and XRD interpretation for industrial or research contexts
Ideal for
Industry professionals • graduate students • laboratories building capability
Next step
→ Request a training proposal tailored to your team..
Connect with CarbonMat
Ready to work together?
Send a short description of your material, objectives, and timeline.
I will review feasibility and outline a practical approach.