Materials Sciences
Materials management deals with the research, development, manufacturing and processing of raw and industrial materials. Key aspects here are biological and medical issues, which play an increasingly important role in this field.
innovations-report offers in-depth articles related to the development and application of materials and the structure and properties of new materials.
Superalloy joining for extreme applications using Transient Liquid Phase diffusion bonding
The high mechanical strength and corrosion resistant nature of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) superalloys puts them in demand for use in extreme…
New method for producing catalyst materials to reduce sulfur content in petroleum fuels
Increasingly strict environmental legislation is being applied to motor vehicle emissions. An important aspect of these regulations is the restriction of the…
Life-saving clothing for fishermen
If a fisherman falls into the sea, the new oilskin suit will keep him afloat – in fact, upright in the water, a position that will make it easier to climb on…
Sales method pays off for materials scientists–Data mining used to predict crystal structures
These structures are key to designing new materials and improving existing ones, which means that everything from batteries to airplane wings could be…
Research paves way for new composite materials
The method uses graphite to produce individual graphene-based sheets with exceptional physical, chemical and barrier properties that could be mixed into…
MIT scientists create fiber webs that see
Ultimately the researchers expect the new system will be capable of much more, with potential applications ranging from improved space telescopes to clothing…