Posts by Lisa McDonald
Revolutionary changes for the ACerS journal author journey
ACerS journals have implemented greatly simplified requirements for manuscript formatting and added a policy on the use of artificial intelligence tools. Additionally, Research Exchange, a simplified site for manuscript submission and management, is coming soon.
Read MoreVideo: Honeycomb-shaped bladeless generators for urban wind harvesting
The large size of traditional wind turbines can make transportation and installation of these devices difficult in certain locations. Scottish technology startup Katrick Technologies designed a honeycomb-shaped wind generator that can be easily installed in urban settings.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 3, 2024
Laser-driving a 2D material, stopping perovskite degradation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 3, 2024.
Read MoreRockin’ around the CTTs: Lisa’s top five favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2023
Chronic disease treatment, mineral production, and research evaluation make Lisa’s list of top five favorite CTT posts from 2023.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 1, 2024
C-Capture launches flat glass carbon capture trial, Calderys demonstrates commitment to Americas growth, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 1, 2024.
Read MoreVideo: Inside the world of fine dining—the stoneware of Jono Pandolfi
Food presentation can significantly impact a person’s overall enjoyment of a meal. In recent years, the stoneware dishes by ceramic artist and designer Jono Pandolfi have become in-demand items at Michelin-starred restaurants and other fine dining establishments.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for December 20, 2023
Piezoceramics for root canal treatments, 3D-print steam turbine blades, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 20, 2023.
Read MoreNew frontiers in space travel: A review of ultrahigh-temperature ceramic properties and processes
Ultrahigh-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) are a promising class of materials for next-generation aerospace technologies. Several ACerS members just published a review paper on UHTCs, describing their properties and overviewing traditional and novel manufacturing methods to synthesis these emerging materials.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for December 18, 2023
Howard University and Brookhaven partner on quantum research, Graphene Flagship 10-year anniversary, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 18, 2023.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Piezoelectric and dielectric ceramics” for ACT @ 20
To celebrate the milestone of the 20th volume of the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, the editorial team assembled a selection of journal papers representing the excellent work from the advanced ceramics community. The focus this month is piezoelectric and dielectric ceramics.
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