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In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we 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.

Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski

    • Science
    • 4.9 • 105 Ratings

In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we 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.

    Cryogenic Milling at Cal Nano

    Cryogenic Milling at Cal Nano

    Cryogenic Milling, the name may be self explanatory but the process is not. We sit down with Eric Eyerman CEO of at Cal Nano to talk about what Cryogenic Milling is, how Cal Nano has used it in the past, and the benefits it offers to engineers.

    This episode is sponsored by calnano, learn more about their work and services by visiting their website.

    This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more.

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    Keywords: Materials Science Manufacturing Cryogenic Milling

    • 31 min
    Flash Sintering at Lucideon

    Flash Sintering at Lucideon

    Delve into the new (ish) exciting world of flash sintering and learn how it compares to Spark Plasma Sintering. Also get ready for a little history lesson on ceramic production in the UK.

    This episode is sponsored by Lucideon, learn more about their work and job opportunities by visiting their website.

    This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more.

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    Keywords: Materials Science Manufacturing Ceramics UK Flash Sintering

    • 30 min
    Circular Construction Economy

    Circular Construction Economy

    The way in which we are using resources to produce materials is putting unsustainable strain on the ecosystem. The circular economy has the potential to make better use of resources, which is particularly important in the construction industry where demand for materials continues to increase. In this episode, we discuss the need for circularity in construction, some examples of where it has been applied and that this is only the beginning if we are to achieve a more sustainable future.

    This episode was sponsored by Innovate UK Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge. This challenge is providing funding and support to create a cleaner, more efficient and more competitive sector that is fit for our future. Find out more by searching ‘Transforming Foundation Industries’.

    Guests:
    Eoin Bailey – UK Innovation Manager – Celsa Steel UK
    Dr Asselia Katenbayeva – Research Associate – The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator,editing assistance), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    Keywords: Circular Construction Company

    • 35 min
    Industrial Symbiosis

    Industrial Symbiosis

    There must be closer collaboration between industries and more efficient use of resources to achieve more sustainable industry for the future. Industrial symbiosis brings organisations together to find ways to use the waste from one as raw materials for another. In this episode, learn about the benefits of industrial symbiosis, some examples of where it has been successfully applied and why we need to encourage its practice more widely.

    This episode was sponsored by Innovate UK Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge. This challenge is providing funding and support to create a cleaner, more efficient and more competitive sector that is fit for our future. Find out more by searching ‘Transforming Foundation Industries’.

    Guests:
    Dr Anne Velenturf – Senior Research Fellow in Circular Economy – University of Leeds
    Chris Holcroft – Energy & Environment Lead – Glass Technology Services

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator,editing assistance), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    • 34 min
    Large Language Models in Materials Science

    Large Language Models in Materials Science

    Every aspect of our life has recently been flooded with new AI driven tools as ChatGPT continues to spread. The question is can Materials Science benefit from these AIs? Is there a future with this or is this just a flash in the pan fad? Do we need to go the way of Dune and destroy all computers? Find out in this episode.

    This episode is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more.

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator,co-host,editing assistance), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    Keywords: ChatGPT AI Automation Large Language Models LLM Chat Bots

    • 48 min
    Digital Tools for MSE

    Digital Tools for MSE

    There are many benefits for the adoption of digital tools, including machine learning, in materials production and development. However, widespread use remains low in part due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of its applications. What is the state-of-the-art and how could the deployment of digital tools shape materials production in the future?

    This episode was sponsored by Innovate UK Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge. This challenge is providing funding and support to create a cleaner, more efficient and more competitive sector that is fit for our future. Find out more by searching ‘Transforming Foundation Industries’ or going to this link.

    Guests:
    Chris Oswin – Manager of Digital Technologies group – Materials Processing Institute
    Dr Tom Whitehead– Head of Machine Learning – Intellegens

    Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!

    If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.

    Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).

    Keywords: UKRI Construction Digital Tools Machine Learning

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
105 Ratings

105 Ratings

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The reason I am on podcast

Whether you're a seasoned materials scientist, a student, or simply someone with a passing interest in the field, the Materialism Podcast has something to offer. The hosts' enthusiasm is contagious, and their expert insights provide a unique perspective that few other podcasts can match.

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Terrific. For scientists and non-scientists alike.

Materialism has an unmatched breadth of topics, combined with superb technical depth and intriguing examples of real-world applications and manufacturing processes.
Also, the hosts are fun to listen to. Keep it up!

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These guys are changing what it means to learn chemistry. I was a physics major studying physics and didn’t really care much for chemistry just math. After listening to the show and learning about what it means to develop materials and how they influence the world has change my views and now I’m essentially a material scientist at a tech company where we make PVD coatings. The materialism podcast is opening up the doors to the field and making it more valuable. Once they get better guests on that have truly made a huge difference in society like Elon musk or something this podcast can explode.

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