Mastodawn

Surendra Saxena passed away last week at the age of 89.

He was prominent in the field of Thermodynamics of Natural Systems; both the theory & applications, ranging from nebular condensation to properties and processes within the Earth’s crust and deep interior. He also established a laser-heated diamond anvil laboratory for experimental studies under ultra-high pressure-temperature conditions.

Excerpt from MSA-talk by Jiba Ganguly & Yingwei Fei

#Thermodynamics #EarthScience #MaterialScience

Econopass 2d ago

The small bit of air in the bottle sees oxygen and other chemicals move in and out — a new sensor system reveals the precise chemistry behind how wine ages in the bottle. #winescience #foodchemistry #materialscience

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/experimental-wine-bottle-tracks-oxygen-moving-through-the-cork/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Experimental wine bottle tracks oxygen moving through the cork

The small bit of air in the bottle sees oxygen and other chemicals move in and out.

Ars Technica

Dragón Éburneo 5d ago

How do you optimize material bonding for large-scale retail display prototypes?
In the workshop, my focus is on the structural harmony between dissimilar materials. By eliminating mechanical fasteners and relying on high-adhesion substrates with eco-solvent inks, these high-fidelity perfume replicas maintain absolute concentricity and color stability under continuous showcase LED heat.
#IndustrialDesign #MaterialScience #Prototyping #VisualMerchandising #DragonEburneo

Dragón Éburneo Jun 16

How do you optimize UV polymer curing parameters on low-porosity frosted glass?
Refining ink layering depth and ultraviolet exposure times in the workshop to secure absolute mechanical adhesion on curved surfaces. The direct-to-object transfer film achieves maximum color density and scratch protection on this translucent neon green substrate, ensuring professional industrial durability.
#IndustrialPrinting #MaterialScience #ProductDesign #UVPolymer #CustomGlassware

TKSST • seethis.tv 🌈🪐✨Jun 9

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: ♻️🧪 Researchers at #Aarhus University in #Denmark converted #polystyrene from #Styrofoam cups, takeout containers, and CD cases into a solid material that captures CO₂ from #air and smokestacks.

The two-step process adds amines to the #plastic, creating a sponge that grabs CO₂ when cool and releases it when heated for reuse.

👉 https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/your-empty-cuppa-could-capture-carbon/

#carboncapture #plasticwaste #polystyrene #upcycling #chemistry #materialscience #climate #co2 #aarhusuniversity #styrofoam #recycling #science #engineering #environment #denmark

Your empty cuppa could capture carbon

Polystyrene can be upcycled into carbon sponge material.

Ars Technica

Bob 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦Jun 5

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

https://theconversation.com/we-analyzed-paper-money-printed-by-ben-franklin-to-uncover-his-anti-counterfeiting-techniques-and-materials-innovations-282943

#materialscience #printing

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

The Conversation

FIZ Karlsruhe May 27

Wir sind auf dem Spring Meeting der E-MRS (European Materials Research Society!

Unser Stand (Nr. 49) ist aufgebaut und unsere Kollegin Annett Steudel freut sich auf Kunden und Interessierte, die sie am Stand besuchen.

ICSD ist unser Informationsservice auf dem Gebiet der Kristallographie und beinhaltet die weltweit größte Datenbank von vollständig bestimmten anorganischen Kristallstrukturen.

#EMRS2026 #Strasbourg #MaterialScience #Kristallographie #Materialwissenschaften

Scientific Frontline May 21

A novel metamaterial design that transforms flat sheets into smooth, doubly curved 3D shells capable of switching from flexible to rigid load-bearing states on demand.
#Engineering #MaterialScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/eng05212601.html

3D Load-Bearing Origami Metamaterials

Discover how McGill's novel origami metamaterials turn flat sheets into smooth, doubly curved 3D shells featuring tunable, load-bearing rigidity.

Scientific Frontline May 15

Researchers are extracting the naturally occurring, honeycomb-like fiber networks from prickly pear cactus waste to develop sustainable, low-carbon composite building materials.
#MaterialScience #Engineering #AgriculturalScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05152601.html

Sustainable Cactus Building Materials

Discover how engineers use prickly pear cactus waste to create low-carbon, biodegradable composite building materials for a sustainable future.

Scientific Frontline May 14

An innovative, water-based electrically conductive adhesive that functions like traditional solder to join electronic components, but can be easily debonded for efficient recycling.
#Chemistry #Engineering #MaterialScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05142601.html

Reversible Conductive Glue: E-Waste Solution

Discover the reversible, water-based conductive glue that replaces solder, enabling easy recycling of electronic components and reducing global e-wast