Tag: energy transition

Leoben makes waves in fusion materials research

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The [X-MAT] team at the Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy, Montanuniversität Leoben, has drawn global attention with a groundbreaking study published in Advanced Science (DOI: 10.1002/advs.202417659). With more than 1k views and reads in the journal's first month after publication, our work challenges the prevailing high-entropy alloy (HEA) paradigm by proving that even simpler alloy systems can outperform their … Continue reading Leoben makes waves in fusion materials research

Energising the AI Era and Beyond with Nuclear Microreactors

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Feature image credits: Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor, a cross-section of which is shown here, is one of two microreactors that will be tested by the U.S. Department of Energy. Westinghouse Electric Company. The race to meet the soaring energy demands of AI technologies and data centres is driving innovation at an unprecedented pace. One of the … Continue reading Energising the AI Era and Beyond with Nuclear Microreactors

Investigating Hydrogen Embrittlement to Develop Superior Functional Alloys – Prof. Dr. Livia C. Malheiros (UK)

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Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) remains a critical challenge in materials engineering, particularly for industries reliant on high-performance metals, such as energy and transportation. As hydrogen atoms diffuse into metals, they weaken the material’s structural integrity, leading to reduced load-bearing capacity and increased brittleness. A deeper understanding of hydrogen’s interactions with metal lattice structures, defects, and stress … Continue reading Investigating Hydrogen Embrittlement to Develop Superior Functional Alloys – Prof. Dr. Livia C. Malheiros (UK)