Posts by Lisa McDonald
GOMD conference in Baltimore reunites, rejuvenates, and celebrates
ACerS Glass & Optical Materials Division held its 2022 annual meeting and conference in Baltimore, Md., May 22–26, 2022. About 215 people attended the conference in person, with 22 countries represented.
Read MoreNew test method for aluminosilicate refractories offers better insight into real-world alkali attack mechanisms
The common way to test alkali resistance of aluminosilicate refractories is based solely on visual observation after exposure to alkali vapor. Allied Mineral Products researchers explored a new procedure that would subject refractories to both visual analysis and formal analytical testing after exposure to alkali slag and vapor.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Glass for nuclear waste disposal” 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 glass for nuclear waste disposal.
Read MoreVideo: World Environment Day celebrates 50 years—how ceramic and glass materials help us live sustainably
In honor of World Environment Day on June 5, we look at a few of the many important contributions by ceramic and glass scientists that move us toward a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Build materials out of tiny particles, fixing porosity measurements, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 1, 2022.
Read MoreTitania photocatalysts: Saving the environment…or not?
Titanium dioxide is widely used as a photocatalyst due to its high catalytic activity, excellent chemical stability, low material cost, and minimal toxicity to humans. However, some researchers raised concerns that using TiO2 photocatalytic paints as a remediation technology to improve air quality may do more harm than good.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 30, 2022
Canada’s first rare earth producer begins shipping concentrate, SensFit Technologies and Footwork Podiatric Lab partner to develop smart orthotics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 30, 2022.
Read MoreStreamlining communication—US federal committees and agencies lay plans for spectrum management reform
In recent years, conflicts over spectrum usage by private, public, and federal entities have reached a fever pitch. The Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, as well as House and Senate committees, are considering initiatives and legislation to reform and improve spectrum management.
Read MoreGOMD 2022 meets in Baltimore
The Glass & Optical Materials Division Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Baltimore, Md. See some highlights from the event so far, and be on the lookout for a full report early next week.
Read MoreVideo: The forgotten history of Franklin’s glass armonica
Few musical instruments are made out of glass. In the mid-1700s, American polymath Benjamin Franklin was inspired by glass harps to design a friction-based instrument called the glass armonica. Though popular at the time, glass armonicas are largely forgotten today.
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