Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Glass bead geoengineering to protect sea ice may actually accelerate its loss
In 2018, geoengineers proposed that spreading hollow glass microspheres over sea ice would protect it from melting. However, a new study argues the glass beads would likely accelerate loss of sea ice instead.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 12, 2022
Nanostructured superconductors, thermoformable ceramics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 12, 2022.
Read MorePreparing for floods: Two-decade investigation confirms long-term stability of cement-treated soil
Severe flooding can deteriorate the soil and make large-scale landslides and embankment breaches more likely during future heavy rains. Cement treatment can fortify soils against disaggregation. A recent investigation of cement-treated soil samples from a 22-year field test confirmed such soils maintain their strength long term.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 10, 2022
World’s biggest flow battery opens in China, Lithoz acquires CerAMing, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 10, 2022.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Glass topology and artificial intelligence” 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 topology and artificial intelligence.
Read MoreNascent explorations: Injection molding may offer path to high-throughput manufacturing of transparent ceramics
Fabricating transparent ceramics is inherently challenging due to the excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability of ceramics. Researchers in Germany showed powder injection molding could allow for high-throughput manufacturing of complex-shaped transparent ceramics.
Read MoreVideo: James Madison’s glass flute graces the stage at Lizzo concert
With more than 100 million items in the Library of Congress collections, it can be difficult for Library staff to showcase all the wonderful items in storage and educate the public on their importance. Last week, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden realized the perfect opportunity to highlight one very special item—a glass flute gifted to U.S. president James Madison—through a collaboration with pop megastar and classically trained flutist Lizzo.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 5, 2022
Solvent solves solar cell durability, world’s whitest paint now thinner, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 5, 2022.
Read MoreKicking cancer to the curb: A review of ceramics and glasses for cancer diagnosis and therapy
To enable effective cancer detection and treatment, ceramic and glass biomaterials have been heavily investigated. A recent review paper provides an overview of the main ceramics and glasses being explored for this purpose.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 3, 2022
N.C. A&T receives $10M to open clean energy research center, SCHOTT achieves first successes in its climate neutrality initiative, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 3, 2022.
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