Posts by Lisa McDonald
New vehicle HECA filter cleans air and improves decision-making, too
A couple of UCLA scientists have improved automobile cabin air filters with the design of a new high-efficiency cabin air (HECA) filter that blocks the majority of ultrafine particles and simultaneously allows carbon dioxide to escape.
Read MoreGood vibrations: New nanogenerator shows promise for self-powered electronics
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has discovered a way to charge your smartphone battery even when you’re away from your charger.
Read MoreMove over, polymers—silica nanoparticles may be the new adhesive for hydrogels and tissues
French scientists show that simple surface adsorption of silica nanoparticles can glue together gel-like materials, including biological tissues.
Read MoreSelf-cleaning coating solves solar’s soiling problems
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new “low-cost superhydrophobic coating” that counteracts sun-blocking contaminates that settle on photovoltaic surfaces.
Read MoreA graphene sequel (Spoiler: molecular sieves, atomic layer films, the origins of life, antithrombotic films, and artificial graphene inside)
Graphene is more than an awesome electron conductor–new reports detail its potential use in fine molecular sieves, boron nitride atomic layer films, explanations of the origins of life, antithrombotic biomedical films, and the inspiration of artificial graphene from semiconductor crystals.
Read MoreMarch ACerS Bulletin is now online
The March issue of the Bulletin is now available online and will soon be in your mailbox–this month’s issue features microsphere solutions to energy problems, considerations to improve ceramic nuclear fuel pellets, and that state of refractories in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
Read MoreNonflammable paper developed from ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires
Chinese scientists have developed flexible and nonflammable paper out of ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires that may have applications for archival storage of important documents.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Kyocera begins operations at its first manufacturing facility in India Kyocera Corporation has completed construction on the Kyocera Group’s first…
Read MorePerovskite structure photovoltaics key to new solar-cell production process
Engineers at UCLA have discovered an innovative process that uses photovoltaic materials in the production of “highly efficient” solar cells.
Read MoreDOE announces $3 million for geothermal energy R&D, rare-earth element supply
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $3 million to research and development of low-to-moderate-temperature geothermal resources in the United States, as well as to support domestic supply of “critical materials.”
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