Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Transforming waste heat into clean energy, watching concrete explode, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 8, 2019.
Read MoreCaffeine provides energy boost to humans and solar cells alike
Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that adding caffeine to perovskite solar cells stabilizes their power conversion efficiency, due to caffeine forming a “molecular lock” with lead ions in the solar cells.
Read MoreThe many types of bricks
A brick is more than just a small red clay building unit—it could be sand lime, concrete, or fly ash as well. Learn about some of the materials commonly used to create bricks, and find out how bricks could be built to better withstand extreme weather.
Read MoreUntil next year! Ceramics Expo 2019 premieres successful two-day format filled with learning, networking, and sales leads
Thousands of attendees flocked the I-X Center during Ceramics Expo on April 30 and May 1. Conference talks covered a wide variety of topics, and exhibitors made the most of their networking opportunities during the two-day exposition.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Orton holding three-day refractories short course, $3.7M allocated for 3D-printing integration program, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 3, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Eva Hemmer
ACerS is pleased to announce that Eva Hemmer has been selected for the Volunteer Spotlight program through which we recognize…
Read MoreCeramics Expo 2019—New format, new exhibitors, more networking opportunities
Ceramics Expo 2019, featuring a new two-day format, officially kicked off on Tuesday in Cleveland, Ohio. Attendees spent the day listening to numerous conference presentations and talking with exhibitors.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Simulating the formation of ASR gels, solar cells work better with caffeine, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 1, 2019.
Read MoreSquishy when cold—Graphene foam retains elasticity at cryogenic temperatures
Researchers from Nankai and Rice universities found their 3D cross-linked graphene foam could retain its reversible and robust compressive elasticity at temperatures near absolute zero, a property not observed previously for any other bulk material.
Read MoreVibranium helps educators teach students about chemistry
With the release of “Avengers: Endgame” today, we take the opportunity for some fun and look at how the fictitious metal vibranium can help students learn about the periodic table and transition metal chemistry.
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