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This study compared the microstructure and corrosion behavior of pure Mg and Mg-1.8Ca alloy in bulk and thin-film forms, demonstrating that the thin-film alloy exhibited significantly improved corrosion resistance 👉 brnw.ch/21x3l1d #MaterialsScience #MDPIMaterials

✏️ A wooden pencil begins as graphite, clay, and cedar, waiting to become a quiet line of thought. ✍️ Explore the making: theperpetuallycurious.org/pe… Matter becoming meaning. #PencilMaking #MaterialsScience #Curiosity #Engineering

This study compared the effects of an eccentric variable-radius tool and conventional hemispherical tools on the surface integrity of AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy in single-point incremental forming. 👉 brnw.ch/21x3kSd #MaterialsScience #MaterialsAnisotropy

This in vitro study demonstrated that all tested bulk-fill composites and compomer showed significant cytotoxicity to stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth, with no notable differences among most bulk-fill materials. 👉brnw.ch/21x3kOM #MaterialsScience #MDPI

💡 LightMAT 2027 Topic Spotlight #01: Processing & Additive Manufacturing - Submit your abstract on lightweight metals, process optimization, AM, and process–structure–property links. 📅 Deadline: 24 June 2026 🔗 dgm.de/lightmat/2027/submiss… #LightMAT2027 #MaterialsScience

🔗 doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.77.… 🗞️ Dive into the full paper to discover how optimizing WEDM parameters unlocks the true potential of nano-reinforced structural alloys for high-performance aerospace applications! #Nanocomposites #WireEDM #MaterialsScience

⚙️ Scientists invented a metal so corrosion-proof it shouldn't even exist by current science. Made with manganese, supposedly bad for rust resistance. This alloy grows a second protective layer when the first fails. 🔬 Could cut green hydrogen equipment costs by 40x. ✨ #omgfacts #Science #MaterialsScience #Innovation #FutureTech

Sea Silk: The Golden Fleece?! Scientists in South Korea say they may have brought back something the world has not seen in over 2,000 years. Sea Silk. A material once reserved for emperors in ancient Rome and China. A fabric so rare it was treated like treasure, not clothing. The key detail changes everything. The golden shine was never dye. Never metal. Never paint. Researchers say the effect comes from microscopic protein structures found in a specific coastal clam species. When processed and woven, those structures reflect light in a way that creates a natural gold like glow. For centuries, the method was lost. Known only through ancient texts, trade records, and fragments that could not be fully replicated. Now scientists in South Korea say they have recreated the process using modern biological research and material engineering. The result is a reconstructed fabric that matches historical descriptions of Sea Silk in appearance and texture. Soft. Light reflecting. And naturally luminous under light. Researchers say this could reshape how materials are made in the future. Not by adding color. But by designing structure at a microscopic level. What makes this discovery stand out is not just that an ancient material was recreated. It is that science may now understand how to build fabrics that behave like natural optical systems. Materials that do not just exist. But respond to light. And the question now is simple. If a 2,000 year old imperial fabric can come back… What else is still buried in history waiting to be rebuilt. Source: Scientific reporting on South Korea biomaterials and reconstructed Sea Silk research #Science #Discovery #Innovation #Biotech #MaterialsScience #History #Viral youtu.be/vA2CXNFjytc?is=coYo… via @YouTube

🎓 PhD in Nanotechnology & Functional Materials (MOFs) 🇸🇪 | Uppsala University 📌 Position: Doctoral (PhD) Position in Nanotechnology and Functional Materials (MOFs for Environmental Applications) 🏫 University: Uppsala University 📍 Location: Uppsala, Sweden 🇸🇪 🏢 Department: Materials Science and Engineering (Ångström Laboratory) 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Ocean Cheung 📅 Deadline: August 17, 2026 ⏳ Start Date: As agreed 💰 Funding: Fully funded PhD (salary per Swedish doctoral agreement) 🔬 About the Project This PhD focuses on developing advanced porous materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for environmental applications. Key research components include: • Synthesis and characterization of porous materials (MOFs, zeolites, oxides) • Adsorption and catalytic degradation of pollutants (e.g., PFAS, greenhouse gases) • Use of techniques such as XRD, IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and gas adsorption • Optimization of materials for water treatment and environmental remediation • Collaboration within multidisciplinary and international research teams 👤 Ideal Candidate • MSc in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field • Experience in porous materials and characterization techniques (e.g., XRD) • Interest in environmental applications and materials chemistry • Strong laboratory, analytical, and academic writing skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in research environments 🌟 Why Apply? • Work on cutting-edge materials for environmental sustainability • Access advanced facilities at the Ångström Laboratory • Be part of an international and interdisciplinary research group • Gain expertise in nanotechnology, catalysis, and environmental materials • Fully funded 4-year PhD with strong academic support 🌍 Location Highlight – Uppsala Uppsala is a historic university city known for its strong research culture, student life, and proximity to Stockholm, offering a high quality of life for researchers. 🔗 More Info: phdscanner.com/opportunities… #PhD #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #MOFs #EnvironmentalScience #Sweden #ResearchOpportunity

Join us at the prestigious 12th European Congress on Advanced Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the global hub of innovation — Paris, France 🌐 Register & Learn More: shorturl.at/GYmTA #Nanotech2026 #MaterialsScience #Graphene #ParisScience #NanotechnologyCongress

Ready-mix producers must legally disclose additives to concrete, but cement producers aren't held to the same standard. Why the difference in transparency? #concrete #concreteconstruction #Construction #MaterialsScience #BuildingMaterials #Transparency

Your phone case has a better travel history than most people. Before it landed in your hand, it quietly crossed 6 countries and thousands of kilometers. It started as butadiene a by-product of petrochemical refining in the Middle East. ➡️ Polymerised into ABS resin in South Korea's polymer plants. ➡️ Transited through China's logistics corridors. ➡️ Compounded with colour and additives in India. ➡️ Injection moulded locally into the case snapped onto your phone right now. That's not a supply chain. That's a world tour for a ₹200 phone case. What looks like commodity plastic is actually the convergence of petrochemistry, polymer science, global shipping, and precision manufacturing across 5 industries, 6 countries, and thousands of kilometres. The next time someone says "It's just plastic" hand them this post. #PolymerUpdate #Petrochemicals #GlobalSupplyChain #PlasticManufacturing #MaterialsScience

Cement paste wrapping with a 0.6 water-binder ratio effectively improved the performance of sulfate-containing recycled #aggregates, and the addition of 15% fly ash provided synergistic enhancement. 👉 brnw.ch/21x3jOK #MaterialsScience #Materials #ConstructionMaterials

A novel engineering approach using composite patches was proposed to repair defective aluminum panels, and their mechanical behavior under shear forces was investigated. 👉Read the full findings: brnw.ch/21x3jIF #MaterialsScience #Materials #MechanicalBehavior

🔩 #DGM Arbeitskreis #𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗺 im Fachausschuss #Stranggießen am 12.-13. Mai 2026 bei #Speira Hamburg. Dank an Speira GmbH & Michael Pohl! Nachbericht➡️ dgm.de/de/home#news=019e834c… #MaterialsScience | #Engineering | #Werkstoffe

📌 A numerical simulation using the SPH method revealed that larger aggregate size and percentage slowed chloride ion diffusion and delayed #corrosion damage initiation in concrete pile foundations 👉 brnw.ch/21x3jBJ #MaterialsScience #Concrete #SPH

This study calibrated the GTN damage parameters for AISI 1035 steel under high-temperature forging conditions and validated them by comparing finite element simulations with experimental tensile data. 👉brnw.ch/21x3jBw #MaterialsScience #FiniteElement

🕯️🔬 On this day, 13 June 1938, we remember Charles Édouard Guillaume (1861–1938), Nobel Prize-winning physicist, pioneer of precision measurement, and inventor of materials that transformed modern science and engineering. 🏆 Nobel Prize in Physics (1920) 🌟 His groundbreaking achievements include: ✅ Discovery of Invar (1896) – a nickel-iron alloy with extremely low thermal expansion ✅ Development of Manganin – crucial for precision electrical measurements ✅ Major contributions to Metrology and scientific standardization ✅ Advances in precision instruments, clocks, telescopes, surveying equipment, and engineering systems 📏 Guillaume's work made it possible to achieve unprecedented measurement accuracy, helping scientists and engineers build the modern technological world. 🌍 From observatories and laboratories to industry and infrastructure, his innovations continue to impact our lives every day. Today we honor a scientist whose dedication to precision advanced physics, engineering, and materials science for generations. @NobelPrize @BIPM_Pavillon @UNESCO @Nature @ScienceMagazine @APSphysics @PhysicsToday @RoyalSociety @CERN @IEEEorg @ASMEorg @IETinfo @MIT @Stanford @Caltech @BerkeleyLab @NIST @AAASmember @WorldScienceEd @OpenAI #CharlesEdouardGuillaume #Guillaume #Invar #NobelPrize #Physics #MaterialsScience #Metrology #PrecisionEngineering #Engineering #Technology #Innovation #ScientificLegacy #HistoryOfScience #OnThisDay #DeathAnniversary #Science #STEM #STEMEducation #Scientists #Research #Measurement #IndustrialInnovation #MaterialsEngineering #PhysicsHistory #ScientificInstruments #PrecisionMeasurement #ModernEngineering #ScienceCommunication #FutureScientists #ScienceForAll #PhysicsLovers #EngineeringHistory #NobelLaureate #GUJCOST #CommunityScienceCentre

This study presents a 7-axis synchronized laser texturing system that enables precise on-the-fly #Fabrication of functional textures on freeform surfaces, advancing high-efficiency #Manufacturing of complex engineered components. #IJEM #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ad… #SurfaceEngineering #MaterialsScience