Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ultraviolet light-sensitive tape allows for easier and less damaging transfer of 2D materials
Researchers in Japan showed that adhesive tape, though not the answer to mass graphene production, may be an ideal solution for mass transfer of 2D materials.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Share the Love’ event brings joy to parkgoers through hidden glass hearts
For the past four years, the City of Tualatin in Oregon has brought joy to residents through a unique treasure hunt, in which glass hearts created by regional artists are hidden throughout the city’s greenways during the month of February.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for February 14, 2024
Glass-ceramic stores nuclear waste, unique superconductivity for quantum computing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 14, 2024.
Read MoreFlexible artificial retinas: an emerging paradigm with significant potential for treating eye diseases
To date, efforts to develop retinal prostheses have achieved limited success. But the turn toward flexible rather than rigid platforms for these devices is leading to significant advances in the research community.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for February 12, 2024
MP Materials and Lynas explore merger, McDanel announces name change, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for February 12, 2024.
Read MoreRinse and repeat: Water replaces toxic chemicals in printed electronics processing
Printable electronic inks and their associated print processes tend to rely on environmentally hazardous chemicals, which offsets the benefits of printed electronics in application. Engineers at Duke University developed a water-only printing process for fabricating printed electronics.
Read MoreDave the Potter: Resistance through poetic pottery
David Drake, commonly known as Dave the Potter, was an enslaved potter who is now one of the most famous names in Edgefield pottery. This CTT overviews Drake’s life and his legacy.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for February 7, 2024
Dirt-powered fuel cells, benchtop impact-resistance test, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 7, 2024.
Read MoreACerS announces 2024 leadership slate
ACerS is pleased to announce the 2024 slate for the president-elect and Board of Directors positions as proposed by the Nominating Committee.
Read MoreHeating up space science: A review of UHTCs for radiation-cooled thermal protective systems
Research on ultrahigh-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) for hypersonic and space vehicle applications is gaining increased attention and funding. This CTT summarizes an open-access review paper on the measurement and enhancement of UHTCs coatings for radiation-cooled thermal protective systems.
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