We partnered with the CalNano to revisit Spark Plasma Sintering. How has the industry changed since we last discussed it? What is CalNano doing specifically to fuel that change? Take a listen and find out. Articles: A general method to synthesize and sinter bulk ceramics in seconds This episode is sponsored by CalNano. Check out their homepage here. This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge...

In this special out of studio episode, Taylor sits down with Marlene Silva(publisher for Materials Today) and Susan Sinnott(department head and professor of Materials Science at Penn State) to discuss all the ins and outs of publishing. What are some good tips for first time publishers? What is an impact factor and is it even that useful? Take a listen and find out. This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials...

We partnered with the Toyota Research Institute to take a dive into the science behind catalysis with researcher Joseph Montoya. Learn how catalytic converters drastically change the makeup of your car's exhaust and help create cleaner air for us all.   Articles:   The tough calculus of emissions and the future of EVs   MOF-derived carbonaceous materials enriched with nitrogen: Preparation and applications in adsorption and catalysis Single atom is not alone: Metal–support interactions in...

At a time where longevity and product life cycle is becoming increasingly important, learn how materials life can be modeled well before the production line. In this episode of our GE sponsored series we explore materials modeling and using tools such as Finite Element Analysis to save both money and materials.    This episode is sponsored by GE, a leading company in a multitude of fields. Check out their research homepage here. Take a look at jobs here   This episode is sponsored by...

We all know that solar panels take heat from the sun and turn it into energy/ What you may not know is the science behind that process and the materials that make it possible. Taylor sits down with his adventure buddy/photovoltaics expert Mike Scarpulla from the University of Utah. This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences,...

How does a company like GE use machine learning to further their research into new materials and technology? Find out in the first episode of our General Electric sponsored series where we sit down with two experts at GE Andrew Detor and Kareem Aggour. This episode is sponsored by GE, a leading company in a multitude of fields. Check out their research homepage here. Take a look at jobs here This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and...

In this bonus episode Taylor is interviewed by the "Breaking Math" podcast about why he is so passionate about the study of materials. You can find more about them here: Breaking Math Podcast Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Papers future is not written in stone. Taylor sits down with Phil Wild of James Cropper to discuss the past of the company as well as the future and in turn of paper. Learn all of the science that goes into nailing the perfect color as well as the expansion into other areas of the market. This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic...

Taylor and Ramsey take you on a journey through the world of modern dentistry. Learn how we evolved from honey to complex composites for teeth repair. Also get a glimpse into the research Ramsey is doing in pursuit of his PHD. This episode is also sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte...

Anyone who has worked with ceramics knows that they are notoriously difficult to work with and gain data on. We sit down with Daniele Paganelli to discuss their current measurement devices and how they work. We also look to the future as Daniele explains their plans for a new online ceramics database and marketplace. This episode is sponsored by Expert Lab Service, if you need devices to get real time data on Ceramics, consultation on how to run tests, or someone to run the tests for you...

Andrew and Taylor come to you from a garage in sunny California to tell you all about conferences. What should you do there? How do you handle hard questions at a talk you're giving? Why is there random car noises in the background of this episode? Get all the answers here. Check out how they can help you find the perfect material for your next engineering project! This episode is also sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials...

Does ski wax harm the ecosystem? What can we do to create a more eco friendly solution? Ramsey and Professor Jeff Bates of the University of Utah chat about some exciting materials engineering going into ski wax.     Articles Discussed:   Carlson, Ski wax use contributes to environmental contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [LINK] This episode is sponsored by Matmatch. Check out how they can help you find the perfect material for your next engineering project! This episode...

How do you contain waste that remains hazardous for more than 100,000 years? For decades, the question of what to do with high-level nuclear waste has been put on the back-burner. However, as next generation reactors come online and old ones are retired, the problems of disposal become inevitable. In this episode we investigate the materials challenges of immobilizing and protecting radioactive waste for several millennia. Articles Discussed: King, Container materials for the storage and...

We all have experienced the pain of buying produce only for it to spoil before we can finish eating all of it. Apeel Sciences seeks to remedy this by creating a coating to help increase the longevity of fruit. We sit down with Lou Perez to discuss some of the science behind the company. This episode is sponsored Matmatch. Check out how they can help you find the perfect material for your next engineering project! This episode is also sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community...

A slightly different take on the podcast. Join the gang as we celebrate 50 episodes and dive back through the history of how it all started. Learn the backstories of how we all got involved and where we see it heading. Plus join us for some fun stories of the mistakes we have made along the way. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected] or connect with us on social...

A recent report in the Wall Street Journal pointed out that building one wind turbine requires 900 tons of steel, 2,500 tons of concrete and 45 tons of plastic and a single electric vehicle will require the digging up, moving, and processing of over 500,000 pounds of raw materials! As we transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy and storage we will need to drastically increase the production and availability of metals including lithium, rare-earth elements, nickel, tin, tungsten...

Did you know turbine blades operate in environments above their melting temperature? The secret is a barrier, no thicker than your fingernail, that insulates, protects, and prevents the nickel superalloy blade from melting. In this episode we discuss the materials science that makes low thermal conductivity, high compliance thermal barrier coatings possible. Towards the end we peer into what the future might hold as we push operating temperatures higher. Articles Discussed: 2019, Smil,...

Taylor and Andrew sit down with Cassie Bradley of INEOS Styrolution to talk about improving polystyrene and reducing its ecological footprint. Articles Discussed: Video overview of the depolymerization of polystyrene Link 2019 Goldsberry, Ineos Styrolution announces breakthrough in chemical recycling of polystyrene Link This episode is sponsored by INEOS Styrolution. Check them out at https://www.ineos-styrolution.com/index.html and https://styrolution-eco.com/ This episode is also...

Nuclear is always a hot topic in the discussion of alternative power sources. Dive into the history of reactors and follow the journey all the way up to the cutting edge of nuclear development. Articles Discussed: 2015 CRUD: Another Acronym Bites the Dust Link 2010 Materials challenges for nuclear systems Link This episode is sponsored by Matmatch. Check out how they can help you find the perfect material for your next engineering project! This episode is also sponsored by Materials...

The Space Shuttle Challengers Explosion rocked America to its core. Was this issue actually caused by engineering or was it a management mistake. Delve into the story of the Rogers Commission and their findings on Morton Thiokols Solid Rocket Boosters and O-Ring. Articles Discussed: 2006 Challenger: Reporting a Disaster's Cold, Hard Fact LINK 2019 Challenger: The shuttle disaster that changed NASALINK 2016 A famous physicist’s simple experiment showed the inevitability of the Challenger...

Imagine mounting a pair of cameras to watch your sample as it's deformed and recovering microscale information about the strain! That is exactly what digital image correlation has to offer. In this episode we describe the technique and chat with the inventor, Dr. Sutton from Correlated Solutions Inc. Learn all about the history from DaVinci to present! Special thanks to Correlated Solutions for sponsoring this episode. Learn about their products at https://www.correlatedsolutions.com/ Thanks...

What if rocks could polymerize? Geopolymers are a unique class of materials that may offer a solution to environmental issues in the industrial sector. The production of Portland cement, the primary building material, produces high amounts of CO2. Rapid industrialization in Asia and Africa are driving cement production to new global highs, necessitating the exploration of alternative building materials. The polycondensation of silicates and aluminates to form geopolymers produces around...

A very special micro with the whole cast. The group discusses the history of the Titanic and the reasons it is so talked about as well as if the Iceberg is really what's to blame for the ships fate. By taking a look at the hard science behind the ships design different theories as to the ships true faults begin to emerge. https://www.businessinsider.com/titanics-books-predicted-disaster-2018-4 If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected]. Make...

After the popular 3D printing episode the gang dives into a conversation about what 3D printing can be used for. Ranging from Aerospace to organs to edible water bottles this technology is creeping its way into every facet of our life. Learn about the technology that makes this advanced kind of 3D printing possible from the powders that line the bed to the science behind the lasers. Farber E, Zhu JN, Popovich A, Popovich V. A review of NiTi shape memory alloy as a smart material produced by...

Take a dive into the history of fatigue crack growth with Jared and Taylor. Featuring the history of the equations and the applications they saw in the story of the DeHaviland Comet. If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at [email protected]. Make sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, google play, and now Youtube or wherever you find your podcasts. If you like the show and want to help us reach more people, consider leaving a review - it helps us...