Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: From rooftop to reservoir—benefits of floatovoltaics
A new National Renewable Energy Laboratory study outlines benefits of floating photovoltaic systems over land-based solar panels, but it cautions more research is needed to understand all potential impacts.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Flaws of battery fast charging, skin wound regeneration with bioactive nanoparticles, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 20, 2019.
Read MoreSilica sol could “steel” the show as castable binder for steel ladles
Chinese researchers showed silica sol-bonded corundum-spinel castables could overcome shortcomings of calcium aluminate cement-bonded castables.
Read MoreLearn about future of materials research at National Academies decadal survey webinar
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is releasing its latest report, Frontiers of Materials Research: A Decadal Survey, on Thursday, February 28. You can register to attend the report release webinar, taking place 4–5 p.m. EST.
Read MoreFerroelectric crystal(lizes) next-gen optical communication idea
A research collaboration achieved ferroelectric domain reversal in single-crystal-architecture-in-glass (SCAG) optical fibers, in spite of the crystals being constrained inside glass. Their research could revolutionize optical data transmission technology.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Micromeritics instrument operator training schedule released, AM resin database finalized, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 15, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: Safe structural batteries with a cartilage-like design
For structural batteries to serve as both an energy source and a construction material, they must be light, strong, safe, and have high load-bearing capacity. New research suggests modeling the solid electrolyte after cartilage could fulfill all these requirements.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanoparticles may promote cancer metastasis, ceramic sensors for bridge strain, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 13, 2019.
Read MoreOptical fibers shake up earthquake monitoring systems
A team of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers showed “dark fibers,” unused fiber-optic cables that crisscross the United States underground, could be co-opted to serve as sensors in earthquake monitoring systems.
Read MoreACerS announces 2019 leadership slate
ACerS is pleased to announce the 2019 slate for the president-elect and Board of Directors positions as proposed by the Nominating Committee.
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