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globular ca plating at lower current densities

Current-density-dependent electroplating in Ca Electrolytes: from globules to dendrites

A demonstration of the critical role of current density and the solid-electrolyte interphase layer in rechargeable...

A demonstration of the critical role of current density and the solid-electrolyte interphase layer in rechargeable ca batteries

A demonstration of the critical role of current density and the solid-electrolyte interphase layer in rechargeable ca batteries

A demonstration of the critical role of current density and the solid-electrolyte interphase layer in rechargeable ca batteries

Wednesday 1 July

direct observation and catalytc role of mediator atom in 2d materials

Direct observation and catalytic role of mediator atom in 2D materials

The role of low-energy bonding atoms in tight-binding molecular dynamics and density functional theory

Wednesday 1 July

image of xrd profiles from quenched and rt aged fe c martensite and if steel

Tetragonality of Fe-C martensite: a pattern matching electron backscatter diffraction analysis compared to X-ray diffraction

Measuring local tetragonality in Fe-C martensite at microstructural length-scale through matching electron backscatter...

Measuring local tetragonality in Fe-C martensite at microstructural length-scale through matching electron backscatter diffraction patterns and calibrating the detector geometry

Measuring local tetragonality in Fe-C martensite at microstructural length-scale through matching electron backscatter diffraction patterns and calibrating the detector geometry

Measuring local tetragonality in Fe-C martensite at microstructural length-scale through matching electron backscatter diffraction patterns and calibrating the detector geometry

Wednesday 1 July

graphic showing different magnitudes of the sample during the experiment

A phase field model for the growth and characteristic thickness of deformation-induced twins

An explanation of the mechanism determining twin growth and twin thickness

Tuesday 23 June

graphic of the self climb observed in the experiment

An improved method to model dislocation self-climb

An effective numerical technique to simulate emergent dislocation behaviour

Thursday 18 June

cryo pytchographic configuration and reconstruction of rotavirus dlps

Low-dose phase retrieval of biological specimens using cryo-electron ptychography

Using cryo-electron microscopy for improved phase recovery efficiency, including studying frozen-hydrated spec...

Using cryo-electron microscopy for improved phase recovery efficiency, including studying frozen-hydrated specimens

Using cryo-electron microscopy for improved phase recovery efficiency, including studying frozen-hydrated specimens

Using cryo-electron microscopy for improved phase recovery efficiency, including studying frozen-hydrated specimens

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A modelling framework for coupled hydrogen diffusion and mechanical behaviour of engineering components

A new formulation for solving coupled mechanical/diffusion problems

illustraton of al isoconcentration

A study of the interaction of oxygen with the a2 phase in the model alloy Ti-7wt%Al

A new mechanism to avoid aluminium embrittlement

illustration of solid mechanics with the solid state transformation thermal fluid dynamics and particle dynamics

Metal 3D printing as a disruptive technology for superalloys

3D printing as a new processing avenue for superalloys

image of modulus arb units and phase radions of g for zsm 5

Phase reconstruction using fast binary 4D STEM data

An investigation of low dose methods for ptychography with a small focused probe, including simultaneous acquisition...

An investigation of low dose methods for ptychography with a small focused probe, including simultaneous acquisition of incoherent imaging modes

An investigation of low dose methods for ptychography with a small focused probe, including simultaneous acquisition of incoherent imaging modes

An investigation of low dose methods for ptychography with a small focused probe, including simultaneous acquisition of incoherent imaging modes

illustration of hydrodgen dislocations and stress fields

Simulating hydrogen in fcc materials with discrete dislocation plasticity

Discrete dislocation plasticity simulations of hydrogen charged microcantilever bend tests on an fcc material at...

Discrete dislocation plasticity simulations of hydrogen charged microcantilever bend tests on an fcc material at realistic hydrogen concentrations

Discrete dislocation plasticity simulations of hydrogen charged microcantilever bend tests on an fcc material at realistic hydrogen concentrations

Discrete dislocation plasticity simulations of hydrogen charged microcantilever bend tests on an fcc material at realistic hydrogen concentrations

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In-situ X-ray tomography of wear: a feasibility study

A demonstration of the feasibility of using X-ray tomography in tribological studies

Wednesday 13 May

Recent News

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Quantum Motion spin-out raises £8M funding

Congratulations to Professor Simon Benamin and Professor John Morton

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Pete Nellist: New Royal Society Fellow

Thursday 30 April

Congratulations to Professor Pete Nellist

Agreement establishes Hitachi Metals-Oxford UTC of Metallurgy

Hitachi Metals-Oxford UTC of Metallurgy

Wednesday 25 March

The University of Oxford and Hitachi Metals, Ltd. have signed an agreement establishing a joint research organization on amorphous ribbon and superalloys.

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Professor Simon Benjamin: National Quantum Computing Centre

Thursday 5 March

Congratulations to Professor Simon Benjamin, the Deputy Director for Research for the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre

Materials for Quantum Technology

New Journal "Materials for Quantum Technology"

Friday 28 February

Congratulations to Professor Jason Smith who is founding Editor in Chief of the new open-access Journal "Materials for Quantum Technology" which was launched by the Institute of Physics on 26th February 2020.

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Awards & Prizes

Pete Nellist: New Royal Society Fellow

Thursday 30 April

Congratulations to Professor Pete Nellist

Dr David Collins: IoM3 Silver Medal

Tuesday 21 April

2020 IoM3 Silver Award bestowed on Dr David Collins

IoM3 Award: Yijun LIm

Tuesday 21 April

2020 James S Walker Prize

Prelims Practicals Prize 2019

Thursday 6 February

Congratulations to Adam Suttle who was awarded the TATA Steel Prize for best overall performance in Prelims practicals.

TATA Steel Prize awarded to Poppy Miller

Thursday 6 February

Congratulations to Poppy Miller of Corpus Christi College who was awarded the TATA Steel Prize for best overall performance in Part I practicals.

Materials Selection Poster Competition 2020

Friday 24 January

Congratulations to Mariella Papapavlou, Barry Yu and Louis Wright on winning the second year undergraduate poster competition.

First Female Winner of Riviere Prize: Dr Alison Crossley

Tuesday 14 January

Dr Alison Crossley has been awarded the Riviere Prize in recognition of her surface analysis research - this is the first time the prize has been awarded to a female scientist.

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