Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for March 26, 2025
New method to increase production of nuclear fusion fuel, fast-heating nanoparticles halt ovarian tumor growth, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 26, 2025.
Read MoreFrom clay to mudstone and shale (and back again): A geological perspective
Considering the importance of clay composition in manufacturing, this CTT looks at the geological processes involved in turning rock into clay—and, potentially, reconstituting clay after it’s already been lithified.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 24, 2025
Event Partners and Messe München partner on launch of ceramitec USA Pavilion, EU launches Clean Industrial Deal to overhaul energy sector, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 24, 2025.
Read More2024 Brick in Architecture Awards showcase inspired, sustainable designs
Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored the Brick in Architecture Awards to recognize exceptional uses of clay brick in architecture. The 39 global winners for the 2024 awards include entries spanning the United States, Canada, China, England, Mexico, and Russia.
Read MoreThird São Carlos School welcomes nearly 100 attendees to advance glass science education and research
[Image above] Instructors and attendees of the Third São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics (March 2025). Credit: Edgar D.…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 19, 2025
Solar-heated sand floors keep homes cozy, 3D-printed microlens can see inside blood vessels, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 19, 2025.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Delbert E. Day
We feature Delbert E. Day in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is a Distinguished Life Member and ACerS past president.
Read MorePerovskite solar cells: Progress continues in efficiency, durability, and commercialization
Numerous significant advancements in perovskite solar technology have taken place in the past two years. This CTT reports on some of the latest developments.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 17, 2025
Romania unveils hydrogen technology hub to boost green energy, Corning partners with Suniva and Heliene to form U.S. solar supply chain, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 17, 2025.
Read MoreTwo’s company, three’s a crowd: Stable triple bond finally achieved between boron and carbon
There have long been stable double bonds between boron and carbon, but only simple transient molecules featuring boron–carbon triple bonds have been experimentally confirmed. Researchers in Germany finally achieved the necessary conditions to form stable triple bonds between boron and carbon.
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