Anthony Evans obituary (Guardian Unlimited)

Materials scientist at the forefront of ceramics research Anthony Evans, who has died aged 66 of cancer, was a world-leading materials scientist who pioneered the use of brittle materials in such wide-ranging applications as jet engines, space-shuttle tiles, silicon chips and vehicle armour.

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Anthony Evans obituary (Guardian Unlimited)

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