Posts by Lisa McDonald
Frontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: Evaluating the Effect of Porosity and Mineralogy on the Thermal Properties of Brick
“Evaluating the Effect of Porosity and Mineralogy on the Thermal Properties of Brick“ Monday, October 11, 2021; 2 – 3…
Read MoreACerS Rapid Communication: Getting the word out quickly and scientifically
Sometimes researchers present discoveries so new and important that they merit short review times. ACerS journals offer the article type “Rapid Communication” to enable rapid decisions and priority of publication while retaining rigorous review.
Read MoreBeyond bauxite—researchers explore laterite as an alternative source of aluminum
Bauxite ore is the world’s primary source of aluminum, but concerns about the supply chain have the aluminum industry interested in identifying alternative sources. Researchers in Sri Lanka explored the potential of laterite as an alternative source.
Read MoreVideo: Turning brittle materials flexible by reducing thickness
Glass and ice are two materials known for being brittle. However, when glass is produced very thin—on the scale of micrometers—it can bend quite a bit without failure. Now researchers in China showed this same principle applies to ice as well.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Graphene valleytronics, ferroelectricity in boron nitride, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 22, 2021.
Read MoreNew wiki on ceramics processing—ready to join us?
To date, there are few textbooks that cover the topic of ceramic processing well. A new wiki initiated by ACerS members Olivier Guillon and Wolfgang Rheinheimer provides a platform for practical articles to help anybody working on ceramics to set up their lab.
Read MoreFrom wound healing to surface disinfectant, researchers expand the potential of cerium oxide nanoparticles in medical applications
Cerium oxide nanoparticles have gained attention in biological fields due to their unique properties, including the ability to act as both an oxidation catalyst and reduction catalyst. In two new papers, researchers at the University of Central Florida explore the potential of these nanoparticles in wound healing and as a surface disinfectant.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 20, 2021
SCHOTT completes next expansion stage at Chinese tubing plant, Battery Ventures acquires Goodfellow, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 20, 2021.
Read MoreReducing the need for trial and error—systematic selection of inorganic binders for refractories
The binder used in refractory production requires careful consideration because it can influence the refractory’s final mechanical and chemical properties. Researchers in Germany advanced a selective and systematic method for choosing an inorganic binder.
Read MoreAfrica—A wealth of resources and aspirations, plus more inside October/November 2021 ACerS Bulletin
The October/November 2021 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of research and markets in Africa—is now available online. Plus—gradient refractive index optics.
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