Posts by Lisa McDonald
Sourcing from waste: Molten salt electrochemical extraction of tungsten and cobalt from cemented carbide scrap
Recovering cobalt from devices that have reached the end of their life is one way for manufacturers to source this metal more sustainably. Researchers in China experimented with recovering tungsten and cobalt from cemented carbide scrap using molten salt electrochemical extraction.
Read MoreUnited States of America: Market giant with great expectations, plus more inside October/November 2024 ACerS Bulletin
The October/November 2024 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of research and markets in the United States—is now available online. Plus—women in the Department of Defense.
Read MoreNano Around the World: Card game explores benefits and limitations of nanotechnology
Today is National Nanotechnology Day! Looking for ways to celebrate? The “Nano Around the World” card game provides both children and adults a platform to consider the benefits and limitations of nanotechnology.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 9, 2024
Lotus-inspired CO₂ conversion tech, cosmetic glass recycling insights, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 9, 2024.
Read MoreSaving our coasts: Cementing beach sand with electricity may help prevent erosion
Electrical stimulation is a long-standing approach to soil stabilization, and a recent study by Northwestern University researchers show how it could play a key role in saving our coastlines.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 7, 2024
Momentive Technologies acquires spherical alumina and silica businesses from Sibelco, Westinghouse creates new business units to support global nuclear operating fleet, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 7, 2024.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Kalpana Katti
We feature Kalpana Katti in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. She introduced an annual women’s panel event hosted by the Bioceramics Division.
Read MoreMultimodal cancer treatment: Gallium-doped bioactive glasses kill cancer cells while stimulating new bone growth
When treating patients for osteosarcoma, two main concerns are preventing local recurrence and regenerating bone lost during the tumor removal. Aston University researchers showed that gallium-doped bioactive glasses can help address both concerns.
Read MoreVideo: Preparing for Manufacturing Day 2024
Manufacturing Day, held annually on the first Friday in October, provides an opportunity for manufacturers to connect with their communities and show them the value of modern manufacturing. Learn how you can celebrate Manufacturing Day in 2024.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 2, 2024
Antimatter for nuclear radiation detection, gallium-doped bioactive glass kills bone cancer cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 2, 2024.
Read More