In the movie “Black Panther,” the superhero gets his powers from vibranium—a nearly indestructible material with superior properties. Materials scientists Yury Gogotsi and Jayakanth Ravichandran offer their perspectives on the material in a Gizmodo interview.
Read MoreThe August 2017 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles about boron carbide for lightweight ceramic armor, an update on German ceramic R&D activities, and where big data meets materials science—is now available online.
Read MoreWhen it comes to ceramic materials, body armor is a familiar and favorite topic. But better materials for protecting the lives of those in the line of duty extend beyond ceramics, too.
Read More2012 Contact Information: Bill Fahrenholtz, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO billf@mst.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Solid Solution and Isotope Effects on the Properties of Boride Ceramics…
Read MoreBoron nitride, wurtzite structure. Credit: Wikipedia. A global markets research firm, Global Industry Analysts, issued a new study explaining how demand for boron nitride and boron carbide sustained some growth during…
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