Posts by Lisa McDonald
Standard sintering aids and dispersants can degrade lasing performance of transparent ceramics
The use of transparent ceramics as a gain medium in lasers is an evolving field, and there is still much to learn about how processing parameters affect the ceramics’ performance. Researchers in Singapore and China published two papers investigating the possible effects of a standard sintering aid and dispersant on lasing performance.
Read MoreVideo: Vessel shortage could hamper offshore wind expansion
As the average size of offshore wind turbines increases, the energy industry could face difficulties with installation due to a shortage of vessels capable of carrying such large equipment.
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Jet stream models inform offshore wind development, robot-aided nanomaterial assembly, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 9, 2022.
Read MoreNew analysis model determines reliability and sensitivity of cold-bent curtain wall glass
Cold bending is a method commonly used to form curved glass for curtain walls. Researchers in China developed an analysis model to determine the reliability and sensitivity of glass formed this way.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 7, 2022
Hyperion fuel-cell company to open largest Columbus factory in a decade, Şişecamacquires refractory manufacturer Refel, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 7, 2022.
Read MoreProbing the ocean’s origins—ultrahigh-pressure magnesium hydrosilicates may have served as reservoirs of early water
The origins of the world ocean remain a much-debated topic to this day. A new paper by researchers from several universities in China and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia posits that magnesium hydrosilicates served as reservoirs of water in early Earth.
Read MoreVideo: Startup company looks to launch new method of spaceflight
Finding another way to propel a rocket into space that does not rely on fuel may allow for simpler and less expensive rockets. California-based SpinLaunch is developing a novel ground-based system to launch rockets into orbit using kinetic energy rather than fuel.
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2D material in three dimensions, high-performance seawater batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 2, 2022.
Read MoreThe 46th ICACC perseveres despite pivot to virtual meeting for second straight year
The 46th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites took place as a virtual, live meeting from Jan. 24–28, 2022. The conference featured 158 sessions and welcomed nearly 700 participants from 37 countries, including 123 students.
Read MoreChipping in for a cleaner climate—graphene oxide-based nanofiltration membranes show promise in treating semiconductor wastewater
Removal of ammonium ions from semiconductor wastewater is a particular concern for chip manufacturers to avoid exacerbating eutrophication of aquatic environments. Researchers in South Korea investigated the potential of graphene oxide-based nanofiltration membranes to treat this type of wastewater.
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