Posts by Lisa McDonald
The 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.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 31, 2022
House unveils America COMPETES Act of 2022, agreement to develop hydrogen recycling of end-of-life wind turbine magnets, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 31, 2022.
Read MoreNew geopolymer mortars and nano alumina protect concrete against sulfate attack
Sulfate attack is one of the most damaging causes of concrete deterioration. Two studies published this month look at the potential of new geopolymer mortars and the addition of nano alumina to improve concrete’s resistance to sulfate attack.
Read MoreFrontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: No-cost Technical Assistance Resources Offered by the U.S. Department of Energy
No-cost Technical Assistance Resources Offered by the U.S. Department of Energy Thursday, April 7, 2022; 12 -1 p.m. Eastern US…
Read MoreVideo: Intel sets sights on Ohio to drastically expand domestic manufacturing with semiconductor mega-site
Semiconductor chip manufacturer Intel announced it is committing $20 billion to build a manufacturing mega-site on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. Learn about some of the big events that have affected the semiconductor industry in recent years and how Intel’s announcement fits into the narrative.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Using sound to analyze graphene, nano alumina defends concrete, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 26, 2022.
Read MoreFrontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: Biomaterials and Implants: Unmet clinical needs, Current Status and Recommendations
Biomaterials and Implants: Unmet clinical needs, Current Status and Recommendations Friday, March 25, 2022; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern US…
Read MoreOmicron does not stop success of EMA 2022
For the second consecutive year, the annual Electronic Materials and Applications Conference was held as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pivot to a virtual format did not hamper the exchange of quality technical content, however—nearly 300 attendees from 22 countries logged in to view the more than 300 oral and poster presentations.
Read MoreCharacterizing oxide catalysts: Methanol chemisorption quantifies active sites
The ability to count the number of active sites on oxide catalysts and thereby determine the reaction turnover frequency has developed very slowly in comparison to metal catalysts. In a recent paper, Lehigh University professor Israel E. Wachs argues for further developing the methodology of methanol chemisorption to address this situation.
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