Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 1, 2021
Bormioli opens new glass research center, O2TODAY and SINTX enter commercialization agreement to fight COVID-19, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 1, 2021.
Read MoreHigh-quality graphene from ultrafast, low-cost plasma spray
Current methods of graphene production face tradeoffs among speed, cost, and material quality. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Patna propose a new method based on plasma spraying that may offer the best outcome for all of these factors.
Read MoreVideo: N*Gen—teaching science through an African lens
Increasing diverse representation of scientists in the media is one way to encourage students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in science. A new children science show called N*Gen, produced in Uganda, helps achieve that goal by teaching science through an African perspective.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New concrete soaks up twice the carbon, plasma gun sprays out high-quality graphene, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 24, 2021.
Read MoreGlass discovery and design: 21 challenges in artificial intelligence and machine learning for glass science
Artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches to materials design can accelerate the discovery of new glasses in an economical fashion. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the University of California, Los Angeles, identified 21 challenges that, when addressed, can aid in harnessing the full potential of these methods for glass science.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 22, 2021
American Resources signs exclusive licensing agreement with Ohio University, White House advances “ARPA-Climate” concept, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 22, 2021.
Read MoreThe 45th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites covers the gamut of advanced ceramic applications
The 45th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2021) took place virtually Feb. 8–11, 2021. Over 800 people attended for a week full of plenary and award lectures, focused sessions, and live networking events.
Read MorePutting the sun in a bottle: Royal Society Kavli Lecture on fusion energy generation
Moving away from carbon-based energy and toward sustainable energy infrastructure is important for long-term world health. The latest Kavli Lecture hosted by The Royal Society looks at the possible role of fusion energy in our sustainable energy future.
Read MoreCeramics for sustainable energy, plus more inside March 2021 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2021 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring ceramic and glass materials for sustainable energy—is now available online. Plus—process modeling of a tunnel kiln.
Read MoreVideo: Hyperloop—A possible future for transportation
The Hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation that would use magnetic levitation and electromagnetic propulsion to send sleek metal pods hurtling through low-pressure, windowless vacuum tubes at hundreds of miles per hour. Virgin Hyperloop is one company exploring this mode of transportation, with potential plans to build a route in the U.S. Midwest.
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