A controlled two phase spray cooling method makes quenching without distortion possible.
Rolling Titanium into Scrolls: New Microstructures for Medical Implants
A group of researchers examined a new method for creating 3D micro-architectured Ti structures and found an attractive combination of stiffness, strength, and ductility.
Hard Carbon for Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries
Japanese companies target the future market for Lithium-ion batteries. Kureha, Kuraray, and Itochu jointly developed and commercialized a new hard carbon material called “Biocarbotron”.
New Series of Hydroxyapatite Biomaterials
Ceram developed a new range of Hydroxyapatite biomaterials. Now the company is looking for partners to explore the promising materials and to find new applications.
MSE Congress Calls for Abstracts
The “Materials Science and Engineering – MSE2012-Congress” will open its gates in Darmstadt, Germany from September 25-27.
Forging an Alliance between Steel and Aluminum
University of Hanover researchers have found the optimum production parameters for compound forging of steel-aluminum parts.
In The Future, Implants Will Be Printed with Polymers
A biocompatible polyacrylate network for the build-up of artificial tissues is created by a 3D printing process.
Vegetable Fibers Make a Comeback in Materials Engineering
Brazilian scientists have studied the water absorption in unsaturated polyester composites reinforced with macambira fiber.
Porous Reactors in Use: Destroying Industrial Pollutants
SGL Carbon’s porous reactors can synthesize hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids and destroy pollutants in industrial waste gases.
Seeking Candidates for Porous Burners
The benefits of porous burner technology are amazing, but many materials science problems remain to be solved.