Posts by Lisa McDonald
Introduction to “Thermal and environmental barrier coatings” 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 thermal and environmental barrier coatings.
Read MoreCeramic tablets may help preserve the world’s knowledge for future generations
How can we preserve our knowledge for people living thousands of years in the future? Austrian ceramicist Martin Kunze launched the Memory of Mankind project to record information on ceramic tablets, which will be stored deep within a salt mine to preserve today’s knowledge for future generations.
Read MoreStructural clay experts convene in Austin, Texas, for networking, technical presentations, plant tours, and more
The 2023 combined meeting of the ACerS Structural Clay Products Division, ACerS Southwest Section, and Clemson University’s National Brick Research Center took place in Austin, Texas, June 5–7. More than 100 attendees came to enjoy the networking, technical presentations, and plant tours.
Read MoreVideo: Scotland’s proposed container recycling scheme faces delays and controversy
Over the past few years, the Scotland government has worked to develop a deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates for drink containers in the country. However, implementation of the scheme has been delayed due to pushback from retailers and drinks companies. A recent decision by the U.K. government excluding glass from the scheme has now pushed back the launch date to October 2025.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for June 14, 2023
Metalens snaps outsize images, sinter-free 3D glass printing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 14, 2023.
Read MoreGlass & Optical Materials Division meets in the Crescent City
The Glass & Optical Materials Division Annual Meeting took place June 4–8, 2023, in New Orleans. Organized by Walter Kob (University of Montpellier) and Qiang Fu (Corning Inc.), the conference welcomed just over 300 people, with about 40% of the attendees from outside the U.S.
Read MoreRetiring the Kauzmann paradox—a call to focus future glass research elsewhere
Initially proposed as a simple pondering by a U.S. chemist in the 1940s, the controversial Kauzmann paradox has inspired hundreds of follow-up papers in a variety of scientific disciplines. Now, researchers in the U.S. and Brazil led by ACerS Fellows Edgar D. Zanotto and John C. Mauro argue it may be best to focus future glass research elsewhere.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 12, 2023
Astronomers downsize proposed Arecibo Observatory replacement, Audi’s pilot project for glass recycling becomes part of standard production, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 12, 2023.
Read MoreLet there be light—aerogel-filled glass bricks provide translucency as well as insulation and load-bearing capabilities
Glass block walls can be a desirable way to maximize natural light exposure in a building, but their thermal properties do not allow for the best energy efficiency. Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology designed aerogel-filled glass bricks that are translucent as well as thermally insulating and strong.
Read MoreDislocations and student perspectives on community, plus more inside June/July 2023 ACerS Bulletin
The June/July 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring unusual properties of ceramics—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM.
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