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The process of cold sintering to densify glass
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22 October 2020

Researchers develop an energy efficient technique for densification of biocompatible glass powder.

Researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have applied a new low temperature (<250°C) processing technique to bioactive glasses which could be used to repair human tissues in a safe, sustainable way.
A picture of the periodic table with the symbol for plutonium highlighted.
15 September 2020

New processing method could help tackle UK’s huge plutonium stockpile problem

A safe, cost effective way of immobilising five tons of contaminated plutonium residues, part of the UK’s 140 ton plutonium inventory has been demonstrated by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
Experimental equipment for growing 'bone-on-a-chip'
14 September 2020

Lab-grown bone could change the way we test new medical treatments

A new technology that could be used to test new treatments for human organs and bone tissue - all whilst reducing the need for animal research - has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
A photo of one of the labs inside the Royce Discovery Centre
16 July 2020

Materials discovery to be transformed by new cutting-edge research centre

A new research centre that will transform how we discover new materials for industry and train the next generation of materials scientists has reached a key milestone in its construction at the University of Sheffield.
Concrete wall at MAXXI museum in Rome

Improving the environmental credentials of cement

A published review of the cement industry highlights a number of marginal changes to the processing and production techniques that could lead significant improvements in the environmental impact of the material.

29 September 2020
One of the virtual poster session rooms from the 40th Cement and Concrete Science Conference

RILEM Week goes virtual

2020 was supposed to be the year that the University of Sheffield welcomed delegates from across the world for the 74th RILEM Annual Week and 40th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, but Coronavirus put paid to that.

28 September 2020
Magnetic domains found in double perovskite structures

Understanding the atomic effect of magnetic interactions in perovskite materials

New research from the University of Sheffield has advanced the understanding of the atomic structure of materials which will be critical in the progress of future computing applications, such as spintronic and quantum computing.

22 September 2020
Microstructures of niobium silicide ultra-high temperature alloys

Designing Materials for Future High Temperature Applications

Researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering are developing ultra-high temperature materials (UHTMs) which have the potential to operate at temperatures around 1850°C, suitable for gas turbine applications.

18 September 2020
PhD Student using microscope

University of Sheffield researcher honoured with Doctoral Researcher Award (DRA2020)

Biomaterials researcher, Dr Betül Aldemir Dikici recently won first place in the Engineering Sciences category of the Doctoral Researcher Awards for her research into development of multiscale porous, osteogenic and angiogenic bone tissue scaffolds.

17 September 2020
Materials Science and Engineering were number one in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey of students studying Materials Technology degrees

Student surveys: Reasons to celebrate

July has seen the release of the results of the National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Both have revealed a strong performance from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield.

20 July 2020
1000 ton quick acting press installed in the Quarrell Laboratory

Celebrating 40 years of the Quarrell Laboratory

It is home to many memorable experiences for undergraduates and significant scientific discoveries. The largest lab in the Sir Robert Hadfield Building was officially named the Quarrell Laboratory on 18 July 1980 after a former Head of Department.

13 July 2020
Two types of dressings that could help the formation of blood vessels

New bandages could help to treat diabetic and burn wounds

New dressings that could be used to treat diabetic wounds and burns injuries more effectively have been developed by engineers from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.

16 June 2020
How Materials Science applies to Formula E

Taking our Artefacts Project home

This time of year would usually see our 2nd Year students working on the Artefacts Project, where they work in teams to reverse engineer a common household object, but this year, we've had to take an alternative approach to this project.

11 June 2020
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MSE researchers work with Chemical and Biological Engineers on COVID-19 antibody tests

MSE researchers have collaborated with colleagues from Chemical and Biological Engineering to manufacture component parts of the COVID-19 coronavirus, including the characteristic ‘spike’ glycoprotein that protrudes from the surface of the virus.

4 June 2020