Posts by Lisa McDonald
Integrating orthopedic implants—several strategies improve adhesion strength of bioactive glass coatings
Bioactive glass offers numerous benefits as a coating material for metallic implants, but achieving strong adhesion between the glass and implant is a challenge. University of Barcelona researchers explored several strategies for improving the adhesion strength of bioactive glass coatings deposited using atmospheric plasma spraying.
Read MoreVideo: Years of slashed infrastructure spending culminates in crumbling concrete crisis in the UK
Years of slashed infrastructure spending by the U.K.’s Conservative-led government has culminated in a crumbling concrete crisis as buildings constructed out of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete begin to fail after being pushed beyond their intended lifespan.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 20, 2023
Mass production of MXenes, making hydrogen from plastic waste, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 20, 2023.
Read MoreDeveloping cement-free refractories: Geopolymer binders show potential in high-temperature alumina castables
Geopolymers are emerging as a promising alternative to cement binders in refractories. In a recent study, researchers in Brazil identified a new geopolymer composition that could serve as a binder in high-temperature alumina castables.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 18, 2023
Westinghouse and Energoatom pursuing deployment of AP300 small modular reactor, U.S. and Vietnam ink historic partnership, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 18, 2023.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Solid oxide fuel cells” for ACT @ 20
To celebrate the milestone of the 20th volume of the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, the editorial team assembled a selection of journal papers representing the excellent work from the advanced ceramics community. The focus this month is solid oxide fuel cells.
Read MoreReducing the environmental impacts of MXene synthesis: Life cycle assessment and production guide offer tips
Despite the meteoric rise of MXenes from discovery to commercial products in only a decade, the environmental impacts of MXene synthesis have not been assessed systematically. ACerS member Babak Anasori helped lead two recent studies that provided a life cycle assessment and step-by-step guide for synthesizing Ti3C2Tx MXenes, respectively.
Read MoreVideo: Rapid expansion of exploratory licenses in Tasmania worries landowners
The mining and minerals processing industries are economically significant sectors for the Australian island state of Tasmania. But as companies apply for more and more exploratory licenses to identify new minerals deposits, landowners in the state are concerned about the environmental impacts.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 13, 2023
New way to make infrared light, heat pumps beat fossil fuel systems, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 13, 2023.
Read MoreProtecting solar panels from hail—the thicker the glass, the better
The increasing frequency and severity of hailstorms puts solar panels at risk of damage. Researchers in India and Hong Kong explored the role that front glass thickness plays in improving the hail resistance of solar panels.
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