From “Sustainable" to Sustainable: How to future-proof your business (ft. Laura McDermott, Colectivo)
Sustainability is a priority for some companies, a nuisance for others and a concern for most. And with all of the environmental regulations coming out, being sustainable can feel like an obligation t...
15 Maj 1h 18min
Can Algae-Based Bioplastics actually replace plastic? (ft. Eylül Er, Palgae)
What if the solution to plastic pollution was growing in the ocean all along? Eylül Er, founder of Palgae, is engineering algae-based bioplastics that can slot directly into existing manufacturing lin...
15 Apr 1h 13min
Materials Deep Dive Is... Changing? From Student Podcast to CEO Interviews
Materials Deep Dive is evolving. The truth is that I'm graduating, and taking the podcast to the next level with me. Materials Deep Dive is shifting from two-host educational episodes to in-depth vide...
8 Mars 3min
Have a plastic waste problem? Fall in love with it (ft. Luenne Coelho, Reefaire)
Today we have another interview! Plastic waste is one of society's biggest problems, so Luenne Coelho decided to make furniture out of it. As founder of Reefaire, she's turning discarded plastic cups ...
16 Feb 51min
Electromagnetic Waves Explained: Refractive Index, Brewster Angle & Penetration Depth
How do electromagnetic waves behave when they travel through different materials? In this episode we explore the refractive index, critical angle, and Brewster angle, derive the Fresnel equations, and...
15 Dec 202516min
How to Recycle Composite Materials: Methods, Challenges & Circular Economy
We make incredible composite materials, but what happens when we're done with them? This episode explores the main recycling methods for composites: mechanical, thermal, and chemical recycling. We com...
1 Dec 202513min
93. Laminar Composites - Production of Composite Materials
This last type of composite is the black sheep of the family. Laminar composites are much different from the ones we’ve been talking about. Have you ever seen a composites without matrix? Let’s deep d...
25 Nov 202515min
