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This month we take a look at the new contender entering the arena for renewable fuel sources, the most water-repellent surface ever created, a 3D printed rocket engine nozzle for deep space, tougher ceramics with extra electrons and a scientific article on a novel environmentally friendly acid-based catalyst with graphene oxide foundations. 

In the ever-advancing world of bioelectronics and medical devices, advanced materials are vital to improving quality of life. Platinum iridium alloy is a marvellous material, with exceptional properties, making it ideal for use in electronics within the medical field. Goodfellow’s wires, including platinum iridium wires, are at the forefront of revolutionary – and often life-changing - medical technologies.

Goodfellow’s own Dr Aphrodite Tomou contributes to Intellegens' newly released white paper ‘Trustworthy AI in the materials and chemical industries’, industrial origami could be the key to greener trains, the UK has rejoined the EU’s Horizon research programme

Firstly, we offer congratulations to one of our collaborators, Space DOTS, for their successful seed funding bid which will enable them to revolutionise advanced materials testing in space environments. We've come across self-healing metals, an AI-enabled nose which sniffs out harmful molecules, the successful testing of a flying car and the Webb telescope capturing amazing footage of new stars being born. Plus, if you haven’t already, we’ve included our July podcast for easy listening as you head into the weekend.

3D Printing Materials: What are 3D Printed Products Really Made From?

The introduction of MACOR® material revolutionised the world of machinable ceramics. Historically, ceramics such as alumina and zirconia have been used to manufacture thermo-resistant components across multiple sectors. Whilst these traditional ceramics possess many desirable properties - and hold great value within manufacturing - they can be notoriously difficult to machine.

Beryllium is a particularly important chemical in today's world, delivering superior performance and reliability, with rising demand across multiple industries. Its interesting array of properties make beryllium the must-have metal for an extensive range of applications across multiple sectors, including, but not limited to, aerospace, medical, automotive, energy, and communications.

Goodfellow is pleased to be a member of a consortium aimed at accelerating trustworthy AI in the materials and chemical sectors, ClearSpace develops a space junk retrieval technology that could have been inspired by a beloved arcade game, new hybrid materials boost radiation detection and imaging technologies, a new alloy and 3D printing could be the future of space exploration, a new silicon anode breakthrough could encourage people to buy EVs, and rounding the week out by smelling the roses in virtual reality.

Goodfellow has featured in the news a few times over the last couple of weeks; pushing boundaries, events and awards – we especially would like to say a huge congratulations to our own Dr Aphrodite Tomou, who was recognised as an Exemplar for her contributions to material science, be sure to catch up on our news