Posts by Lisa McDonald
Lithium ion movement inside nanoparticles could be key to faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
By observing lithium ion movement in nanoparticles, researchers have discovered that instead of increasing, they reverse at a certain point. Their discovery could be a breakthrough in faster-charging and longer-lasting batteries.
Read MoreRethinking optical fiber glasses and what it will take to pump more data into our phones
Optical fiber networks form the backbones of wireless communication and data transmission, but scattering nonlinearities limit transmission. A series of four new open-access papers introduce a unified materials approach to finding new and better optical fiber glasses without intrinsic nonlinearities.
Read MoreCES 2018 unveils latest tech to the world, from voice assist toilets to ceramic 3-D printers
With more than 180,000 attendees and 4,000+ exhibitors, the Consumer Electronics Show is one of the largest tech shows in the world—which also means it’s a prime place for companies to unveil their newest concepts, gadgets, devices, ideas, and prototypes to try to wow the world.
Read MorePresident’s executive order could mean less dependence on critical mineral imports
President Trump recently signed an executive order to explore new sources of 23 critical minerals in the U.S. The directive could spur domestic production of critical minerals, including rare-earth elements, and lessen U.S. dependence on imported minerals.
Read MoreVideo: Solidia Technologies cement cuts emissions and enables concrete that soaks up carbon dioxide too
Solidia Technologies is founded on the concept of using eco-friendly processing techniques to drastically lower the carbon footprint of concrete—watch this video to see how the company makes its carbon-dioxide-absorbing concrete blocks.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Ultrafine fibers have exceptional strength, laser evaporation technology to create new solar materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 10, 2018.
Read MoreGlass, graphene combine in origami-inspired bimorph to power ‘robot exoskeleton’
Inspired by origami, researchers have created a tiny robot exoskeleton that bends and moves in response to chemical or thermal changes. These tiny machines can be used in electronics applications as well as semiconductor manufacturing.
Read MoreNanoindentation experiments reveal porous particle size matters for assembled material toughness
After collecting extensive data, researchers at Rice University (Houston, Texas) can definitively say that, when it comes to porous nanoparticles, size matters—and, in the process, they’ve made some surprising discoveries about how size affects the materials’ intrinsic properties.
Read MoreLooking ahead to 2018—It’s a great year to be an ACerS member!
There’s a lot to look forward to at ACerS in 2018. 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 MoreMajor spark plug maker plans to shift focus towards solid-state batteries
NGK Spark Plugs, the Japanese company that leads the global spark plug market, is turning its focus away from its namesake product and instead concentrating its efforts to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.
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