Posts by Lisa McDonald
Stronger, greener cement-like material curbs carbon emissions through diffusion
According to the team who accidentally discovered it, Ferrock—a carbon negative substitute for Portland cement—is stronger and more sustainable than traditional concrete. But does it get the job done?
Read MoreSensodyne sequel? Silica biomaterial may protect sensitive teeth better than bioglass
A team led by researchers at National Taiwan University have generated and tested a gelatin-templated mesoporous silica biomaterial that shows good biocompatibility and longer-lasting effects to ease the pain of sensitive teeth.
Read MoreBi-functional, self-tinting smart window doubles as rechargeable battery
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed a self-tinting smart window that brightens and darkens without an external power source and doubles as a rechargeable battery.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world.
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Read MoreGlass house: Human terrariums are testing the health benefits of sunlight
The profound influence that natural light has on human bodies is precisely the driving inspiration behind the Photon Project, a London-based start-up that is pioneering “disruptive innovation” using glass.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Argonne partners for nuclear reactor work, LafargeHolcim moves forward, Gorilla Glass finds itself in POS devices, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for January 16, 2015.
Read MoreAncient pottery unearthed in Israel contains 8,000-year-old olive oil
Ancient clay pots unearthed during an excavation in Israel show that the vessels contained 8,000 year-old olive oil, likely used in both diet and lighting.
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Cheap material from asphalt shows promise for most efficient carbon capture yet
Rice University scientists say they have developed a derivative of asphalt—asphalt-porous carbon (A-PC)—that can soak up 114% of its weight in CO2 and is much cheaper than any other carbon capture alternative available.
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