Posts by Lisa McDonald
Fab-bow-lous synthesis: Researchers grow graphene nanoribbons for lower cost at higher yield
Graphene nanoribbons are a family of carbon allotropes that exhibit semiconducting properties promising for electronic applications. However, the conventional bottom-up synthesis method for graphene nanoribbons is a costly and low-yield process. Researchers led by the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology developed an alternative method that is higher yield and lower cost.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 18, 2021
Eclipse Metals acquires world’s largest historical cryolite mine, NIST requests comments on proposed changes to Bayh-Dole Regulations, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 18, 2021.
Read MoreStretching the possibilities: Bendable single-crystalline diamonds hold potential for next-generation electronics
Diamonds have many desirable properties for application in electronic devices, but their rigid crystalline structure and brittle nature make it difficult to use diamonds for such a purpose. An international team of researchers led by City University of Hong Kong revealed in 2018 that diamonds are bendable on the nanoscale, and a follow-up paper published by them this month expands on that finding.
Read MoreVideo: The evolution of touchscreen displays in cars
Touchscreen displays are an increasingly standard feature in new car models and, like smartphone screens, they grow larger each year—Mercedes-Benz plans to feature a 56-inch touchscreen display in an upcoming luxury electric sedan. But do touchscreens really help drivers—or lead to distracted driving?
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Glass fiber drinking water monitor, computational model for hip implants, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 13, 2021.
Read MoreAchieve success by inversing expectations—scientists show promise of antiperovskite oxides in photovoltaic applications
Perovskite materials are some of the most hotly researched materials in the photovoltaic field right now. However, antiperovskite materials, which have an inverse perovskite structure, show promise as well. Two researchers in Korea used simulations to explore the potential of two antiperovskite oxides in photovoltaic applications.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 11, 2021
UMS Group officially acquires Alteo, Gulf Energy Information launches H2Tech journal for the hydrogen community, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 11, 2021.
Read MoreCuring a sticky situation: Researchers activate adhesives using magnetic field and nanoparticles
Curing heat-activated adhesives in high-temperature ovens can be an energy-intensive and costly process. Nanyang Technological University researchers demonstrated that using magnetic fields and specially designed nanoparticles instead to generate heat may be a better option.
Read MoreVideo: Robot dance party kicks off 2021
What better way to celebrate the start of 2021 than with a dance party—for robots? Engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics posted a new video that showcases the best of their robots’ abilities and offers a lighthearted way to celebrate the start of 2021.
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South Korea’s artificial sun sets new world record, scientists invent glue activated by magnetic field, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 6, 2021.
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