Posts by Lisa McDonald
Researchers design new graphene-based nanomaterial with magnetic properties
A team of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University reports that it has designed a new graphite-based, magnetic nanomaterial that acts…
Read MoreIndustry headlines
Cleveland Vibrator introduces 3D motion sifter for difficult-to-screen materials The company has expanded its comprehensive line of coarse and fine…
Read MoreCeramics industry in Bangladesh experiencing high demand
According to market researcher Syed Rashid Ali, the domestic and export demand for ceramic tableware in Bangladesh is rising rapidly,…
Read MoreDOE announces $0.5B first round of renewable energy awards
In a remarkable 30-day proposal-to-award cycle, the DOE announced on Tuesday the recipients of over $500 million in American Recovery…
Read MoreInflatable ceramic heat shield a success
An inflatable heat shield was successfully tested, demonstrating for the first time that light, flexible devices could be used to…
Read MoreNew ammonia borane system looks promising for hydrogen storage
Finding a way to safely transport hydrogen is an important concern for researchers and engineers investigating ways to introduce fuel…
Read MoreChuck those napkin drawings – sketch your designs in FEAsy
Credit: hshffjhfhjadf; YouTube Karthik Ramani, a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, poses the question that may intrigue anyone…
Read MoreNanodiamonds move into gene therapy
A team of Northwestern University researchers has figured out a way to use nanodiamonds to deliver DNA for gene-therapy application.…
Read MoreVideo of the week – Cal Stevenson on high temperature-resistant furnaces
[Image above] Credit: ACerS; YouTube Stevenson is the founder and CEO of Deltech Furnaces Inc., a maker of specialty furnaces…
Read MoreSolar panel prices dropping
The New York Times reported last week that the price of solar panels has dropped 40 percent in a little…
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