Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramics and glass in space, plus more inside December 2022 ACerS Bulletin
The December 2022 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an overview of ceramics and glass used in space travel and exploration—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM and ceramicSOURCE 2023.
Read MoreVideo: Reimagining of ‘Ballet des Porcelaines’ probes the complex cultural work behind the making of porcelain
When art historian Meredith Martin was introduced to an 18th-century ballet that allegorically depicts Europe’s pursuit of porcelain, she knew pursuing a historically accurate reconstruction of the ballet would risk reinforcing harmful racial stereotypes and exoticization of Asian cultures. Instead, she and choreographer Phil Chan conceived of a restaging that would center Asian American experience within this history.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 16, 2022
Stabilizing graphene nanoribbons, semiconductor production, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 16, 2022.
Read MoreMundane objects offer novel insights: Characterization of ancient glass beads provides clues to Middle Age trade networks
Glass beads, though likely considered mundane at the time, now offer rich insight into the Middle Ages. Danish researchers dug deeper into the history of these beads by analyzing glass samples from two different workshops at the historical Ribe trading site in Denmark.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 14, 2022
Most EVs could qualify for US tax credit, China completes world’s first hybrid offshore wind-solar power plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 14, 2022.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Glass-ceramics” for Glass: Then and Now
As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass-ceramics.
Read MoreReducing 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.
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