Posts by Lisa McDonald
An easier way to measure out-of-plane resistivity in ceramic matrix composites
Researchers from the United States and Germany developed a method for determining both in-plane and out-of-plane resistivity simultaneously, making it easier to check for damage in ceramic matrix composites.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
New source of rare earth elements, ADAPT consortium welcomes Lithoz, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 8, 2019.
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society and Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers Extend MCARE Partnership Through 2030
The American Ceramic Society and the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-organize the Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy annual conference through 2030.
Read MoreCeramics Expo 2019—Interview with American Elements CEO teases topic of his keynote speech
Do you worry about sourcing your raw materials? A recent CNN interview with American Elements CEO Michael Silver provides a teaser for his Ceramics Expo keynote speech on threats to the global advanced ceramics supply chain.
Read MoreVideo: Say goodbye to brick-size wall chargers—and say hello to gallium nitride
Gallium nitride wall chargers are lighter, thinner, and, in most cases, cheaper than comparable silicon-based chargers. Verge Science takes a look at the potential this semiconductor holds to revolutionize the electronics industry.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Welding glass to metal, defying Joule’s first law, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 6, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Bill Long
ACerS is pleased to announce the second recipient of our new Volunteer Spotlight program through which we recognize a member…
Read MoreKeep Mars rovers warm with durable, lightweight ceramic aerogels
A new highly durable ceramic aerogel created by an international research collaboration can better withstand extreme temperatures than current ceramic aerogels—making it ideal insulation for future space missions.
Read MoreBioactive glass exudes copper ions to control infection, stimulate repair in bone
Researchers developed a multifunctional bioactive glass scaffold that can simultaneously prevent infection, stimulate bone repair, and prompt the body to heal supportive tissues—an intriguing possible all-in-one solution to heal diseased bone.
Read MoreNo need for thermal treatment—this process heals cracks in ceramic composites at room temperature
Osaka University researchers found that anodic oxidation allows them to self-heal ceramic-based composites at room temperature, bypassing high-temperature treatments that can cause undesirable reactions.
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