《无机非金属材料工程专业英语 第1章》.pptVIP

Throughout this text we draw attention to the relationships among these four components in terms of the design, production, and utilization of materials. Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is the discipline(学科) devoted to (专心于) helping human beings use materials more effectively(有力的) and efficiently (有效的). The story of materials is an ancient one that began with humanity learning to shape（成形） rock and work metal. From the prehistoric beginning, the story of human advances in materials continues to unfold (展开). For example, the development of steels permitted the building of skyscrapers and suspension bridges; advances in silicon based technology provided the foundation for electronics and computers, New biomaterials have resulted in medical breakthroughs that save and improve lives. Materials scientists and engineers focus on the manipulation of atomic scale structure to change materials properties This focus has pushed our discipline to the forefront（最前沿） of developing and applying new tools to observe and manipulate matter at the smallest scales. These advances continue to play an important part in the emergence of fields such as nanotechnology at the beginning of the 21st century. 5 The future of humanity depends on our wise use of materials Most of the technological innovations that we associate with contemporary（现代） life have involved some major advance in materials processing or application. Automobiles, satellites, televisions, computers and DVD players all would not be possible without advances in polymers, ceramics, metals and semiconductors. New advances are being pioneered in our laboratories. The direct threat of global warming and dwindling(缩小)fossil fuel resources have made the efficient use of energy a priority(优先). MSE faculty and students work actively to make light-weight engine components out of aluminum and magnesium in order to boost(促进,增强) fuel efficiency. They also pioneer improved hi