Posts by Lisa McDonald
Finding trees within the forest: Deep learning network detects individual carbon nanotubes in SEM images
For researchers to improve the properties of carbon nanotubes grown en masse, they must first be able to measure and characterize how individual nanotubes are assembled within carbon nanotube “forests.” In a recent paper, researchers at the University of Missouri outlined a deep learning technique to segment these forests in scanning electron microscopy images.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 20, 2023
SCHOTT launches production of amber pharma glass in India, BIA celebrates 2022 Brick in Architecture Award winners, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 20, 2023.
Read MoreAdsorption of complex pollutants: Designing hydrogarnets to remove humic substances from water
Humic substances are beneficial to agriculture, but they can aggravate pollution in water by interacting with disinfectants to produce toxic byproducts. Hydrogarnet has shown excellent potential as an adsorbent for humic substances, and researchers in Japan investigated the effects of heat treatments to control hydrogarnet composition and adsorption properties.
Read MoreThe rising potential of hydrogen fuel, plus more inside April 2023 ACerS Bulletin
The April 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring the hydrogen market and industrial uses—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM.
Read MoreVideo: Multiyear study provides vast data on materials wear in marine energy technologies
As marine energy technologies mature, there is a risk that companies will learn the hard way that their devices will not last long in salt water. A new multiyear study provides much-needed data on the benefits and pitfalls of about 300 different specimens built from materials commonly used in marine energy devices.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 15, 2023
Graphene’s antimicrobial potential, monolayer honeycomb SiC, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 15, 2023.
Read MoreAcademia or industry? Personal perspective paper offers a look at both career choices
For students preparing to graduate, deciding if they prefer an academic or industrial setting is a key step in plotting their career path. A new open-access paper by ACerS member and University of Colorado Boulder professor Al Weimer offers an insightful personal take on conducting research in academic and industrial settings.
Read MoreNew carbon structures open a realm of possibilities
As applications for carbon nanostructures flourish, the exploration for new carbon structures continues. Today’s CTT highlights three discoveries announced during the past few months.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 13, 2023
Nano Dimension announces formal offer to acquire Stratasys, DOE funding opportunity for industrial decarbonization demonstrations, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 13, 2023.
Read MoreDone in a flash—advancements in the understanding of flash sintering mechanisms
Understanding the underlying mechanisms of rapid and energy-efficient flash sintering is key to tailoring the materials and processes to meet a wide range of performance requirements. Four recent articles in ACerS journals characterize and quantify some of these atomic-level phenomena.
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