Posts by Lisa McDonald
Learn about “Science for Potters” this Mother’s Day—an essential reading for ceramic artists!
“Science for Potters” covers those aspects of science that are useful to potters and that help to give a deeper understanding of ceramic materials and processes. Save 30 percent when you order your copy by Thursday, May 16.
Read MoreCoal-derived quantum dots offer basis for effective antioxidant
Coal can cause serious health issues when burned as a fuel. But when used as a source of graphene quantum dots, it could help treat traumatic injuries, as Rice University researchers and their colleagues show in new research.
Read MoreMore advances in 3D-printed glass
Additive manufacturing of glass is still a ways from industrial capacity, but research in this field is gaining steam. Two recently published papers detail two ways to 3D print glass—laser powder bed fusion, and fused filament fabrication.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Renewable energy to surpass coal production, graphene-infused concrete research, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 10, 2019.
Read MoreMS&T19 Registrations: Distinguished Life, Emeritus and Senior Members
ACerS 121st Annual Meeting takes place September 29 – October 3, 2019 in Portland, Oregon during MS&T. Hear about the…
Read MoreVideo: Create nacre in the lab—and maybe on the moon!
An international team of researchers developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method for creating nacre, which could be used in a wide range of applications, from biomedical implants to moon habitats.
Read MoreOther 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.
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