In today’s world, companies are increasingly focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors to ensure sustainable growth and meet the expectations of stakeholders. While many aspects contribute to a successful ESG strategy, the importance of materials engineering and surface engineering is often overlooked. These disciplines play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions that can help organizations achieve their
Hydrogen technologies are gaining momentum globally as a key component in the transition to a low-carbon economy. This article explores the market dynamics, materials supply chain, and economic and technical barriers in the hydrogen sectors of Europe, the UK, and the USA, with a particular emphasis on the role of materials engineering and surface modification/coating technologies. Hydrogen Market Dynamics Europe
Introduction April 23, 1616 marks a significant date in literary history, as it commemorates the death of two of the world’s most renowned writers: Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. Though they lived in different countries and wrote in different languages, both men left an indelible mark on literature that continues to inspire and captivate readers to this day. Interestingly,
Surface engineering is a fascinating field that intersects with sustainability in numerous ways. As a seasoned professional in materials and surface engineering, I’ve witnessed firsthand how advancements in this area can lead to more sustainable practices and products. Surface engineering involves the modification of the outer layers of a component to enhance its physical properties, such as wear resistance, corrosion
As we approach Earth Day 2024, it’s important to reflect on the state of our planet and the actions we can take to protect it. This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and its devastating impact on the environment. But beyond reducing plastic waste, there are many other ways we can work towards
Data centres are the backbone of our digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to streaming services. However, as demand for data grows exponentially, so too does the environmental footprint of these facilities – especially in terms of water and energy consumption. In this blog post, we’ll explore how advances in materials science and surface engineering can help make data
The global energy transition towards renewable and sustainable sources is well underway, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One critical area that is playing a vital role in addressing these challenges is surface engineering. By focusing on the surface properties and interactions of materials, surface engineering is enabling the development of more efficient, durable, and cost-effective solutions
Defining sustainability can sometimes be really ambiguous, but it is essential. As an example, a definition of sustainability for surface engineering could encourage the development of a framework for building up indicators from friction and wear data in an agile way.
Yes, there are well known families of coatings under development and in the market…… but….. is your coatings development strategy enough robust to gain valuable insights to screening coated systems by using friction and wear data as part of the whole development or quality control process..?
An article co-authored related to some activities which I carried out during my stay in Spain as an MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) Fellow. It can be perceived as a grain of sand, but I strongly believe that this kind of contribution helping into promote and generate awareness about the enormous potential of surface engineered approaches to reach cost-effective and sustainable