Posts by Lisa McDonald
Monitoring for quality: Vibrating-rod viscometers help rapidly assess and control clay slips
Because clays are typically processed in concentrated aqueous dispersions, viscosity measurements are a key parameter in quality control. Researchers in Spain and France demonstrated the potential of resonance vibrating-rod viscometers to enable rapid viscosity assessments in the ceramics industry.
Read MoreEMA 2025 welcomes record number of attendees to Denver
The Electronic Materials and Applications Conference took place in Denver, Colo., from Feb. 25–28, 2025. This year’s conference marked a significant milestone as the largest EMA gathering to date, attracting more than 400 attendees from 17 countries.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 10, 2025
WE Soda becomes largest global producer of soda ash, EU launches real-time dashboard for energy storage expansion, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 10, 2025.
Read MoreIJCES offers article processing charge discounts for authors from Latin America
Wiley and ACerS launched a new initiative that allows authors in Latin America to publish in International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science at a price that is tied to the purchasing power of their region.
Read MoreThe humble faucet? Not anymore! A look at historical and current uses of ceramics in plumbing
From terracotta pipes to ceramic disc valves, plumbing systems are a great example of how hidden ceramics enable the amenities taken for granted in today’s world. This CTT looks specifically at the evolution of faucet technology.
Read MoreMachine learning enhances refractory design, plus more inside March 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring refractory advancements made possible through machine learning—is now available online. Plus—data-driven material platforms and uncertainty quantification methods.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 5, 2025
High-performance oxide-ion conductors using rubidium, rectangular fiber optic cables enhance data speeds, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 5, 2025.
Read MoreLabor economics: Skill level determines relationship between wages and automation innovation
Economists have theorized that higher wages for low-skilled workers drive innovation in automation technology as companies seek cost-saving measures to expensive labor. A new open-access paper provides the first strong empirical evidence to support this idea.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 3, 2025
IIT-Madras to set up India’s first test-bed facility for sustainable concrete, Australia’s only local manufacturer of architectural glass shuts down, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 3, 2025.
Read MoreLow-cost luster: Vanadium phosphate demonstrates potential as substrate-free pearlescent pigment
Typical mica-based pearlescent pigments are costly to produce due to specialized equipment and complex chemical procedures. Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan demonstrated the potential of certain vanadium phosphates to serve as low-cost pearlescent pigments.
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