Posts by Lisa McDonald
Composite cement successful so far in bridge joint repair
I’ve posted before about Victor Li’s work at the University of Michigan using engineered cementitious composites. A new paper by…
Read MoreVertical axis turbines for low-wind-speed areas
Back in June we reported on a futuristic design of wind power generators: vertical axis turbines. Now researchers at the…
Read MoreNanocrystal film to make solar cheaper
Technology Review reported that solar cells made from nanocrystal-based inks have the potential to be as efficient as the conventional…
Read MoreAward Nominations
Jeppson, Kingery, Coble are just a few of the awards to be presented at the 112th Annual Meeting, Oct. 2010 in Houston, TX. Most nomination deadlines are January 15, 2010. Don’t end up in a New Year’s panic! Get your nominations in early and avoid the last minute scramble.
Read MoreMore on Ceramatec’s home power storage technology
Back in September, Ann reported on Ceramatec’s efforts to develop a low-cost home battery/power storage system. Ceramatec said back then…
Read MorePerfecting a missile dome
The online version of ACerS’ International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology has a new story that reveals many of the…
Read MoreMemPro’s ceramic catalytic converters get NSF boost
According to a press release, MemPro was recently awarded another Small Business Technology Transfer grant from the National Science Foundation…
Read MoreMS&T’09 Opening session talks (audio only)
Last week we published a video version of the panel of energy experts who spoke at the opening session of…
Read MoreLithium battery recycling facility explodes
Credit: TMTV Teamwork Media Television; YouTube NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect that Toxco’s recycling business includes all…
Read MoreCarbon nanotubes as super sponges
Chinese scientists say they have figured out a way to turn carbon nanotubes into a superabsorbing and reusable sponge for…
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