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Materials World August 2010

This issue looks at surface engineering.

Related features examine the importance of metrology and stansardisation and the needs of the industry.

News focuses on upcycling of carbon fibre-reinforced composites and the riddle of LCD recovery.

News

Enamoured by enamel

Pendants: Vitreous enamel, copper and silver
The Innovation in Enamel Symposium at University of West England in Bristol, UK, drew an earnest crowd eager to discuss the possibilities of a material weighed down in tradition. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Britain – nuclear island of opportunity?

The prospect of a nuclear renaissance in the UK has resulted in a closer look at its supply chain capability. Katherine Williams reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

A brake on carbon fibre composites in landfill

A recycling method could see carbon fibre-reinforced composites upcycled into more demanding applications. Researchers at Loughborough University, UK, claim to have converted the composite’s thermoset polymer matrix into a ceramic, which could be used in ‘friction applications’ such as brake discs for high-end cars.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Speedy single molecules for switches

UK researchers are playing their part in the long-term quest to incorporate single molecules into electronic circuits for nanoscale high speed devices. This technology would not rely on a material’s bulk properties to perform electronic functions such as switching or logic.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Polymer-based hydrogen storage

UK scientists exploring the safe storage of hydrogen for powering vehicles have developed an organic polymer capable of storing three per cent hydrogen by weight.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Aerosol deposition for fuel filtration

A processing technique for the deposition of thin and super thin polymer films on substrates could provide a more 'cost-effective' coating method for fuel filtration systems in automotives and aircraft, say researchers at Nottingham University in the UK.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Linking the supply chain

Software that may help manufacturers and product designers, reduce the costs and CO2 emissions associated with transporting and storing goods is said to have been used for the first time by a major UK retailer on beverage packaging.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

The riddle of LCD recovery

The amount of waste from liquid crystal displays is increasing at an alarming rate. With disposal in landfill or incineration no longer acceptable in most European countries, new solutions are needed.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Features

Second life for slag - Processing dry slag granulates

This article examines dry slag granulation, a process of using metal smelting waste by-products for value added results.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Accuracy counts – metrology for surface engineering

Discussing the importance of metrology and standardisation for surface engineering and describing the benefits of different test methods.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Surface engineering hub - information about the sector

An update on the website for the Surface Engineering Division of IOM3, first presented in Materials World in 2008.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Nickel from bacteria

Plant
Nickel recovery technology being used in Finland relies on bacteria for a higher yield.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Delivering results – Surface Engineering Group progress

Cutting the wear load arm
Projects to enhance manufacturing processes in the north of England coming out of the Surface Engineering Group are presented.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Advancing aero-engines

The changing face of design using engineering materials and coating systems for advanced aero-engine applications is discussed by Keith Harrison of the Surface Engineering Division at IOM3 and Mike Hicks of Rolls-Royce, UK.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010