Posts by Lisa McDonald
Lasers control single crystal formation in chalcogenide glasses
A Lehigh University team of scientists has devised a new fabrication method that could extend the reach of single crystals by ditching the need for melting.
Read MoreThree cool Cleveland attractions to check out during Ceramics Expo
Will we see you at Ceramics Expo? The Expo will be held April 26–28 in Cleveland, Ohio. And while there are many reasons to attend this year’s event, getting the most out of your visit to this lakefront city is important, too.
Read MoreNew spray-on rubbery icephobic coating could revolutionize surface deicing
Researchers at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Mich.) are working on a new durable and inexpensive spray-on, thin, clear, rubbery icephobic coating that can repel ice with ease.
Read MoreVideo: New ‘green’ method for large-scale silica production gives agricultural waste a purpose
Is rice ash the key to ‘greener’ silica production? ACerS member Richard Laine, a professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan, explains his new clean, cost-efficient method for large-scale manufacture of silica.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Hydrogen from titania gets closer, new catalyst splits water 3X better, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 6, 2016.
Read MoreGE’s new LED light bulb is designed to sync with your circadian rhythms
Since GE announced its exclusivity with LED lights, it’s perhaps no surprise that the company is now rolling out spiffy new LED products. But the newest one I came across has me intrigued—LED lights that are better in sync with your circadian rhythms.
Read MoreSt. Louis becomes ‘Steel City’ during St. Louis–Refractory Ceramics Division symposium
The 52nd Annual Symposium on Refractories—Refractories for the Ferrous Industry: A Historical Perspective, Present, and Future Directions—produced by the ACerS St. Louis Section and the Refractory Ceramics Division took place March 30–31 in St. Louis.
Read MorePaper power: Glassy ceramic material makes paperlike electrodes for better lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at Kansas State University are exploring new glassy ceramic material combinations and electrode designs that will afford lithium-ion batteries with high capacity, efficiency, and stability as well as high mass loading.
Read MoreStudent activities at GOMD 2016
Are you attending the GOMD 2016 meeting in Madison, Wis., USA? Don’t miss these student activities: Kreidl Award Lecture: Attend…
Read MoreWatch for splinters—Will transparent wood replace glass in solar cells and windows?
When it comes to developing the latest solar energy solutions, a few materials seem to get most of the press—logical materials like perovskites, silicon, and glass. But what if the next superstar solar cell material defies traditional logic?
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