Posts by Lisa McDonald
Germany: Building a climate for innovation, plus more inside October/November 2023 ACerS Bulletin
The October/November 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of research and markets in Germany—is now available online. Plus—inside the nascent market for lead-free and textured piezoceramics.
Read MoreACerS celebrates 125 years during Annual Meeting at MS&T23 in Columbus
More than 2,600 people converged in Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 1–4, 2023, for ACerS 125th Annual Meeting at MS&T23. Read a summary of all that occurred during the four-day conference.
Read MoreVideo: Ceramic recycling takes top prize in Crystal Clear Science video competition
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation’s new Crystal Clear Science video competition provided students an opportunity to practice their visual science communication skills. The winning submissions from this year’s competition focused on ceramic recycling, ceramic processing, and the phenomenon of glass flow.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 11, 2023
Molecule-sized electronic sensor, glass-based femtosecond laser, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 11, 2023.
Read MoreReplacing concrete seawalls with vinyl may adversely affect oyster populations
Vinyl seawalls have grown in popularity compared to traditional concrete due to being less costly and unsusceptible to salt water. Yet this budget-friendly solution may cause even more problems for the environment, based on observations from a small-scale study reported by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program staff.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 9, 2023
Steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emissions trials, three New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 9, 2023.
Read MoreQuantum dots may lead to cost-effective mid-infrared light sources and sensors
Quantum dots are emerging as a cost-effective materials system for both emitting and detecting mid-infrared light. Philippe Guyot-Sionnest’s group at the University of Chicago is working on developing this technology, and their latest paper describes a quantum-dot-based light source that is as efficient as current commercial devices.
Read MoreVideo: Beckon in a fall of good fortune with Japanese maneki-neko
Many cultures have symbols or rituals that are widely viewed as lucky within that society. The maneki-neko, or Japanese “beckoning cat,” is one cultural symbol that has grown to be recognized almost universally as a figure of good luck. Learn about the history of maneki-neko and how to make one for yourself.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 4, 2023
Track nanofluidic dynamics, benefits of ball milling battery materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 4, 2023.
Read MoreMitigating the spread of respiratory illnesses: DOD funds research into portable, easy-to-use breath analyzers
Breath analyzers are handheld, rapid testing devices that could transform how the medical community diagnoses diseases and disorders. A new program housed under the U.S. Department of Defense aims to accelerate development of breath analyzers for rapid diagnosis of respiratory illnesses among warfighters. The program has so far provided funding to three different organizations, including ACerS Fellow Perena Gouma’s research group at The Ohio State University.
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