Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Are vehicle escape tools lifesavers? Depends on the glass
Knowing the type of glass in your car side windows could save you in an emergency. A new study by AAA found that out of six vehicle escape tools, only four could shatter tempered glass and none could break laminated glass, which stayed intact even after being cracked.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Toughen glass using nanoparticles, “beyond 5G” wireless transceiver, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 24, 2019.
Read MoreProtect MXenes with vitamin C
Researchers at Texas A&M University found antioxidants such as vitamin C keep MXenes from rapidly degrading. Their finding could significantly increase the shelf life of MXenes, which would help industry bring MXene-based technology to fruition.
Read MoreWater to the rescue: Hydrodemolition ideal method for repairing crumbling concrete
United States’ infrastructure is in dire need of repair. Hydrodemolition is an ideal method for concrete reconstruction. Learn about hydrodemolition history, advantages of the technique, and what to consider before choosing it for your project.
Read MoreDesigning advanced ceramics: A review on tape casting of preceramic polymers
In a recent review article, researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (Brazil) and the University of Limoges (France) look at advances in tape casting of preceramic polymers over the last 20 years.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
SINTX Technologies announces promotion, America Makes reveals third Satellite Center, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 19, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Hammer’ home the difference between liquid glass and tempered glass screen protectors
When it comes to smartphone screen protectors, you can choose between plastic, glass—and liquid glass. See how liquid glass screen protectors compare to tempered glass and uncovered screens when put through a few DIY scratch tests.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Preventing MXene degradation, glass-specific periodic table of elements, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 17, 2019.
Read MoreNo pressure, no problem—researchers create transparent nanoceramics using pressureless crystallization
Transparent ceramics offer advantages over conventional glass and single-crystal technologies—could transparent nanoceramics be even more advantageous? Researchers show how pressureless glass crystallization could offer an easier way to synthesize transparent nanoceramics.
Read MoreMore glass-ceramic photocatalysts and lead-free pyroelectric materials
Last month, studies by researcher Rahul Vaish on glass-ceramic photocatalysts were featured in CTT. Today, two more studies by Vaish published in ACerS journals are highlighted—one on antibacterial TiO2-based glass-ceramics, and one on lead-free pyroelectric materials.
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