Archive for April 2013
Lessons from the ancients—engineered ceramic materials and climate change
[Image above] Ancient cultures used innovative ceramic pots as part of their adaption to severe climate change. What role will…
Read MoreNanotoxicology emerging as specialized field for nanoparticle safety
[Image above] This image of toxic effects from exposure to nanoparticles dates to 2007. New nanotoxicological techniques could mean significant…
Read MoreUK announces £85 million funding availability for advanced materials, grid storage and robotics
David Willetts’ speech on the eight-part strategic technology roadmap for the UK. Credit: PolicyExchangeUK; YouTube. The United Kingdom’s Engineering and…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires Photovoltaics based on tiny colloidal quantum…
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society announces 2013 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society is pleased to announce that 18 members will be elevated to Fellow status in 2013. The…
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics worlds
• PPG Industries has been recognized by the Department of Energy for “significant achievements” in advancing organic light-emitting diode lighting…
Read MoreAerogel-based insulation continuing to make progress with commercialization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpI0tI9iMzs Official video (in German) of STO In Aevero aerogel insulation boards. Credit: STO. One of the promises of…
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Leco to manufacture accredited reference materials under guidelines of A2LA accreditation program Leco Corp. has received accreditation for reference materials…
Read MoreNSF-sponsored workshop on SOFC slated for July; participants sought
[Image above] A workshop in July will consider the promise, progress, and funding priorities of solid oxide fuel cell technology.…
Read MoreARPA-E’s online ‘university’ continues to expand offerings; two new sessions coming up
One free resource for people in the materials field that may grow in significance is the nearly year-old ARPA-E “University.”…
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