Posts by Lisa McDonald
Cosmos creation—exploring formation of ceramic materials in space
The universe contains many complex chemistries and phenomena yet to be discovered or explained. Two recent studies offer a glimpse into how some ceramic materials may form in space.
Read MoreFirst glass, raw materials, plus more inside August 2022 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2022 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring formation of first glass in the universe—is now available online. Plus—USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and refractory raw materials and sustainability.
Read MoreVideo: States release their plans for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program aims to provide states with nearly $5 billion in funding to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure. To receive their share of the funding, each state must submit a deployment plan by August 1. Compiled here are links to the plans released so far.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
3D printing single crystals, electronics built on stones, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 20, 2022.
Read MoreFirst-ever International Materials Slam welcomes more than 100 participants
The International Materials Slam 2022, a three-day, virtual, student-led outreach event for young materials science enthusiasts, welcomed more than 100 participants from four continents.
Read MoreResearchers improve procedures for mechanically generating dislocations in ceramics at room temperature
In the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of studies on ceramic dislocations and their impact on functional properties. Xufei Fang and his group at the Technical University of Darmstadt study this topic, and they’ve published several recent papers exploring how to improve dislocation generation through mechanical deformation.
Read MoreFrontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: Reversible Electrochemical Cells for Interconversion between Fuel and Electricity
Reversible Electrochemical Cells for Interconversion between Fuel and Electricity Hosted by: ACerS Energy Materials & Systems Division Monday, October 3,…
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 18, 2022
GE turns to Australia for critical renewable materials, Tata Chemicals Europe opens U.K.’s largest carbon capture plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 18, 2022.
Read MoreOxysulfide glass electrolytes show promise for making all-solid-state sodium batteries a reality
An all-solid-state sodium battery that operates at ambient temperatures (under 100°C) would allow for safer usage in a broader range of applications. Researchers led by University of Houston and Iowa State University propose a new homogeneous oxysulfide glass electrolyte could make such a battery possible.
Read MoreVideo: Fragility of the global submarine cable network and need for modernized regulation
The global submarine cable network carries about 95% of all global transnational communication data. However, it is vulnerable to disruption by human interference and natural disasters. To ensure continued operation, new monitoring systems and management regulations need to be put in place.
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