Archive for June 2013
Aerodynamic levitation, modeling and new analytical techniques leads to cement-to-semiconductor advances
[Image above] One type of cage structure around the spin-density of one electron in a model of cement-based semiconducting metallic…
Read MoreMonitoring diabetes with core–shell hybrid titania–carbon nanotube composite
[Image above] Advances in nanomaterials may allow diabetes patients to toss glucose monitoring equipment in the dumpster in favor of…
Read MoreLi-ion battery advances: borosilicide, olivine, and ‘popcorn’
[Image above]Lithium borosilicide framework. Credit: Fässler, M. Zeilinger; TUM. Lightweight, high energy density, and fast, reliable recharging have made lithium-ion…
Read MorePACRIM 10–GOMD 2013 celebrates success with twilight beachside banquet
[Image above] Credit: ACerS The tenth Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology wrapped up last Friday at…
Read MoreACerS’ new website is speedy, easy, and ready for smartphones and tablets
You’ve heard the engineering maxim: “Stronger, faster, cheaper—pick two.” ACerS rolled out its new website yesterday, and it handily meets…
Read MoreHow does Superman shave?
If you’ve been living under a rock, you may not be aware there’s a new “Superman” movie due out June…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Berkeley Lab researchers increase NMR/MRI sensitivity through hyperpolarization of nuclei in diamond Today’s nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging…
Read MoreDay 6: See U, ACerS!
I can’t believe it’s already Friday, the last day of PACRIM 10. Although I know many attendees left this morning,…
Read MoreDay 5: PACRIM rocks, ACerS rocks!
Most of the presentations I attended in the past three days were given by researchers from universities and national labs,…
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics worlds
• Owens Corning has formed a partnership with Chinese glass fiber producer Taishan Fiberglass. Taishan is a subsidiary of China…
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