Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
A material that conducts and insulates, exploding new materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 21, 2015.
Read MoreCool shades—sunglasses that turn from dark to clear with the push of a button
A group of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta have developed a polymer coating for glass that can change the lens color of eye glasses instantly with a small, user-controlled electrical current.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Global glass suppliers bet on China, Gorilla Glass gets thin for Meizu, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for July 17, 2015.
Read MoreNanocatalyst-coated ceramic filter converts smoke filled air into water vapor and carbon dioxide
Researchers at Korea Institute of Science and Technology have developed a non-smokers dream—a nanocatalyst that alleviates air of carcinogens and particulates from cigarette smoke.
Read MoreNanostructuring glass–ceramics controls their electromagnetic properties
Researchers at Technische Universität Wien have developed a simple nanostructuring technique that can precisely control the electromagnetic behavior of glass–ceramic circuit boards.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Zeolites’ active sites get steamed, watch shockwaves through diamond, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 14, 2015.
Read MoreThe ancient Roman secret to more ductile concrete could be buried (miles) beneath our feet
The latest research to shed light on the ductility and durability of ancient concrete comes from geophysicists at the Stanford University, who discovered concrete-like rock deep within a dormant volcano in Italy they say could explain how ancient Romans invented the compound used to build structures like the Pantheon and Colosseum.
Read MoreFrom the exhibition floor—Ceramics Expo 2015 exhibitors share their success stories in ACerS’ latest video
During the first-ever Ceramics Expo—held last April in Cleveland, Ohio—ACerS had the opportunity to get exhibitors’ perspectives on the event and talk with them first-hand about their experiences in this latest video.
Read MoreSandia’s falling particle receiver drops ceramics like they’re hot, because they are
Scientists at Sandia National Laboratory have mounted a new falling ceramic particle receiver at the lab’s thermal test facility to measure the utility of ceramic particles to efficiently collect and store solar energy.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Logan Clay celebrates 125 years, Molycorp restructures to deal with debt, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for July 10, 2015.
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