Posts by Lisa McDonald
Direct ink writing opens the door to complex-shaped objects with isotropic structural color
Structural color is a more durable and less hazardous alternative to conventional pigments, but the angle-dependence of the color limits its broader application in synthetic systems. Researchers at ETH Zurich proposed a 3D printing process to create complex-shaped objects with angle-independent “isotropic” structural color generated from photonic colloidal glasses.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Shattered glass of Beirut’ exhibit reflects Lebanon’s road to recovery
More than two years have passed since a massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate exploded at the port of Beirut, killing hundreds and displacing thousands in the capital of Lebanon. The restoration of some shattered ancient glass vessels by a collaborative international partnership serves as a microcosm for the larger restoration efforts.
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Nanoscale thermometry, 3D-printed silicon carbide, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 31, 2022.
Read MorePottery probe shows continuity of southeastern Hispaniola cultures
Mona Passage, a strait which separates the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, is believed to have served as a reception area for migration groups during the early Common Era. A recent open-access study contends that despite there being a broader regional network of interaction, the stable manufacturing tradition suggests a cultural continuity in the communities that lived there.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 29, 2022
Lithoz reaches two-thirds of their full year order intake target by end of second quarter, Saskatchewan creates first rare earth ingots in North America, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 29, 2022.
Read MoreM7C3: Unveiling the structure of a misunderstood carbide
The use of data-driven methods to tailor the growth characteristics, stability, and mechanical properties of M7C3-type carbides is hindered by ambiguity surrounding the carbide’s structure. To overcome this uncertainty, researchers from the United States and Israel used a variety of imaging techniques to reveal the atomistic structure of M7C3 carbides.
Read MoreVideo: Electrifying Africa—Swedish-Kenyan mobility startup Roam debuts electric buses and motorcycles
Lack of infrastructure and affordability are barriers to electric vehicle adoption in many emerging countries. Swedish-Kenyan mobility startup Roam aims to overcome those hurdles with its range of electric mobility product offerings.
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Colorful solar panels, diamond capsules keep contents under pressure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 24, 2022.
Read MoreAddressing the real problem: Through muscle regeneration, graphene-polymer matrix lowers risk of rotator cuff retear injuries
Most rotator cuff repair procedures focus on the tendon, but the real problem is that the muscle degenerates and accumulates fat. University of Connecticut School of Medicine researchers led by ACerS Fellow Cato Laurencin developed a graphene-polymer matrix that induces a reversal of muscle degeneration, thereby greatly lowering the risk of rotator cuff retear injuries.
Read MoreJournal of the American Ceramic Society welcomes three new editors to its team
The Journal of the American Ceramic Society is welcoming three new editors to its editorial team: Jennifer Andrew, Alp Sehirlioglu, and Qiang Fu. Andrew and Sehirlioglu begin their tenures in September 2022, while Fu will start in January 2023.
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