We are proud to offer you a great PowerPoint presentation, &#;Let&#;s Talk About Materials Science!&#;, which offers a look at materials science and ceramic engineering. The presentation was developed by one of our student members, Andrew Ericks, who is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Strange Matter Exhibit web page offers a number of resources that explain what materials science is and what materials scientists do.
&#;What is Materials Science?&#; is an interesting and informative video produced by MatEd and The National Science Foundation.
Learn what a materials engineer does by hearing from a materials engineer! A great resource from mycooljob.org, produced by WOSU public radio.
The Career Cornerstone Center offers resources for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in science, technology, and engineering, Explore the education requirements, salaries, networking, degrees, and career planning resources for Materials Science and Engineering.
Check out this website to find out what materials science is, its uses and applications, and how materials science is so important to the future of high technology, climate change, and space exploration!
A great article for learners of all ages! Professor Elizabeth Holm of Carnegie Mellon University sat down with U.S. News & World Report to discuss the importance of materials science engineering (MSE) and MSE education in society.
The Materialism podcast covers things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or Teflon and also reveals the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters. In these podcasts, Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski of the University of Utah are investigating materials science and engineering by exploring cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization. They include updates on exciting new technologies including wearable electronics, next-generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, Materialism podcasts hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.
Recently, World Ecology Day was celebrated, an event that advocates for sustainable practices that contribute to the better preservation of the natural environment. In the construction sector, there is a wide range of materials whose impact on the environment is studied in their manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and disposal after their useful life. Why is ceramics emerging as the most eco friendly option among the different alternatives?
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Unlike other materials, such as natural wood, ceramics are made from renewable resources like clay or sand, which are also abundant. This means that ceramic products score points in terms of sustainability even before the production process begins.
Despite the high temperatures used in the manufacturing of ceramic products, the kilns used are often more energy-efficient than those used in the production of other construction materials like steel or cement.
Furthermore, renewable energy sources are increasingly integrated into the ceramic production process. Baldocer has a facility with nearly 20,000 solar panels, allowing them to generate about 50% of the energy consumed by one of their plants.
Ceramic products have an exceptionally long lifespan, which means they do not have to be discarded and replaced for decades. This results in less waste generation and a reduced impact on the environment, as it minimizes the exploitation of natural resources.
Being easy to clean, ceramic materials significantly reduce the use of chemical components once installed compared to other materials. Moreover, their ability to resist stains and minor damages makes maintenance easier, making it a more eco friendly alternative that saves resources and reduces the environmental footprint.
Another indirect benefit of using ceramics in construction is that, once installed, it provides remarkable energy efficiency to buildings. Being an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator, it reduces the need for energy consumption for heating and cooling, thereby reducing emissions.
So far, we&#;ve seen the benefits of ceramics in their production process and during their useful life, but their efficiency goes beyond that. When tiles are removed from a space or replaced with others, there&#;s the possibility of recycling them to manufacture new ceramic products, reducing waste generation and giving ceramics a more sustainable life cycle.
In fact, Baldocer&#;s porcelain tiles are manufactured with up to 30% recycled material, making them a very eco friendly product compared to other construction materials.
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