Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for November 20, 2024
Electrons in pentalayer graphene exhibit fractional charge, sensitive ceramics for soft robotics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 20, 2024.
Read MoreFirebricks: A cost-effective alternative to battery energy storage for process heating
Thermal energy storage can be a more cost-effective approach to energy storage than batteries for industrial processes. Stanford University researchers investigated the potential impact of widespread use of firebrick-based thermal energy storage systems on global energy costs.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 18, 2024
New Zealand’s first fusion reactor takes shape, Viridion signs MOU with Lab Fab for rare earth magnet supply in Brazil, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 18, 2024.
Read MoreGlobal experts DELIVER a framework for translating nanomedicines to the clinic
A global team of expert scientists in academia and industry developed a set of standards called the DELIVER framework that outlines core principles for early-stage nanomedicine design and development to mitigate risk and enable timely clinical success.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Wil V. Srubar III
We feature Wil V. Srubar III in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He has held numerous roles and won multiple awards in the Cements Division.
Read MoreVideo: Glass art exhibition explores the history and implications of genetic food modification
Glass can be used as a medium to engage with difficult topics. The Primordial Shift exhibition by farmer and artist Michael Meilahn uses 32 hand-blown glass ears of corn to explore the history and implications of genetic engineering.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 13, 2024
Leaf-inspired graphene surfaces repel frost, self shocks turn crystal to glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 13, 2024.
Read MoreThermodynamic antics: A look at why lithium battery cathodes fail and how to stop it
Understanding why lithium-ion batteries fail helps researchers develop solutions to improve device performance. In a recent study, researchers led by ACerS Fellow Ricardo Castro showed that failure can be induced by stress resulting from surface energy oscillations at the cathode during cycling—but this oscillation can be inhibited through surface engineering design.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 11, 2024
Australia’s first rare earths processing plant opens in Kalgoorlie, industry celebrates Phoenix Glass Person of the Year 2024, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 11, 2024.
Read More3D-printed glass: Shining a light on recent developments
Developments in glass 3D printing continue to advance slowly, and today’s CTT summarizes some recent work done by several groups at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in this area.
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