Posts by Lisa McDonald
Novel MXene–ZnO composites made with cold sintering process
A new paper reports success making nanocomposites with wildly dissimilar materials by the cold sintering process. Each constituent brings functional properties, and the composite’s properties are better than either constituent alone.
Read MoreRare Earth Extraction Facility could lessen US dependence on imports, pump up West Virginia economy
The Rare Earth Extraction Facility, recently opened at West Virginia University, is developing a process to extract rare earth materials from acid mine drainage. The new facility could help lessen U.S. dependence on REE imports as well as boost the West Virginia economy.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Glass Problems Conference announces schedule, Tethon 3D develops high alumina tethonite ceramic powder for inkjet 3-D printing, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 27, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: This is why NASA’s Solar Probe will stay intact when it reaches the sun
NASA Goddard will launch its Parker Solar Probe in early August on a mission to study the mysteries of the sun. Watch today’s video to learn how engineers have designed the Solar Probe to withstand the sun’s intense heat.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Ramsay Fellow to build world’s fastest charging battery, America Makes recognized for being a manufacturing model, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 25, 2018.
Read MoreACerS is hiring a science writer/managing editor
Do you enjoy writing about science as much as you love doing the science? ACerS is hiring a science writer to report on the latest science and engineering advances. Check out the job description and apply today!
Read More‘Glass Across Boundaries’ is theme of Corning’s 2018 Glass Summit
Hundreds of scientists, researchers, technologists, and students from around the world came together at Corning’s 2018 Glass Summit to collaborate and discuss opportunities and challenges in glass science and research.
Read MoreEnvironment, sustainability are focus of successful ICC7 conference
“Ceramicizing the Future for a Sustainable Society” was the theme of ICC7, held in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil on June 17–21, 2018. Attendees listened to four plenary speakers, 129 invited speakers, and many presentations that covered a range of topics.
Read MoreHow will ceramic materials fare in outer space? This and much more inside August 2018 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2018 issue of the ACerS Bulletin is now available online. You’ll find stories about how functional ceramics will be 3-D printed for outer space applications, how fly ash waste can be used for high-performance refractories, and much more.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
U.S. applies 10% tariffs on Chinese rare earth compounds, metals, and alloys, Pittsburgh Glass Works ceases production, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 20, 2018.
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