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
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
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
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
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
As multinational space programs progress towards establishing permanent human settlements beyond Earth, radiation shielding and damage continue to pose significant challenges. A fascinating recent paper discussing radiation shielding in the context of future nuclear-fission-powered Mars missions has been published in Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research. Bendoyro AC, Thomas LD, Cassibry J and Emrich W. … Continue reading Radiation shielding for nuclear-fission powered human-based Mars missions
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
We are excited to share our latest review paper titled "Limitations of Hydrogen Detection After 150 Years of Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement" in the Advanced Engineering Materials. This comprehensive review paper explores a critical challenge in our quest to harness hydrogen as a sustainable energy source—detecting its effects on materials at the nanoatomic level. Hydrogen's … Continue reading Our review article on hydrogen embrittlement and detection
I recommend all the materialsatextremes.com audience to spend sometime reading this marvelous interview given by Professor Peter Uggowitzer to the AluReport, a publication from AMAG Austria Metall AG! https://alureport.com/issues/issue-02-24/article/the-development-of-scientific-expertise-at-amag-a-success-story Image: Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of AMAG. Credits: AMAG/AluReport. In this recent interview with AluReport, Prof. Peter Uggowitzer, Chair of the Scientific … Continue reading “In the world of science, change is the only true constant” – Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer
Very nice video about the contemporary scientific world, metrics and production. How can we return to the golden age of the 1960s? How can we support more fundamental science without jeopardizing the strong and important link between science, technology and industry? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
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