Posts by Lisa McDonald
Volunteer spotlight: Corson L. Cramer
We feature Corson L. Cramer in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He currently serves as treasurer of the ACerS East Tennessee Chapter.
Read MoreDown in price, up in size: The climate costs of supersized electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) avoid the carbon emissions that come from driving conventional gas-powered vehicles, but the production of supersized EVs is resource and carbon intensive. A recent open-access opinion piece explores the tradeoff between climate costs and benefits of supersized EV production and operation.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for February 12, 2025
Electrical control of nanopore diameter, new ways to shift layers of van der Waals materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 12, 2025.
Read MoreProximity effect unlocks ferroelectricity without need for chemical modification
Even after a century of research, scientists continue to discover new aspects of ferroelectricity. Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University discovered that a nonferroelectric material can be turned into one simply through proximity with another ferroelectric material.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 10, 2025
Mizzou launches research center focused on energy in rural communities, OpenAI forms strategic partnership for advanced research and security, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 10, 2025.
Read MoreSunny days bring shining opportunities for attendees of ICACC 2025
The 49th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites took place Jan. 26–31, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. More than 900 attendees from 43 countries participated in the week-long event, which saw the addition of several new sessions, initiatives, and opportunities.
Read MoreHypersonic flight: Redefining the aerospace frontier
Recent decades have seen a paradigm shift in aerospace priorities from stealth to speed. This CTT looks at the history and evolution of hypersonic technology, which has the potential to drastically redefine the aerospace frontier.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for February 5, 2025
Verified radiation effects on concrete expansion, lubricating spinel-based oxides, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 5, 2025.
Read MoreHow SWEET it is: Biodegradable smart textiles provide both sustainability and functionality
As demand for electronic “smart” textiles increases, a major challenge will be what to do with the additional electronic waste. Researchers led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol developed a new biodegradable smart textile that demonstrates sustainability does not have to come at the cost of functionality.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 3, 2025
LKAB begins construction of rare earth element processing facility in Sweden, Saudi Arabia launches NovusCrete consortium to promote sustainable saltwater concrete, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 3, 2025.
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