Posts by Lisa McDonald
Beyond the cobalt bind—researchers investigate feasibility of nanoceramics as binder in cemented carbide tools
Cobalt is a main material used as the binder in cemented carbides, but there are drawbacks to using this metal. Ceramic phases have started attracting significant attention as alternative binders, and a recent study dives further into the feasibility of using nanoceramics as a binder.
Read MoreHere we come a-sciencing: Lisa’s top 5 favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2021
Extracting oxygen on Mars, bioactive glass toothpaste, and sustainable wind turbine disposal make Lisa’s list of top five favorite CTT posts from 2021.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Optical fibers and photonics” for Glass: Then and Now
As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ new “Glass: Then and Now” series will highlight ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is optical fibers and photonics.
Read MoreVideo: Fiberglass ducks make a splash in Pennsylvania borough
Ducks are the unofficial mascot of small-town Yardley, Pa. A local nonprofit recently launched a new project involving fiberglass ducks to promote the town.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Phosphorene nanoribbons live up to hype, semiconductors reach quantum world, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 5, 2022.
Read MoreJournal of the American Ceramic Society announces best papers of 2021
The editors of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society selected 12 articles from among the more than 600 articles published in 2021 that exemplify excellence for the science of advanced ceramics.
Read MoreDOE SunShot and Energy Earthshots initiatives support move toward clean energy
The Sunshot and Energy Earthshots initiatives by the U.S. Department of Energy are playing key roles in supporting the move toward clean and renewable energy technologies. See what these initiatives have accomplished so far and how DOE plans to expand them this year.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 3, 2022
Floating wind farms planned off coast of Australia, DOE establishes new office, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 3, 2022.
Read MorePacRim 14/GOMD 2021 conference proceeds virtually with four days of programming
The 14th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology including the Glass & Optical Materials Division 2021 Annual Meeting took place virtually Dec. 13–16, 2021. Learn about what took place during the four-day event.
Read MoreVideo: Preparing for the International Year of Glass
The United Nations International Year of Glass will take place in 2022. Learn about some of the events planned to celebrate and how you can get involved.
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