Posts by Lisa McDonald
Silica sol could “steel” the show as castable binder for steel ladles
Chinese researchers showed silica sol-bonded corundum-spinel castables could overcome shortcomings of calcium aluminate cement-bonded castables.
Read MoreLearn about future of materials research at National Academies decadal survey webinar
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is releasing its latest report, Frontiers of Materials Research: A Decadal Survey, on Thursday, February 28. You can register to attend the report release webinar, taking place 4–5 p.m. EST.
Read MoreFerroelectric crystal(lizes) next-gen optical communication idea
A research collaboration achieved ferroelectric domain reversal in single-crystal-architecture-in-glass (SCAG) optical fibers, in spite of the crystals being constrained inside glass. Their research could revolutionize optical data transmission technology.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Micromeritics instrument operator training schedule released, AM resin database finalized, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 15, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Safe structural batteries with a cartilage-like design
For structural batteries to serve as both an energy source and a construction material, they must be light, strong, safe, and have high load-bearing capacity. New research suggests modeling the solid electrolyte after cartilage could fulfill all these requirements.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanoparticles may promote cancer metastasis, ceramic sensors for bridge strain, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 13, 2019.
Read MoreOptical fibers shake up earthquake monitoring systems
A team of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers showed “dark fibers,” unused fiber-optic cables that crisscross the United States underground, could be co-opted to serve as sensors in earthquake monitoring systems.
Read MoreACerS announces 2019 leadership slate
ACerS is pleased to announce the 2019 slate for the president-elect and Board of Directors positions as proposed by the Nominating Committee.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Eugenio Zapata-Solvas
Eugenio Zapata-Solvas is featured in this month’s Volunteer Spotlight. He has been instrumental in the growth of ACerS U.K. Chapter.
Read MoreFrom atomic scale to macroscale, ripplocations describe deformation of layered solids
How do layered solids deform? According to new research at Drexel University, “ripplocations” account for most deformations in layered solids, from the atomic scale to the macroscale.
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