In this podcast we will be investigating materials science and engineering by exploring cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization. We’ll be covering things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon and we’ll also reveal the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, we’ll update you on exciting new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.
Taylor and Andrew sit down with Cassie Bradley of INEOS Styrolution to talk about improving styrofoam and reducing its ecological footprint. This epis...
Are materials the solution to better, safer nuclear fuels? The tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel particle is the product of a variety of materials...
The Space Shuttle Challengers Explosion rocked America to its core. Was this issue actually caused by engineering or was it a management mistake. Delv...
Imagine mounting a pair of cameras to watch your sample as it's deformed and recovering microscale information about the strain! That is exactly what ...
What if rocks could polymerize? Geopolymers are a unique class of materials that may offer a solution to environmental issues in the industrial sector...
A very special micro with the whole cast. The group discusses the history of the Titanic and the reasons it is so talked about as well as if the Icebe...
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 e...
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 th...
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...
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. Le...