Posts by Lisa McDonald
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Flashing creates 2D boron nitride, graphene tattoo monitors blood pressure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 13, 2022.
Read MoreNew method shows promise repairing localized damage in thermal barrier coatings
Repairing localized damage in thermal barrier coatings on aircraft turbine blades can require full coat removal and reapplication to avoid blocking cooling holes in the blade. Forschungszentrum Jülich researchers proposed a new laser-cladding-based additive manufacturing technique that shows promise repairing localized damage without the need for full coat removal.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 11, 2022
Turkey discovers massive reserve of rare earth elements, Alicia Durán and Daniel Neuville receive Otto Schott Research Award, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 11, 2022.
Read MoreNew model clarifies rheological properties of bentonite muds mixed with other clays during drilling operations
During borehole drilling operations, bentonite-based drilling mud mixes with excavated soil materials, which may drastically affect the mud’s rheological properties. Researchers in France developed a phenomenological model to quantify the yield stress of bentonite muds mixed with other clays.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Sand battery’ keeps Finnish town warm during the dark, cold winters
Adapting to climate change not only requires updating our existing energy systems but also designing new ways of storing and transmitting energy that can better withstand extreme environments. Finnish startup Polar Night Energy just completed the first commercial installation of their new heat storage system, which stores thermal energy using sand.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Optical fiber imaging advances Alzheimer’s studies, ceramic aerogel, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 6, 2022.
Read MoreHarmonized testing procedure more accurately determines ionic conductivity of ceramic electrolytes
Deviations in the reported ionic conductivity of nominally identical ceramic electrolytes can be attributed in part to differences in the measurement and analysis methods used. Researchers in Germany developed a harmonized testing procedure that facilitates reliable assessment of errors that are due to inherent sample properties rather than analysis-related choices.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 4, 2022
First underground warren for disposing of spent nuclear fuel, Rare earth giant’s new international trade unit eyes deeper industry integration, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 4, 2022.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Viscosity and fictive temperature” 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 viscosity and fictive temperature.
Read MoreIlluminating the past through modern techniques: A review of computer-based methods for archaeological pottery analysis
Computer-based methods aid in identification, classification, and reconstruction of ancient artifacts. A recent review paper outlines the strengths and weaknesses of current state-of-the-art computer-based methods for analyzing archaeological pottery.
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