Posts by Lisa McDonald
Digital light processing allows for design of fine-featured bioceramic scaffolds
Digital light processing is one of the most promising additive manufacturing technologies for preparing ceramic scaffolds with complicated fine features. Three recent studies by several groups in China explore the use of this technique to fabricate bioceramic scaffolds for medical applications.
Read MoreVideo: Minerals Security Partnership advances multinational commitment to bolstering critical mineral supply chains
The Minerals Security Partnership, announced during the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention in mid-June 2022, is an 11-member multinational partnership initiative that aims to bolster critical mineral supply chains. Learn more about who is involved and India’s possible interest in joining the partnership.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Shrimp shell nanoparticles strengthen cement, silicon microparticles enhance Li-ion batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 10, 2022.
Read MoreWith safety and performance, ceramic batteries are in the works
Substantial ceramics research projects are looking to address issues with current lithium-based battery technologies. A selection of recent papers in ACerS journals highlights some of the efforts toward new electrolyte, cathode, and anode materials.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 8, 2022
SCHOTT establishes stand-alone company for its pharma business, China suspends sand exports to Taiwan, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 8, 2022.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Glass relaxation” for Glass: Then and Now
As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass relaxation.
Read MoreClarifying the definition and role of nucleating agents within glass-ceramic systems
Much research has taken place on glass-ceramics since its discovery in the 1950s. However, the nucleation process within glass-ceramics still is not understood across all glass systems, nor is the specific role of nucleating agents. Researchers in the United States and Brazil aimed to help advance research in this area by clarifying some terms and effects for the glass-ceramics community.
Read MoreSierra Space Webinar: Ceramics & Glass Research and Manufacturing in Space to Benefit Life on Earth
Ceramics & Glass Research and Manufacturing in Space to Benefit Life on Earth Sponsored by: ACerS Sapphire Corporate Partner Sierra…
Read MoreBreakout sessions, award presentations, and a 3D-printed anteater highlight Cements 2022
The 12th Advances in Cement-Based Materials meeting, which took place July 10–13, 2022, at the University of California, Irvine, featured a variety of events, including a poster session, the Della Roy Lecture—and a 3D-printed anteater!
Read MoreVideo: Heat waves and drought threaten structural stability of French homes
In addition to the health impacts of Europe’s current record-setting heat waves and drought, the weather is leading more houses to experience structural damage as the underlying soil dries and contracts. Subsidence-related damages are a major problem for French homeowners, and insurers and the government have been in talks over how to better handle such damage claims.
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