Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Biodegradable microsensor monitors food for freshness
Researchers have developed a microsensor that monitors the freshness of foods. It could be used to collect data on food temperatures when connected to the internet. Watch the video to learn more about this microsensor.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
How nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue, researchers demonstrate technique to fabricate safer and more compact batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 8, 2017.
Read MoreNanometer-tall cones provide antireflective properties, eliminate glare
Researchers have found a way to nearly eliminate glare on reflective surfaces like glass. Using a self-assembly process, scientists etched tiny nanometer-sized cones onto a glass surface—a more efficient way of eliminating reflection without adding layers of material.
Read MoreAncient material, new uses—Gorilla Glass is going places, according to The Economist
An article recently published in The Economist science and technology section takes on a technology that most people look at everyday, yet hardly ever notice—glass.
Read MoreSilver nanowires and graphene offer touchscreen alternative to indium tin oxide, could build less breakable screens
Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed a new touchscreen material from graphene and silver nanowires that offers several improvements over the industry standard, indium tin oxide, and could enable smartphone screens that aren’t composed entirely of glass.
Read MoreAir Products Foundation to donate up to $15,000 to support ceramic and glass students
Going to the Glass Problems Conference next week? For every visitor who stops by its booth, the Air Products Foundation is donating $100—up to $15,000—to the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation, which will support student travel grants and the CGIF’s mission to attract talent in the ceramic and glass industry.
Read MoreAir Products Foundation to donate up to $15,000 to support ceramic and glass students
The Air Products Foundation, in an effort to foster innovation by the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals, will…
Read MoreVideo: Building better lithium-ion batteries by blowing them up
Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are developing technology to improve the thermal performance of lithium-ion batteries. And that all starts with studying how batteries fail.
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Molybdenum ditelluride could bring optical communication onto silicon chips, 3-D printer makes first wearable ‘battery’, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 1, 2017.
Read MoreDOE projects could revive domestic rare-earth element production
A collaboration between Battelle and Rare Earth Salts is one of several DOE projects to revive rare earth production in the U.S. Researchers are working to extract rare-earth elements from coal fly ash—which could also provide a boost to the coal industry.
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