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Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring oxide of the metal, titanium. It is chemical compound, with the formula of one titanium atom and two oxygen atoms, usually white in appearance and is insoluble in water.1 It is a bewitching compound with the unique ability to reflect and scatter light, making it a popular ingredient for a wide range of applications, including in cosmetics – such as theatre blood, paints and food products. 

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

Congratulations go out to our partners at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for successfully repeating their fusion ignition breakthrough earlier this month and this leads to our first story of a UK start-up inspired to construct a fusion rocket aimed to cut space travel time in half.

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.