Posts by Lisa McDonald
JACerS 2nd Century Trailblazers: Seeking candidates for second edition
The Journal of the American Ceramic Society is seeking nominations for the second JACerS 2nd Century Trailblazers special issue, which will recognize the accomplishments and promise of researchers in the early stages of their careers.
Read MoreRapid lithification of steel slag: An environmental concern that could offer ideas for sustainable manufacturing
University of Glasgow researchers recently discovered that slag, a byproduct of steel production, can rapidly turn into rock over decades rather than millennia, as in natural lithification. While this finding is concerning for the environment, it may offer clues to mimicking this process for sustainable manufacturing purposes.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 16, 2025
ASME acquires Women in 3D Printing, NOAA publishes new survey data to aid energy infrastructure planning, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 16, 2025.
Read MoreFirst sample of MXene-enhanced UHTCs confirms potential of this advanced materials design pathway
Fundamental studies have shown the potential of using MXenes as additives in traditional ultrahigh-temperature ceramics. Now researchers led by Purdue University have created the first experimental samples of MXene-enhanced zirconium diboride to confirm this potential.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for June 11, 2025
Clay-based nanomaterials capture carbon dioxide, controlled direction of current in a superconductor, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 11, 2025.
Read MoreAzulejos: A Portuguese tradition influenced by globalization
The beautiful blue and white tiles known as azulejos are a common sight in Portugal, but these tiles trace their origin and design to many cultures around the world.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 9, 2025
USC launches Institute on Ethics & Trust in Computing, ASTM International teams with manufacturers to create additive manufacturing certification, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 9, 2025.
Read MoreFacilitating aerospace adoption: One-step laser synthesis of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics
Scalability and purity challenges hinder widespread adoption of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics in the aerospace industry. Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a one-step, laser-based, polymer-derived ceramics synthesis process that could help facilitate adoption.
Read MoreClimate-resilient construction, plus more inside June/July 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The June/July 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring climate-resilient construction examples and resources—is now available online. Plus—“Emerging Professionals” section.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for June 4, 2025
Carbyne sensor possibilities, liquid carbon formed for first time, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 4, 2025.
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