Materials

In a bid to tackle two pressing issues—marine waste and the high cost of synthetic reinforcements—researchers have turned to an unlikely hero: the Meretrix lusoria shell, commonly known as the grooved razor shell. A recent study, led by Cynthia C. Nw

In a significant stride towards enhancing maritime structural applications, researchers have explored the potential of Steel-Glass-Reinforced Plastic-Steel (S-GRP-S) sandwich panels as a viable alternative to conventional steel plates. This innovativ

In a quiet corner of Hungary, researchers have been cooking up something that could potentially stir the waters of the maritime industry. Szabolcs Szakács, a scientist from the University of Pannonia’s Research Institute on Bioengineering, Membrane T

In a breakthrough that could reshape the maritime industry, researchers have successfully welded dissimilar metals copper and aluminum using a technique called friction stir lap welding. The study, led by Li Liu from the School of Intelligent Manufac

In the world of maritime structures, concrete is king. It’s the go-to material for everything from offshore platforms to harbor walls, thanks to its durability and strength. But how do we know if the concrete we’re using is up to scratch, especially

In the quest to decarbonize maritime transportation, hydrogen is emerging as a promising zero-carbon energy carrier. At the heart of this transition lies the hydrogen pressure reducing valve (PRV), a critical component of ship-borne hydrogen storage

In a significant stride for maritime materials science, researchers have unlocked new potential in high-entropy alloy coatings, offering promising advancements for the shipping industry. Chunxia Jiang, a researcher at Shanghai Maritime University’s M

In the quest to bolster the longevity of marine equipment, a team of researchers led by Tong Jin from the School of Electromechanical Engineering at Guangdong University of Technology has made a significant stride. Their work, published in the journa

In the frosty, windswept landscapes of Maritime Antarctica, a pioneering study led by Dr. D. C. D. Mello from the Department of Soil Science at the Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, is shedding new light on the continent’s geological secrets. The

In the frosty waters of the Arctic, a silent battle is raging between steel and bacteria, one that could have significant implications for the maritime industry. A recent study, led by Xiaomin Mao from the College of Ocean Science and Engineering at