Materials science & technology resources

A gateway to resources relating to the science and technology of materials

An understanding of the structure and properties of materials is fundamental to finding improved ways of processing and using them, whatever their application.

IOM3 embraces the full spectrum of materials from nanomaterials, biomaterials, through metals, ceramics and polymers, to natural materials and minerals.

 

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5 June 2023

UK Robotics centre receives funding

Jacobs, the University of Manchester, and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council all contribute to the fund for the new Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (CRADLE)

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25 May 2023

Microbial weaving produces textiles

UK biotechnology company Modern Synthesis has developed a biomaterial using bacterial fermentation that it believes offers a low-carbon alternative to traditional clothing fabrics.

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16 May 2023

Holding the fort - the potential of mineral carbonation

Teesside University, UK, is a partner in the MEVOCRETE project, producing carbon-neutral cement/concrete using historical steel-slag wastes. Researchers from the university discuss the potential of mineral carbonation.

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16 May 2023

Self-healing construction materials

Researchers at Cardiff University, UK, explain how construction materials can come alive and repair themselves without external intervention.

Upcoming events

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Engineering Metallurgy

A one-day course exploring the basic concepts of metallurgy

Grantham

Production of Defect Free Metals Spring 2023

Exploring the challenge of eliminating defects during metal production for aerospace, power generation and hydrogen containment

Grantham
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Materials Engineering in Stringed Instruments: A Journey Between Physics & Craftsmanship

Martino Quintavalla will describe his research in the field of lutherie and musical acoustics in our annual Art Lecture.

Information services

Are you looking for information or advice on materials? Our Information Services team can help you find relevant articles and literature from our extensive library collections and provide signposting to sources of advice.  

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IOM3 Awards & Prizes

Awards in materials science & technology

Nominations for the 2022 IOM3 Awards & Prizes are now closed.

The full list of winners will be announced on the IOM3 website and Institute publications.

 

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IOM3 communities active in materials science & technology

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Technical Community Group

Composites Group

Providing a focus for fibre-reinforced composite materials and structures

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Technical Community Group

Adhesion & Adhesives Group

A forum for professionals to gain information, knowledge and an understanding of all aspects of adhesion and adhesive technologies and processes.

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Technical Community Group

Elastomer Group

Covering all the technical aspects of using elastomeric materials

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