Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Developing stronger steel, world’s strongest material, rare earth assessment, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 25, 2015.
Read MoreLocation, location, location: Atomic locales are critical for strong concrete
New research from Rice University shows how simulations can help advance the quest for better concrete, by modeling the atomic interactions within calcium-silicate-hydrate.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Making molybdenum disulfide, shrimp shell solar cells, Mars’ minerals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 24, 2015.
Read More3-D printed ceramic bricks combat heat through evaporative cooling
Emerging Objects’ Cool Brick combines age-old cooling system with 21st century technology to produce a 3-D printed brick that can cool a room with water.
Read MoreRefractories tame the flame to make it all possible
Watch this informative video from The Refractories Institute, “Taming the Flame,” to learn all about how refractories make it possible.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Inside Fuyao’s new glass factory, Samsung’s three-sided smartphone screen, advanced ceramics are into curling, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for February 20, 2015.
Read MoreFire it up: March 2015 ACerS Bulletin—now available online—is all about refractories
The March issue of the ACerS Bulletin—now available online—is heating things up with a theme centered on all things refractories.
Read MoreSilicon carbide’s ‘superiority’ makes for promising silicon semiconductor substitute in high-performance sensors
Researchers at the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC) at Griffith University (Australia) have shown that silicon carbide’s “superiority” in not-so-superior conditions make the compound a promising substitute for silicon semiconductors in devices with mechanical and electrical sensors.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
GE’s flexible factory, mapping crystal deformation for forensics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 18, 2015.
Read MoreEngineers Week 2015 provides opportunity to champion our champions
Engineers Week 2015, February 22–28, is an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to promoting the impact of ceramic and glass materials, as well as the people who work with them.
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