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!
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Celebrating Sandra’s Successful Master’s Thesis Defense
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
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
David J. Mazey: Scientist, Pioneer in Nuclear Materials
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
The material that could enable permanent human settlement on the moon
Featured image credits: Galileo orbiter spacecraft, NASA/JPL. Nuclear engineering, a remarkable creation of the human mind, has brought essential technological advancements since the dawn of the modern era. Innovations like nuclear reactors, complex thermohydraulic machines that fully harness the power of the atom, provide humanity with electricity — direct benefits born from decades of research … Continue reading The material that could enable permanent human settlement on the moon
Aluminium is the Game-Changer for Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cells
I am happy to share our newest paper on materials for emerging hydrogen-based fuel cell technologies. I am particularly happy with this study as it is my first paper as a mentor!!! I have been mentoring Dr. Felipe Carneiro da Silva. He is a lecturer and a gifted scientist. He works at the São Paulo … Continue reading Aluminium is the Game-Changer for Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cells
Highlights from the 24th European Conference on Fracture in Zagreb, Croatia
This week, we had the pleasure of attending the 24th European Conference on Fracture (ECF) in Zagreb, Croatia. The experience was truly remarkable, with the conference offering a wealth of insights and opportunities to connect with experts in the field. The community of hydrogen embrittlement likes to destroy materials more than any other community in … Continue reading Highlights from the 24th European Conference on Fracture in Zagreb, Croatia
Hydrogen Offers a New Perspective for Europe’s Future
If asked to name a person who changed the course of the 20th century, one think of Lise Meitner. This brilliant and ingenious physicist, often overlooked by many, was the first to recognize the potential of the atom as a source of energy. Meitner's groundbreaking work on nuclear fission, though eclipsed by history (and the … Continue reading Hydrogen Offers a New Perspective for Europe’s Future
Making stronger aluminium alloys by optimising chemistry
In a recent study conceptualized and performed by Dipl.-Ing. Philip Aster – currently working towards his PhD thesis – we explored how adding copper (Cu) to aluminum alloys can improve their strength and flexibility. Aluminum alloys are widely used because they are strong yet lightweight, but balancing these properties can be challenging. By focusing on … Continue reading Making stronger aluminium alloys by optimising chemistry
Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured Aluminium Crossover Alloys under Thermal Loading
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
Materials at Extremes 