New research from MPI Dusseldorf takes aim at corrosion: a reactive system has been developed, able to deliver corrosion inhibitor to any cut on a metal surface.
The First Seconds in a Building’s Life
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
X-ray diffraction studies show cement hydration on the millisecond scale.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
No Escape for Rust: Non-Destructive Detecting of Corrosion under Coatings
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A joint research group, involving scientists from academia and industry, have been working on a way to detect corrosion behind protective coatings.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Reactive Fillers to Produce Wollastonite Bioceramics
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Scientists from Italy and the USA present an innovative processing method for the fabrication of 3D scaffolds for bone tissue engineering using either fused deposition or conventional hot extrusion.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Lightweight Construction with no Aluminum or Carbon
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Voestalpine develop new lightweight steel construction method that could save the automotive industry millions.
Fourteen steps to DFT Nirvana
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Quick Roll-Changing in Steel Strip Production
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With a new technology Siemens makes the exchange of pinch rolls in hot strip mills faster.
How to Knit Carbon Fibers
April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Germany scientists manufactured knitted fabrics made of silicon carbide fiber. These knitted carbon fibers offer a superior flexibility, wide range of pore size, and a higher degree of drapability.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Building Lightweight Trains
April 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
The less trains weigh, the more economical they are to run. A new material capable of withstanding even extreme stresses and over 35 percent lighter than their steel and aluminum counterparts has now been developed.
The (re-)discovery of a versatile, multifunctional material: Wood research at Empa
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Empa’s wood research, including fire safety, acoustics, nanomodification, and more, was presented in detail at a recent symposium.
Follow MaterialsViews