Posts by Lisa McDonald
No pressure: Creating diamond thin films from graphene may be easier than thought
Scientists from Rice University and Russia have developed a phase diagram for the conversion of thin layers of graphene to diamond, which indicate it may be possible to chemically achieve the transition without high pressure.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractories world
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Read MoreBiocementation of bricks set to produce greener building materials
BioMASON set to manufacture biocemented bricks to produced greener building materials by eliminating brick firing.
Read MoreEngineers Week is coming—are you ready?
Engineers Week (Feb. 16-22) is a time to celebrate the craft and contributions of engineers and an opportunity to offer diverse and distinct activities that expose students, educators and parents to all that a career in engineering offers.
Read MoreBlack, white, and “green” – when it comes to the most cost-effective roof, what’s it all mean?
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab have found that in comparing the economic costs and benefits of three different roof types—black, white, and “green” (vegetated)—white roofs are the most cost-effective.
Read MorePZT flexible thin films for biologically-powered medical devices
Research collaboration develops lead zirconate titanate (PZT) flexible thin films for biologically-powered medical devices.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Morgan Advanced Materials announces range of precision glass tubing and rods for electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace Morgan Advanced Material’s Technical…
Read MoreUpdate: Novel methods of synthesizing amorphous calcium phosphate for biomedical applications
A. Cuneyt Tas reports novel methods for the deposition of amorphous calcium phosphate on titanium.
Read MoreVideo: CeramTec’s ceramic inrun track to propel ski jumpers at Sochi’s Winter Games
Germany based CeramTec has built an alpine ski jump with ceramic materials and innovative technology.
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