The advantages and disadvantages of the available X-ray techniques for real-time testing of the colloidal nanoparticle synthesis are reviewed.
X-ray techniques to peek into nanoparticle synthesis
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Aluminum Foam from Scrap
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A group of scientists show a low cost route to manufacture high quality aluminum foam.
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Steel Research International Top 5
May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This month’s top 5 most read articles from Steel Research International.
Reviewing the Development of Metallic Foams with John Banhart
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The history, current status and future development of metallic foams is described in a comprehensive review in Advanced Engineering Materials.
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Tough and pliable: a paper-like ceramic
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scientists produce a paper-like ceramic material which is as hard as copper, yet flexible enough to be rolled up or folded. The material has another advantage: it is electrically conductive.
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Super-strong metallic composites from nanowires
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Work effectively overcomes “valley of death” problem in nanocomposite design.
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Next Generation of Micro-Machining
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
German researchers present a new micro-machining method to fabricate micropatterned superelastic TiNi films.
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How can black carp crush hard snail shells?
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mollusk shells are well known to have excellent mechnical properties, but a species of carp – Mylopharyngodon piceus – lives on them. How?
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Startups in materials science: interview with Orlando Auciello
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The first part of our talk with Orlando Auciellot on ultrananocrystalline diamond, his startup company ADT, and treating retina detachment using UNCD.
Bulk Metallic Glass Composites for Spacecraft Shielding
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scientists report in Advanced Engineering Materials a new materials for shielding spacecraft from micrometeroid and space debris impact.
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