Posts by Lisa McDonald
Keep Mars rovers warm with durable, lightweight ceramic aerogels
A new highly durable ceramic aerogel created by an international research collaboration can better withstand extreme temperatures than current ceramic aerogels—making it ideal insulation for future space missions.
Read MoreBioactive glass exudes copper ions to control infection, stimulate repair in bone
Researchers developed a multifunctional bioactive glass scaffold that can simultaneously prevent infection, stimulate bone repair, and prompt the body to heal supportive tissues—an intriguing possible all-in-one solution to heal diseased bone.
Read MoreNo need for thermal treatment—this process heals cracks in ceramic composites at room temperature
Osaka University researchers found that anodic oxidation allows them to self-heal ceramic-based composites at room temperature, bypassing high-temperature treatments that can cause undesirable reactions.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Alteo opening a new affiliate, British Glass warns of ‘no tariff’ damage, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 1, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Gain a squeaky voice with helium—but maybe not like in this commercial
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table, we take a look at a recent State Farm commercial featuring helium—and dig into the science to see what they did and did not get right.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Solar-powered supercapacitors, extracting liquid silicate from waste glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 27, 2019.
Read MoreTurning carbon dioxide into fuel: Improved nanocatalyst stability boosts artificial photosynthesis efficiency
Improved artificial photosynthesis methods would allow production of alternative fuels without burning fossil fuels. New research lays the foundation for designing ultrastable nanocatalysts for such methods.
Read MoreAll-season athletic apparel? Carbon nanotube-coated textile cools when you’re warm and warms when you’re cool
Researchers at University of Maryland reported they developed a carbon-nanotube-coated fabric that is the first of its kind to seamlessly transition between keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the heat—by automatically reacting to body physiology.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Advanced ceramics sales concentrated in power and metallurgy, China’s exports of rare earths shrink, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 22, 2019.
Read MoreMonolithic refractories face tough environments, plus more inside March 2019 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2019 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring two articles looking at monolithic refractories in tough environments, and the new two-day format of Ceramics Expo 2019—is now available online.
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