Posts by Lisa McDonald
Growing the built environment—ceramic tiles fabricated via microbial activity
Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a biomimetic process that can be used to grow bioceramic products, such as columns and bricks, in an environmentally friendly manner. Researchers at the University of Cape Town fine-tuned the MICP process to create ceramic tiles that demonstrate mechanical properties on par with conventionally fired ceramics.
Read MoreCeramics and glass for holistic health, plus more inside December 2023 ACerS Bulletin
The December 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring ceramics and glass for holistic health—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM.
Read MoreVideo: Glass ornaments sparkle for the holidays
Glass ornaments have played a central role in holiday decorations for almost two centuries. Learn about this history and where to find glass ornaments for this year’s winter celebrations.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023
Recycling concrete using graphene, limestone putty nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023.
Read MoreWaste glass as packaging material for high-power automotive lighting applications
Collecting waste glass is only the first step in creating a circular glass recycling system—there must also be end-use markets for the collected glass. A recent open-access study showed that waste glass could be used as packaging material for high-power automotive lighting applications, such as headlamps and side turn lamps.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for December 4, 2023
Owner of U.S. heavy rare earth mine licenses ORNL separation technology, countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 , and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 4, 2023.
Read MoreEnsuring future food supply: A review of silver-based nanoparticles to combat plant diseases
Agriculture and livestock management has relied largely on antimicrobial drugs to combat plant diseases, but this overreliance contributes to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Silver-based nanoparticles could serve as an alternative method to protect plants from pathogens, as discussed in a recent review paper.
Read MoreVideo: Rising costs necessitate recalibration of offshore wind power projects
Investment in offshore wind projects is increasing, but rising manufacturing and supply chain costs are hindering the translation of this investment into tangible products. The success of future projects will depend on governments and wind energy firms recalibrating the cost of the planned energy transition.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2023
Electrocaloric heat pump, increase carbon nanotube yield, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2023.
Read MoreRecycling green technology: Microwave radiation facilitates deconstruction and reuse of solar panels
Semiconductor processing could benefit from the use of microwaves, which allows materials to be annealed faster and more selectively. Now, researchers in Australia demonstrated another benefit—it would make the deconstruction and reuse of solar panel components easier.
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