Posts by Lisa McDonald
Giant electric field-induced strains in lead-free ceramics
An Iowa State University research team led by Xiaoli Tan recently discovered that Sr and Nb co-doped polycrystalline ceramics can generate the highest reported electrostrain value to date in any lead-free polycrystalline ceramic and represents a 50% improvement over previous results.
Read MoreNew solar cell design uses ‘invisible’ nanowires to harness power potential of reflected light
Scientists at Stanford University in California are developing a new solar cell that uses ‘invisible’ nanowires to redirect sunlight that is reflected away and lost with traditional solar cell designs.
Read MoreDecember ACerS Bulletin is online and ready to help locate products, equipment, resources, and more
The December issue of the ACerS Bulletin—which also happens to be our annual reference and buyer’s guide, ceramicSOURCE—is now available online.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New strategies to cut emissions, storing solar underground, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 2, 2015.
Read MoreSuperhero science: UC Davis professor Ricardo Castro brings superheroes to reality with materials science
UC Davis professor Ricardo Castro’s “Science of Superheroes” undergraduate course, born from a childhood love of comic books, is capitalizing on pop culture to communicate enthusiasm in materials science to young students.
Read MoreRenowned Egyptian glass scientist Adli Bishay deceased
The international glass community has lost one of its luminaries—Adli Bishay, professor emeritus at American University in Cairo, Egypt. Memorial services are planned for Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the AUC Tahrir Campus in Cairo.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Measuring low-temp thermal expansion, new way to make X-rays, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 1, 2015.
Read MoreThe science behind cooking the perfect Thanksgiving bird
The science behind what makes food taste so delicious is fascinating. And this year, I’m hoping to glean a few nuggets of wisdom from the experts who use the magic of food science to their advantage.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for you—and science
This Thanksgiving, what will you be thankful for in between bites of the food heaped up on your 4,500-calorie plate?
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics market to experience positive product demand, NIST awards Wisconsin manufacturers, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for November 25, 2015.
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