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Other materials stories that may be of interest
Single atoms as a catalyst, new graphene nanochannel water filters, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 27, 2021.
Read MoreLaser-based process allows direct creation of 3D glass structures
Glass additive manufacturing is a less developed field compared to methods for printing plastic, metal, and ceramic, but the last few years saw significant advances. Three researchers in France now propose that two-photon polymerization, a technique used in fields such as micro/nanophotonics, could offer an effective way to 3D print glass directly rather than by layer-on-layer procedures.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 25, 2021
Lynas signs deal with U.S. for light rare earths separation plant, Calderys and China Steel enter into refractory improvement partnership, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 25, 2021.
Read MoreCasting for alternatives—researchers explore potential of potassium carbonate as flux in continuous steel casting
In continuous steel casting, ceramic powders are thrown on top of the liquid metal to prevent oxidation. Two researchers from Japan investigate whether potassium carbonate may serve as an alternative to more expensive materials in the powder.
Read MoreVideo: Decommissioned wind turbine blades get a second wind through reuse and recycling
The vast majority of wind turbine blades that reach end-of-use are either being stored in various places or taken to landfills because there are few options for recycling. Numerous companies and universities are working to change that.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Flash plastic ash to complete recycling, trap light without back reflections, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 20, 2021.
Read MoreFab-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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