AFS® is a single-material sandwich consisting of a foamed aluminum core between two solid aluminum cover layers. MC 912101 / Aluminium-Foam-Sandwich (AFS®) from pohltec metalfoam GmbH This …
A New Generation of Aluminum Is Stronger and Less Carbon-Intensive
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint. Abundant in the earth’s crust and backed by a robust …
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Material Session 8 / Hard as Nails: Glass, Ceramics, and Metals
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
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Innovative Precious Metal Extraction Methods
The world has an electronic waste problem compounded by consumer demand for the latest electronic gadgets and more countries refusing to import …
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Materials 101: Corrosion
Rusting, tarnishing, and weathering are all terms commonly used to describe the impact of corrosion. Corrosion can not only ruin the appearance of products, but it can also lead to serious safety, …
Materials 101: Antibacterial Surfaces
Disease-carrying bacteria are present on almost every surface we encounter. Having the technology to diminish the number of harmful bacteria in our surroundings can positively impact quality of life …
