Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 29, 2021
O-I Glass announces expansion in the Andean market, British Glass hosts first UK Recycling Summit, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 29, 2021.
Read MoreEndless Frontier Act: Will applied research become a main focus for the National Science Foundation?
The National Science Foundation is one of the main federal funding sources for basic science research—but China’s significantly increased investments in scientific research has led some U.S. senators to propose a bill that would reorganize NSF to support more applied research. Learn more about this proposal in today’s CTT.
Read MoreACerS 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.
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