Posts by Lisa McDonald
The rise of quantum: New centers channel funding and research into advancing next-generation quantum systems
In the past year, many new quantum technology research centers were launched around the world. This CTT overviews some of the new centers and facilities announced since the beginning of 2024.
Read MoreACerS journals: Open call for special issue submissions on ‘Dislocations in Ceramics’
Building on the expertise of the winner of the inaugural 2nd Century Trailblazers, the editorial team for Journal of the American Ceramic Society announces the open call for papers for the upcoming special issue on “Dislocations in Ceramics.”
Read MoreVideo: Tackling e-waste—Circular Supply Chain Coalition establishes recycling networks in local communities
Even as record amounts of electronic waste are generated, very little of this waste is recycled. The new Circular Supply Chain Coalition aims to establish e-waste recycling networks in local communities.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for June 5, 2024
Cleaner ammonia production, 3D-printed tungsten components, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 5, 2024.
Read MoreGreen steel: Reducing carbon emissions in the production of industrial metals
Last month, three groups announced different approaches to reduce carbon emissions in steel production, through use of hydrogen, electricity, and recovered cement, respectively.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 3, 2024
Himed and Lithoz announce launch of revolutionary Bioceramics Center of Excellence, DOE and NSF announce new clean hydrogen internship program, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 3, 2024.
Read MoreVivid new magenta pigment created using the same elements found in lunar soil
Drawing inspiration from the structure of existing pigments, Oregon State University researchers developed a new magenta pigment based on divalent chromium, which could be a promising chromophore for a rainbow of new inorganic colors.
Read MoreLiven up your summer picnics with the ‘best’ glassware of 2024
In anticipation of summer shopping, writers at Wirecutter recently published a list of the best drinking glasses of 2024.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 29, 2024
Increased recovery of electricity from heat storage, cement recycling, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 29, 2024.
Read MoreEggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellets enable closed-loop system of agriculture fertilization
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada developed eggshell-based “bioplastic” pellets that may address some of the environmental concerns with current agricultural practices.
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