Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other 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.
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.
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