Archive for September 2010
Serendipity: Nano LEDs accidentally produced during NIST nanowire research
Speaking of ZnO nanowires, chemists at NIST who were perfecting new methods of creating these nanowire report that they have…
Read MoreInexpensive radial ZnO nanowire brushes ‘scrub’ toxic compounds from water
In a story just published in one of ACerS’ technical journals, a group of researchers from Sweden’s Royal Institute of…
Read MoreACerS new Career Center jobsite launched
The American Ceramic Society has launched its new Career Center. Best of all, it’s free. Job seekers will find a…
Read MoreIntriguing scientists and engineers among 2010 MacArthur ‘genius’ Fellows
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation named 23 new MacArthur Fellows for 2010. Included in this list is…
Read MoreDutch report advances with low-cost, low-temp Pd-film-on-ceramic hydrogen production membrane
The nonprofit Energy Research Center of the Netherlands reports that it is making significant advances with hydrogen separation membrane technology…
Read MoreCeramic tile production falls for first time in sector’s history
According to a press release from Tile Edizioni, 2009 marked the first year in the tile production sector’s history that…
Read MoreSandia research to forecast solar plant output
Sandia National Lab researchers have developed a new system that provides a way for utility companies to predict and prepare…
Read MoreDuPont PV revenue reaches $1B one year ahead of schedule
A new announcement from DuPont gives some indication of just how rapidly the solar energy industry has grown in a…
Read MoreClear glass speakers promise wireless clear sound
I am sure some of our glass experts will provide a correction if this claim is wrong, but Greensound Technology…
Read MoreVideo of the Week: Ceramic Industries CEO Nick Booth on the business of ceramics
Ceramic sanitary ware and tile manufacturer Ceramic Industries CEO Nick Booth expects to see an uptick in the residential construction…
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