Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

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Episode 42: μ: What Really Sunk the Titanic? Jun 18, 2021

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The sinking of the Titanic is one of the great catastrophes of the modern era. In this latest mini-series on failure of materials, we ask the question what really caused the sinking of the Titanic? Was it unavoidable? Was it ductile to brittle transition due to the cold ocean? Was it impurities in the rivets? Tune in and learn the materials science behind this titanic materials failure.

Articles Discussed:

2018 Cain, Titanic's Sinking Was Eerily Predicted by Two Books [LINK]
2013 Felkins and coworkers, The Royal Mail Ship Titanic: Did a Metallurgical Failure Cause a Night to Remember? [LINK]
2016, The Titanic - A Study in Metal Failure [LINK]
2008 McCarty and Foeke, What really sank the Titanic? [[LINK](hhttps://www.amazon.com/What-Really-Sank-Titanic-Discoveries/dp/0806528958]

This episode is sponsored by Matmatch. 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 knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more.

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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-host, co-creator), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host, editing assistance).

Keywords: titanic failure materials ductile brittle iceberg catastrophe

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Episode 41: 3D Printing Case Studies Jun 08, 2021

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After the popular 3D printing episode the gang dives into a conversation about what 3D printing can be used for. Ranging from Aerospace to organs to edible water bottles this technology is creeping its way into every facet of our life. Learn about the technology that makes this advanced kind of 3D printing possible from the powders that line the bed to the science behind the lasers.

Articles Discussed:

2020 Farber and coworkers, A review of NiTi shape memory alloy as a smart material produced by additive manufacturing [LINK]
2016 Elahinia and coworkers, Fabrication of NiTi through additive manufacturing: A review [LINK]
2015 Joshi and Sheikh, 3D printing in aerospace and its long-term sustainability [LINK]

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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-host, co-creator, editing assistance), Andrew Falkowski (co-host,co-creator), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (editing assistance).

Keywords: 3d-printing additive manufacturing aerospace biomaterials

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Episode 40: μ: Aviation Crack Growth May 22, 2021

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Take a dive into the history of fatigue crack growth with Jared and Taylor. Featuring the history of the equations and the applications they saw in the story of the DeHaviland Comet.

Articles Discussed:

2001 Withey, FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE DE HAVILLAND COMET I [LINK]
2014 Glancey, The crashes that changed plane designs forever [LINK]
FAA Accident Overview [LINK]
2002 Pushkar, Comet’s Tale [LINK]

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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (editing assistance).

Keywords: aviation crack growth fatigue materials DeHaviland comet crash disaster

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Episode 39: Reshaping Energy Storage May 05, 2021

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Taylor and Jared give a brief overview of current energy storage devices and the materials that makes them work. Then they dive into an interview with Joe Sleppy CEO of Capacitech to discuss what his company is doing to revolutionize supercapacitors and their form factor.

Articles Discussed:

2021 Leif E. Asp, A Structural Battery and its Multifunctional Performance
2021 Nick Lavars, "Massless" carbon fiber battery doubles as a structural component

Thanks to Capacitech for sponsoring this episode you can find out more about them here.

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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 and editing assistance), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host and editing assistance).

Keywords: energy storage batteries materials science engineering chemistry physics battery device

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Episode 38: μ: Silicon Chip Shortage Apr 27, 2021

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Join Jared, Ramsey, and Andrew in a new type of Micro for a more laidback conversation about the silicon chip shortage plaguing the global economy. Learn about the perfect storm of factors that's lead to car and tech companies around the world halting production.

Articles Discussed:

2020 Stephen Nellis, Phoenix okays development deal with TSMC for $12 billion chip factory
2021 Debby Wu, Taiwan Cuts Water Supply for Chipmakers as Drought Threatens to Dry Up Reserves

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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), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator, editing assistance, co-host), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host, editing assistance).

Keywords: shortage chip silicon materials science engineering chemistry physics global trade

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Episode 37: 3D Printing Deep Dive Apr 06, 2021

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We finally get to our most requested topic, 3D-printing! This is the first episode in a two part series on 3D printing. This will cover the science and engineering that makes the various methods possible. We also look into the interesting history of companies almost creating 3d printing only to be stopped by a lack of interest.

Articles Discussed:

2021 Samir Jaber, Everything about 3d-printing the ultimate guide.

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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator, co-host, editing assistance), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator, editing assistance), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host, editing assistance).

Keywords: metals plastics printing 3D materials science engineering chemistry physics

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Episode 36: μ: Magnetocaloric Materials Mar 27, 2021

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Taylor and Ramsey look into the future of refrigeration and how magnetocaloric materials will drive a more efficient system. How soon will you be replacing your fridge with these and what exactly makes them tick?

Articles Discussed:

2020 E. Levin, Structural coupling and magnetic tuning in Mn2−xCoxP magnetocalorics for thermomagnetic power generation
2018 Alexander Funk, Getting magnetocaloric materials into good shape: Cold-working of La(Fe, Co, Si)13 by powder-in-tube-processing

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, production), Ramsey Issa (co-host, production, editing assistance), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator, co-host, production), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

Keywords: entropy magnet refrigeration materials science engineering chemistry physics

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Episode 35: Spark Plasma Sintering Mar 01, 2021

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A look into Spark "Plasma" Sintering and why the name is a misnomer. Follow the history as it goes from Mayan jewelry making all the way to Dr. Sparks building one in his lab at the University of Utah. Finally, dive into its current applications and possibilities in the future.

Articles Discussed:

2006 Z. A. Munir, The effect of electric field and pressure on the synthesis and consolidation of materials: A review of the spark plasma sintering method.
1912 G. Weintraub, Process and Apparatus for sintering refractory materials [LINK]
2014 Olivier Guillon, Field-Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering: Mechanisms, Materials, and Technology Developments [LINK]
2005 Annika Pettersson, Titanium–titanium diboride composites as part of a gradient armour material [LINK]
2005 C. Shearwood, Spark plasma sintering of TiNi nano-powder [LINK]

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), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator, co-host, production), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host, production, editing assistance).

Keywords: sintering plasma electric pressure materials science engineering chemistry physics

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Episode 34: μ: Cookware Feb 24, 2021

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Ramsey and Andrew take a look into the surprising science that helps make cooking as easy as can be. They explain the dangers that cooking with some of these materials can create and how to avoid it.

Articles Discussed:

1993 Nese O. AK, Cutting Boards of Plastic and Wood Contaminated Experimentality with Bacteria
2005 Annett Milling, Survival of bacteria on wood and plastic particles: Dependence on wood species and environmental conditions

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), Ramsey Issa (co-host, production, editing assistance), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator, co-host, production), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

Keywords: cooking cook metals ceramics cookware chemicals materials science engineering plastic wood knife pan pot

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Episode 33: Photography Feb 01, 2021

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The development of photography is inextricably linked to the development of advanced materials and chemicals. In this episode, Andrew and Jared discuss the science that makes photography possible. The episode includes everything from the structure of film, to digital sensors, to radioactive elements in glass.

Articles Discussed:

2018 Schneider, Rare Earth Glass Leica Lenses: A Quick and Quirky Overview [LINK]
1990 Ła̧czka M, Rare earth elements as components of special glasses. Journal of the Less Common Metals.
2012 Chiu CP, Liquid lenses and driving mechanisms: a review. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology.
1958 Kodak - How film is made.
2007 Rogers D, The chemistry of photography: from classical to digital technologies.
2010 Shu-wei H, Photographic Film Structure [LINK]
2013 Link A, How Photos Were Edited in the Darkroom Days [LINK]
2016 Witten, The Chemistry of Photography

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-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-host, co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (co-host and editing assistance).

Keywords: film chemicals photography materials science kodak chemistry glass

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