Author: Matheus A. Tunes

An experimental physicist who enjoys the company of intriguing people and is able to endure many cups of coffee and engage in endless scientific discussions.

Montanuniversität Leoben brings innovation into space

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20.11.2024 - Press release from the Montanuniversität Leoben, Translated with DeepL. Access here in German: https://www.unileoben.ac.at/news/montanuniversitaet-leoben-bringt-innovation-ins-all/. A significant step for space research and the Montanuniversität Leoben: After long preparations, highly developed thin film coatings from Leoben have now arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). The innovative coatings, developed for future space applications, are part … Continue reading Montanuniversität Leoben brings innovation into space

“Hydrogen holds promise for clean energy but damages pipelines – scientists seek solution”

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Our interview to the University of São Paulo Newspaper has been now published! -- Experiments seek to demonstrate theories about how hydrogen weakens metal structures, which could help to overcome the problems caused by it The use of hydrogen as an energy source faces a major obstacle: damage to the metal pipes that transport it. … Continue reading “Hydrogen holds promise for clean energy but damages pipelines – scientists seek solution”

[X-MAT]’s Master Thesis of Sandra Gonzaga is now online!

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Exploring Alloys in the Al-Mg-Si System for Space Applications The Master Thesis of our postgraduate researcher Ms. Sandra Gonzaga is now online and available for download at: https://pureadmin.unileoben.ac.at/portal/en/publications/development-and-characterisation-of-an-ultrafinegrained-almgsi-alloy-for-space-applications(5be5ba38-321f-47bf-99e5-4f72ccebef4e).html?customType=theses In the race to conquer the cosmos, materials science plays a pivotal role in enabling the development of spacecraft and satellites capable of withstanding the harsh realities … Continue reading [X-MAT]’s Master Thesis of Sandra Gonzaga is now online!

The importance of falsifiability in science, Dr. Hossenfelder

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I absolutely love the YouTube channel of physicist Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder! In one of her videos, she brilliantly explains the crucial role of falsifiability in science, particularly in physics. In scientific research, theories must be tested through experiments. If experiments show that a theory is incorrect, then it is incorrect! Even more importantly, a scientific … Continue reading The importance of falsifiability in science, Dr. Hossenfelder

Celebrating Professor Pippan’s 70th anniversary and 150 years of hydrogen embrittlement research in metallurgy!

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Our recent work on the "Limitations of Hydrogen Detection After 150 Years of Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement" was highlighted in the Advanced Engineering Materials journal with a back cover! I am mostly happy that this was a special edition of the journal to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Professor Reinhard Pippan (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15272648/2024/26/19)! To all my … Continue reading Celebrating Professor Pippan’s 70th anniversary and 150 years of hydrogen embrittlement research in metallurgy!

Celebrating Sandra’s Successful Master’s Thesis Defense

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On October 1, 2024, Sandra Gonzaga, our Master Student, reached an impressive milestone in her academic journey, successfully defending her Master's thesis with the highest grade of “Sehr gut” (1). Her remarkable research has broken new ground in the study of aluminium alloys within the Al–Mg–Si system, designed specifically for space applications. Prof. Pogatscher, Sandra, … Continue reading Celebrating Sandra’s Successful Master’s Thesis Defense

Unveiling the Science of Nanometallurgy

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A significant study from our research team, titled "Unravelling Nanometallurgy with In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Case Study with Copper Nanowires," was recently published in Nano Today. Led by Diego Coradini, our former PhD student, the research delves into the behavior of copper nanowires under extreme heating conditions within a transmission electron microscope. By … Continue reading Unveiling the Science of Nanometallurgy

India, China, and Russia set to collaborate on lunar nuclear microreactor development

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India and China are set to collaborate with Russia on a pioneering lunar project to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon. Led by Russia’s Rosatom, this project aims to generate up to half a megawatt of energy to support a lunar base. Both India and China have expressed strong interest in joining this … Continue reading India, China, and Russia set to collaborate on lunar nuclear microreactor development

David J. Mazey: Scientist, Pioneer in Nuclear Materials

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In early 2014, while conducting a literature review for my Master's thesis at the University of São Paulo, I visited the library of the Institute of Physics (IFUSP), my alma mater, to search for papers dating back to the origins of nuclear materials research. At the time, I was a curious 22-year-old, freshly graduated physicist. … Continue reading David J. Mazey: Scientist, Pioneer in Nuclear Materials