Posts by Lisa McDonald
Boron nitride nanotubes: Artful innovation in liquid crystals
In an elegant fusion of art and science, Rice University researchers developed a new, scalable method to create liquid crystals out of boron nitride nanotubes.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 7, 2025
Argentina and Peru strengthen nuclear energy ties, Japan plans “world first” deep sea rare earth mineral extraction, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 7, 2025.
Read MoreACerS announces 2025 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 12 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T25 in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreACerS announces 2025 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to John E. Marra and Subhash H. Risbud. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T25 in Columbus, Ohio.
Read More3D printing in vivo with ultrasound marks breakthrough in biomedical technology
In a potential breakthrough for implantable medical devices, researchers at California Institute of Technology developed a special biocompatible solution that can be cross-linked via ultrasound, opening the door to in-vivo 3D printing of tissue replacements.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 2, 2025
Ultrathin lenses that make infrared light visible, boric acid stabilizes all-perovskite tandem solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 2, 2025.
Read More3D-printed clay hydroponics may help address global food insecurity
Many areas of the world have limited access to plentiful, affordable, and nutritious food. A novel 3D-printed hydroponic system called ClayPonic may help address the global challenge of food insecurity.
Read MoreAmit Bandyopadhyay appointed next editor-in-chief of International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
The ACerS journals team is proud to announce that Amit Bandyopadhyay is now editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 30, 2025
World’s largest sand battery enters operation in Finland, U.S. and China formalize deal on rare earth shipments, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 30, 2025.
Read MoreHype cycles: The uphill climb for hydrogen bikes
The development of hydrogen-powered electric bicycles is currently experiencing some hurdles, but their presence in the market offers diversity and resilience to the e-mobility ecosystem.
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