Current methods for controlling “runaway” thermal reactions such as combustion and pyrolysis remain rather rudimentary. Researchers led by North Carolina State University developed a new nanocoating that, when applied to a material before combustion, allows for the reaction rate and direction of ignition propagation to be controlled.
Read MoreAutomating experiments can help speed up the materials development process. Researchers led by North Carolina State University developed a new high-throughput automated testing system that deposits multiple samples on the same substrate, thus saving time and energy.
Read MoreACerS is pleased to announce Jacob Jones has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program that recognizes a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American Ceramic Society through volunteerism.…
Read MoreGraphene’s antimicrobial potential, monolayer honeycomb SiC, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 15, 2023.
Read MoreWhile it is well known that packaging material can affect the flavor of food, the effect packaging has on milk has not been fully investigated. Researchers from North Carolina State University and Clemson University investigated the effect of packaging on both whole and skim milk.
Read MoreSmall scale, big discoveries: Reducing thickness of antiferroelectric films turns them ferroelectric
While size effects in ferroelectric materials have been extensively studied, there are far fewer studies on how structure and properties evolve in antiferroelectric materials with reduced dimensions. In a recent open-access paper, researchers report the surprising discovery that below a certain thickness, antiferroelectric films will become completely ferroelectric.
Read MoreHydrogel glass saves energy, superconducting bulk magnesium diboride, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 7, 2022.
Read MoreGenerate electricity from moisture in the air, ceramics for bone self-repair, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 8, 2022.
Read MoreDetecting SARS-CoV2, ultralight but stiff sandwich nanotubes, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 3, 2021.
Read MoreRecycle nanowires in electronics, superconductivity in high-Tc cuprates, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 4, 2021.
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