Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for October 26, 2022
3D nanocomposites boost heat dissipation in electronics, DOE equity plan requirements, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 26, 2022.
Read MoreKeeping water sources metal free: One-step method produces functionalized MXene for fast mercury removal
Heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems can lead to negative effects on human health. In a recent paper, researchers from Drexel University and Temple University developed a simple one-step method to fabricate functionalized Ti3C2Tx MXene for mercury removal from water.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 24, 2022
Artemis aquires McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, Namibia and EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 24, 2022.
Read MoreRods and wires and tubes, oh my! High-temperature laser-assisted synthesis of boron nanomaterials
In the past decade, computational research has dominated over experimental studies of boron nanomaterials. A recent open-access paper contributes a new addition to the experimental literature by demonstrating that double-pulse laser ablation can be used to synthesize boron nanorods, nanowires, and nanotubes.
Read MoreVideo: Shallow-water mining is not the answer to deep-sea mining
Because of the environmental and economic concerns associated with mining mineral deposits on the deep seabed, some companies and countries are considering shallow-water mining instead. A recent open-access paper raises concerns about viewing shallow-water mining as an eco-alternative to deep-sea mining.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 19, 2022
‘Inflatable’ concrete houses, rooftop wind energy innovation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 19, 2022.
Read MoreGlobal themes ‘steel’ the show at ACerS 124th Annual Meeting at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh
More than 3,000 people converged in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 9–12, 2022, for ACerS 124th Annual Meeting at MS&T22, which featured two newly co-located commercial exhibitions. Read a summary of all that occurred during the four-day conference.
Read MoreSearching for strength: Researchers investigate whether uniform grain size improves properties of 3D-printed cemented carbides
Additive manufacturing offers a potentially easier way to fabricate cemented carbide parts. In a recent paper, researchers from Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. in Pennsylvania explored whether ensuring a uniform grain size in the 3D-printed part will improve its properties.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 17, 2022
NSF to create new education center at Arecibo Observatory, new ‘Battery Data Genome’ project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 17, 2022.
Read MoreNew research center for solid-state batteries is MUSIC to researchers’ ears
The newly announced Mechanochemical Understanding of Solid Ion Conductors (MUSIC) research center will see the University of Michigan and eight partner institutions explore the use of ceramic ion conductors as replacements for traditional liquid electrolytes. Learn where research on solid-state batteries currently stands.
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