Posts by Lisa McDonald
A creeping suspicion—modified concrete creep model considers drying-induced damage
Existing creep damage models for concrete assume compressive and tensile creep are identical, but recent experimental evidence suggests otherwise. Researchers from the United Kingdom and China propose a modified model that accounts for drying-induced damages and load eccentricity to more accurately model creep.
Read MoreModeling advances materials research, plus more inside March 2020 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2020 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring discrete element modeling of refractory materials—is now available online. Plus—new ACerS Division and ACerS-ECerS MOU
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society announces new Energy Materials and Systems Division
WESTERVILLE, OH – The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) announced the establishment of the new Energy Materials and Systems Division. The…
Read MoreVideo: Glass-ceramic allows detailed imaging of sun’s surface
The first images released from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope show the sun’s surface in unprecedented detail. Such imaging is possible because of ultra-low thermal expansion glass-ceramic mirrors, which are used in numerous large-scale telescope projects around the globe.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Impact of micro-cracks in solar glass, magnetized molecules monitor breast cancers, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 19, 2020.
Read MoreCracking the case toward commercial solar—perovskite films easily healed with moderate compression or heat
Perovskite solar cells are expected to become a leading contender to silicon-based solar cells, or for use in tandem with them, once several challenges are overcome. Researchers at Brown University found cracks in perovskite films are easily healed by applying compression or moderate heat.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 17, 2020
EU launches initiative for smart glass technologies, Murata subsidiary completes new production building, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 17, 2020.
Read MoreCorroding confidence—water threatens stability of vitrified nuclear waste
Vitrification, an established solution for nuclear waste disposal, is considered stable once the waste is turned into glass. New research led by The Ohio State University shows this stability could be threatened if water contacts the metal canister containing the glass.
Read MoreAmerican and European ceramic societies sign collaboration agreement
[Image above] Left to right: ACerS president Tatsuki Ohji and ECerS president Jon Binner. The two ceramic societies will establish…
Read MoreVideo: Woo your Valentine with shimmery chocolate
Why give your Valentine chocolate when you could give them shimmery chocolate? Researchers at ETH Zurich found a way to imprint a special structure on the surface of chocolate to create a targeted color effect.
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