Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 27, 2020
US DOD selects Lynas to design heavy rare-earth plant, new dates for drupa, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 27, 2020.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: The Alchemy of Us explores our transformative relationship with materials
A new book out this month, The Alchemy of Us by Ainissa Ramirez, tells the story of materials science through a perhaps unexpected lens—by sharing not only the stories of materials discoveries but also how those discoveries shaped us, society, and history.
Read MoreThin films shield PV glass, plus more inside May 2020 ACerS Bulletin
The May 2020 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring transparent thin films for PV modules and glass science and art—is now available online. Plus—Kreidl Award abstract
Read MoreVideo: Earth Day at 50—how ceramic and glass materials help the environment
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Materials scientists have played a big role in helping the environment by developing new environmentally friendly materials, processes, and technologies. Check out some of the ways ceramic and glass materials have helped in recent years.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Attachable sticker-type rechargeable batteries, 3D printing reinforces bulk metal glass composites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 22, 2020.
Read More3D-printed rocks improve understanding of fracture formation
The unpredictable nature of fracture formation in rocks makes it difficult to ensure reproducible measurements across different samples. Researchers at Purdue University 3D-printed gypsum rocks to overcome this problem and clearly investigate the effect of mineral fabric and layering on fracture formation.
Read MoreTransparent ceramic materials may make self-driving vehicles faster and safer
For self-driving vehicles to become a common reality, the laser surveying system LiDAR must be improved. Researchers from Alfred University developed a transparent ceramic that could prove to be an ideal lasing material for LiDAR.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 20, 2020
Sibelco and Mineris Environnement announce joint flat glass recycling venture, Energy Fuels to enter rare earth elements sector, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 20, 2020.
Read MoreCould glass be used to make reusable PPE?
As countries around the world continue their fight against COVID-19, personal protective equipment is in short supply—especially because many items generally can be used only once. Could glass be used to create washable and reusable PPE? ACerS Distinguished Life Member Arun Varshneya explains why glass may not be the best approach.
Read MoreAn ultimate goal of research: Making better products by improving what you have
It is one thing to develop a new material or process—but improving existing materials and processes is also important in making better products. Two papers in the May-June issue of International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology focus on improving effectivity of existing processes.
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