Posts by Lisa McDonald
Preserving traditions and legacies: Ceramic technologies on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
Numerous ceramic technologies have been added to the UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the past decade. This CTT overviews these technologies and discusses the important role that being listed has in the preservation of cultural traditions.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 29, 2025
Lavender oil for longer-lasting sodium-sulfur batteries, new general law governs fracture energy of networks, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 29, 2025.
Read MoreToward room-temperature superconductivity: Recent studies offer insights into superconducting mechanisms
Despite several Nobel Prize-winning advancements, the “holy grail” of room-temperature superconductivity remains out of reach. However, recent studies on higher temperature superconducting materials may offer clues to unlocking superconductivity at ambient temperatures.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 27, 2025
MP Materials reaches milestone in restoring U.S. rare earth magnet production, Indonesia launches international carbon trading on IDX with five power plants, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 27, 2025.
Read MoreThe rise of borophene: Inside the design and application of this emerging material system
This year marks the 10th anniversary since borophene was first experimentally synthesized. Researchers from Australia and India published an open-access review article to provide a “bird’s eye view” of borophene’s journey to date and discuss future opportunities.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 22, 2025
Boron-doped diamonds exhibit plasmons, niobium phosphide wiring could transform chip technology, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 22, 2025.
Read MoreOrdered 2D silk films show potential for next-generation bioelectronics
Despite the promise of silk-based electronics, the inherent disorder of natural silk structure limits performance. Researchers led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory demonstrated the potential of growing highly organized 2D silk films on graphene.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 20, 2025
Tethon 3D and CONCR3DE target U.S. ceramic AM growth, Türkiye aims for top three spot in Europe in renewables in 2025, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 20, 2025.
Read MoreCES 2025 brings AI to the masses
Attendees at CES 2025 got to experience the advantages of an ideal AI world. This CTT highlights some of the AI-enabled products presented at this year’s show.
Read MoreIndustrial applications of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics, plus more inside January/February 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The January/February 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring current and emerging applications of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics—is now available online. Plus—meet ACerS new president.
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