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Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski

In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates

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Episode 72: Importance of Cross-Sector Collaboration

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2023/09/06

The UK foundation industries (chemicals, ceramics, glass, paper, cement and metals) face common challenges to ensure they benefit in the transformation to a more sustainable future. Cross-sector collaboration is essential to share best practice and optimize use of energy and resources. The Innovate UK Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge has brought together these sectors to collaborate and accelerate innovation and one example project is Flue2Chem, which involves 15 partners in metals and

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00:35:38

Episode 71: Automating Materials Discovery

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2023/08/28

Autonomous labs are poised to revolutionize materials and chemistry research. Tools are both less expensive than they once were, and the techniques to use them have been developed. We chat with Andy Cooper of the University of Liverpool to learn how far we've come, what's left to do, and what we can expect going forward. 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

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Episode 70: Nickel Superalloys at General Electric

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2023/08/17

Modern engineers work in environments that most metals simply can't withstand. What do you do when you need a metal to go to incredibly high temperatures? You make an alloy. We take a dive into the history of these nickel "superalloys" to understand what makes them so super and how they are being leveraged to push innovation forward. Interested in learning more? Check out these awesome resources from TMS: Superalloys: A Primer and History [LINK] Superalloys Proceedings Archive

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00:53:54

Episode 69: Manufacturing Monitoring at Gefran, Inc.

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2023/07/27

Manufacturing mistakes can be costly to both time and money but a large one can even injure or kill workers. The bets way to combat mistakes is to monitors every step of the process but when it comes to creating complex materials this isn't always so easy. Learn how the sensors used work and why they are so important to the process. This episode is sponsored by Gefran, to learn more about their products and what they can do for you click the link here. This episode is sponsored by Materials Today,

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00:36:12

Episode 68: Thermal Spray Coatings at General Electric

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2023/06/21

Learn what Thermal Spray is and how GE is leveraging it in their new projects. From the various types of ignition and feed material to new ways of bonding the coating this technology is constantly evolving at GE. 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 sharing of materials science knowledge and

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Episode 67: Additive Manufacturing at General Electric

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2023/05/30

Additive manufacturing is spreading to every industry and is evolving way past the stringy plastic prints of the past. Learn how GE is utilizing this technology to print some things you may not expect such as ceramic components for airplane engines. Learn how they cut down on failures for the prints that take months by leveraging new technologies and some old ones too. This episode is sponsored by GE, a leading company in a multitude of fields. Check out their research homepage here. Take a look at

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Episode 66: Ceramic Matrix Composites at General...

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2023/05/03

Ceramics are an incredibly useful yet notoriously difficult material to work with. Learn how the researches at GE are utilizing CMCs to help increase the usability and applications of ceramics while still keeping many of the beneficial properties. 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 sharing of

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Episode 65: Fusion Reactor Materials

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2023/03/31

In light of the recent breakthrough we sit down to discuss the state of fusion as it relates to the materials that makes it possible. From the harsh environments of the reactor the irradiated byproducts they produce materials are in every aspect of the process and drive forward the path to cleaner energy. Later we are joined by Claire Saunders from Helion Energy to discuss her experience working in the industry as a fusion nuclear materials scientist. References: First principles review of options

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00:35:07

Episode 64: Bulletproof Materials

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2023/03/10

Andrew and Jared are back! After inspiration from the documentary known as Mad Max: Fury Road and The Dark Knight Trilogy we are taking a look at materials that are used to stop ballistic impacts. From the race tire material we wear as vests to the futuristic magnetorheological fluid soaked fabrics. Sources: Body Armor Materials Overview How Stuff Works: Liquid Body Armor Ballistic Performance of Natural Fiber Based Soft and Hard Body Armour- A Mini Review A Review on Synthetic Fibers for Polymer

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00:38:52

Episode 63: Spark Plasma Sintering at Cal Nano

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2023/02/06

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 and

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Episode 62: Publishing in Scientific Journals

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2023/01/18

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 science

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Episode 61: Catalysis at the Toyota Research Institute

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2022/11/28

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

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Episode 60: Materials Modeling at General Electric

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2022/10/03

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 Materials

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Episode 59: Photovoltaic Materials

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2022/08/29

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,

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Episode 58: Materials Informatics at General Electric

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2022/07/15

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 sharing of

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00:55:28

Bonus: Why is Materials Science Important?

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2022/06/13

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 materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

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Episode 57: Paper's Possibilities

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2022/05/26

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 conferences,

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Episode 56: Ceramic Dental Composites

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2022/05/03

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 and

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Episode 55: Ceramics in Real Time

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2022/04/11

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 considering

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Episode 54: μ: Getting The Most Out Of Conferences

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2022/03/15

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 science

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