Posts by Lisa McDonald
Bioactive glasses meet dendritic cells—exploring effects of bioactive glass ionic dissolution on the immune system
Bioactive glasses are considered biocompatible—but there still is much unknown about how these glasses interact with the immune system. In a recent open-access study, researchers in Germany explored how ions released during bioactive glass dissolution affect dendritic cells, a specialized immune cell that plays a crucial role in initiating primary immune responses.
Read MoreVideo: Inflatable bike negates need for parking space
Bike sales have increased rapidly since bike shops in the U.S. reopened. However, though more people are using this form of transportation, many cities are ill equipped to handle large numbers of cyclists. In a proof-of-concept study, The University of Tokyo researchers offer one way to address lack of parking space—inflatable bikes.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Manipulate light on the nanoscale, electronic diodes beyond 5G performance, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 20, 2020.
Read MoreACerS Member Community makes it easy to stay connected to other members
ACerS is excited to announce the new ACerS Member Community! The Community makes it easy for you to follow up and stay connected with other ACerS members.
Read MoreMore than coffee cups—ceramic containers with advanced functionality
Ceramic nanocontainers, known for their potential as drug carriers in medical applications, are being investigated in a variety of other fields as well. In two recent JACerS articles, George Kordas investigates the potential of ceramic nanocontainers in energy and anticorrosion applications.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 18, 2020
Glass experts help to secure £1.5m funding for energy projects, Indian refractory makers hit hard, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 18, 2020.
Read MoreUltrafast high-temperature sintering—opening the door to AI-driven materials discovery
Artificial intelligence techniques hasten the process of identifying new ceramic and glass compositions, but current synthesis methods limit how quickly new compositions can be experimentally tested. University of Maryland researchers and colleagues developed a new ultrafast high-temperature sintering method that could greatly speed up ceramic synthesis.
Read MoreVideo: Refractories—the hidden essential industry
As local and federal governments mandate which businesses and industries are essential, some governments initially overlooked the refractory industry. Learn about what makes the refractory industry essential and what some refractory companies are doing to secure the right to reopen.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
3D print ultrathin concrete structures, gallium oxide for next-gen radiation detectors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 13, 2020.
Read MoreToward commercial viability—tellurium stabilizes lithium deposition in Li-S batteries
Lithium-sulfur batteries could enable the next generation of high-energy-density rechargeable batteries—but only if lithium deposition is stabilized. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found adding elemental tellurium to the cathode may solve this challenge.
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