Posts by Lisa McDonald
Brittle starfish offers lessons in creating durable ceramics
Scientists have discovered that a brittle starfish has the capability to create a durable “tempered” ceramic material while underwater. Its process is similar to the creation of tempered glass, but without the heating and cooling process.
Read MoreThe road to REE independence: Rare-earth elements discovered in U.S. coal basins
A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy, academia, and business has resulted in the discovery of high concentrations of rare-earth elements in several U.S. coal basins. The success of this discovery could eventually reduce the U.S.’s dependence on imported rare earths.
Read MoreOne flash spark plasma sintering to rule them all: Technique can densify most materials in mere seconds
Researchers at San Diego State University have developed a flash spark plasma sintering technique that can densify all kinds of materials, regardless of their electrical conductivity, in a matter of just seconds.
Read MoreVideo: 7 of Tesla’s unknown inventions that put him ahead of his time
You know Tesla the car. But do you know Tesla the inventor? Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor who developed dozens of ideas and innovations, many of which are used today. Watch the video to learn about some of his little-known inventions, some of which never saw the light of day.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Study shows potential for efficiently controlling 2-D materials with light, transfer technique produces wearable gallium nitride gas sensors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2017.
Read MoreDisorderly conduct: Insight into materials failure could lead to glasses that are less likely to break
An interdisciplinary group of scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have harnessed intense computation, data, and modeling power to determine how disordered solids fail, an understanding that could help engineer custom materials, such as glass that is less likely to break.
Read MoreAir Products donates $15,000 to ensure future opportunities for ceramic and glass students
Air Products recently presented a check for $15,000 to the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council. The money will go toward supporting student travel grants and the CGIF’s mission to attract talent in the ceramic and glass industry.
Read MoreMembrane system converts carbon dioxide into fuel, chemical feedstocks
A research duo has developed a system for converting CO2 emissions from power plants into fuel for cars, trucks, and planes. Their process could also provide an additional revenue stream to offset costs.
Read MoreMaterials needs for the future—WMRIF outlines prominent trends and challenges in materials science and engineering
One of the missions of the World Materials Research Institutes Forum is development and dissemination of the ten most prominent trends and challenges in materials science and engineering needed for future economic, environmental, and social needs.
Read More2017 ICACC Best Paper and Best Poster Winners
The Engineering Ceramics Division has announced the Best Paper and Best Poster winners from the ICACC 2017 meeting held last…
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