Posts by Lisa McDonald
ACerS rejects all expressions of hatred
To our members and friends in the ceramic and glass community, This week’s senseless shootings in the United States in…
Read MoreVideo: Bladeless generators—a possible future for wind energy
Since 2014, Spanish technology startup Vortex Bladeless SL has aimed to develop a bladeless wind generator as an alternative to conventional wind turbines. Learn more about the technology and find out when we may see it commercialized.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Breakthrough in “massless” energy storage, self-cooling laser made with a silica fiber, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 24, 2021.
Read MoreDesigning better ballistic materials: Reduced processing costs, higher toughness, and microstructural cues
Designing better ballistic materials is more than a matter of finding the optimal combination of material properties—a deep understanding of the microstructure–damage relationships is required as well. A number of recent articles published in ACerS journals look to improve processing methods for fabricating dense, resilient ceramic components.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 22, 2021
New partnership to boost building capabilities on nuclear energy technologies, Hydrogen in Glass Manufacturing conference, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 22, 2021.
Read MoreSuppressing ambient oxidation of 2D materials—hydrogenation stabilizes borophene for practical use
The 2D material borophene holds a lot of potential due to its flexibility, strength, and diverse atomic structure—but rapid oxidation of borophene in air makes application difficult. Researchers led by Northwestern University experimentally investigated the hydrogenation of borophene to see how well it stabilizes the material for practical use.
Read MoreAdditive manufacturing drives future of ceramic industry, plus more inside April 2021 ACerS Bulletin
The April 2021 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles on additive manufacturing techniques and potential—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM.
Read MoreVideo: Choosing the best glass for your St. Paddy’s beer
Today is St. Patrick’s Day! As you prepare a celebratory beer, how do you choose which type of glass to serve it in? The videos in today’s CTT offer some historical and technical suggestions on which glass will best serve your needs.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Structural adhesives inspired by mussels, roadside barrier deflects air pollution, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 17, 2021.
Read MoreNew ASTM standards provide measure to gauge effectiveness of face masks
Face masks are everywhere today—yet despite the vast array of choices, there is a disappointing lack of information about how effective each of those choices are. A newly released ASTM International standard finally provides a validated set of consensus metrics to evaluate the efficiency of consumer face masks.
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