This paper reviews the role of defects and dopants, including their dynamics, on the properties of barium titanate, the most widely used ferroelectric ceramic  in electronics. Written by Clive Randall , a world-wide recognized scientist and Director of the Materials Research Institute at The Pennsylvania State University, and his PhD student Pedram...

Titanium has a number of benefits when compared to other metals. For example, it is approximately twice as strong as aluminum, and equally strong as steel — yet 45 per cent lighter. It’s also naturally resistant to corrosion, as it develops a thin oxide layer when exposed to oxygen. This protective layer also contributes to making titanium the most...

While Covid-19 had a detrimental effect on so many industries – including hospitality, entertainment, and beauty – the pandemic has arguably affected the aerospace industry most. At the heart of lockdown, many companies were wondering if commercial aircraft would ever be in use again. Now, while things are starting to get back to normal –...

The concept of waste management has accelerated in the past few years with manufacturers, corporates and the government looking to introduce sustainable and eco-friendly practices. While some of these practices are in full swing, developing nations still have a long way to go when it comes to waste management for plastics in particular. The matter with...

Near the end of a disastrous 2020, news from an unexpected quarter went some way to raise the spirits a little. UK powder producer Metalysis, bouncing back after having gone into administration in 2019, reported that it and the European Space Agency (ESA) had joined forces to research making metal powders in space. According to the company, the...

With the superyacht industry remaining buoyant, and shipyard order books full for several years, there are increasing opportunities for composite structures aboard these luxury craft. Whilst full composite constructions remain more common in sailing superyachts than in motor yachts, even the traditional heartlands of steel and aluminum superyacht...