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Other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023
Recycling concrete using graphene, limestone putty nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023.
Read MoreWaste glass as packaging material for high-power automotive lighting applications
Collecting waste glass is only the first step in creating a circular glass recycling system—there must also be end-use markets for the collected glass. A recent open-access study showed that waste glass could be used as packaging material for high-power automotive lighting applications, such as headlamps and side turn lamps.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for December 4, 2023
Owner of U.S. heavy rare earth mine licenses ORNL separation technology, countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 , and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 4, 2023.
Read MoreEnsuring future food supply: A review of silver-based nanoparticles to combat plant diseases
Agriculture and livestock management has relied largely on antimicrobial drugs to combat plant diseases, but this overreliance contributes to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Silver-based nanoparticles could serve as an alternative method to protect plants from pathogens, as discussed in a recent review paper.
Read MoreVideo: Rising costs necessitate recalibration of offshore wind power projects
Investment in offshore wind projects is increasing, but rising manufacturing and supply chain costs are hindering the translation of this investment into tangible products. The success of future projects will depend on governments and wind energy firms recalibrating the cost of the planned energy transition.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2023
Electrocaloric heat pump, increase carbon nanotube yield, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2023.
Read MoreRecycling green technology: Microwave radiation facilitates deconstruction and reuse of solar panels
Semiconductor processing could benefit from the use of microwaves, which allows materials to be annealed faster and more selectively. Now, researchers in Australia demonstrated another benefit—it would make the deconstruction and reuse of solar panel components easier.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 27, 2023
World’s first space lab on earth to be built near Ohio State airport, European Commission approves Italy’s incentive scheme for agrivoltaics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 27, 2023.
Read MoreVideo: Empty Bowls project—fighting food insecurity through ceramics
Food insecurity remains at an elevated level due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Empty Bowls project provides a unique way to raise money for food banks by engaging the local arts community.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 22, 2023
Nanoparticles for cancer therapy, removal of dust precursors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 22, 2023.
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