Archive for 2017
High-tech methods confirm Pliny the Elder’s observations and reveal new insights into strength of Roman concrete
An international group of scientists recently found that the key to the strength of ancient Roman concrete is the presence of aluminous tobermorite, a mineral that slowly forms within voids and prevents cracks from traversing through the concrete.
Read MoreThin-film perovskites offer potential for flexible aerosol-jet printed solar cells
Researchers have created a perovskite solar cell that is printed on an aerosol-jet spray printer. Their method yielded a flexible cell that could lead to further improved efficiency and lower manufacturing costs for solar technologies.
Read MoreHow do ceramics compare? Comprehensive review stacks up recent lithium-ion battery research
A lithium-ion battery research review by Rice University scientists stacks up cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials against one another, focusing on how batteries perform across a wide temperature range.
Read MoreVideo: Engineering the world’s most super-soaking, 7-foot-long water gun
In a recent video, engineer Mark Rober demonstrated the amazing super-soaking power of the world’s largest water gun, a monster 7-foot-long creation that he engineered in the likeness of a Super Soaker (Larami Ltd.) to blast water out at a whopping 272 mph.
Read MoreACerS offers free journal articles to celebrate 100 years of JACerS
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, ACerS is offering free access to nearly 40 journal articles through September 30. If you’re not already a member, consider joining to take advantage of all ACerS benefits, including its three peer–reviewed journals.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanoparticles that put themselves together, non-toxic alternative for next-generation solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 26, 2017.
Read MoreCould closed rare earth mining facility become America’s newest national lab?
The CEO of advanced materials manufacturing company American Elements recently met with White House officials to vie for the government to nationalize the U.S.’s last remaining rare earth mine.
Read MoreBrick in Architecture Awards illustrate aesthetic importance of clay brick
The Brick Industry Association recently announced its 2017 Brick in Architecture Awards Competition winners. Check out how designers used clay bricks to create beautiful structures and landscapes.
Read MoreBioactive glass enriched with fluoride, phosphates could be next material to treat dental caries
Researchers in Europe have discovered that bioactive glass enriched with fluoride and phosphates are more effective than Bioglass 45S5 in accelerating remineralization of dentin—leading to the possibility of its inclusion in new restorative dental materials.
Read MoreBoron carbide for lightweight ceramic armor, and more inside August 2017 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2017 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles about boron carbide for lightweight ceramic armor, an update on German ceramic R&D activities, and where big data meets materials science—is now available online.
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