Posts by Lisa McDonald
Two’s company, three’s a crowd: Stable triple bond finally achieved between boron and carbon
There have long been stable double bonds between boron and carbon, but only simple transient molecules featuring boron–carbon triple bonds have been experimentally confirmed. Researchers in Germany finally achieved the necessary conditions to form stable triple bonds between boron and carbon.
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society announces participation in inaugural International Day of Ceramics
The American Ceramic Society announced its participation in the International Day of Ceramics, a new global initiative that will have its first official celebration on March 12, 2026.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 12, 2025
Microwave energy enables low-cost production of carbon fiber, ice on the moon more common than previously thought, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 12, 2025.
Read MoreMonitoring for quality: Vibrating-rod viscometers help rapidly assess and control clay slips
Because clays are typically processed in concentrated aqueous dispersions, viscosity measurements are a key parameter in quality control. Researchers in Spain and France demonstrated the potential of resonance vibrating-rod viscometers to enable rapid viscosity assessments in the ceramics industry.
Read MoreEMA 2025 welcomes record number of attendees to Denver
The Electronic Materials and Applications Conference took place in Denver, Colo., from Feb. 25–28, 2025. This year’s conference marked a significant milestone as the largest EMA gathering to date, attracting more than 400 attendees from 17 countries.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 10, 2025
WE Soda becomes largest global producer of soda ash, EU launches real-time dashboard for energy storage expansion, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 10, 2025.
Read MoreIJCES offers article processing charge discounts for authors from Latin America
Wiley and ACerS launched a new initiative that allows authors in Latin America to publish in International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science at a price that is tied to the purchasing power of their region.
Read MoreThe humble faucet? Not anymore! A look at historical and current uses of ceramics in plumbing
From terracotta pipes to ceramic disc valves, plumbing systems are a great example of how hidden ceramics enable the amenities taken for granted in today’s world. This CTT looks specifically at the evolution of faucet technology.
Read MoreMachine learning enhances refractory design, plus more inside March 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring refractory advancements made possible through machine learning—is now available online. Plus—data-driven material platforms and uncertainty quantification methods.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 5, 2025
High-performance oxide-ion conductors using rubidium, rectangular fiber optic cables enhance data speeds, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 5, 2025.
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