Posts by Lisa McDonald
Introduction to “Advanced sintering” 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 advanced sintering.
Read MoreDiscovery of ferroelectricity in elementary substance expands understanding of this property
Ferroelectricity traditionally is believed to only occur in compounds. However, in the past decade, some theoretical works suggested that ferroelectricity is possible in certain elementary substances. Now researchers in China and Singapore experimentally confirmed ferroelectricity in monolayer α-phase bismuth.
Read MoreVideo: Swiss startup cracks the 1-kW ceiling for production of solar hydrogen
Producing hydrogen through water electrolysis is not yet financially viable due to challenges with scaling up the process. A concentrated solar power system developed by Swiss startup SoHHytec succeeded in cracking the 1-kW ceiling for the production of solar hydrogen.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 12, 2023
Rubble rebuilds key infrastructure, fully recyclable printed electronics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 12, 2023.
Read MoreEntering uncharted waters: Researchers observe piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
All known piezoelectric materials to date are solids. But a shocking discovery at Michigan State University turns this conventional wisdom on its head. They observed the piezoelectric effect in two room-temperature ionic liquids, and this discovery could necessitate a modification of current piezoelectric theory.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 10, 2023
Saint-Gobain achieves flat glass production using 30% hydrogen, US and Japan strike deal on minerals used in batteries for electric cars, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 10, 2023.
Read MorePickleball scores with the help of ceramic paddles
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Learn more about the sport and how ceramics push pickleball to the next level.
Read MoreRefractories Symposium resumes in St. Louis with sustainability theme
ACerS St. Louis Section and Refractory Ceramics Division held the 58th Annual Symposium on Refractories in St. Louis, Mo., March 28–30, 2023. About 220 members of the refractory ceramics community attended the meeting, which focused on the theme of sustainability.
Read MoreVideo: A new wave in the battle for data—China and the US clash over submarine cable control
The global submarine cable system carries about 95% of all global transnational communication data. In recent years, concerns that this network may be used to conduct espionage is driving a clash between China and the United States over which companies will secure contracts to lay strategic cable networks.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 5, 2023
Glucose-run fuel cell powers insulin release, ‘mind-controlled’ robots, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 5, 2023.
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