Jan 22, 20211 minOverview of Ceramic Matrix CompositesCeramic matrix composites (CMCs) consist of ceramic fibers embedded into a ceramic matrix, resulting in significantly higher fracture...
Jan 22, 20211 minNitinol: Shape Memory and SuperelasticityNitinol (Ni-Ti alloy) has shape memory and superelastic properties that make it useful for various biomedical applications. The...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Materials Science of Iron Man's SuitThe materials science and engineering behind Iron Man’s suit is quite interesting! 💠His suit consists primarily of Nitinol, a...
Jan 22, 20211 minCeramic Materials Inspired by Conch ShellsBioinspired design has the potential to enable the development of far tougher ceramic materials. In particular, the shell of the Queen...
Jan 22, 20211 minThe Materials Science of SurfboardsMaterials science and engineering appears everywhere...even in surfboards! 🏄 Have you ever wondered what materials surfboards are...
Jan 22, 20211 minMaterials Engineering in Black Panther's SuitHave you ever thought about the materials engineering that’s incorporated into Black Panther’s suit? While vibranium is a fictional...
Jan 20, 20211 minSpider-Man's Web Shooters Explained Through Materials Science🕸️ Peter Parker created a web fluid that consists of multi-polymer compounds to emulate spider silk