Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for December 21, 2022
Graphene nanotube synthesis, space solar power beaming, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 21, 2022.
Read MoreExtensive modeling leads to new shape-memory zirconia with properties on par with shape-memory alloys
Even when a shape-memory ceramic’s lattice compatibility is improved, it still often experiences cracking after just a few dozen transformation cycles. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology improved the cyclability of shape-memory zirconia ceramics with the help of a multimode modeling approach.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for December 19, 2022
Saint-Gobain launches glass circular economy program, HarbisonWalker International announces acquisition by Platinum Equity, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 19, 2022.
Read MoreProtecting peels from peeling: Nanoparticle spray reduces sunburn damage in pineapples
Sunburn in fruits and fruiting vegetables is a big concern for farmers because it affects the food’s marketability. Researchers in Brazil tested the potential of spray-on calcium carbonate nanoparticles to protect pineapples from sunburn.
Read MoreJACerS 2nd Century Trailblazers: Recognizing the accomplishments of early career researchers
As Journal of the American Ceramic Society enters its second century of publishing, we are seeking nominations for the inaugural JACerS 2nd Century Trailblazers special issue, which will recognize the accomplishments and promise of researchers in the early stages of their careers.
Read MoreVideo: Ceramic-based nesting boxes offer cool haven for African penguins
Over the past two centuries, the number of African penguins has plummeted more than 99%. The African Penguin Nest Project is an international team creating double-layered ceramic nesting boxes to protect African penguins from predators and the sun, which will hopefully lead to growth in the penguin population.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for December 14, 2022
Improved dental implant healing, stretchy nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 14, 2022.
Read MoreMopping up microplastics: Nanopillar-stabilized metal-organic framework removes contaminants from water
Adsorption is an effective way to remove microplastics from water by adhering them to an easily removable/retrievable surface. Researchers at RMIT University in Australia developed a nanopillar-stabilized metal-organic framework adsorbent that effectively removes microplastics from water, as well as the toxic pollutant methylene blue.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for December 12, 2022
Construction begins on Australia’s Square Kilometer Array Telescope, DOE announces $8 million to integrate solar energy production with farming, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 12, 2022.
Read MoreGood things come in even smaller packages: ZrO2 thin films on silicon show ferroelectricity down to 5 angstroms
Ferroelectric materials are expected to revolutionize the next generation of ultralow-power microelectronics. In a recent study, researchers led by the University of California, Berkeley achieved atomic-scale ferroelectricity in fluorite-structured zirconium dioxide thin films on silicon.
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