Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Proposed ban threatens budding agrivoltaic industry in the Netherlands
Despite the recorded benefits of co-locating solar panels and crops, the erroneous belief that photovoltaics and agriculture are an either/or situation remains a common perspective in governing bodies around the world. In the past month, two media announcements out of the Netherlands reveal how a proposed ban on solar deployments on agricultural land could severely hamper the country’s budding agrivoltaic industry.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 12, 2023
Carbon fiber and composites recycling, fermion pair images, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 12, 2023.
Read MoreEuropean Ceramic Society Conference attracts 1,300 to Lyon, the City of Lights
The European Ceramic Society held its biennial conference on July 2–6, 2023, in Lyon, France. About 1,300 people attended the conference, which featured 16 symposia, an exposition hall, and a gala dinner.
Read MoreEffects of expanded graphite content on the performance of magnesia carbon bricks
Magnesia carbon bricks are widely used in steelmaking because of their excellent thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties. These bricks can be fabricated using various carbon sources. In a recent paper, researchers at Changwon National University investigated the effects of expanded graphite content on MgO–C bricks.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 10, 2023
AGC reports successful use of ammonia in glass furnace, Marine Energy Research Australia spearheads wave energy hydrodynamics project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 10, 2023.
Read MoreThe science of Elemental—tempered glass and causes of failure
In the new movie Elemental, the fire character Ember uses tempered glass to patch a hole in the canal wall. But could glass be used in real life to hold back flood water? Today’s CTT considers this question and what could cause tempered glass to fail.
Read MoreVideo: Cadmium telluride solar technology gains momentum
Cadmium telluride solar cells are the second most common photovoltaic technology globally after crystalline silicon. Today’s CTT looks at recent funding initiatives and commercial expansions to accelerate the impact of this maturing technology.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 5, 2023
Novel MOF for semiconductors, new moon rover, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 5, 2023.
Read MoreFun in the sun—a look at the science behind summer holiday activities
Outdoor activities are a staple of any summer holiday celebration. Today’s CTT compiles some of our previous posts that explain the science behind a few of these activities.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 3, 2023
NSF invests $162 million in materials science research centers, U.S.–Japan fusion materials collaboration marks 40 years of progress, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 3, 2023.
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