Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for March 11, 2026
Tracking mineral growth on bioorganic coatings, new model for old cracks, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 11, 2026.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Federico Smeacetto
We feature Federico Smeacetto in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is currently chair-elect of the Engineering Ceramics Division.
Read MoreOhio Creativity Trail: Ohio Glass Museum and Gay Fad Studios
This month’s featured sites on the Ohio Creativity Trail are the Ohio Glass Museum and Gay Fad Studios in Lancaster, Ohio. These sites highlight the significant, yet often overlooked, role of everyday glassware in shaping and reflecting cultural narratives.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 9, 2026
Australia and Canada sign first clean energy partnership, Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 delivers roadmap to turn climate ambition into reality, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 9, 2026.
Read MoreNovel nonoxides: Recent discoveries involving liquid carbon, neutral nitrogen, and boron mimics
Carbon, nitrogen, and boron are the basic building blocks for nonoxide ceramics, but these fundamental ceramic components still hold surprises for us in their elemental form.
Read MoreRefractories for nonferrous applications, plus more inside March 2026 ACerS Bulletin
The March 2026 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring supply discussions and refractory developments in the nonferrous metals market—is now available online. Plus—benefits of “fail fast” manufacturing.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 4, 2026
Manual for efficient wave energy converters, AI speeds up X‑ray spectroscopy, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 4, 2026.
Read MoreUncovering the hidden frontier beneath our feet: Old mine maps transformed into 3D models
New digital technologies are making it easier to recover and repurpose information from fragile paper records, as demonstrated by Michigan Technological University researchers who are converting century-old mine maps into 3D computer models.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2026
U.S. offshore wind projects report progress after resuming offshore work, EU countries give final approval to weaken company sustainability laws, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 2, 2026.
Read MoreKitchen chronicles: Countertop developments for hygienic food preparation
Countertops designed specifically for food preparation emerged in the early 20th century as part of the sanitary movement. There is now a surplus of options for hygienic work surfaces, including some recently engineered materials.
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