Posts by Lisa McDonald
Novel coating reduces corrosion and biofouling on ships
Researchers have developed a coating that could reduce biofouling on ships by up to 50%. Their coating could double a ship’s deployment at sea and reduce maintenance and fuel costs.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
JACerS editors offer free access to journal articles through October 31, Kyocera builds new manufacturing plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 12, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Accessorize your smartphone with a robotic finger
Have you ever considered adding an electronic finger to your mobile device? Watch today’s video to learn more about MobiLimb, a robotic finger that can perform a variety of functions when attached to your device.
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society’s Navrotsky Award recognizes innovative thermodynamic research
ACerS newest award, The Navrotsky Award for Experimental Thermodynamics of Solids, established by Alexandra Navrotsky, recognizes innovative contributions to experimental thermodynamics of solids technical literature.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Metal organic frameworks for converting carbon dioxide to useful chemicals, wind farms might heat up the planet, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 10, 2018.
Read MoreWhat are you doing to celebrate National Nanotechnology Day?
What are you doing to celebrate National Nanotechnology Day? Check out the list of activities on Nano.gov and learn all about the reason we celebrate materials at the nanoscale.
Read MoreSpray-on antenna is game-changer for future of Internet of Things
Researchers have created antennas out of MXene materials that can be sprayed on to a flexible surface. The spray-on antennas can be used in the next generation of the Internet of Things, especially wearables.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Barry Art Museum to feature international glass sculptures, Allied Mineral to provide run-out pits, and more ceramic and glass business of the week for October 5, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Move over electric cars—battery-powered train takes center stage in Europe
Now that electric cars are becoming more commonplace, could electric trains be far behind? Today’s video offers a glimpse into a German transportation company’s vision for battery-powered trains.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Spray-on antennas from MXenes, fabricating low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 3, 2018.
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