Posts by Lisa McDonald
Reducing waste in manufacturing—researchers explore conversion of diamond wire silicon cutting waste into high-value silicon nitride
Silicon waste is a major byproduct from solar cell production. A group of researchers from Northeastern University (Shenyang, China) have published several papers exploring how, through nitridation, this waste can be converted into high-value silicon nitride.
Read MoreVideo: Observatory tidings—as research pivots to education in Puerto Rico, Iranian telescope records first light
While missions that take place in space often capture media headlines, ground-based operations are equally important in our search to understand the cosmos. Today’s CTT covers two recent announcements concerning observatories in Puerto Rico and Iran.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 9, 2022
New blue quantum dot technology, locate defects on microchips, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 9, 2022.
Read MoreSustainability guides discussion at 83rd Conference on Glass Problems
The 83rd Conference on Glass Problems welcomed 426 attendees to Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2022. The conference featured numerous talks on various aspects of sustainability, including decarbonization and energy efficiency, raw materials, and collaborative initiatives.
Read MoreBe like glass
As the International Year of Glass nears its end, Alfred University Inamori Professor of Materials Science & Engineering S.K. Sundaram offers a new take on Bruce Lee’s famous “be like water” quote, in honor of this International Year.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 7, 2022
World’s tallest 3D-printed building is now in Saudi Arabia, Verallia to acquire Allied Glass for £315 million, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 7, 2022.
Read MorePreparing for winter—hollow silica particles could form the basis of next-generation thermal insulation systems
Hollow silica particles exhibit lower thermal conductivities than current common thermal insulation materials, while also being easier and cheaper to fabricate than state-of-the-art insulating aerogels. Two recent studies demonstrate the work being done to develop stable and scalable hollow silica particle-based composites for next-generation thermal insulation systems.
Read MoreVideo: From waste to watercolors—Colorado artist turns food scraps into paint
With a little bit of science knowledge, artists can learn to make paints and glazes at home quite easily and for far less cost. A Colorado artist is working to educate others on how she creates environmentally friendly watercolor paints from foraged plants and food waste.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 2, 2022
Online database of photocharged materials, stronger ceramic foams, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 2, 2022.
Read MoreThermoformed boron-based ceramics may offer new frontier in customized electronic components
The typically brittle nature of ceramics can hamper its formation into complex parts. Northeastern University researchers demonstrated that a highly oriented boron-based ceramic matrix composite can be shaped via thermoforming, which could hold implications for the electronics field.
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