Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Stretchy solar cells a step closer
Rice University researchers developed flexible, organic solar cells that could be useful where constant, low-power generation is sufficient.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Health effects of silver nanoparticles, renewable fuel using graphene, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 14, 2018.
Read MoreWorld Cement Association lays out plan to reduce global carbon emissions
The World Cement Association recently outlined a five-part initiative to reduce carbon emissions in its industry and support the Paris Agreement’s goal of reducing global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Read MoreThe challenges of making foldable smartphones
Multiple companies released plans for foldable smartphones this year, but there are several challenges to making these phones perform as well as traditional smartphones.
Read MoreSwitchable dielectrics could help microwave systems avoid interference
Arizona State University researchers have created dielectrics that switch from “on” to “off” states in small magnetic fields. This finding could allow for more precise coordination of microwave communication systems.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Administrators seeking buyer for tungsten mine in UK, American Insulated Glass acquires Innovative Glass of America, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 9, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: 5,000 fiber-optic robots will teach scientists about dark energy’s effects on the universe
Berkeley Lab scientists are leading a project to explore the expansion of the universe. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument consists of 5,000 robots that will gather light from distant galaxies to measure dark energy’s effects on the universe.
Read MoreOwens-Illinois donates $20,000 to Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation, Glass Manufacturing Industry Council
The Owens-Illinois Charities Foundation donated $20,000 to the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council to support student programs and travel grants to the Glass Problems Conference.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
A solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy, rare earths common in New Zealand, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 7, 2018.
Read MoreAir Products Foundation to donate up to $15,000 to support future of ceramic, glass science
Visit Air Products Foundation’s hospitality suite at the 79th GPC in Columbus, Ohio this week and help support the future of ceramic and glass science. For every 100 visitors, it will donate $100, up to $15,000 to the CGIF and the GMIC.
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