Posts by Lisa McDonald
Attendees make incredible memories during the combined PACRIM 16/GOMD 2025 in Vancouver
More than 700 attendees from 33 countries successfully came together in Vancouver, Canada, for the combined 16th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology and annual Glass & Optical Materials Division meeting from May 4–9, 2025. The conference provided many opportunities to appreciate the city’s nature and culture in addition to learning about cutting-edge science topics.
Read MoreThe power of lavender: Good for the mind, body—and batteries
While lavender oil may indirectly contribute to a longer and healthier lifespan, researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces found that linalool, one of the main chemical compounds in this oil, can help actively extend the service life of sodium–sulfur batteries.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 2, 2025
The U.S. has a new most powerful laser, Korea launches multipartner effort for blue–green hydrogen production, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 2, 2025.
Read MoreFrom lasers to lenses: The optical versatility of polycrystalline ceramics
Human ingenuity has enabled the development of optical instruments that can measure and observe the many things we cannot directly perceive. Today’s CTT looks specifically at the expanding applications of polycrystalline ceramics in optical instruments.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 28, 2025
Finely-tuned nanorod arrays enhance solar cell efficiency, dozens of images hidden in a single screen, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 28, 2025.
Read MoreNew spreadsheet-based tools guide informed use of agrivoltaics
The success of agrivoltaics depends on many factors, including the soil and climate conditions of a given location. Two researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst developed spreadsheet-based tools for estimating costs, revenues, and yields from agricultural production under different configurations of agrivoltaic installations.
Read MoreCall for papers: JACerS special issue on luminescence materials and optical ceramics
An upcoming special issue of Journal of the American Ceramic Society will focus on luminescence materials and optical ceramics. The call for papers for this special issue is open until Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 26, 2025
Allied Mineral Products opens new manufacturing facility in Türkiye, Colorado School of Mines launches new M.S. degree in CCUS, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 26, 2025.
Read MoreA journey through the bowels of toilet history
Toilet technology has advanced tremendously from the early indoor drainage systems first used nearly 5,000 years ago. This CTT will explore the historical progression of toilet technology, including the pivotal role of ceramic materials in these developments.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 21, 2025
3D print tissues directly inside the body, rare activated carbon structure derived from coconut waste, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 21, 2025.
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