Posts by Lisa McDonald
Sugar is not just for food: Using sucrose as binder for MgO-C refractories
Phenolic resin, a commonly used binder for MgO-C refractories, releases pollutant gases during the heat treatment process. Researchers from two Chinese universities explored whether sucrose could be an environmentally friendly alternative.
Read MoreSlip and slide—spray-on polymer coating keeps porcelain toilet bowls cleaner
A team of researchers developed a super slippery spray-on toilet bowl coating that prevents waste from sticking to the toilet bowl’s surfaces, allowing toilets to use less water to flush clean.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Kazuo Inamori receives honorary knighthood, Freeman Technology launches new website, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 6, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Brian Gilmore
ACerS is pleased to announce that Brian Gilmore has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize…
Read MoreVideo: Foolproof bowling—make a perfect strike every time
What if you could achieve a perfect strike every time you bowled? In today’s video, former NASA engineer Mark Rober teams up with James Bruton, a mechanical and electrical engineer, to create a controllable bowling ball.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Perovskite nanocrystals show enhanced durability, freeze batteries in transit, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 4, 2019.
Read MoreCeramic & Glass Manufacturing, the B2B magazine for all your industry needs
Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing—ACerS’ NEW B2B magazine—delivers news and information for ceramic and glass manufacturers and businesses. Check out the first issue (now online), and sign up to receive a free subscription to C&GM!
Read MoreOptical fibers for earthquake monitoring head undersea
It is challenging to effectively monitor seismic quakes deep in the ocean. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers and colleagues, who previously used optical fibers to monitor earthquakes on land, tested using optical fibers to monitor earthquakes undersea.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Global 5G interference agreement worries weather forecasters, Groot Glass secures funding for two glass plants, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 29, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: How to create a float for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a float for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Find out the steps involved in the design process and take a look at the five new floats that will debut this Thanksgiving!
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