Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Transparent aluminum—from Star Trek to (almost) reality
First introduced in the 1986 Star Trek movie “The Voyage Home”, transparent aluminum is now (almost) reality. Learn how researchers are using transparent aluminum compounds to produce lighter, thinner armor.
Read MoreStructural clay experts converge on Indianapolis for networking, tours, and more at 2019 brick meeting
More than 100 attendees converged in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 24–27 to take part in the combined meeting of the ACerS Structural Clay Products Division, ACerS Southwest Section, and Clemson University’s National Brick Research Center.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Producing graphene from carbon dioxide, native ferroelectric material, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 10, 2019.
Read MoreKoala home offers eco-friendly way to make graphene
Researchers from RMIT University in Australia and the National Institute of Technology Warangal in India found Eucalyptus globulus bark extract can act as a green reducing agent in the chemical synthesis of graphene.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
AdTech Ceramics receives Gold Tier Supplier Award, pilot project to test concrete thermal energy storage, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 5, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Diffraction glasses enhance any 4th of July fireworks display
Looking for a way to spice up your annual 4th of July fireworks display? Diffraction glasses can enhance the colors to a whole new level!
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
How cracks form in solid-state batteries, alcoholic beverage bottles contain toxic substances, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 3, 2019.
Read MorePantry ingredients help cook cakes and carbon nanotubes equally
Compared to common metallic catalysts, researchers from MIT, Harvard, and NIST found sodium catalysts synthesize carbon nanotubes at far lower temperatures and do not leave residue behind in the final product.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Ashley Hampton
ACerS is pleased to announce that Ashley Hampton has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize…
Read MoreSet sail on the road to discovery: Chemical map charts course to hundreds of new nitrides
Exploratory synthesis of nitride materials can be a time-consuming and risky venture. A new map of ternary metal nitrides gives scientists a good idea of where to look for new nitrides.
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