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Will we run out of metals? Read the open access perspective by Ingrid Milosev and John Scully discussing sustainability issues surrounding metallic materials: https://lnkd.in/gNS2qzqV UVA Engineering, Jozef Stefan Institute, John R. Scully #CorrosionAwareness #MaterialsScience #SustainableEngineering #MetalSustainability #TechnologicalGrowth #MetalConsumption #GlobalDemand #ResourceManagement #CircularEconomy #ReduceReuseRecycle #SustainableMaterials #EcoFriendlyTech #AdditiveManufacturing #InverseEngineering #Solvometallurgy #MachineLearning #CorrosionCommunity #EngineeringInnovation #SmartMaterials #EfficientMining #TechInnovation #EngineeringTech

𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲! 🏗️ In our previous video, we introduced you to the #StimuCrete project, which focuses on the encapsulation of active substances. These #capsules can be selectively opened through heat activation to release their contents precisely when needed. 🌡️✨ This precise, heat-responsive release mechanism opens up possibilities for self-healing #concrete and even smarter automated manufacturing processes. Imagine a world where concrete can autonomously repair itself, enhancing durability and sustainability in #construction! 🔬🔧 Check out our video to dive into this transformative technology! 🎥👇 #SmartMaterials #SustainableConstruction #MaterialScience #FutureOfConstruction #BMBF #BauhausUniWeimar #Research #MaterialmechanicsNanoMatFuture

Nippon Paint Marine is pleased to announce the launch of our whitepaper, “Breathing Life into Science; Creating the Next Generation of Hull Coatings Using Biomimetics,” which explores the role the natural world plays in informing our unrelenting pursuit of innovation. With the maritime industry striving to achieve its decarbonisation goals by 2050, our customers are engaging with new technologies that will support their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Through ongoing study of our natural environment, our Research & Development team has attempted to harness nature’s unique characteristics and incorporate these qualities into industry-leading coatings that can support the shipping’s sustainability goals. Key items explored in our report include: • The history of biomimetics and the real-world applications it has inspired. • The compelling inspiration for our patented HydroSmoothXT™ technology. • Further advancements in hydrogel and nanotechnology that represent a new age in antifouling performance. By adopting biomimicry in its research, Nippon Paint Marine is continuing to develop hull coatings that support enhanced fuel efficiency whilst ensuring the ongoing protection of our marine environment. Our whitepaper showcases why innovative marine coatings will play a prominent role in the industry’s efforts to decarbonise. Download our whitepaper and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/evCRRNVc #Innovation #Sustainability #MarineCoatings #Biomimetics #Decarbonisation #NipponPaintMarine

#Innovation - The circular economy just closed the loop on #scrap #aluminum, thanks to a new patent-pending technology developed at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Rather than processing mined aluminum, rigorous laboratory testing has shown that PNNL’s Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion Process (ShAPE™) can transform 100 % post-consumer scrap aluminum into usable extrusions that meet or exceed stringent ASTM International standards for strength and flexibility for common building-grade alloys. “With approximately 55% of the global aluminum extrusion market servicing the building and construction industry, the evolution of ShAPE to include aluminum recycling for building structures is an enormous opportunity for decarbonizing the built environment,” said PNNL Chief Scientist Scott Whalen who led this research. “We are finding that the unique #microstructures within the metal are more tolerant to impurities than previously thought. This enables us to reach even deeper into the aluminum scrap market while maintaining material performance.” The PNNL team evaluated the mechanical properties of rods, tubes and irregular hollow, multichannel trapezoids under mechanical stress. The team tested 540 unique conditions products, made from post-consumer scrap briquettes, some with high iron content (0.2 to 0.34 percent iron). All performed at or above ASTM standards for yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. ShAPE aluminum extrusion offers massive energy savings by eliminating the need to dilute impurities found in recycled aluminum with 25 to 40 % newly mined aluminum before processing. Eric Donsky 's startup, #Atomic13, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). This agreement is centred on commercialising the innovative Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion Process (ShAPE™) technology, which PNNL has patented. This groundbreaking technology can remarkably convert 100% post-consumer scrap aluminium into top-tier extrusions of exceptional quality. With this collaboration, Atomic13 aims to spearhead the production of a diverse array of custom profiles using the 6061 and 6063 alloys. These profiles are targeted for utilisation in the building and consumer products sectors, promising a sustainable and efficient approach to aluminium extrusion. Read more : https://lnkd.in/dRr6McMZ Credit photo : PNNL

In news from the Brunel Composites Centre (BCC): a Brunel University London-TWI partnership, Dr Dr. Sadik Omairey recently gave a presentation at the International Composites Summit, held in Milton Keynes, UK, on the COPROPEL project: Next-generation marine vessel propellers, during which he also discussed the role of #marine #transportation, and ways to reduce its #environmental impact using lightweight #materials and #composites. COPROPEL aims to replace traditional vessel propellers made from #alloys with advanced composite propellers designed to be lighter, quieter and more fuel-efficient. The BCC team on the project are focusing on #manufacturing simulations, led by Vasiliki Loukodimou, process #monitoring, led by Akram Zitoun, and developing a structural health monitoring (SHM) system, led by Dimitris Fakis. Discover more about COPROPEL via the following link: ⚓https://rb.gy/kydypj 🔱#collaboratetoinnovate #TWIIN

🧪 Highly Functional Material Week Unlocking the Future of Advanced Materials 🌍 🔬 Highly Functional Material Week brings together innovators, researchers, and industry leaders to showcase the latest breakthroughs in materials science. From advanced polymers to cutting-edge composites, explore how these innovations are revolutionizing industries like construction, manufacturing, and technology. Get a glimpse into the future of highly functional materials! 🏗️💡 🔗 Read the full article on Highways Today: https://lnkd.in/e4AJXmSW #ConstructionNews #HighwaysToday #MaterialsScience #AdvancedMaterials #HighlyFunctionalMaterials #Innovation #ConstructionTech #ManufacturingInnovation #FutureOfMaterials #CuttingEdgeTech #IndustryRevolution

Excited to share that our paper, "Additive Manufacturing of Geopolymer Composites for Sustainable Construction: Critical Factors, Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions," has been published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing! This collaborative effort presents an in-depth review of geopolymer AM, covering everything from bibliometric studies to AM methods, materials, and the latest advancements. We also dive into research gaps crucial for future developments in geopolymer AM. Thanks to all contributing authors, especially R S Krishna, for his remarkable contributions. The article is open access and can be read here https://lnkd.in/gbJcgMyY #AdditiveManufacturing #Geopolymer #SustainableConstruction #Research #OpenAccess 4o

It’s #WorldEngineeringDay - proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate engineering achievements for sustainable development. Here's our story: 20 years ago UTComp Inc. founder Geoff Clarkson embarked on a bold mission to create a non-destructive and non-intrusive way to inspect FRP composites. Geoff sought an accurate, evidence-based alternative to visual inspections and destructive testing to enable better decision making for industrial asset maintenance and planning. FRP pipes and tanks often contain highly corrosive and toxic materials. Evidence-based asset management decisions are crucial to ensure that equipment is repaired or replaced in time to avoid catastrophic failures that could hurt people or damage the environment. Today, UTComp’s  non-destructive testing technology, #UltraAnalytix, provides accurate fitness-for-service evaluations and remaining service life projections for FRP equipment worldwide. Our solution ensures that equipment isn’t unnecessarily replaced while it still has many years of reliable service life remaining. This reduces the amount of equipment going to landfills, saves resources (better use of existing equipment means less resin and glass needed for replacements) and protects our environment. Plus it ensures that inspections are done with safety top of mind by minimizing confined space entries. It's just one way #engineers are making a different for people and planet! UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

It all began with a suggestion from my Supervisor, Dr. Ayotunde Ojo, to publish my final year thesis. However, due to my hectic schedule and other offline commitments, I procrastinated on the idea. Nevertheless, I owe a debt of gratitude to Akinsipe Ayobami, whose encouragement and contributions made the paper readily available for review. I am thrilled to announce that the paper was finally published last Friday, and I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy. I extend my sincerest appreciation to my Principal Investigator, Dr. Ojo, for dedicating his time to meticulously edit and correct every error in the publication. Here's to many more successful publications in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, and Renewable Energy! Abiola Adelana #renewableenergy #materialscience #Mechanicalengineering #plasticwaste, #Fabrication #Machinedesign Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dcmq5jzQ

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 ⭐ 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/gysetdR5 The Global Self-Healing Materials Market is projected to skyrocket from USD 1.6 billion in 2021 to USD 521.6 billion by 2031, exhibiting a remarkable CAGR of 78.4% over the next decade. Self-healing materials are synthetic substances designed to autonomously repair damage without external intervention, addressing issues like fatigue, environmental wear, and usage damage, which can degrade thermal, electrical, and acoustical properties, potentially leading to material failure. These smart structures, capable of adapting to various environmental conditions through their sensor and actuator characteristics, are gaining significant traction in sectors such as construction, aerospace, and automotive. The market growth is further bolstered by technological advancements, expanding applications, and stringent government regulations aimed at enhancing product safety and quality. 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: ▶️ 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: concrete, coating, polymers, asphalt, and others ▶️ 𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫: Building & Construction, Transportation, Mobile Devices, General Industrial and Others ▶️ 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa ▶️ 𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: ACCIONA, AkzoNobel, Applied Thin Films, Inc., Arkema, Autonomic Materials, Inc., Avecom, BASF, Covestro, AMG Critical Materials N.V., Devan Chemicals N.V. #SelfHealingMaterials #MarketGrowth #CAGR #SmartStructures #AutonomousRepair #SyntheticMaterials #MaterialFailure #ConstructionIndustry #AerospaceSector #AutomotiveIndustry #TechnologicalAdvancements #EnvironmentalAdaptation #SensorTechnology #ActuatorCharacteristics #GovernmentRegulations #ProductSafety #MaterialInnovation #FutureMaterials #IndustrialApplications #MarketExpansion #Sustainability #AdvancedMaterials #SmartTechnology #MaterialScience #IndustryTrends #GlobalMarket