Posts by Lisa McDonald
‘MXene’mum production—two improvements in MXene processing
Industry must be able to mass produce high-quality MXenes if MXene-based devices are to take off. Two Drexel groups published papers describing new ways to improve processing, by scaling up production and removing water from chemical synthesis.
Read MoreHidden ceramics that impact the world, plus more inside April 2020 ACerS Bulletin
The April 2020 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring catalytic substrates and filters and silicon nitride implants—is now available online. Plus—second issue of C&GM
Read MoreVideo: Hagoromo Fulltouch—The chalk hoarding of 2015
In light of the supply hoarding taking place in response to COVID-19, we look at another recent hoarding event: the Hagoromo Fulltouch chalk hoarding of 2015.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Scalable MXene production system, deep learning obstacle overcome, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 18, 2020.
Read MoreA “green” development for St. Patrick’s Day: Ultra-safe and high-energy batteries
Did you remember to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day? We’re celebrating the day by highlighting some “green” energy research at The Pennsylvania State University on a stable and high-energy battery made possible thanks to a self-heating ability.
Read MoreCatching a break—how sol-gel coatings strengthen display glass
Sol-gel is a relatively inexpensive and easily controlled coating method to potentially strengthen glass. In a recent ACerS journal article, researchers look at the three key factors affecting the ability of sol-gel coatings to strengthen glass: elastic modulus, residual stress, and filling ratio.
Read MoreSociety reschedules three spring conferences in response to COVID-19
The American Ceramic Society announces it has rescheduled events through May because of COVID-19. The decision, not taken lightly, is…
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 16, 2020
Lithoz inaugurates new Innovation Lab, CelSian course to be provided as a webinar, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 16, 2020.
Read MoreFibers from recycled beverage straws may make refractories processing safer and cheaper
Plastic straws cannot be recycled to make new straws, but that does not mean straws are nonrecyclable. Researchers in Brazil looked at turning straws into anti-spalling fibers for refractory castables.
Read MoreVideo: Coronavirus shapes the global ceramic tile industry
The novel coronavirus sweeping the globe is significantly affecting all aspects of society. The global ceramic and glass communities experience the effects in numerous ways, but for ceramic tile makers in India, the coronavirus presents a chance for them to enter markets previously dominated by China.
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