Posts by Lisa McDonald
Copper-glazed ceramic tiles combat bacteria through hydrophobicity and ion dissolution
Antibacterial ceramic coatings that inactivate or destroy pathogens typically suffer from poor durability. Instead, antibacterial coatings based on hydrophobicity, which inhibits bacterial adhesion, may be more durable. Researchers in South Korea demonstrated the potential of copper-glazed ceramic tiles to maintain long-lasting antibacterial efficiency through a combination of hydrophobicity and bacterial killing via ion dissolution.
Read MoreVideo: 100 years of cemented carbide
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the invention of cemented carbide. Learn more about this material, including its development history, wear properties, and future production trends.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 26, 2023
Recycling garnet solid electrolytes, 3D-printed mini vacuum pump, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 26, 2023.
Read MoreUncovering secrets of the moon—the role of glass beads in the lunar surface water cycle
Though the presence of water on the moon is a well-confirmed fact, the origins of this water and its distribution on the lunar surface remain largely unknown. Thanks to new lunar samples brought back by the Chinese Chang’e 5 lunar exploration mission, researchers now know that impact glass beads appear to play a significant role in the lunar surface water cycle.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for April 24, 2023
Lithoz and SiNAPTIC sign major strategic deal, US Patent Office launches Green Energy award, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 24, 2023.
Read MoreSelf-sufficient glucose monitoring system successfully manages diabetes in mice
Continuous glucose monitoring systems can help alleviate the mental burden of diabetes management, but there are limitations to powering current systems. Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a self-sufficient glucose monitoring system that not only registers excess glucose but initiates the release of insulin into the blood. They successfully tested the device in mice.
Read MoreVideo: 2022 Brick in Architecture Awards expand with new ‘thin brick’ category
Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored the Brick in Architecture Awards to recognize exceptional uses of clay brick in architecture. The 45 global winners for the 2022 awards include entries spanning the United States, Australia, Canada, China, and Germany.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for April 19, 2023
Transformable nanoelectronics, graphene ‘tattoo’ treats cardiac arrhythmia, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 19, 2023.
Read MoreOpen access, mandates, and transformational agreements, oh my!
Though gold open-access publishing has numerous benefits, for authors, the new experience of having to pay fees to publish can be a barrier to sharing their research with the world. Fortunately, if you work at an institution with a transformational agreement with Wiley, you can easily publish your articles with little to no impact on your research budget.
Read MoreMolten salt electrochemical synthesis could improve sustainability of white phosphorus production
White phosphorus is a synthetic form of phosphorus used to produce many commodity chemicals. But the conventional process for producing white phosphorus has a high carbon footprint. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed a molten salt synthesis process for white phosphorus production that is more cost effective and environmentally friendly.
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