Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramics 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.
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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…
Read MoreKeep 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.
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Solar-powered supercapacitors, extracting liquid silicate from waste glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 27, 2019.
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