Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Launch into testing—Lamborghini sends carbon fiber samples to International Space Station
On November 2, Lamborghini sent carbon fiber composite samples to the International Space Station to test the effects of extreme space conditions on composite materials. The project is part of a collaboration with the Houston Methodist Research Institute to research biocompatibility of composite materials.
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Convert infrared light to energy, coal ash aggregate helps concrete cure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 6, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Victoria Blair
ACerS is pleased to announce that Victoria L. Blair has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we…
Read MoreBe the master of your publishing experience
Looking for tips on writing journal articles and navigating the peer review process? Two recent items—a webinar and a blog post—offer good advice, and best of all, they are both free!
Read MoreReduce carbon emissions from cement production—and make other useful products in the process
To reduce carbon emissions from cement manufacturing, emission-heavy steps of the process can be replaced with alternative techniques. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology experimented with using electrolysis to create cement and found that in addition to reducing carbon emissions, byproducts from the process can be reused.
Read MoreInnovation, sustainability mark the future of glass manufacturing at the Conference on Glass Problems
The 80th Conference on Glass Problems took place Oct. 28–31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Speakers discussed the importance innovation and sustainability will play in the future of the glass industry.
Read MoreTune shear-thickening fluid viscosity with acoustics
Dilatant fluids, commonly termed shear-thickening fluids, can complicate manufacturing by jamming pumping and mixing equipment. Cornell University researchers investigated softening dilatant fluids using ultrasonic waves to make them easier to handle.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Corning announces FDA approval of Valor Glass, Penn Chemistry to establish Center for Sustainable Separations of Metals, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 1, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Grow a glass pumpkin for Halloween
Want a pumpkin that lasts beyond Halloween? Glass pumpkins are a staple at fall festivities. Take a look at how they are made and see what it takes to create a 70-pound pumpkin!
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Multifunctional nanoparticles for cancer therapy, 3D print tungsten carbide, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 30, 2019.
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