Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ice templating of biomimetic materials: Roots in ceramic fabrication
Advancements in the ceramics field have often supported innovation and discoveries in other fields. Now, knowledge gained from early work on ice-templated ceramics is aiding in the development of soft, bioinspired materials for medical applications.
Read MoreVideo: DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap sets targets for hooking clean energy up to the grid
Connecting clean energy projects to the electrical grid faces numerous challenges. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of a new roadmap that outlines solutions to speed up interconnection and clear the existing project backlog.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 15, 2024
Mitigate toxicity of silver nanoparticles, innovative electrospinning, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 15, 2024.
Read MoreOld particle, new tricks: Reprogramming the polarization of magnetic cilia allows their use in new applications
In a novel development, researchers at North Carolina State University discovered a simple way to reprogram the magnetic polarization of magnetic cilia, opening the door for them to be repurposed for new functions or applications.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 13, 2024
Alfred University unveils power grid training lab, DOE appoints board of directors for new energy research foundation, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 13, 2024.
Read MoreCross-cultural study provides insight into how pottery forms change across communities
An international group of researchers led by Kobe University in Japan investigated the roles that community and individuality play in pottery design by asking potters from different cultural backgrounds to form several unfamiliar but basic shapes.
Read MoreIJCES now indexed in ESCI
[Image above] Credit: ACerS We proudly announce that the International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science is now included in…
Read MoreVideo: Hydrogen train record raises expectations for sustainable transportation
Hydrogen-powered trains are a good green option for long-haul transportation by offering fewer and faster refueling stops compared to battery-powered trains. Swiss manufacturer Stadler Rail recently set a world record for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen-powered passenger train without refueling or recharging.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 8, 2024
Borophene for implantable technology, self-embedding silver nanoparticles, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 8, 2024.
Read MoreMOF-coated glass vials enable simple, reusable water contaminant testing
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an emerging material system for water treatment applications, but synthesizing these materials in bulk is challenging. Researchers from the University of La Laguna in Spain demonstrated a way to fabricate MOFs that not only stabilizes the material but also integrates it directly into glass vials for water contaminant testing.
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