The January/February 2025 issue of ACerS Bulletin is now available online.

In this month’s issue, we explore current and emerging applications of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics (UHTCs). The cover story by David Pham, Jenna Marie Gray, and Erica Corral overviews current industrial applications for UHTCs. A second feature story by Helen Widman overviews the ACerS–USACA Hypersonic Materials Training Program, while another feature story by Vladimir Krstic describes a new class of oxidation-resistant silicon carbide.

In addition to the feature stories, the “Deciphering the Discipline” column by Apurba Naskar discusses the potential of polymer-derived synthesis for UHTC processing. Meanwhile, the “Journal Highlights” column by Jonathon Foreman highlights ACerS journal papers that involve managing properties in extreme environments.

This issue also welcomed the launch of a new Industry section in the Bulletin, consisting of three market-oriented columns. The “Business and Market View” column overviews the market for thermal management technologies. The “Industry Perspectives” column by Brian C. Wyatt and Babak Anasori considers the potential of MXenes to serve as UHTCs. The “Industry Insights” column by David Holthaus investigates the growth of silicon carbide chips in the electric vehicle market.

Finally, meet ACerS new president, Monica Ferraris. Ferraris is full professor at Politecnico di Torino in Italy, and she is the latest in a long line of ACerS women presidents that welcomed its first inductee 30 years ago. She is also this month’s guest on ACerS’ podcast Ceramic Tech Chat, which came out today.

You’ll find a lot more interesting content inside this—and every issue—of the ACerS Bulletin. Sign-up for one FREE year of ACerS membership to gain access to this valuable resource and everything else that ACerS has to offer!

 

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