Dr Marlon Cruz
  • UK Chartered Scientist (CSci)

  • UK Chartered Engineer (CEng)

By - Marlon

Fueling the Future: Unleashing Hydrogen Technologies Across Europe and USA

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

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Remembering Literary Giants: Cervantes, Shakespeare, and the Art of Surface Engineering

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,

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The Interplay of Surface Engineering and Sustainability: Celebrating St. George and Sant Jordi

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

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Engineered Surfaces: The Key to a Sustainable Future

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

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Data Centres: Embracing Sustainability through Innovative Surface Engineering

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

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Helping to reach sustainable solutions for green hydrogen production as an energy vector

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

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Smartphone Coatings: Why They Matter for Protection & Performance

Smartphone Coatings on manufacturing processes involve surface engineered solutions at various levels. One fascinating example is the application of High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) technology in the production of the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. HiPIMS is based on the use of specialized power supplies to generate a high-density plasma for Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes. This