Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: ‘Bridging’ the gap between glass and conventional engineering with an all-glass bridge
To avoid any stress-related malfunctions, glass in architecture typically relies on the support of load-bearing materials such as concrete or steel. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design overcame this limitation by designing a 30-foot bridge made entirely of hollow glass units.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 31, 2025
INOX Air Products commissions its first green hydrogen plant, EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 31, 2025.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Influential women ceramic scientists and artists in the 20th century
In honor of Women’s History Month, we have curated a list of influential, deceased women ceramic scientists and artists who made impactful contributions across many ceramic disciplines during the 20th century.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 26, 2025
New method to increase production of nuclear fusion fuel, fast-heating nanoparticles halt ovarian tumor growth, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 26, 2025.
Read MoreFrom clay to mudstone and shale (and back again): A geological perspective
Considering the importance of clay composition in manufacturing, this CTT looks at the geological processes involved in turning rock into clay—and, potentially, reconstituting clay after it’s already been lithified.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 24, 2025
Event Partners and Messe München partner on launch of ceramitec USA Pavilion, EU launches Clean Industrial Deal to overhaul energy sector, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 24, 2025.
Read More2024 Brick in Architecture Awards showcase inspired, sustainable designs
Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored the Brick in Architecture Awards to recognize exceptional uses of clay brick in architecture. The 39 global winners for the 2024 awards include entries spanning the United States, Canada, China, England, Mexico, and Russia.
Read MoreThird São Carlos School welcomes nearly 100 attendees to advance glass science education and research
[Image above] Instructors and attendees of the Third São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics (March 2025). Credit: Edgar D.…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 19, 2025
Solar-heated sand floors keep homes cozy, 3D-printed microlens can see inside blood vessels, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 19, 2025.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Delbert E. Day
We feature Delbert E. Day in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is a Distinguished Life Member and ACerS past president.
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