Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Ceramic 3D printing aids production of vaccines
In response to COVID-19, many companies and individual researchers are turning to additive manufacturing to quickly produce essential medical devices. An EU-funded project is using ceramic 3D printing to create devices used in vaccine purification processes.
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Gentle laser processing of perovskites, impact resistance of concrete, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 29, 2020.
Read MoreAn X-cellent application—2D perovskites improve X-ray imaging
Rapid improvement of perovskites in photovoltaic applications over the past decade has caught the attention of scientists in other fields, sparking research there as well. Now, researchers from Los Alamos and Argonne National Laboratories developed perovskite-based X-ray detectors that are a hundred times more sensitive than conventional silicon-based detectors.
Read MoreACerS Division membership offers networking, leadership opportunities, and more, says ACerS Fellow
ACerS Fellow David Lange has been involved in the Cements Division since the early 1990s. He believes his Division experience has contributed to his career growth.
Read MoreCeramic 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.
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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.
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