Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 28, 2021
Ohio will be home to largest solar factory complex outside of China, Canada and EU announce critical minerals alliance, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 28, 2021.
Read MoreThe power of good vibrations: Material and process developments for piezoelectric energy harvesting
The field of piezoelectric energy harvesting looks to convert mechanical motion, notably from vibration sources, directly into electricity. Recent papers in several ACerS journals discuss challenges and research into developing both materials and processes for PEH.
Read MoreReview of “Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture”
Mario Affatigato, editor-in-chief of International Journal of Applied Glass Science, reviews the new two-volume Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture, available for purchase on the ACerS-Wiley bookstore.
Read MoreVideo: Glass bridges—designing for safety
In recent years, China has undergone a glass bridge building boom as local authorities seek to entice tourists. Despite the brittleness of glass, civil engineers explain how careful design can ensure the safety of bridges built from this material.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Sound–light pulses in 2D materials, recovering rare-earth metals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 23, 2021.
Read MoreImproving safety of implants: A review on nanotechnology as an anti-infection strategy in periprosthetic joint infections
Periprosthetic joint infection is a serious complication that can occur in joint replacement surgery. Researchers in Italy and the United States review the research on using nanotechnology to prevent and treat PJI.
Read MoreACerS announces 2021 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award three members the honor of the organization’s 2021 Distinguished Life Members: William E. Lee, Kathleen A. Richardson, and Anil Virkar.
Read MoreACerS announces 2021 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 17 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T21 in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 21, 2021
AGC sells North American architectural glass business to Cardinal, India organizing green hydrogen summit of BRIC nations, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 21, 2021.
Read MoreStrategies for designing stretchable electronics with advanced thermal management
The expanded range of motion available to stretchable electronics makes it difficult to maintain stable thermal conductance under large deformation. Two researchers from China describe several aspects of thermal management strategies that must be considered and offer several possible solutions that are worth further investigation.
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