Category: Nanomaterials

Materials scientists warn of threat posed by AI-generated experimental images

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

Interesting media coverage of a Nature Nanotechnology paper drawing the attention of materials science community to the danger of AI-generated microscopy images. Time to rethink the whole concepts of University, Education & Science in a world dominated by AI and fast access to documented information? Yes! News coverage by Royal Society of Chemistry, by Katrina … Continue reading Materials scientists warn of threat posed by AI-generated experimental images

Unveiling the Science of Nanometallurgy

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

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

Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

We are happy to share the publication of our latest paper titled “Comparative analysis of experimental techniques for microstructural characterization of novel nanostructured aluminium alloys” on Materials Characterization. In this study, we delve into the intricacies of using various experimental techniques to analyze the microstructures of an ultrafine-grained AlMgZnCuAg crossover alloy under themal loading. Through … Continue reading Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading

Exploring the Stability of Ti-based MAX Phases in Extreme Nuclear Environments

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

We are excited to share findings from our latest research on the potential use of MAX phases in nuclear reactors. MAX phases, known for their hexagonal-compact nanolayered crystal structure, high machinability, and chemical inertness, have long been considered promising materials for nuclear applications. However, our new paper sheds light on crucial aspects that must be … Continue reading Exploring the Stability of Ti-based MAX Phases in Extreme Nuclear Environments

A decade probing the radiation response of Ti-based MAX phases

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

Can Ti-based MAX phases -- this new class of potential functional materials -- be applied in future nuclear reactors? We investigated the response of Ti-based MAX phases to both neutrons and heavy ions. The discoveries of this intense decade-long research has just been published at Materials Today Energy. Open access article access here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtener.2022.101186

Nanocrystalline lightweight alloys for space exploration

~ Matheus A. Tunes ~ Leave a comment

We continue in our saga aiming at finding better radiation-resistant materials for applications in the extreme environment of the solar system. I am delighted to introduce you our new paper that was led by Patrick Willenshofer (another genius from Montanuniversitaet Leoben). In this paper, we introduce a revolutionary nanocrystalline crossover aluminium alloy that scored the … Continue reading Nanocrystalline lightweight alloys for space exploration