Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2020
Geomega and Jobmaster Magnets agree to rare-earth magnet recycling, investment group acquires Teichmann, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2020.
Read MoreUnderstanding roughness on a small scale: The origin of self-affinity
Roughness plays a big role in determining friction and adhesion between materials, which greatly affects processes in both scientific and industrial fields. So understanding roughness can help control these factors. Researchers led by the University of Freiburg investigate the origins behind a particular characteristic of roughness—self-affinity.
Read MoreA classic updated—indentation crack testing in inert atmospheres and air
Just as car models build upon the successes and failures of the previous generation, so too do journal articles. See how such a process takes place through the comparison of two JACerS articles from 1981 and 2019 on indentation crack testing.
Read MoreFrom journals to a new Division, ACerS serves the energy community
ACerS officially announced the establishment of its new Energy Materials and Systems Division. In recognition of the new Division, check out some of the research published in ACerS journals beneficial to energy harvesting and storage systems.
Read MoreVideo: Flip phones are making a comeback, but this time glass is involved
Flip phones seem to be making a comeback—Samsung recently debuted its latest device in a slate of foldable phones currently on the market. But the electronics giant’s new model is the first to feature a foldable glass display—or does it?
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Safer lead-based perovskite solar cell, organ tissue created with bioactive glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 26, 2020.
Read MoreA tale of two SiC slurries—and how open science may someday impact research
Fabricating dense, complex-shaped items from silicon carbide can be challenging due to the material’s properties. Manufacturers benefit from studies on reducing viscosity of SiC slurries, such as two recent ones published in an ACerS journal, but open access to the data behind such studies may benefit them even more.
Read MoreMoisture managed—atomic layer deposition offers advantages for preserving lumber
Pressure treatment is a method to prevent wood rot, but it does have its downsides. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology explored treating wood using atomic layer deposition and found they could manage moisture content, mold growth, and thermal conductivity.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 24, 2020
HPC4Mfg Industry Engagement Day conference, cobalt supply can meet demand for electric vehicles and batteries, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 24, 2020.
Read MoreThe European Ceramic Society-American Ceramic Society Joint Award
The European Ceramic Society-American Ceramic Society Joint Award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between The American Ceramic Society and…
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