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Welcome to Materials World, the member magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

News

Growing up with nanowires

The research into ‘growing’ nanowires conducted at Lund University, Sweden, could lead to 3D circuit design
European researchers have devised a technology for ‘growing’ nanowires in a vertical configuration, which they say could lead to smaller, faster and more energy-efficient computer microchips. The project focused on combining silicon nanowires with indium arsenide and germanium substrates to overcome previous problems of using a gold catalyst.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Jumping ahead at BAE

Show jumper by night and materials engineer by day, Danielle Burrows straddles both areas comfortably. The engineer at BAE Systems’ site in Blackburn, UK, chats to Rupal Mehta about how her unflappable attitude towards new challenges and pressures has helped her settle into her job with no previous materials background.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Micromechanical modelling of glass bundles

A UK team is developing a micromechanical statistical model to help predict the mechanical durability of glass multifilament bundles used to reinforce elastomers.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010
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Features

Spies like us - communication and surveillance equipment

Describing improvements to antennas for surveilence through new materials developments.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Aussie armour - Australian defence research

This article focuses on the work of Australian Defence Apparel and the requirements for future armour systems.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010

Ground value - calculating the worth of a resource

How do companies confidently calculate the worth of a resource?
Materials World Magazine, 02 Mar 2010
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Materials World is published by IOM Communications Ltd for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. IOM Communications Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining