Posts by Lisa McDonald
Toward better glass design: Neutron scattering data reveal correlation between medium-range order and fragility
Fragility is a key glass property that helps manufacturers optimize processing parameters during glass fabrication. Measuring fragility, though, is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. Identifying structural parameters that correlate with fragility could make predicting this property easier, and a new study led by Corning researchers reveals a correlation with the medium-range atomic ring structure.
Read MoreVideo: New supply chain strategies aim to secure access to critical resources
In response to global supply chain disruptions, many governments are implementing new programs to ensure continued and secure access to critical resources. Learn about some recent programs that were announced in the past few months.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 24, 2024
All-glass metalens, bulky additives stabilize perovskites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 24, 2024.
Read MorePurifying nanomaterials in bulk: New acid etching method rids boron nitride nanotubes of impurities
Ensuring quality of nanomaterials can be difficult when producing in bulk. Rice University researchers developed a new wet-thermal etching method that can result in mass yields of up to 29% purified boron nitride nanotubes.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 22, 2024
New neutron facility for U.K. National Physical Laboratory, LONGi and Power Solution jointly launch ‘Light Up Africa’ project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 22, 2024.
Read MoreSolid-state electrocaloric materials heat up cooling performance
Electrocaloric materials have potential to replace liquid refrigerant in cooling systems, thus avoiding the emission of harmful greenhouse gases. But currently, electrocaloric devices can only operate within a small temperature span. A recent study reported a new electrocaloric prototype with greatly improved temperature span and cooling power.
Read MoreVideo: Solar solutions shine at CES 2024
During CES 2024, which took place January 9–12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, numerous companies showcased solar technology innovations. Today’s CTT highlights several key announcements made during the show.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for January 17, 2024
Rid nanotubes of impurities, get more out of Moore’s Law, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 17, 2024.
Read MoreCommunicating the sustainability crisis: ACerS members help lead the charge for action with new paper, alliance
The world is facing a fundamental sustainability crisis. Scientists have a role to play in not only developing new materials and technologies to combat the crisis but also in communicating about the situation to the public. Several ACerS members have made significant strides in this regard with the release of a new paper and helping to establish a new international alliance.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for January 15, 2024
UB launches Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, Black Swan Graphene and NERD collaborate on U.K. concrete project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 15, 2024.
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