Archive for 2017
Ceramic pump operates at 2,552ºF for thermal energy conversion
Researchers built the first ceramic pump that can transfer liquid metals up to 1,673 Kelvin (2,552ºF). The pump could be used for renewable energy storage, producing hydrogen from methane without releasing CO2, and to develop new types of batteries.
Read MoreAnalysis suggests no short-term supply obstacles for battery materials, although risks persist
According to a new analysis by researchers at MIT, University of California Berkeley, and Rochester Institute of Technology, adequate supply of critical lithium-ion battery materials lithium, cobalt, manganese, graphite, and nickel should not disrupt battery production, at least in the short term.
Read MoreNew definition of glass describes non-equilibrium state of matter ending in crystallization
Ending the debate as to whether glass is a solid or a liquid, glass research duo Edgar Zanotto and John Mauro have proposed a new definition—describing a non-crystalline state of matter that continually relaxes toward the liquid state.
Read MoreThousands of materials scientists converge on Pittsburgh for MS&T17 and ACerS holds its Annual Meeting
MS&T17 and ACerS Annual Meeting took place Oct. 8–12. ACerS leaders reported progress on Society initiatives and a solid financial position. Awards were presented at the annual banquet.
Read MoreBradt, Pascucci, and Yoshimura selected as The American Ceramic Society 2017 Distinguished Life Members
[Image above] ACerS 2017 Distinguished Life Members: Masahiro Yoshimura, Richard Bradt, and Marina Pascucci. WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2017—The American…
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society announces 2017 Class of Fellows
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2017—The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) elevated 15 members to Fellow status. The Fellow designation recognizes ACerS…
Read MoreVideo: Perovskites that forget could enable materials that learn
Researchers at Argonne National Lab now report that they’re working on a material that, like the human brain, can learn and forget. The electronic material, a quantum perovskite, adaptively responds to repeated stimuli.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Atom-thick alloys with unanticipated magnetic properties, battery based on sodium may offer more cost-effective storage than lithium, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 18, 2017.
Read MoreBiodegradable polymer may replace glass optical fiber for medical applications
Researchers from Penn State University have developed a flexible optical fiber that can deliver light into the body for diagnosing disease or viewing tissue damage. It is also biodegradable, offering a number of applications for the medical industry.
Read MoreCentimeters-thick concrete roof uses steel cables and fabric layer to support unique structures
ETH Zurich researchers have used computational modeling to design an ultrathin concrete roof for that optimizes strength while eliminating extra material and weight.
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