Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Smoothing wrinkles in graphene, engineering plants, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 13, 2019.
Read MoreCeramics for the circular economy: Call for papers for special issue of International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
The editors of the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology invite researchers and colleagues to submit a manuscript for a special issue that addresses several leading areas of the circular economy for ceramics. Full-length research articles and review papers are welcome.
Read MoreAlkali silicate glass appears to defy Joule’s first law—but does it really?
Researchers from Lehigh University and Corning Inc. showed the temperature of electrically heated glass defies predictions of traditional Joule’s first law by a long shot—over a thousand degrees! However, the law still appears to work when microscale heterogeneities are given due consideration.
Read MoreAn easier way to measure out-of-plane resistivity in ceramic matrix composites
Researchers from the United States and Germany developed a method for determining both in-plane and out-of-plane resistivity simultaneously, making it easier to check for damage in ceramic matrix composites.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
New source of rare earth elements, ADAPT consortium welcomes Lithoz, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 8, 2019.
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society and Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers Extend MCARE Partnership Through 2030
The American Ceramic Society and the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-organize the Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy annual conference through 2030.
Read MoreCeramics Expo 2019—Interview with American Elements CEO teases topic of his keynote speech
Do you worry about sourcing your raw materials? A recent CNN interview with American Elements CEO Michael Silver provides a teaser for his Ceramics Expo keynote speech on threats to the global advanced ceramics supply chain.
Read MoreVideo: Say goodbye to brick-size wall chargers—and say hello to gallium nitride
Gallium nitride wall chargers are lighter, thinner, and, in most cases, cheaper than comparable silicon-based chargers. Verge Science takes a look at the potential this semiconductor holds to revolutionize the electronics industry.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Welding glass to metal, defying Joule’s first law, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 6, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Bill Long
ACerS is pleased to announce the second recipient of our new Volunteer Spotlight program through which we recognize a member…
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