Posts by Lisa McDonald
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Toward a COVID-19 breathalyzer for kids, seaweed-based ink, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 11, 2021.
Read MoreUnlocking thermogravimetric analysis in the fight against ‘fake’ graphene
Developing new ways to characterize graphene is essential to developing more rigorous quality standards. Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia explored using thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate graphene quality.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 9, 2021
Niagara County to cover closed landfills with solar panels, Philippine president signs law creating Energy Research and Policy Institute, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 9, 2021.
Read MoreScience imitating life: Biomimetics for human health purposes
Biomimetics is the scientific research and development of human-made materials, parts, and products that emulate naturally occurring biological systems. Three recent ACerS journal articles look at biomimetics used for human health purposes, including cleaning water, in implants, and replacing bone.
Read MoreVideo: Sand sculpting reaches new heights
Sand sculpting is a quintessential beach day activity. Learn the science behind what makes sand stick together, see the tallest sandcastle ever built, and find out tips for designing your own sand sculpture.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Recycle nanowires in electronics, superconductivity in high-Tc cuprates, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 4, 2021.
Read MoreSecuring the future of energy: Glass-based sealants for solid oxide fuel cells
Solid oxide fuel cells hold great potential among fuel cell technologies due to their high heat and power efficiency, long-term stability, fuel flexibility, and relatively low cost. Glass and glass-ceramics are of great interest as sealants in SOFCs, and today’s CTT looks at a few recent studies on glass-based sealants.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 2, 2021
Bolivia pours first concrete for nuclear research facility, Kyocera celebrates 50 years of U.S. manufacturing, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 2, 2021.
Read MoreOrigami techniques unfold new opportunities for complex glass shaping
Processing options for glass are limited by its brittle nature and the requirement to achieve optical transparency. Researchers from Zhejiang University in China showed it is possible to make 3D objects out of transparent glass using origami techniques.
Read MoreVideo: Considerations of colored concrete
Adding pigment to cement is one way to produce colored concrete. Researchers in China and Morocco showed that the content and purity of the pigment can have adverse effects on the cement’s properties.
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