Episode 78: Flash Sintering at Lucideon
Delve into the new (ish) exciting world of flash sintering and learn how it compares to Spark Plasma Sintering. Also get ready for a little history lesson on ceramic production in the UK. This episode...
16 Nov 202330min
Episode 77: Circular Construction Economy
The way in which we are using resources to produce materials is putting unsustainable strain on the ecosystem. The circular economy has the potential to make better use of resources, which is particul...
1 Nov 202335min
Episode 76: Industrial Symbiosis
There must be closer collaboration between industries and more efficient use of resources to achieve more sustainable industry for the future. Industrial symbiosis brings organisations together to fin...
18 Okt 202334min
Episode 75: Large Language Models in Materials Science
Every aspect of our life has recently been flooded with new AI driven tools as ChatGPT continues to spread. The question is can Materials Science benefit from these AIs? Is there a future with this or...
12 Okt 202348min
Episode 74: Digital Tools for MSE
There are many benefits for the adoption of digital tools, including machine learning, in materials production and development. However, widespread use remains low in part due to a lack of knowledge a...
4 Okt 202331min
Episode 73: Bio-Inspired Concrete
Concrete is an essential material in modern society. It is the second most used material after water and it’s demand continues to increase. However, at least 8% of global emissions caused by humans co...
20 Sep 202332min
Episode 72: Importance of Cross-Sector Collaboration
The UK foundation industries (chemicals, ceramics, glass, paper, cement and metals) face common challenges to ensure they benefit in the transformation to a more sustainable future. Cross-sector colla...
6 Sep 202334min
Episode 71: Automating Materials Discovery
Autonomous labs are poised to revolutionize materials and chemistry research. Tools are both less expensive than they once were, and the techniques to use them have been developed. We chat with Andy C...
28 Aug 202335min
