Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

Discover the exciting world of flash sintering and its advantages like lower energy consumption and faster manufacturing speed. Learn about the history of ceramics and the establishment of a ceramics hub in Stoke-on-Trent. The podcast also features insights from Lucideon, a leading expert in the field. Don't miss the sponsors and an interesting article on multi-phase flash sintering technique for 3D complex shapes.

In this episode, the podcast discusses the need for circularity in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of implementing a circular construction economy and the importance of tracking and re-certifying materials. The podcast also highlights successful examples of steel reuse in construction and the development of materials tracing. They emphasize the need for creativity and collaboration in achieving industry goals.

Explore the concept of industrial symbiosis and its benefits in achieving sustainable industry. Guests discuss glass technology, nature conservation, and the recycling of glass. Learn about the process and challenges of developing industrial symbiosis, along with successful examples of waste materials being reused in various industries.

The podcast explores the potential impact of large language models in material science, discussing their applications in various fields and highlighting a paper on how LLMs can transform material science and chemistry. It delves into the benefits and challenges of using LLMs in coding, proposes tools for literature reviews and education, and shares experiences with LLMs in different domains. The hosts acknowledge sponsors and engage with listeners.

The podcast explores the use of digital tools in materials science and their applications in various industries. It highlights the importance of data collection and community adoption of digital tools in materials science. The chapter also discusses the predictions for the future of digital tools in materials science and the potential for sustainable manufacturing.

Discover how innovators are developing materials to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production, including self-healing technology and using bio-inspired solutions. Explore the challenges of working with bacteria in engineering processes and the potential of collaborative efforts in the construction industry. Hear about the positive aspects of technology advancements in foundational industries.

Discussing the importance of cross-sector collaboration in the UK foundation industries to drive sustainability and innovation. Featuring insights on Flue2Chem project aiming to produce valuable materials from greenhouse gas emissions. Guests from Innovate UK and Unilever share their perspectives. Exploring carbon capture technology, waste repurposing, and sustainable supply chains for a cleaner future.

This podcast explores the advancements in automating materials discovery, the significance of knowledge graphs and training for chemists and material scientists, the challenges and opportunities of requiring extra data for academic papers, the costs of autonomous experiments, and the importance of interdisciplinary teams in approaching unsolved chemistry challenges.

Discover the evolution of nickel superalloys in aerospace, their strength mechanisms, and manufacturing processes for jet engine parts. Explore challenges in acquiring metallic materials and the role of materials innovation at General Electric.

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, 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 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. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator,co-host,editing assistance), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing). Keywords: Materials Science Manufacturing Sensors Monitoring Safety