Posts by Lisa McDonald
Be 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.
Read MoreJACerS seeks associate editor candidates
ACerS is seeking highly qualified and diverse candidates for the role of associate editor for Journal of the American Ceramic Society (JACerS).
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 31, 2022
Poland chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant, NSF announces $10 million partnership with Micron, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 31, 2022.
Read MoreMonitoring mental stress: Nanosheet-type tin oxide gas sensors provide quantitative measurement of emotional tension
Determining when to seek help for mental stress can be difficult. However, the recent identification of discernible odor substances that emanate from the skin during emotional tension may offer a way to quantifiably measure mental stress. Two researchers in Japan propose nanosheet-type tin oxides could be used as gas sensors to detect these substances.
Read MoreVideo: Sweeten your knowledge of materials science this Halloween by making your own candy glass
Looking to weave some science learning into your Halloween activities? Making candy glasses like cotton candy and lollipops can provide insights into common glass processing methods and material properties. Learn how to make your own candy glass through the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation’s new Glass Science Kit!
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