Jan 21, 20211 minOverview of Ceramic Matrix CompositesCeramic matrix composites (CMCs) consist of ceramic fibers embedded into a ceramic matrix, resulting in significantly higher fracture...
Jan 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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...