Reviewing the Development of Metallic Foams with John Banhart

Section through a remelted scrap foam containing magnesium additions

The history, current status and future development of metallic foams is described in a comprehensive review in Advanced Engineering Materials.

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Nanospaced stacking faults improve the strength of magnesium alloys

Nano-spaced stacking faults are parallel fault-lines in the structure of the alloy that increase the strength of the material.

Stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys have potential structural applications in the automobile and aerospace industries.

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Cover Story: More than Just Pretty! Well-Defined Catalysts for Fuel Cells

Advanced Functional Materials: Catalysis for Fuel Cells

Systematic insights into well-defined platinum-alloy nanoparticles promise cheaper and more-efficient fuel cells.

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Steel ab initio: Developing Complex Steels

Steel ab initio

A new and important development in complex steels is reported in the current issue of Steel Research International, dedicated to “Steel ab initio”.