Episode 31: Ionic Conduction
Diffusion is when atoms move through a material in response to a concentration gradient. However, some ions can move through a material in response to an electric field and can do so very quickly! Eve...
4 Jan 20210s
Episode 30: μ: Engineering a Better Skateboard
Skateboards have some cutting edge polymers, ceramics, metals, & composites. Wood vs carbon-fiber composite lay-ups? Silicon nitride vs steel ball bearings? Titanium vs magnesium light-weight metal al...
18 Des 202018min
Episode 29: Superconducting Materials
Few topics have captivated the imagination of scientists like superconductivity. In this episode, we cover the history of superconductors starting with the Gentleman of Zero Kelvin himself. We discuss...
7 Des 20200s
Episode 28: μ: Investing in Materials Startups
Every new startup requires capital, but most venture capital groups are very cautious about investing in materials companies due to the typically long timeframe for development. In this episode we tal...
23 Nov 20200s
Episode 27: The Materials of Cosplay
Halloween is right around the corner and like many of you, we’ve been hard at work on our spooky costumes! If you’ve ever been to Comic-Con you’ve seen the incredible costumes that cosplay artists can...
29 Okt 202052min
Episode 26: μ: When Materials Failure Leads to Wildfire
When you hear of massive wildfires you probably think of the usual suspects: lightning, a campfire carelessly left unattended, maybe a cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle? What you probably don't thi...
19 Okt 202013min
Episode 25: The Materials of Art
Can art make you a better scientist? Can an understanding of materials science make you a better artist? We think so! So does Darryl Butt, dean of the College of Mines at the University of Utah. We in...
5 Okt 202035min
Episode 24: μ: Bio-Inspired Materials
In our pursuit of materials design, who better to imitate than Mother Nature? Biomimetic, or bioinspired materials are making huge strides in materials design! In this episode, Andrew chats with Dr. S...
18 Sep 202021min
