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16 November 2018
Chrome-6 is still the best protector against rust
Chromium-6 is praised in aviation because it protects aircraft against corrosion. The rusting and mold formation can have devastating consequences. Yet there is a downside to the chrome-6 medal, because this form of chromium is polluting and carcinogenic.
29 May 2018
Not all yellow in The Sunflowers will last forever
Researchers from the Universities of Antwerp, Perugia and Delft together with museum staff have painstakingly examined Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam). He painted this iconic work, a composition dominated by yellow tints with some orange and blue accents, in 1889 in Arles, France.
08 May 2018
Test developed which predicts degradation 20th century paintings
Titanium white is a pigment used in the 20th century by painters like Picasso and Mondriaan. The ‘bad’ version of this pigment can lead to early aging of paintings when expowed to UV light. TU Delft researcher Birgit van Driel has - in close cooperation with AkzoNobel, the Rijksmuseum and the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, and within the context of the Netherlands Institute for Conservation+Art+Science+ (NICAS) - developed a straightforward method to estimate the potential risk to painting. This will enable museums to take timely action to prevent damage to paintings. On Wednesday 9 May, Birgit will be defending her PhD at TU Delft.
01 February 2018
Going deeper into the next generation of implants, with three disciplines at once
It has been the undisputed gold standard for implants for dozens of years: titanium. This strong, light and corrosion-resistant metal can be safely incorporated into the body. And yet there is a great deal of discussion about how titanium implants are made. The rise of 3D-printing technology has opened the door to new manufacturing possibilities.
01 February 2018
Going deeper into the next generation of implants, with three disciplines at once
It has been the undisputed gold standard for implants for dozens of years: titanium. This strong, light and corrosion-resistant metal can be safely incorporated into the body. And yet there is a great deal of discussion about how titanium implants are made. The rise of 3D-printing technology has opened the door to new manufacturing possibilities.
23 January 2018
In Memoriam: Prof.dr. Hans de Wit
The Department Materials Science and Engineering has received the sad news that our highly appreciated professor-emeritus Prof. dr. Hans de Wit, passed away in the night of the 21st / 22nd January 2018 in Broek op Langedijk at the age of 71 years. His funeral will take place in Schagen on Saturday January 27.
21 November 2017
Maria Santofimia Navarro appointed full professor Physical Metallurgy
At the department of Materials Science and Engineering of the Faculty of 3mE dr. Maria Santofimia is appointed full professor Physical Metallurgy per 14 November 2017.
06 November 2017
Arjan Mol appointed full professor Corrosion Technology and Electrochemistry
At the department of Materials Science and Engineering of the Faculty of 3mE dr.ir. Arjan Mol is per 24 October 2017 appointed as full professor Corrosion Technology and Electrochemistry.
27 September 2017
‘Geheim van de Meester’ now in theatres in the Netherlands
Last year you got to know the AVRO/TROS programme ‘Het Geheim van de Meester’ (The Secret of the Master), which dealt with the glorious history of Dutch painting.
29 August 2017
Alternatives to hexavalent-chromium-based aluminum surface treatment
PhD student Shoshan Abrahami and her supervisors associate professor Arjan Mol and professor Herman Terryn from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering published surprising results this month in Nature’s partner journal Material Degradation. They have developed, together with Fokker Aerostructures and the Technical University of Denmark, alternatives for hexavalent chromium-based aluminium surface treatment for bonding in aircraft construction.