Posts by Lisa McDonald
An electrifying matter—two studies announce new electronic states of matter
Classic physics teaches there are four states of matter, but better understanding of matter’s more exotic properties has led to identification of additional states. New studies suggest the possibility of two new electronic states of matter.
Read MoreVideo: A direct approach to creating AC batteries
Battery efficiency is hindered in part by the fact that battery current must be converted from direct to alternating for use in many devices. A University of Cambridge startup company, AC Biode, looks to remove that obstacle by creating batteries that use AC.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Simple self-charging battery, laser writing creates flat optics in glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 4, 2020.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Kristin Breder
ACerS is pleased to announce that Kristin Breder has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize…
Read MoreRoaring in like a lion: ACerS journal news and tips for March 2020
As we enter the third month of this year, find out the latest ACerS journals news and tips for March 2020!
Read MoreObserving at the extremes— nanomechanical materials testing at over 2,000°C
Performing microscale experiments at ultrahigh temperatures is difficult because the high heat can destroy the testing mechanisms. Researchers demonstrated a new method, which combines targeted laser heating and transmission electron microscopy, that may overcome this problem.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2020
Geomega and Jobmaster Magnets agree to rare-earth magnet recycling, investment group acquires Teichmann, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2020.
Read MoreUnderstanding roughness on a small scale: The origin of self-affinity
Roughness plays a big role in determining friction and adhesion between materials, which greatly affects processes in both scientific and industrial fields. So understanding roughness can help control these factors. Researchers led by the University of Freiburg investigate the origins behind a particular characteristic of roughness—self-affinity.
Read MoreA classic updated—indentation crack testing in inert atmospheres and air
Just as car models build upon the successes and failures of the previous generation, so too do journal articles. See how such a process takes place through the comparison of two JACerS articles from 1981 and 2019 on indentation crack testing.
Read MoreFrom journals to a new Division, ACerS serves the energy community
ACerS officially announced the establishment of its new Energy Materials and Systems Division. In recognition of the new Division, check out some of the research published in ACerS journals beneficial to energy harvesting and storage systems.
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