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Other materials stories that may be of interest
Solar energy used to provide water filtration in Haiti, 3-D printing battery electrodes, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 8, 2018.
Read MoreJACerS Awards Symposium at MS&T18 features presentations of best ceramic science papers
JACerS Awards Symposium will take place on October 17, 2018, at MS&T18 in Columbus, Ohio. The symposium features 13 presentations from invited authors of the best papers published in JACerS in the past two years.
Read MoreColor, eclectic design dominate Brick in Architecture Awards
The Brick Industry Association recently announced the winners of the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards. Check out the Best in Class winners and watch a video of these inspiring brick designs.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Orton Ceramic offers new short courses, applications for Corning’s sabbatical program close August 31, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 3, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: 3-D printer creates 1,022 square-foot house for actual family
Architects in Nantes, France have created a 1,022 square-foot 3-D-printed house that a family of five has recently moved into. Watch the video to learn more about the house, which took 54 hours to print.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
A new periodic table for nanomaterials, Sandia Labs celebrates 40th anniversary, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 1, 2018.
Read MoreNovel 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.
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