Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Microcapsules help concrete heal itself
Self-healing concrete can be made several ways. Researchers at University of Cambridge developed a method that involves mineral healing agents—delivered via microcapsules.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
“Lifetime” of graphene qubits, metal oxide sorts CO2 from CO, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 9, 2019.
Read MoreReducing air pollution: Insulating ceramic rocket stoves
Decreasing amounts of household air pollution is a crucial step toward improving the health of people living in developing countries. One engineer’s insulating ceramic rocket stoves could help achieve this goal.
Read MoreFood inspires research: Jell-O catalyst and coffee-ring MOFs
While food inspires many people to try cooking new recipes, scientists of two studies used food as inspiration for their research. Find out how Jell-O led to a new hydrogen fuel catalyst, and learn how coffee rings inspired MOF-based biosensors.
Read MoreNew year, new articles—Latest Publications Highlights now available from ACerS journals
About four times per year, ACerS editors choose a handful of articles highlighting interesting themes. The latest batch of articles are now available, and are free to read until end of March 2019.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Malta forms new company outside of Alphabet, General Carbide Corp. and University of Pittsburgh research more effective use of tungsten carbide, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 4, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Speed of cracks in glass
How fast do cracks propagate in glass? Too fast for the naked eye! But with a speedy camera—and some colorful paint—watch cracks occur in slo-mo time.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New perovskite efficiency record, 3D-printed transparent glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 2, 2019.
Read MoreMeetings, workshops, and archives galore—Say hello to 2019, ACerS style!
There’s a lot to look forward to at ACerS in 2019. From meetings, to short courses, to educational resources, ACerS has everything you need to increase your knowledge and expand your network of professional connections.
Read MoreFaye’s fave five—My five favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2018
Personal aircraft, driverless cars, an ACerS centenarian, 3D-printed chocolate, and bio-bricks made from urine. These are Faye’s favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2018.
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