Posts by Lisa McDonald
The rise of borophene: Inside the design and application of this emerging material system
This year marks the 10th anniversary since borophene was first experimentally synthesized. Researchers from Australia and India published an open-access review article to provide a “bird’s eye view” of borophene’s journey to date and discuss future opportunities.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 22, 2025
Boron-doped diamonds exhibit plasmons, niobium phosphide wiring could transform chip technology, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 22, 2025.
Read MoreOrdered 2D silk films show potential for next-generation bioelectronics
Despite the promise of silk-based electronics, the inherent disorder of natural silk structure limits performance. Researchers led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory demonstrated the potential of growing highly organized 2D silk films on graphene.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 20, 2025
Tethon 3D and CONCR3DE target U.S. ceramic AM growth, Türkiye aims for top three spot in Europe in renewables in 2025, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 20, 2025.
Read MoreCES 2025 brings AI to the masses
Attendees at CES 2025 got to experience the advantages of an ideal AI world. This CTT highlights some of the AI-enabled products presented at this year’s show.
Read MoreIndustrial applications of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics, plus more inside January/February 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The January/February 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring current and emerging applications of ultrahigh-temperature ceramics—is now available online. Plus—meet ACerS new president.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 8, 2025
Stacking method generates ferroelectricity, graphene-based laser lift-off process for ultrathin displays, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 15, 2025.
Read MoreMolten salt reactors: Climate goals revive opportunities for previously discounted nuclear technology
Once discounted, molten salt reactor technology is attracting renewed interest in the energy community as a low-carbon power source with many benefits compared to common nuclear reactor designs. This CTT looks at the advantages and challenges of commercializing molten salt reactor technology.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Sepideh Akhbarifar
We feature Sepideh Akhbarifar in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. She currently serves as program chair of the Energy Materials and Systems Division.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 13, 2025
TSMC’s first new overseas fab in years begins to make chips, Daniel Llaguno appointed as president of UNITECR, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 13, 2025.
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