Archive for 2014
A graphene sequel (Spoiler: molecular sieves, atomic layer films, the origins of life, antithrombotic films, and artificial graphene inside)
Graphene is more than an awesome electron conductor–new reports detail its potential use in fine molecular sieves, boron nitride atomic layer films, explanations of the origins of life, antithrombotic biomedical films, and the inspiration of artificial graphene from semiconductor crystals.
Read MoreMarch ACerS Bulletin is now online
The March issue of the Bulletin is now available online and will soon be in your mailbox–this month’s issue features microsphere solutions to energy problems, considerations to improve ceramic nuclear fuel pellets, and that state of refractories in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
Read MoreNonflammable paper developed from ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires
Chinese scientists have developed flexible and nonflammable paper out of ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires that may have applications for archival storage of important documents.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Kyocera begins operations at its first manufacturing facility in India Kyocera Corporation has completed construction on the Kyocera Group’s first…
Read MorePerovskite structure photovoltaics key to new solar-cell production process
Engineers at UCLA have discovered an innovative process that uses photovoltaic materials in the production of “highly efficient” solar cells.
Read MoreDOE announces $3 million for geothermal energy R&D, rare-earth element supply
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $3 million to research and development of low-to-moderate-temperature geothermal resources in the United States, as well as to support domestic supply of “critical materials.”
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Read MoreVideo: Engineering anarchy? Termite robots build complex structures without a leader
Harvard engineers designed termite-like robots that can work together to build complex structures without a leader, and other robot advances inspired by nature.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Read MoreBallistic transport in graphene nanoribbons grown on silicon carbide
Graphene is big–new reports detail generation of graphene nanoribbons on silicon carbide or in a solution-based approach.
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