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Microporous copper foam coated with a thin, hard layer of copper oxide provides outstanding performance as a low-profile heat sink in passive cooling environments.

The underlying microporous copper foam structure of the heat sinks has pore sizes between 300 and 600 microns and a relative density of around 37%, providing a much higher surface area than traditional copper foams. The black copper oxide that coats the interconnected pores of the thermally conductive copper foam dramatically increases emissivity and therefore passive cooling performance.

Goodfellow is proud to announce that our very own technical manager, Dr Aphrodite Tomou has co-authoured this research project, published in the Royal Society of Chemistry, Journals of #Material #Chemistry B. ⚗️ Which has also been selected for the cover of this months journal. 

Artificial intelligence and machine learning is something we have all seen in science fiction movies. Join us on this episode as we look at how these concepts affect the materials world in real life.

Batteries are something we all use in our day-to-day lives, but batteries are needed for much more than you may think. This episode explores the world of batteries, from production and supply to technical properties and applications. We are joined by Dr Jason Jackson and Dr Veronica Sofianos who both offer their expert technical knowledge to discuss all things batteries.

Goodfellow proudly celebrates women in science all year round. Aphrodite Tomou, Goodfellow's technical manager, takes over the episode in a bid to celebrate women in science. Aphrodite is joined by some of the other amazing women working at Goodfellow. 

Over the decades, the automotive industry has come a long way. From maximum speeds and high-tech interiors to sustainable fuel alternatives. In this article, we’re going to be focusing on the materials that drive the industry. 

To cover the fundamentals of materials science, first, let’s establish, “what is materials science?”. The University of Oxford describes the term as an interdisciplinary subject, spanning the physics and chemistry of matter, engineering applications and industrial manufacturing processes. The field also covers the design and discovery of new materials, as well as forensic engineering and failure analysis. 

Inspirational Engineering has been a focus of this entire series, and PES Performance perfectly bring together many threads of inspiration. From the Royal Navy and Ferrari to aerospace and charity, Mike Maddock and Dan Fleetcroft join us to share their knowledge and expertise.

The Materials Inside podcast has recently had a facelift, with a new focus on bringing you industry insights, insider knowledge, and the materials expertise of the Goodfellow team.