Posts by Lisa McDonald
Rectifying reproducibility: Paper offers practical guidelines for 2D materials research
The growing fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology often struggle with reproducibility and replication. A multi-institution group recently published a list of practical guidelines to support reproducibility in 2D materials research.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 10, 2026
Oklo’s Groves reactor achieves first criticality in under a year, EU launches AI gigafactories call to boost Europe’s computing capacity, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Aug. 10, 2026.
Read MoreGlass etching cream inspires new method to extract lithium from commercial ores
A new process developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology uses ammonium fluoride, the same active etching agent used in craft glass etching creams, to extract lithium from hard-rock ores more effectively.
Read MoreSolutions to supply chain challenges, plus more inside August 2026 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2026 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring solutions to supply chain challenges—is now available online. Plus—USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for August 5, 2026
New gel could regrow tooth enamel, smart repairs for ancient pots, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Aug. 5, 2026.
Read MoreCeramics at the tipping point: The World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026
In June 2026, the World Economic Forum published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies report. This CTT looks at how ceramics fit into the “tipping-point” technologies highlighted in this year’s report.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 3, 2026
ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub, U.S. to restrict exports of recycled critical minerals, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Aug. 3, 2026.
Read MoreA shock to the system: The materials and technologies powering Africa’s EV transition
Although historically Africa has been left behind during certain technological transitions, Africa’s transportation networks are leapfrogging widespread reliance on traditional gasoline-first infrastructure in favor of decentralized electric ecosystems.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 29, 2026
Ferric chloride steers lithium away from dendrites, memory device needs just one electron, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 29, 2026.
Read MoreRot-free transport: Smectite clay helps control ripening of fruits and veggies
Fruits and vegetables naturally produce a gas called ethylene, which controls their ripening and can lead to spoilage during transport. Researchers led by the University of Copenhagen revealed the mechanisms that would make smectite clays a good option as an ethylene adsorbent during transport.
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