Posts by Lisa McDonald
Solutions to supply chain challenges, plus more inside August 2026 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2026 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring solutions to supply chain challenges—is now available online. Plus—USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for August 5, 2026
New gel could regrow tooth enamel, smart repairs for ancient pots, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Aug. 5, 2026.
Read MoreCeramics at the tipping point: The World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026
In June 2026, the World Economic Forum published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies report. This CTT looks at how ceramics fit into the “tipping-point” technologies highlighted in this year’s report.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 3, 2026
ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub, U.S. to restrict exports of recycled critical minerals, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Aug. 3, 2026.
Read MoreA shock to the system: The materials and technologies powering Africa’s EV transition
Although historically Africa has been left behind during certain technological transitions, Africa’s transportation networks are leapfrogging widespread reliance on traditional gasoline-first infrastructure in favor of decentralized electric ecosystems.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 29, 2026
Ferric chloride steers lithium away from dendrites, memory device needs just one electron, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 29, 2026.
Read MoreRot-free transport: Smectite clay helps control ripening of fruits and veggies
Fruits and vegetables naturally produce a gas called ethylene, which controls their ripening and can lead to spoilage during transport. Researchers led by the University of Copenhagen revealed the mechanisms that would make smectite clays a good option as an ethylene adsorbent during transport.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 27, 2026
India’s solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. sign civil nuclear energy deal, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 27, 2026.
Read MoreLight-reflecting satellites could bring new challenges for astronomers
Until now, satellites have mainly obstructed astronomical observations through incidental reflections. But now some companies are creating satellites intentionally designed to reflect light.
Read MoreStrong attendance allows deep discussions at HTCMC-12 in conjunction with GFMAT-3
The 12th International Conference on High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites and 3rd Global Forum on Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development took place in San Diego, Calif., on May 31–June 5, 2026. More than 500 people gathered to discuss advances in materials and technologies for next-generation energy and transportation systems.
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