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18. Editorial corner - a personal view Panacea: A Greek ancient myth 'living' in materials science?

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Psarras, G. C.

Subjects
*MYTH, *SCIENCE journalism, *SMART materials, *POLYMERIC nanocomposites, *THERMOELECTRIC materials
Abstract

The author reflects on the possible existence of Panacea in materials science. He defines Panacea in mythology as the goddess of universal remedy that can cure all illnesses. Also mentioned are the discovery of unique super-materials with super-performance in various properties like mechanical, electrical, and magnetic, as well as some examples like polymer nanocomposites, metamaterials, and aerogels.

Published
2020
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19. Editorial corner - a personal view A 'backstage force': magnetic properties of polymer composites.

Author

Psarras, G. C.

Subjects
*POLYMERS, *MAGNETIC properties, *COMPOSITE materials, *MECHANICAL behavior of materials, *NANOCOMPOSITE materials
Abstract

The author talks about polymer composites and their magnetic properties. Topics discussed include the interest in the polymer composites' mechanical, thermal, and anti-corrosive properties; the degradation of mechanical behaviour of polymer composites; and the use of magnetic nanocomposites in designing materials for biomedicine, magnetic resonance imaging and information technology.

Published
2018
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20. Editorial corner - a personal view 'Energy Materials' ... the role of polymers.

Author

Psarras, G. C.

Subjects
*FOSSIL fuels, *FORCE & energy, *POLYELECTROLYTES, *POWER resources, *NATURAL resources, *ENERGY development
Abstract

The article discusses the importance of energy in everyday life which is also defined as the capacity of a physical system to do work. It mentions the application of fossil fuels that caused rapid depletion of the known reserves. It notes that fuel cells with polymer electrolyte exhibit high power performance at low temperatures.

Published
2016
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21. Editorial corner - a personal view The ongoing impact of carbon (allotropic forms)/polymer composites.

Author

Psarras, G. C.

Subjects
*CARBON composites, *POLYMERS, *DIAMONDS, *GRAPHITE, *CARBYNES, *FULLERENES, *CARBON fibers
Abstract

The article discusses the benefits of carbon reinforced polymer composites (CRPs) in various industries including tire, aerospace and automotive. It states that carbon is found in allotropic forms of nature, the diamond and graphite, with carbyne and fullerenes as additional forms. It mentions that CRPs was noted to industrial production of carbon fibres. It notes that high modulus, high strength and low weight properties of CRPs are primarily used in car racing and aerospace industries.

Published
2014
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22. Editorial corner – a personal view Smart polymer systems: a journey from imagination to applications.

Author

Psarras, G. C.

Subjects
*POLYMERS, *REMOTE sensing, *FERROELECTRIC crystals, *MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL fluids
Abstract

The author reflects on the significant aspects of smart polymer systems. He provides an overview of the smart structures, which are usually material systems incorporating functional constituents that are able to perform the operations of sensing, actuation and control. He offers examples of the component of smart system including piezo and ferroelectrics, electro and magnetostrictive materials, electro and magnetorheological fluids.

Published
2011
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