A brief introduction to — Advanced Materials Processes
Definition of ADVANCED MATERIALS PROCESSES: This is the creation of materials at the molecular and/or atomic scale for the purpose of advancing technology, developing more efficient products, creating new manufacturing technologies, or improving the human experience. There is always a need for better materials and/or nanostructures - the issue is how much better and at what cost?
Research Process: An applied scientist, with a particular application in mind, will scour lists of known materials and/or nanostructures looking for one that meets his or her needs. When existing materials will not work for their projects, basic scientists work with applied scientists to develop new materials. Because of the specificity of this field, both types of scientists collaborate to analyze the particular qualities of the material and the conditions in which the product will be used.
Joking aside, all around the world, CSI (Crime Scene Investigations)
Investigators make use of advanced materials processes to complete their analysis.
Cutting-edge examples of Advanced Materials Processes include:
Tiny carbon nanotubes in new types of X-ray tubes that are more efficient and safer than the current ones at airports and in doctor’s offices.
New coatings and methods of manufacturing Teflon - an example of a polymer material made with chemical processing methods that causes much less pollution and is ‘environmentally friendly.’
Materials in new diagnostic methods such as those used for medical biopsies.
Discoveries in the fields of chemistry, math and physics allow these Advanced Materials Processes to be found today. The field of Advanced Materials Prcesses includes engineered polymers and resins, advanced fibers (such as carbon, Kevlar and sapphire), metal matrix composites, structural ceramics, ceramic composites, other types of composites, high temperature alloys, specialty adhesive, specialty chemicals, powder metals, thin films, surface engineering and nanotechnology.
Advanced Materials Processes has also been called:
Advanced materials technology • Advanced materials • Materials technologies
Specialty materials • Performance materials • Engineered materials
Composite materials • Smart material systems
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