Posts by Lisa McDonald
Sustainability is key at Ceramics Expo 2021
Ceramics Expo 2021, which occurred in-person this year from August 31–September 1, welcomed dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of attendees to Cleveland, Ohio. Learn about what took place during the two-day event.
Read MoreBorate-based bioactive glass improves treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
Improving treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers can prevent the need for amputation. Researchers explored using a new borate-based bioactive glass to improve the rate of wound healing.
Read MoreVideo: Green ceramics for sustainable housing development
Sustainable manufacturing is about more than just recycling—it involves rethinking the way we collect, process, and reuse materials as well. A university–industry partnership in Australia looks to develop apartments that are made primarily with green ceramics and other repurposed waste materials.
Read MoreBack to live: Ceramics Expo 2021 takes place in Cleveland, Ohio
After taking place virtually last year, Ceramics Expo returned in-person from Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2021, to Cleveland, Ohio. See highlights from Day 1 of the conference.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New injection method for 3D concrete, stackable ceramic façade, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 1, 2021.
Read MoreTo bilayers and beyond—researchers overcome the single-atomic-layer limit of borophene
Synthesizing multilayer borophene is difficult because of the tendency of boron atoms to cluster. Researchers at Northwestern and Rice Universities discovered they could synthesize bilayer borophene by growing it on a special silver substrate.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 30, 2021
Sakuu to start pilot line for solid-state batteries, EERE announces intent to launch new Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 30, 2021.
Read MoreToward commercialization of solid-state batteries: Ion Storage Systems awarded $487,310 contract from USABC
Solid-state batteries are a promising technology for powering the next generation of electric vehicles. Maryland-based energy startup Ion Storage Systems is helping to advance solid-state battery technology toward commercialization.
Read MoreVideo: National Park Service celebrates 105 years
Today, August 25, is the 105th anniversary of the National Park Service. Learn about the history of this federal agency, the types of sites it manages, and how it is dealing with overcrowded parks this summer.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
High-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries, world’s largest computer chip, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 25, 2021.
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