Posts by Lisa McDonald
Revealing secrets of the past—nanoscale engineering gave historic glaze its iridescence
As new analysis methods are developed and refined, researchers can illuminate the science behind past techniques that were designed through trial and error. A group led by researchers from the California Institute of Technology used advanced analytical techniques to show how nanoscale engineering gave a historic purple overglaze its distinctive iridescence.
Read More2022 Society Awardees Announced
The American Ceramic Society’s 2022 awardees have been selected. Awards will be presented at ACerS Annual Meeting in conjunction with…
Read MoreJohn Mauro appointed next editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society
Westerville, Ohio—ACerS president Beth Dickey announces that John C. Mauro will succeed William G. Fahrenholtz as editor-in-chief of the Journal…
Read MoreVideo: Fiber-reinforced bogies gain steam in the rail industry
Though the rail industry has been much slower to adopt fiber-reinforced composites compared to other transportation industries, more rail companies started developing composite bogies, a major structural component, in recent years.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New 2D materials family, renewable hydrogen production, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 11, 2022.
Read MoreToward next-gen environmental barrier coatings—effect of thermal ageing on microstructure and elastic properties of ytterbium silicates
Ytterbium-based silicates are a current generation of environmental barrier coating materials that demonstrate much promise for protecting ceramic matrix composite components in jet engines. Researchers from the University of Manchester examined the effect of thermal ageing on microstructural characteristics and elastic properties of these silicates.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 9, 2022
Japan welcomes first vertical agrivoltaic project, Coca-Cola United partners with O-I to recycle glass bottles, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 9, 2022.
Read MoreForming methods influence the microstructure of flash-sintered ceramics
Flash-sintering of ceramics can lead to microstructural heterogeneity, which can negatively impact the material’s performance. Researchers in Brazil demonstrated that forming method can influence the final microstructure of flash-sintered ceramics.
Read MoreJet Milling and Air Classification: The Secret to Ultrafine Particles Webinar
Jet Milling and Air Classification: The Secret to Ultrafine Particles Webinar hosted by: Horiba Scientific in Association with The American…
Read MoreVideo: India aims to become major player in global semiconductor market
While India does well in research and development of semiconductor chips, the country has few semiconductor fabrication plants and none are for commercial use. In recent months, the Indian government laid the groundwork to bring commercial chip manufacturing to India.
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