Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

You may not think of glass production as a significant source of CO₂, but the stats may surprise you. Enter Penn State and their LionGlass, a phosphate-based glass that not only lowers the temperature needed for forming, but also avoids the CO₂ emissions that come from the carbonate materials used in conventional glassmaking. We sit down to discuss the recently published paper on this new glass and how its properties compare to the glass we use every day. The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at this link [HERE [https://ceramics.org/materialism/]] to unlock full access to the Bulletin with a free ACerS membership. This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today [https://www.materialstoday.com/], an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/materialism.podcast/?hl=en], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MaterialismPod]. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Seeing atomic scale interactions in real time may sound like science fiction, but operando TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) has made it science fact. Unlike traditional TEM, which looks at static samples, operando TEM enables scientists to watch materials evolve dynamically while they undergo reactions. In this episode, we sit down with Patricia Kooyman, a professor at the University of Cape Town, to explore the science behind this technique as well as her unique history with it. This episode is sponsored by Momentum Transfer. They have an upcoming Powder Diffraction workshop at Politecnico di Bari in Italy. This 3 day workshop runs from September 29th to October 1st, 2025. Find more info [HERE] [https://momentum-transfer.com/iwpd2025]. This episode is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society Learning Center. Visit ceramics.org/materialism [https://ceramics.org/materialism/] to learn more or use code MATERIALISM to get $100 off your next On-Demand course registration. This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today [https://www.materialstoday.com/], an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/materialism.podcast/?hl=en], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MaterialismPod]. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

We are surrounded by processed and packaged food, but how did we get here? Inspired by "The Material Advantage " by Bernie Bulkin, Taylor and Andrew explore the topic of food packaging. From prizes offered by Napoleon to patent theft, the history of food packaging is an interesting one. Thanks to Bernie Bulkin for sending us copies of the book to read. You can find an Amazon Link to the Book [HERE] [https://www.amazon.com/Material-Advantage-Bernard-J-Bulkin/dp/1916797849] The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at this link [HERE [https://ceramics.org/materialism/]] to unlock full access to the Bulletin with a free ACerS membership. This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today [https://www.materialstoday.com/], an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/materialism.podcast/?hl=en], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MaterialismPod]. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

Glass is all around us but you may not spend much time thinking about it's history and advancements. In this episode we sit down with Colin Schmucker and Dr. Sebastian Leukel from SCHOTT AG to discuss this common but fascinating material. From naturally occurring glass formed by lightning to stained glass windows in cathedrals, glass has been apart of human history forever. We explore some of the advancements that helped make glass more versatile for use in cookware and cell phones. This episode was sponsored by SCHOTT AG, you can find more about their products at this link [HERE] [https://www.schott.com/en-us]. The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at this link [HERE [https://ceramics.org/materialism/]] to unlock full access to the Bulletin with a free ACerS membership. This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today [https://www.materialstoday.com/], an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/materialism.podcast/?hl=en], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MaterialismPod]. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.

From glowing plastic stars on bedroom ceilings to quirky novelty items, most of us have encountered the magic of things that shine in the dark but what’s really behind the glow? Andrew and Taylor dive into the science of photoluminescence, breaking down the physics of how it works and the materials that make it possible. Join them as they explore the two main glow-in-the-dark methods—phosphorescence and fluorescence—and reveal what makes each one shine. This episode of the Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Check out the ACerS learning center with over 20+ On-Demand Courses on topics such as the fundamentals, research, manufacturing, and more. Visit them, at this link [HERE [https://ceramics.org/materialism/]] for $100 off your next On-Demand course registration with the ACerS Learning Center. The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today [https://www.materialstoday.com/], an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/materialism.podcast/?hl=en], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MaterialismPod]. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski, & Jared Duffy.