Posts by Lisa McDonald
Understanding tungsten erosion in tokamak walls
Tokamaks, a leading candidate for practical fusion reactors, are moving from using carbon to using tungsten to protect a tokamak’s walls—but plasma instabilities can erode tungsten. Scientists look to understand the physical mechanisms driving this erosion.
Read MoreVideo: Incandescent light bulbs—the fading stalwarts of U.S. lighting
Since 2007, more energy-efficient lighting has been replacing incandescent light bulbs in preparation of federal standards set to become effective this year. The Trump administration rejected these standards last month, but incandescent bulbs still are on their way out.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Eightfold increase of H2O2 production, counting photons needs standards, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 15, 2020.
Read MoreBrew your own carbon: Beer waste turned into high-value carbon materials
Spent grains from the beer making process are commonly used as animal feedstock. Researchers led by Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland offer a new, potentially more profitable recycling option—turn spent grains into high-value carbon materials.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 13, 2020
World’s largest floating wind turbine now online, Allied Glass acquired by investment firm, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 13, 2020.
Read MoreNew year, new design, new newsletter—See what’s happening to CTT in 2020
A new year provides the perfect opportunity to try new things, and that is exactly what we are doing here at Ceramic Tech Today. Learn about the CTT redesign that premiered this week and check out the new business newsletter that will debut on Monday, Jan. 13!
Read MoreI bend but do not break: Alumina glass films flex and stretch without fracturing
An oxide glass that can plastically deform under unconfined loading conditions would be a big asset in potential applications. An international team of researchers found alumina glass films exhibit such an ability.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Victoria Christensen
ACerS is pleased to announce that Victoria Christensen has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize…
Read MoreNew issues, new editors, new workshops—ACerS journals group updates for 2020
For The American Ceramic Society journals group, a new year is a great time to report on forthcoming changes. Learn about the new issues, editors, and workshops planned for 2020.
Read MoreVideo: 3D-printed homes for those in need
Texas-based construction company ICON built the first permitted 3D-printed house in 2018. Now, working with nonprofit organizations New Story and ÉCHALE, ICON completed the first two of 50 planned 3D-printed houses to help local communities in Mexico.
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