The May 2025 issue of ACerS Bulletin is now available online.
In this month’s issue, we explore alternative processing methods and compositions to commercial soda–lime–silica (SLS) glass. The cover story by William LaCourse, Jacob Kaspryk, and Benjamin J. A. Moulton considers the potential of using ion-exchange processing to improve the production of SLS glass and identifies factors that could either accelerate or slow future advances.
A second feature story by Lisa McDonald describes the evolution of car windshields, from standard plate glass to laminated glass, and current advancements in windshield design. A third feature story by Sofia F. Mauro and John C. Mauro takes readers on a fascinating journey through the glass science literature to reveal which scientist can be credited with the earliest accurate description of the glass transition phenomenon.
In addition to the feature stories, the “Deciphering the Discipline” column by Elif Pınar Akman Özay provides an update on preparing the SLS alternative LionGlass for the industrial transition by investigating its recyclability. Meanwhile, the “Journal Highlights” column by Jonathon Foreman highlights ACerS journal papers that describe way to improve the sustainability of SLS glass production.
This issue’s Industry section features three columns focused on the increasing market demand for value-added and other advanced glasses. The “Business and Market View” column overviews the global markets and technologies for smart glass. The “Industry Perspectives” column by Cory L. Trivelpiece, Xiaonan Lu, Dilpuneet Aidhy, and Collin Wilkinson describes the new Virtual Center for Nuclear Waste Glass Science, which consolidates decades of research data on vitrified radioactive waste forms. The “Industry Insights” column by David Holthaus highlights just a few of the many glass manufacturers around the world that are rolling out innovative, value-added glass products.
Finally, learn about what took place at the 60th Annual Symposium on Refractories co-hosted by the ACerS Greater Missouri Section and Refractory Ceramics Division.
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