Posts by Lisa McDonald
Rooting for efficiency—vibrating rotary file speeds up root canal treatments
Though modern root canal treatments are not overly painful thanks to advancements in medical technology, the need to frequently clean the rotary file can lengthen procedure time. Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS created a file that features both rotational and vibrational motion, which reduces the amount of cleaning required.
Read MoreCeramics for renewable energy generation, plus more inside January/February 2024 ACerS Bulletin
The January/February 2024 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring ceramics for renewable energy generation—is now available online. Plus—ceramic-based arts for mood disorder treatment.
Read MoreVideo: Ceramic knives help sharpen chefs’ skills
Knives are one of the earliest tools used by humanity, but the materials used to create these sharp-edged tools have undergone some significant advancements since the early days. Learn about the benefits and limitations that come with using ceramic knives in your kitchen.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 10, 2024
Fast-charging solid-state batteries, functional graphene semiconductor, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 10, 2024.
Read MoreGreen is not for granted: Commonly perceived sustainable practices do not always guarantee benefits
Incorporating practices commonly regarded as sustainable into an individual or group’s workflow does not always guarantee environmental benefits. Researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt published a case study that shows the importance of critically evaluating perceived green technologies before adoption.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 8, 2024
Ucore acquires Louisiana facility for rare earth element processing plant, TPI and Nordex extend and expand contract in Türkiye, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 8, 2024.
Read MoreInside the world of brood parasitic birds: The role of grain boundaries in eggshell strength
The eggs of brood parasitic birds have evolved in response to host bird defense strategies. An international group of researchers used imaging techniques and conceptual frameworks from the field of grain boundary engineering to understand how structural features affect eggshell strength.
Read MoreRevolutionary 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.
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