Posts by Lisa McDonald
School is in session—ECerS hosts summer school program in Madrid, Spain
The European Ceramic Society hosted a summer school program June 17–19 in Madrid that focused on ceramic and glass science and technology—specifically, applications to bioceramics and bioglasses.
Read MoreCharting the future by mapping the past: Visualizing the evolution of ceramic research
In a new paper published in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, authors Sylvain Deville and Adam J. Stevenson provide a visual evolution of ceramics research through data mining of bibliographic records.
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Another insight into glass formation, methane conversion by copper zeolites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 8, 2015.
Read MoreFive European institutions join forces to establish cutting-edge functional glass research center
Five European institutions have come together to establish a new research center in Trenčín, Slovakia, that specializes in cutting-edge functional glass research. The project, Centre for Functional and Surface-Functionalized Glasses (FunGLASS), is based at the University of Trenčín, with participation from international groups in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Sodium titanate nanowires for nuclear decontamination, pick-and-mix materials for robotics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 7, 2015.
Read MoreThermal spray fabricates nature-inspired ceramic composites that mimic nacre
Researchers from Stony Brook University have recently reported the ability to use thermal-sprayed ceramic deposits as templates for synthesis of ceramic–polymer composites with striking microstructural similarity and mechanical behavior similar to those observed in nacre.
Read MoreThe science behind your grill game—serve up a side of knowledge with those burgers
Know what goes great with that burger? Science! Because perfect grill marks aren’t just the measure of a true grill master—there’s chemistry involved. If you want a crash course in all-things meat chemistry, the latest video from American Chemical Society’s Reaction series has you covered.
Read MoreSunscreen science: Protect your fun in the sun with advanced materials
You can’t beat the summer sun. Or can you? With new advanced sunscreen molecules, you might be able to enjoy the rays and protect your skin at the same time.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Speeding materials development, structural origins of glass transition, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 1, 2015.
Read MoreCan the U.S. say goodbye to fossil fuels forever? Study shows the possibility is within reach
Engineers at Stanford University have developed what they call a “state-by-state plan to convert U.S. to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050,” and they’ve outlined how this could work in a recent paper.
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