Posts by Lisa McDonald
Disorderly 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…
Read MoreVideo: Do you know all about perovskites?
On earth, most perovskite structures are found within the planet’s mantle, and they’re found in high abundance—perovskites make up 93% of the lower mantle’s mass and 38% of earth’s total mass, according to a recent Science Magazine video.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Ultrathin and flat graphene metalenses gain more properties, new batteries with better performance and improved safety, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2017.
Read MoreFisker is setting sights on solid-state battery tech to boost electric vehicle range, reduce charging time
Electric car maker Fisker has plans to use a new solid-state battery technology to drive its electric vehicles to offer vast improvements over driving range, charging time, energy density, and battery cost.
Read MoreConsider supporting the future of ceramic and glass science on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is all about giving back to your community and supporting causes you care about. Consider a donation to the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation, which supports numerous student outreach efforts in its mission to attract and train talent in the ceramic and glass industry.
Read MoreRepurposing plastic water bottles as concrete filler could help save the planet
A team of MIT students have come up with a way to incorporate irradiated plastic into cement paste to make concrete that is nearly 15% stronger than what’s available today. This could reduce the amount of plastic in landfills and lower concrete’s carbon footprint.
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