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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 23, 2022
Elk Creek Project confirmed as second largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in U.S., Adani to become India’s No. 2 cement maker with $10.5 billion Holcim deal, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 23, 2022.
Read MoreStructural clay experts unite in Charlotte for networking, tours, and more after a two-year pause
More than 100 attendees converged in downtown Charlotte, N.C., May 9–11 to take part in the combined meeting of the ACerS Structural Clay Products Division, ACerS Southwest Section, and Clemson University’s National Brick Research Center.
Read MoreWaste not, want not: Reusing glass in concrete for 3D-printed buildings
With sand in increasingly short supply, researchers are exploring alternative materials that can be used in the creation of concrete. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore investigated the possibility of replacing sand and gravel with glass waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Read MoreVideo: Tile manufacturers face clay shortages due to war in Ukraine
Disruptions in the energy market are not the only market forces affecting the European ceramics industry. The war in Ukraine is also driving a shortage in supplies of Ukrainian clay.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Perovskite solar modules with a marble look, origin of carbon-12, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 18, 2022.
Read MoreACerS announces 2022 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 19 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreACerS announces 2022 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to Sylvia Johnson, Tatsuki Ohji, and Kent Weisenstein. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreMS&T22 Registrations: Distinguished Life, Emeritus and Senior Members
ACerS 124th Annual Meeting takes place Oct. 9–12, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pa., during MS&T. MS&T affords you an opportunity like no other. You have the chance to hear the latest technical advances and cutting-edge developments in the materials science community, connect with friends, and network with your peers. Make your plans to attend today!
Read MoreMetalens may simplify generation and control of vacuum UV light
Vacuum UV light, while beneficial in biomedical and nanoprocessing applications, is difficult to generate and control using current methods. Researchers led by Rice University developed a metalens that can both generate and manipulate vacuum UV light.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 16, 2022
TDK to build EV component factory, MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 16, 2022.
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