Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 21, 2025
Phytomining start-up farms nickel instead of mining it, universities sue over Energy Department research funding cuts, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 21, 2025.
Read MoreVideo: 1930 Fall Glass Division Meeting—a look inside the first ACerS Division meeting
In 1929, the Glass Division of The American Ceramic Society was the first Division to hold its own meeting, and other Divisions, notably Refractories, soon followed. ACerS member Frank W. Preston filmed a video during the second meeting in 1930, and in 1985, he gave a behind-the-scenes interview about this film during that year’s Glass Division fall meeting.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 16, 2025
Nontoxic synthesis method for MXenes, flexible carbon nanotube thermoelectric generator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 16, 2025.
Read MoreYablochkov candles: The short-lived ceramic spark in the City of Light
The Yablochkov candle is an early type of electric arc lamp that, despite only having short-lived commercial success, helped lay the foundation for the ubiquitous electric lighting we enjoy today.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Austin Scheer
We feature Austin Scheer in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is currently chair of the Refractory Ceramics Division.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 14, 2025
Avalanche Energy announces new test facility to accelerate commercial fusion, South Africa approves the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 14, 2025.
Read MoreFrom hype to execution: Novel MXene synthesis method creates cost-effective catalyst for hydrogen production
Green hydrogen production is currently much more expensive than fossil fuel-based processes due to the cost of renewable energy and electrolysis technology. Researchers led by Babak Anasori of Purdue University used a novel synthesis method to design a tungsten-based MXene that could serve as a cost-effective electrocatalyst for hydrogen production.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 9, 2025
“Squeezing” method produces ultrathin 2D metals, chalcogenide perovskites for high-efficiency solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 9, 2025.
Read MoreCeramic coins and their various functions throughout history
Most coins are made of metal due to the material’s durability and inherent value. However, throughout history, ceramic coins have been used as legal tender as well—in addition to other purposes.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 7, 2025
Kazakhstan announces discovery of 20-million-metric-ton rare earth metals deposit, Switzerland expands export controls to include quantum technologies, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 7, 2025.
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