Posts by Lisa McDonald
More MXenes coming? New synthesis method widens range of MAX phases for MXene fabrication
Scientists at Drexel University have devised a new method to produce MXenes from MAX phases containing an “A” element other than aluminum—a development that could open novel opportunities in MXene synthesis.
Read MoreACerS and Wiley offering free access to journal articles with Earth Day theme
ACerS and Wiley are offering access to Earth Day-themed journal articles that were published in ACerS three journals. Through June 30, you can get free access to more than 30 articles spread throughout ACerS Division pages.
Read MoreVideo: Electrified road charges electric vehicles throughout their journey
An initiative in Sweden is attempting to lower vehicle-based carbon emissions. eRoadArlanda uses conductive technology to power and charge electric vehicles as they travel down the road—but the verdict is still out whether or not eRoadArlanda is a practical solution.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Salt boosts creation of 2-D materials, organic solar cells reach record efficiency, modeling oxidation in high-stress materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 25, 2018.
Read MoreApple’s new robot, Daisy, recycles high-quality materials from up to 200 devices per hour
In an effort to increase its sustainability and materials recycling efforts, Apple just unveiled a new robotic iPhone disassembly system, Daisy, that can separate and recover valuable materials from used iPhone devices in a matter of minutes.
Read MoreACerS member Bill Headrick gives back by paying forward
Meet ACerS member Bill Headrick. A longtime member of the Society, Headrick was a recent recipient of the Global Ambassador Award. He earned his award by finding travel funds for students to attend ACerS meetings and encouraging them to join.
Read MorePreventing corrosion with ultra-thin layers of aluminum oxide
Researchers have discovered that a solid aluminum oxide protection layer can deform like a liquid, possibly protecting metals from environmental elements. Their discovery could solve degradation problems that contribute to rust and corrosion.
Read MoreHow are new materials shaping the future of advanced optical fiber systems? This and much more inside May 2018 ACerS Bulletin
The May 2018 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring stories about how novel materials are overcoming limitations and opening new possibilities for glass optical fiber systems, beverage trends shaping the glass container industry, and much more—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: Banishing bacteria on biomedical implants—Graphene spikes slice and dice, could prevent infection
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have devised a way to contract graphene to kill bacteria on the surface of biomedical implants, using a thin layer of atomically thin graphene spikes to slice bacteria apart.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Cost effective technique for mass production of high-quality graphene, superacids are good medicine for super thin semiconductors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 18, 2018.
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