Posts by Lisa McDonald
MCARE 2016 wrap-up: Sustainable, safe, efficient energy harvesting and storage solutions a top materials challenge
Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy (MCARE) was held April 18–21 in Clearwater, Fla., and drew nearly 200 materials scientists, researchers, and engineers from 30 countries. And everyone seems to agree that sustainable solutions for efficient energy harvesting and storage across all industries is the ultimate goal.
Read MoreFrom ancient artifact to future security—how study of old glasses informs design of new ones
The May issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring new stories on how ancient artifacts inform design of nuclear storage glasses, mechanical behavior of thin coatings on glass, new enamels for kitchen appliances, and an extended abstract from this year’s Kreidl Award winner—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: 1,600-year-old kilns discovered in Israel shed new light on ancient glass industry
Remains of 1,600-year-old kilns were discovered in Israel, where archaeologists believe commercial quantities of raw glass were produced—a discovery that proves Israel was one of the largest glass manufacturers in the ancient world, the Israel Antiquities Authority reports.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanotubes align into wafer-thin films, perovskite solar cells get a squeeze, new LED covers full visible spectrum, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 20, 2016.
Read MoreDirectionally Solidified Eutectic Ceramics V held in Warsaw, Poland
The 5th International Workshop on Directionally Solidified Eutectic Ceramics (DSEC V), was held in Warsaw, Poland, April 3–7, 2016.
Read MoreThat’s a wrap: New sheet camera that bends around objects could revolutionize flexible lenses
Researchers from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science are developing a new flat, thin camera that is so flexible it can be wrapped around objects to capture images that can’t be taken with conventional cameras.
Read More2-D materials inch closer to unseating silicon’s semiconductor reign
ORNL scientists report on a new processing technique that could help bring 2-D electronic devices to the forefront, establishing a “path to replace silicon as the choice for semiconductors in some applications,” according to an ORNL press release.
Read MoreVideo: Could composite metal foams give ceramic materials a run for their money?
Researchers from North Carolina State University have spent several years studying composite metal foams to better understand their properties and incredible potential.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
A nanoporous material that breathes, chocolates inspire thin shell designs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 13, 2016.
Read MoreThe more brittle, the better—Defects key to ‘greener’ concrete manufacturing practices
Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas, say looking at defects could be key to ‘greener’ concrete production that will reduce concrete manufacturing’s impact on climate change.
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