Materials Deep Dive

Can Algae-Based Bioplastics actually replace plastic? (ft. Eylül Er, Palgae)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the solution to plastic pollution was growing in the ocean all along? Eylül Er, founder of Palgae, is engineering algae-based bioplastics tha...

Materials Deep Dive is... changing?

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You might have noticed that some of the late episodes are much different from the majority. Instead of audios with two hosts explaining themes from ma...

Have a plastic waste problem? Fall in love with it (ft. Luenne Coelho)

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have another interview! Luenne Coelho, from Reefaire will tell us all about her journey from architect student to business owner, and how he...

96. Eletromagnetic Waves - Eletromagnetics and Optics

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into properties of electromagnetic waves, focusing on their behavior in different media. We will cover concepts such as refrac...

95. Capacitors and Dielectrics - Elecromagnetism and Optics

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into capacitors and dielectrics. What do you know about Ohm’s law?Don’t forget to follow and share the podcast with...

94. Recycling Composites - Production of Composite Materials

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All of the materials we’ve been talking about in these last episodes are amazing, but after we’re done with them, what do we do? Let’s explore t...

93. Laminar Composites - Production of Composite Materials

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This last type of composite is the black sheep of the family. Laminar composites are much different from the ones we’ve been talking about. Have you...

92. Particle Reinforced Polymer Composites - Production of Composite Materials

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn more about the production and applications of polymer composites reinforced with particles. Can you identify some in y...

91. Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites - Production of Composite Materials

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll move on to Polymeric Fibre Composites (PFC), focusing on their production methods (open mould and closed mould), properties, and applica...

90. Particle Reinforced Metallic Composites - Production of Composite Materials

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After ceramic composites we’re moving on to metals. Today, we’ll cover composites of metallic matrix and particles as reinforcements. The powder t...

89. Fiber Reinforced Metals - Production of Composite Materials

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode we talked about particle reinforced ceramic composites, but what about if we want create metallic composites?

88. Particle Reinforced Ceramic Composites - Production of Composite Materials

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can we do with powder technologies? Composits of ceramic matrix and particle reinforcement for example. But powder technology isn’t the only wa...

87. Fibre Reinforced Ceramics - Production of Composite Materials

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll go over Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites (FRCMCs). We’ll see their toughening mechanisms, such as crack bridging and fiber p...

86. Powder Technology - Production of Composite Materials

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into pulverotechnology. We’ll talk about Powder Production, Properties, and Sintering.

85. Hybrid Nanomaterials - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is a hybrid nanomaterial? A mixture between a werewolf and a vampire at the nanoscale? Actually it’s not too far from that. Listen to this deep...

84. Nanocomposites - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Of course that in the world on anomaterials we can also have nanocomposites! We can add everything our immagination desires, but some of the most exci...

83. Surface engineering - Tribology

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode on wear. Now that we have studied everything behing wear, what are our options for preventing it?Don’t forget to follow the podcast and...

82. The 4 Main Types of Wear - Tribology

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike people, not all wear is created equal. Let’s dive deep into the 4 types of wear?Don’t forget to share the podcast and leave a 5 ⭐️ star...

81. Semiconductors and Quantum Dots - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what is behind QLED TVs? Today we’re taking a deep dive into semiconductor nanoparticles and the mechanisms that make particles like qua...

80. Metal Nanoparticles - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re taking a deep dive into metal nanoparticles. More specifically their optical properties. Keep listening to learn about plasmons and how ...

79. Graphene - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has heard of graphene before, the super thin carbon layer that graphite is made of. But what can it actually do? What makes it so important t...

78. Carbon Nanomaterials - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard about carbon fibers, graphene and maybe even about fulerene. But did you know that carbon atoms can be arragend in many more nanostr...

77. Lubrication - Tribology

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we need to put oil on our cars? Or on the door hinges? Today we'll take a look at lubricants and the mechanism behind how they work.Don’t for...

76. Friction - Tribology

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's keep diving deeper into the world of tribology to understand what is going on on the surface that causes friction.Don’t forget to follow the p...

75. Introduction to Tribology - Tribology

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 2-4% of a developed country’s GDP is wasted due to friction and wear? To undersatand more about it, today we have the first episod...

74. Polymeric nanometrials - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Polymers are materials remarkably versatile, and at the nanoscale they are even more impressive. Listen to this deep dive to learn more about polymer ...

73. Fabrication of Nanomaterials - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how we can create materials one atom thick? Today we’ll take a deep dive into the 2 approaches we have: top-down and bottom-u...

72. Stability of Nanoparticles - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Take a deep dive with us into the reason behind why some times nanoparticles are formed, and other times we only get random agglomerates. Keep hearing...

71. Nanoparticles don’t follow physics - Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year we start our deep dives with a new fascinating topic: nanomaterials. Join us to discover a whole new world.Don’t forget to follow the podc...

Interview with Daniel McCaulley - Mechanical Engineering

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a guest on the show! Daniel McCaulley, from Ultimus Engineering, will tell us all about his journey from sports nerd to a mechanical eng...

70. Magnetic Fields and Current - Electromagnetism and Optics

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into magnetic flux and current generated from magnetic fields. We’ll define quantities such as magnetic induction, ma...

69. Innovation Engineering - Quality and Innovation Engineering

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode on Quality and Innovation Engineering and we’ll finally cover innovation engineering. What to figure out what it is? Listen to the epis...

68. Risk Management - Quality and Innovation Engineering

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Risk is inherant to life, but what does that mean for organizations? Let’s deep dive into today’s episode to find out.Don’t forget to follow the...

67. Process Quality Management - Quality and Innovation Engineering

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deep dive with us today to learn more about process management and quality.Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you don’t miss any episode. If yo...

66. Seven tools of Quality Control - Quality and Innovation Engineering

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quality control can’t be done only by looking at the machines working obviously, but how exactly is it done then?Today we’ll take a deep dive into...

65. Standards and models of TQM - Quality and Innovation Engineering

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into the standards and models used in Total Quality Management, the paradigm currently used for efficient quality management.D...

64. Lean Management - Quality and Innovation Engineering

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll dive back into the quality management topic, focusing on lean management.Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you don’t miss any ep...

63. Contact Lenses - Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into a very important use of biomaterials, contact lenses and intraocular lenses. You probably know someone who had an ...

62. The Evolution of Quality Management - Quality and Innovation Engineering

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll meet in the intersection of science and history as we see how the quality management has evolved during the years. Join us and travel th...

61. Defining Quality - Quality Engineering and Innovation

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be talking about something a bit different. Part of an engineer’s work is also to manage the quality of a process and ensure the final...

60. Tissue Engineering - Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into one of the most interesting and miraculous aspects of biomedicine, tissue engineering. Join us to learn more about...

59. Sterilization of Devices - Biomaterials and Biomedical applications

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the sterelization processes that a medical device needs to go through before entering the body, and how it affects...

58. Ligament Replacement - Biomaterials and Biomedical applications

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve covered joint replacment in the last episode, but what about ligaments? Take a deep dive with us to discover some amazing solutions that have ...

57. Hip and knee prosthetics - Biomaterials and Biomedical applications

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into the world of prosthetics, focusing on the most common (and successful) joint replacement procedures: hip and knees.Listen...

56. Introduction to Biomaterials - Biomaterials and Biomedical Aplications

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! When you think of biomaterials your first thought might be a prosthesis, but did you know that materials for petri dishes are also bioma...

55. Fiber Properties, Production and Applications - Composite Materials

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve surely heard about carbon fibers, but do you know how they’re produced? What about glass fibers? Today we’ll take a deep dive into the wo...

54. Reinforcement Mechanisms - Composite Materials

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do composite materials work? Why does adding particles or fibers help increase the strenght of the matrix? Let’s see in today’s deep dive.Don’...

53. Cements - Composit Materials

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Come with us as we start a completly new deep dive. Did you know that cements are actually composit materials? Listen to this episode to learn more.Do...

52. Mechanical Properties in Ceramics - Ceramic Materials

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we close the Ceramic Materials course, taking a deep dive into their mechanical properties. We’ll describe the elastic and brittle behavior of...

51. Thermal Properties in Ceramics - Ceramic Materials

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into all the thermal properties of ceramics. We’ll talk about heat capacity (and specific heat), thermal expansion, thermal ...

50. Magnetic Properties in Ceramics - Ceramic Materials

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the magnetic properties of ceramic materials. They’re classified into diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, ...

49. Spinel Structure - Ceramic Materials

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into spinels (and their crystal structure, including normal and inverse spinels), defects in ceramics (Frenkel and Schottky), ...

48. Perovskite Structures - Ceramic Materials

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the perovzkite structure and superconductors. Wekll cover their piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties, the in...

47. Ceramic Structure - Ceramic Materials

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into ceramic materials and their structure. What makes a material a ceramic?Don’t forget to follow and share the podc...

46. Glass Strengthening - Ceramic Materials

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll dive deep into glass strengthening methods, exploring techniques to increase its fracture resistance. Two main methods are covered: the ...

45. Crystallization and Devitrification - Ceramic Materials

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll dep dive into glass formation criteria and the kinetic theories involved. We’ll explore different types of nucleation (homogeneous and...

44. Inorganic Glass Structure - Ceramic Materials

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into silica glasses and how it gets its properties. Also, some theories for the formation of glass are covered and the ...

43. Non-metallic Coatings - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is our last deep dive into the coatings’ world. Let’s finish strong with a deep dive into non-metallic coatings.Don’t forget to follow and...

42. Thin Film Deposition - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into PVD and CVD. No, it isn’t some type of alien code even if it can seem so in class. These are methods for thin film depo...

41. Cladding - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into cladding. This will be an explosive episode 😉Don’t forget to follow and share the podcast so more people can ...

40. Metallic Coatings - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve already covered aints, but what about metallic coatings? That’s what we’ll deep dive into today.Don’t forget to follow and share the pod...

39. Finite Elements Model - Modeling in Materials Engineering

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of FEM? If you haven’t it’s ok because we’ll deep dive into it.Don’t forget to follow and share the podcast so more people can ...

38. Ashby’s Modeling Approach - Modeling in Materials Engineering

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll continue our deep dive into modeling for materials engineering. Together, we’ll see what are the 9 steps proposed by Ashby to create a...

37. Computational Modeling - Modeling in Materials Engineering

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into modeling and simulation, to understand the differnece between the two and how it can be usefull. We’ll look into...

36. Organic Coatings - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into paints and their role on protecting the materials they’re put on. Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you d...

35. Surface Preparation for Coatings - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into getting a surface ready to receive a coating. How do we prepare a material to be painted or have a mettalic coatin...

34. Surface Composition Modification - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into thermochemical methonds for surface modification. We’ll focus on carburizing, nitriding, carbonitriding and nitr...

33. Shock Hardening and Heat Treatments - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into surface modifications methods that don’t involve changing the chemical composition. We’ll talk about shock har...

32. High Entropy Alloys - Functional Materials

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the materials developed for nuclear reactors. High Entropy Alloys are metallic alloys with 5 or more elements that...

31. Atomic Force Microscopy - Difraction and Microscopy Techniques

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), a scanning probe microscopy technique that allows the visualization of surfaces at ...

30. Powder X-Ray Diffraction - Difraction and Microscopy Techniques

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the principles and history of powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). We’ll explain Bragg's Law, and the importance of ...

29. Electron Microscopy - Difraction and Microscopy Techniques

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the key principles in scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Don’t forg...

28. Optical Microscopy Techniques - Difraction and Microscopy Techniques

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into different techniques for optical microscopy. We’ll see how to improve resolution and what kinds of contrast to use. Do...

27. Titanium Alloys - Metallic Materials

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into titanium alloys. We’ll talk about processing and the exciting applications of these alloys. Don’t forget to follow ...

26. Aluminium Alloys - Metallic Materials

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into aluminum, its properties and how to process it. We’ll cover corrosion resistance of pure aluminum and its alloys...

25. Cementation - Metallic Materials

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into cementation, a very important heat treatment envolving carbon. We’ll also talk about nitration, a similar proces...

24. Tempering - Metallic Materials

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into tempering, and essential step in heat treatments. Don’t forget to follow us for more deep dives into materials e...

23. Induction Hardening - Metallic Materials

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll continue our deep dive into induction heat treatment. The advantages of this method, such as shorter cycles and greater energy efficienc...

22. Photoluminescent Materials - Functional Materials

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into light emiting mterials. You’ll learn how light emission happens in solids, focusing on photoluminescence, which ...

21. Molecular Materials (part III) - Functional Materials

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we close our deep dive into molecular materials. We’ll talk about its synthesis, how we can make them in the lab.Don’t forget to follow the ...

20. Molecular Materials (part II) - Functional Materials

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll continue our deep dive into the world of molecular materials and check out their main applications.Don’t forget to follow and share th...

19. Surface Topography - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into modification of surface topography. We’ll see the difference between shap, roughness and waviness of a surface a...

18. Introduction to Surface Engineering - Technologies of Surfaces and Coatings

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll start our deep dive into surface engineering. We will be focusing on the modification of surface properties without compromising the pro...

17. Molecular Materials (part I) - Functional Materials

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into molecular metals. These are organic molecules that can act like a metal. Amazing, right? If you want to know how t...

16. SMMs and Measuring Methods - Functional Materials

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll finish our deep dive into functionl magnetic materials. We’ll see Single Molecule Magnets and what we can do with them. What are your ...

15. Martensitic Transformation - Metallic Materials

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into martensitic transformation in steels, focusing on the characteristics of the transformation, such as nucleation, i...

14. Steel Quenching - Metallic Materials

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll continue our deep dive into heat treatments of steels, focusing on the quenching process. We’ll also cover the influence of the compos...

13. Heat Treatments in Steels - Metallic Materials

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive (or wet our feet) in heat treatments for steels, a common way to change its properties. Don’t forget to follow and s...

12. Cast Irons - Metallic Materials

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into cast irons, addressing different types, chemical compositions, microstructures, mechanical properties, and the eff...

11. Stainless Steel - Metallic Materials

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into stainless steels stainless steels, covering their composition, mechanical properties, types (austenitic, ferritic, duplex...

10. Magnetic Materials - Functional Materials

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into what makes a material magnetic. Did you know that meterials can be classified into more than just magnetic or non-...

9. Classifications and Properties of Steels - Metallic Materials

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to select a steel to make a paperclip? Today we’ll take a deep dive into the properties of steels and cast irons and it’s classifi...

8. Steel Production - Metallic Materials

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into steel production. We’ll talk about different steel refining and smelting processes, including the use of electri...

7. From Raw Material to Metal - Metallic Materials

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into the physical and chemical aspects of metal reduction, and describe in detail the production process, including the...

6. Introduction to Metallic Materials - Metallic Materials

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll deep dive into metalic materials, or maybe just wet our feet. We’ll make a quick overview on materials properties and then will be foc...

5. Sample Preparation and Analysis - Difraction and Microscopy Techniques

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll take a deep dive into metallographic sample preparation techniques, from sampling and cutting to polishing and contrasting, for microsco...

4. Fuel Cells - Functional Materials

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll deep dive into fuel cells, so we can generate energy without fossil fuels. We'll discuss the composition and functioning of each cell type...

3. Hidrogen Storage Materials - Functional Materials

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll deep dive into hidrogen storage. We'll focus on the properties and challenges associated with different approaches. Storage methods and ...

2. Molecular Magnetism and Spin Crossover Materials - Functional Materials

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that transparent flexible smartphones are closer than you think? In this episode we'll deep dive into molecular magnetism, focusin...

1. Thermoelectric Materials - Functional Materials

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we'll deep dive inthe thermoelectricity. We'll talk about how it transforms heat into current and vice versa and it's exciting aplicat...