Archive for 2010
Three-in-one diesel honeycomb ultra-high acicular mullite could slash costs for emission systems
Schematic of a typical, bulky and costly three-part diesel engine aftertreatment system. Credit: Pyzik, Ziebarth, Han and Yang; ACT. Mostly…
Read MoreNASCAR goes green, racetrack powered by solar
Sure, it’s kind of an oxymoron: The gas-guzzling motor circuit goes green. But a solar-powered sport racing facility in Pennsylvania…
Read MoreMaterials stories that missed the cut this week
At the end of each week, I end up with a list of a bunch of stories I started to…
Read MoreLaser-engineered bioceramic coatings help connect bone and implant
Surfaces of artificial implants that mimic natural structures are expected to improve biocompatibility by enhancing the connection between the living…
Read MoreVolt to sell for $41K, lease $350 a month
CNN reported that General Motors announced its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in…
Read MoreSwiss group unveils ultrathin, transparent and flexible ceramic foils
If you are like me, ceramic isn’t the first material that pops into my mind when you hear the word…
Read MoreNew speedy, high-res nanolithography method to allow the rapid prototyping of electronics
A new nanolithography process promises to speed up the “printing” of nanoscale patterns, which could soon allow investigators to quickly…
Read MorePye, Trostel named ACerS Distinguished Life Members; 19 in class of Fellows for 2010
Our congratulations go out to L. David Pye and Louis Trostel Jr., the 2010 recipients of the ACerS Distinguished Life…
Read MoreCeramic Tech Today mobile version now available
Because we’ve noticed that a growing number of readers are coming to this blog via their smartphones, we figured it…
Read MoreAES Energy Storage scores $17.1M loan guarantee for grid-scale A123 batteries
The DOE announced today that it would provide AES Energy Storage a $17.1 million loan guarantee for a 20 megawatt…
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