Aluminium alloys remain at the forefront of materials research due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and versatility in harsh service environments. Their mechanical performance and ...

Pure aluminum (Al) is generally considered corrosion-resistant due to the protective nature of the spontaneously forming aluminum oxide passive film. This film acts as a wide bandgap insulator and ...

A layer of living bacteria could protect metal structures against corrosion and reduce the environmental damage caused by conventional protective coatings. Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University ...

The unique physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites (MMCs) have attracted much research interest due to their wide use in the aerospace, marine, and automotive industries. Many ...

Wastewater systems are integral to infrastructure in every community. In an ideal world, they operate smoothly and are long-lasting. But biogenic transformation processes in sewage and water treatment ...