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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 14, 2023
Cemex and Synhelion make progress on fully solar-powered cement plant, Ardagh launches “money4glass” initiative in South Africa, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 14, 2023.
Read MoreDusty data—hydrophobic ceramic surfaces significantly reduce adhesion of simulated lunar dust
Dust mitigation is a priority for space agencies to prevent damage to equipment during surface missions on the moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and NASA Langley Research Center used laser ablation to pattern two ceramics with hydrophobic surfaces, which led to a reduction in the adhesion of simulated lunar dust.
Read MoreVideo: Augmented reality device offers real-time subtitles during everyday conversations
The expansion of real-time translation apps is bringing the benefits of subtitles to real-life conversations. In February 2023, the integration of these apps into everyday dialogue took a step forward with the beta release of a new product called TranscribeGlass, which attaches to your glasses and projects real-time captions in front of your eyes.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for August 9, 2023
New era of color tunable nanodevices, true shape of lithium, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 9, 2023.
Read MoreFoiled no more: A review of advancements in producing carbon nanotubes on flexible metal substrates
Growing carbon nanotubes on metal foils rather than traditional silicon or quartz substrates would allow the process to be easily integrated into large-scale manufacturing processes. But metal foils present other challenges, such as reactivity at high temperatures. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers published a review paper summarizing efforts to overcome these challenges.
Read MoreACerS announces 2023 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to Edwin R. Fuller, Jr. and Curtis A. Johnson. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T23 in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreACerS announces 2023 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 20 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T23 in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 7, 2023
First Solar plans fifth U.S. manufacturing plant, SCHOTT Pharma strengthens leading position in the first year as stand-alone company, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 7, 2023.
Read MoreGaining a second wind—recycled automotive glass hits the road again in new windshields
Car windows that are damaged beyond repair have to date been reused for less demanding purposes, such as bottles or insulation. A pilot project led by the Audi Group showed defective car glass can be recycled successfully back into new windshields, and the company plans to shift this glass into standard production starting September 2023.
Read MoreFacing the lithium shortage, plus more inside August 2023 ACerS Bulletin
The August 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of the global lithium market—is now available online. Plus—USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries.
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