Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast
A podcast by Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski
108 Episodes
-  Episode 47: μ: Better Polystyrene RecyclingPublished: 08/10/2021
-  Episode 46: Better Nuclear FuelPublished: 13/09/2021
-  Episode 45: μ: Was the Challenger an engineering failure?Published: 25/08/2021
-  Episode 44: Digital Image CorrelationPublished: 12/08/2021
-  Episode 43: GeopolymersPublished: 15/07/2021
-  Episode 42: μ: What Really Sunk the Titanic?Published: 18/06/2021
-  Episode 41: 3D Printing Case StudiesPublished: 08/06/2021
-  Episode 40: μ: Aviation Crack GrowthPublished: 22/05/2021
-  Episode 39: Reshaping Energy StoragePublished: 05/05/2021
-  Episode 38: μ: Silicon Chip ShortagePublished: 27/04/2021
-  Episode 37: 3D Printing Deep DivePublished: 06/04/2021
-  Episode 36: μ: Magnetocaloric MaterialsPublished: 27/03/2021
-  Episode 35: Spark Plasma SinteringPublished: 01/03/2021
-  Episode 34: μ: CookwarePublished: 24/02/2021
-  Episode 33: PhotographyPublished: 01/02/2021
-  Episode 32: μ: The Elixir of CivilizationPublished: 16/01/2021
-  Episode 31: Ionic ConductionPublished: 04/01/2021
-  Episode 30: μ: Engineering a Better SkateboardPublished: 18/12/2020
-  Episode 29: Superconducting MaterialsPublished: 07/12/2020
-  Episode 28: μ: Investing in Materials StartupsPublished: 23/11/2020
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.
