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Materials World is specifically devoted to the engineering materials cycle, from mining and extraction, through processing and application, to recycling and recovery. Editorially, it embraces the whole spectrum of materials and minerals – metals, plastics, polymers, rubber, composites, ceramics and glasses – with particular emphasis on advanced technologies, latest developments and new applications, giving prominence to the topics that are of fundamental importance to those in industry.

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Materials World

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

News

The engineer is human - lessons from Columbia

space shuttle
Civil engineer Matt Melis of the Glenn Research Center talks in-depth about the findings of NASA’s post-Columbia Accident Investigation and the resulting lessons for industry.
Materials World Magazine, 06 Feb 2012

Nanocomposites for better barriers

A novel nanocomposite could improve the mechanical and thermal properties and decrease the oxygen permeability of barrier packaging.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012

Infrared alerts for composite materials

A novel infrared imaging method could improve understanding of the thermal properties and fire resistance of composite materials.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012
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Features

Rocking around the clock - platinum mining in South Africa

Stockpile, feed silo and conveyors at Mogalakwena North platinum mine
Tim Probert visited the recently commissioned Mogalakwena North platinum mine in South Africa to find out how Anglo American has improved output at the largest single stream platinum concentrator in the world.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012

Tin at the crossroads

Michael Forrest talks to Peter Kettle of the International Tin Research Institute about the global future of the tin industry.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012

Driving forward - materials solutions for future cars

electricity cable in shape of car outline
The push towards electric mobility presents carmakers with new challenges, creating a need for innovative materials and comprehensive solutions.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012
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Current issue

February 2012

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Jobs

Principal Project Engineer, Packaging - Smiths Medical

£38 - £40k, Hythe, Kent

The engineering and management of assigned projects and tasks. To supervise the work of assigned resources, as job needs dictate.

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Book review

An Introduction to Sustainable Resource Use

An Introduction to Sustainable Resource Use

Materials World Magazine, 05 Feb 2012
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Sister publications

The Packaging Professional, the magazine of The Packaging Society, focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging

Clay Technology, the magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on news and features from the clay industry

Wood Focus, the magazine of IWSc: The Wood Technology Society, covering issues in the wood industry

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