The March 2025 issue of ACerS Bulletin is now available online.
In this month’s issue, we explore refractory advancements made possible through machine learning. The cover story by Sebastian Sado, Ilona Jastrzębska, Wiesław Zelik, and Jacek Szczerba introduces readers to the benefits and challenges of using machine learning in the refractory industry, with examples pulled from magnesia–carbon refractory investigations.
A second feature story by Soumya Sridar, Wei Xiong, Hessam Babaee, William Fahrenholtz, and Scott J. McCormack provides a snapshot of current state-of-the-art uncertainty quantification methods, along with limitations and next steps to improve these methods. A third feature story by Assaf Anderson highlights how MaterialsZone, an AI-driven software as a service platform, can be used to support accelerated innovation in the ceramics industry.
In addition to the feature stories, the “Deciphering the Discipline” column by Rajat Durgesh Ramteke discusses the potential and use of computational fluid dynamics in refractory design. Meanwhile, the “Journal Highlights” column by Jonathon Foreman highlights ACerS journal papers that use modeling for the design and processing of refractories.
This issue’s Industry section features three columns focused on sustainability in refractory markets. The “Business and Market View” column overviews the global market for green hydrogen. The “Industry Perspectives” column by Daniel Llaguno describes how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help support sustainability through better mining, manufacturing, and use of refractory materials. The “Industry Insights” column by David Holthaus discusses how refractory recycling is a potential key to meeting sustainability goals.
Finally, catch up on the latest news involving ACerS International Chapters and U.S. Sections in the ACerS Spotlight section.
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