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Other materials stories that may be of interest
Graphene foam is squishy in cold, 3D print chalcogenide glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 24, 2019.
Read MoreRobot uses capacitive sensors in soft hands to separate recyclable materials
Researchers at MIT developed a robot that can effectively separate mixed recyclable materials, using two flexible silicone “hands” to feel the difference between paper, metal, and plastic.
Read MoreMagnetic oxides provide alternative to clean up oil spills
Researchers in Germany developed functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles that can attract hydrocarbons. They are working with industry partners to transfer the concept to real-world oil spill cleanup operations.
Read MoreNo more inert atmospheres—Molten salt synthesis prevents oxidation of materials in air
Nonoxide ceramics typically undergo high-temperature synthesis in an inert atmosphere to prevent spontaneous oxidation. Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now found that potassium bromide keeps nonoxide ceramics from oxidizing when synthesized in normal air.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
3DCeram Sinto opens a site in the U.S., South Africa closer to producing valuable rare earth minerals, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 19, 2019.
Read MoreCeramic-based biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, plus more inside May 2019 ACerS Bulletin
The May 2019 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles on how ceramics contribute to the modern field of biomaterials—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: How to image a black hole’s “shadow”
The first image of a black hole was publicly released on April 10. How did a team of over 200 researchers pull off such a feat?
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Fuel rockets with graphene, water that never freezes, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 17, 2019.
Read MoreShorting out? Multilayer ceramic capacitor shortage limits consumer electronic availability
The market for multilayer ceramic capacitors is ballooning with the rise of connected devices in our homes, automobiles, and pockets—but supply is not keeping pace with demand.
Read MoreFlexible glasses in bulk form: A look at sulfur–selenium glasses
While researching the structure of sulfur-selenium glasses, University of California, Davis researchers discovered something exciting—these glasses are flexible in bulk form!
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