Posts by Lisa McDonald
Researchers levitate liquid metal oxide ceramics in mid-air to abuse them—Updated
Researchers from Stony Brook University, in collaboration with Oak Ridge and Argonne national laboratories, have unveiled new insights into the structures of liquid metal oxides at high temperatures.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week for June 13, 2014.
Read MoreRaise the roof—Bio-concrete roof can turn rain into clean drinking water
A new project seeks to improve access by raising the roof—a special concrete roof, that is, complete with a bio-concrete system to transform collected rain to safe drinking water.
Read MoreMaking gains: Controlled thermal conductivity of lithium cobalt oxide means big things for batteries
Researchers have experimentally shown that lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2)—the MVP of electrochemical energy storage—can be controlled over a “considerable” range.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest for June 11, 2014.
Read MoreForget Louie the Lightning Bug (just this once)—Electronics and water make the perfect pair at EMA’15
While it’s generally not a good idea to keep electronics away from water, there’s an exception to every rule. In this case, it’s water and electronics, which will mix surprisingly well next January 21–23 at Electronic Materials and Applications 2015 in SeaWorld Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreReinforced concrete takes a stand against terrorist attacks
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete (SFRSCC) that is stronger than conventional concrete and can stand up to the force of bomb blasts.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Read MoreAdministration designates a dozen manufacturing communities to strengthen competitive edge, supply chains
As part of an effort to not only strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector, but also spur job creation, President Obama recently designated 12 communities as Manufacturing Communities—the country’s first—backed by federal agencies and funds.
Read MoreInvention is only one aspect of innovation—Observations of manufacturing in Germany
Education and industry partners fashion an integrated educational system tailored to the specific needs of industry.
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