Tag: metallurgy

Farewell to Professor Peter Hirsch — A Giant in Metallurgy and a Gentle Soul

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The passing of Sir Peter Hirsch on September 12th 2025, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in the story of metallurgy and materials science. Professor Hirsch, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child through the Kindertransport, went on to redefine how we see the inner world of metals. His pioneering use of transmission electron … Continue reading Farewell to Professor Peter Hirsch — A Giant in Metallurgy and a Gentle Soul

“Zigzag Atoms: Scientists develop material with high technological potential” — The University of São Paulo

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Our interview to the Brazilian newspaper "Jornal da USP" is now online! "Zip Phases," synthetic materials combining metallic and non-metallic chemical elements, could be used in the future in electronics, energy storage, superconductivity, and sensors. A new class of synthetic intermetallic materials, with unique atomic structures and physical properties offering high technological potential, has been … Continue reading “Zigzag Atoms: Scientists develop material with high technological potential” — The University of São Paulo

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

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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

The Birth of the ZIP Phases

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It started far beneath the southern sky,In Brazil, where questions first took flight.In Leoben’s halls the dream grew strong,And in Los Alamos — it found where it belonged. There atoms formed a pattern new,Two shapes, two souls — yet one clear view:One diamond-like, with perfect grace,One hexagonal — a mirrored face. With metal bonds and … Continue reading The Birth of the ZIP Phases

Most-read paper at Advanced Materials

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Our work on the discovery of the new Zigzag Intermetallic Phases (ZIP phases) has received an outstanding response from the scientific community on ResearchGate — it is currently featured as the most-read paper of the past 30 days! https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Advanced-Materials-1521-4095 The ZIP phases (short for zigzag intermetallic compounds) are a completely new family of materials with a remarkable feature … Continue reading Most-read paper at Advanced Materials

Three reasons why you must do a Master in Metallurgy here Leoben!

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Hey future metal legends! Thinking about what’s next after your Bachelor’s degree? If you’re into science, tech, and making real impact with raw materials, buckle up - here’s why the Master in Metallurgical Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) should be your next big move! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSLwhAt0nCc 1. Real Science, Real Impact Metals run the world — … Continue reading Three reasons why you must do a Master in Metallurgy here Leoben!

Our work featured in the “Advanced Best of 2025” collection by Wiley!

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Happy Easter to our friends all over the world! We are delighted to share that our recent publication, “Limitations of Hydrogen Detection After 150 Years of Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement”, has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious “Advanced Best of 2025” Collection by Wiley. The Advanced Portfolio from Wiley is a renowned family of high-impact journals, publishing cutting-edge research … Continue reading Our work featured in the “Advanced Best of 2025” collection by Wiley!

AMAG Crossalloy® – The new generation of recycled aluminium

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A very nice article from the AMAG's AluReport on the challenges of recycling aluminium alloys and the AMAG's approach with the new aluminium crossover alloys! Aluminum is a cornerstone of modern engineering, offering unmatched lightweight properties, high recyclability, and versatility across industries. In transportation and aerospace, it is a key enabler of energy efficiency and … Continue reading AMAG Crossalloy® – The new generation of recycled aluminium

A great scientific debate: Are clusters or Guinier-Preston zones responsible for strengthening an Al-Cu-Mg alloy?

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Feature image credits: https://www.scienceisweird.com/arguing-comics Science thrives on debate, and the historic clash between Ringer et al. and Zahra et al. over the role of solute clustering in Al-Cu-Mg alloys is a perfect example of how scientific disputes drive progress. In this case, one side argued that Cu-Mg clusters were a distinct strengthening mechanism, while the … Continue reading A great scientific debate: Are clusters or Guinier-Preston zones responsible for strengthening an Al-Cu-Mg alloy?