Posts by Lisa McDonald
A guide to synthesizing magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles
Magnetite (Fe3O4) and maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) are two types of iron oxide known for their magnetic properties. A new open-access paper summarizes the main synthesis protocols for obtaining these magnetic nanoparticles.
Read MoreFrontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: Rheometer Testing to Evaluate Extrusion Behavior
Hosted by the Structural Clay Products Division, this webinar is presented by Prof. John Sanders of Clemson University. Capillary rheometry is a useful tool in characterizing the extrusion behavior of traditional ceramic materials used for making structural ceramics. In this study, four raw materials were characterized and compared against a known raw materials that extrudes well. A full rheometric study consisting of six extrusion velocities for three different die sizes, at three moisture contents per material were carried out.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 19, 2021
Lithoz opens second base in Austria, U.S. and Germany launch climate partnership, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 19, 2021.
Read MoreMinimize recurrence, maximize regeneration—bioactive glass demonstrates potential in treating giant cell tumor of bone
Giant cell tumor of bone is an aggressive, semimalignant tumor that can grow quickly and destroy bone close to a joint. A research collaboration from Heidelberg University Hospital and University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany explored the potential of bioactive glass to treat these bone tumors.
Read MoreMaterials for electronics, plus more inside August 2021 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2021 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring materials for electronics—is now available online. Plus—USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and PACK Fellowship Program.
Read MoreVideo: Filtration—another way to lactose-free milk
Lactose-free milk usually is created is by adding the enzyme lactase to regular milk—but filtration is another possible method that is gaining more attention. Researchers in Japan and Mexico developed new graphene oxide membranes that appear to filter lactose out of milk better than current commercial membranes.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Graphene keeps artworks’ colors ageless, cyber risks of 3D printing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 14, 2021.
Read MoreNew Diversity & Inclusion webpage offers transparent account of ACerS initiatives
The American Ceramic Society represents all people involved in the global ceramics and glass community. As part of our commitment to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all in the community, we have curated a new Diversity & Inclusion section of the website.
Read MoreA nontri‘vial’ matter—researchers find glass containers may degrade certain biomolecules
Many chemicals are stored in glass containers due to the assumed chemical durability of glass. Purdue University researchers found that glass surfaces can cause some biomolecules to degrade, however—leading them to recommend that these chemicals not be stored in glass containers.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 12, 2021
Energy Fuels and Neo Performance Materials launch shipments of rare-earth product to Europe, Uzbekistan establishes the copper industry cluster, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 12, 2021.
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