Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Startups move solid-state batteries toward commercialization
Solid-state batteries show great promise to outperform conventional lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy density, weight, cost, and recharge times. In recent months, several startup companies announced noteworthy progress in developing solid-state batteries for next-generation electric vehicles. Today’s CTT highlights the work being done by QuantumScape, a California-based battery research company.
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Oxygen migration enables ferroelectricity on nanoscale, 3D-printed material to replace ivory, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 21, 2021.
Read MoreMAX radiation protection for next-generation nuclear power plants
MAX phases are layered ceramic materials with both ceramic and metal-like properties, as well as good radiation tolerance, making them ideal candidates for use in next-generation nuclear power technologies. Two recent papers investigate the irradiation of Cr2AlC to determine its potential for this application.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 19, 2021
Project explores design for large floating wind power installations, China’s Ganzhou to launch rare earth waste recycling projects, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 19, 2021.
Read MoreDesigning optimum biomaterials: Researchers explore relationship among structure, proteins, and cell attachment
In implants and scaffolds containing bioactive glass, the relationship between device structure and biological performance is complicated by the formation of a highly complex interfacial layer. In two papers, Lehigh University researchers begin to untangle the interaction among structure, protein adsorption, and cell attachment.
Read MoreJoining of dissimilar materials, plus more inside May 2021 ACerS Bulletin
The May 2021 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles on joining of dissimilar materials—is now available online. Plus—FMEA for spark plug design.
Read MoreVideo: Recent Greenland election sets new course for rare earth mining operations
Greenland is at the center of many recent discussions on establishing new rare earth mining operations outside of China. Greenland’s election on April 6, however, gave a different party its first-ever chance to form a government, which will likely shape the island’s future mining decisions.
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Optically active defects improve carbon nanotubes, new injection molding technique allows glass to be cast in any shape, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 14, 2021.
Read MoreCan you build a better mask? US agencies open $500,000 challenge to improve face masks
Despite being well over a year-deep into the COVID-19 pandemic, there still is plenty of room for improvement in terms of everyday consumer face masks. With that in mind, U.S. government agencies have partnered to host an open innovation challenge to build a better face mask—and they are backing winning ideas with $500,000 in prize money.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 12, 2021
Taiwan Cement announces investment for super battery factory, ACI updates its guide for shotcrete pros, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 12, 2021.
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