Posts by Lisa McDonald
China—Tradition and transformation, plus more inside October/November 2019 ACerS Bulletin
The October/November 2019 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles on technological advances in China and data storage technologies—is now available online. Plus—ACerS leaders 2019–2020
Read MoreVideo: The rising popularity of fiber cement siding
Fiber cement is an increasingly popular material for house siding. Find out the history of the material, how it compares to other common siding materials, and how it is produced.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
“Blackest black” material to date, new fabrication process for transparent glass heaters, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 18, 2019.
Read MoreAchieving full density—a look at factors hindering densification of bioglass scaffolds
Most bioglasses, especially the popular 45S5, form weak scaffolds prone to cracking because they do not sinter to full density. Researchers looked to understand the factors hindering densification.
Read MorePredicting optimal glass compositions: A review of machine learning for glass science and engineering
Machine learning can greatly facilitate design of new glasses by predicting a range of promising compositions to test. A recent paper by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, reviews studies investigating machine learning methods for just that purpose.
Read MoreNo bones about it—clay-enhanced hydrogel shows promise for treating bone defects
For hydrogels to promote tissue formation, they must be suitably porous to allow transplanted cells to move around. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, created clay-enhanced hydrogels to increase pore size.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Sherwin-Williams looking for new global headquarters, certification program for concrete pump operators, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 13, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: How long should highway construction actually take? Piezoelectric sensors may offer more precise answer
Highway construction can take longer than is necessary if cars drive on the concrete before it has fully matured. Purdue University researchers are working with the Indiana Department of Transportation to test piezoelectric sensors that measure concrete strength.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Cleaning up after fast fashion, remove intrinsic defects from hard crystals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 11, 2019.
Read MoreBoost the blue: Nanoparticles and 2D layers increase blue perovskite LED efficiency
Creating blue LEDs is challenging, especially when they are blue perovskite LEDs. Researchers in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States found mixing nanoparticles and quasi-2D layers can simplify the process and increase efficiency.
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