Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic 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.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Orton holding three-day refractories short course, $3.7M allocated for 3D-printing integration program, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 3, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Eva Hemmer
ACerS is pleased to announce that Eva Hemmer has been selected for the Volunteer Spotlight program through which we recognize…
Read MoreCeramics Expo 2019—New format, new exhibitors, more networking opportunities
Ceramics Expo 2019, featuring a new two-day format, officially kicked off on Tuesday in Cleveland, Ohio. Attendees spent the day listening to numerous conference presentations and talking with exhibitors.
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