Posts by Lisa McDonald
Researchers improve procedures for mechanically generating dislocations in ceramics at room temperature
In the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of studies on ceramic dislocations and their impact on functional properties. Xufei Fang and his group at the Technical University of Darmstadt study this topic, and they’ve published several recent papers exploring how to improve dislocation generation through mechanical deformation.
Read MoreFrontiers of Ceramics & Glass Webinar Series: Reversible Electrochemical Cells for Interconversion between Fuel and Electricity
Reversible Electrochemical Cells for Interconversion between Fuel and Electricity Hosted by: ACerS Energy Materials & Systems Division Monday, October 3,…
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 18, 2022
GE turns to Australia for critical renewable materials, Tata Chemicals Europe opens U.K.’s largest carbon capture plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 18, 2022.
Read MoreOxysulfide glass electrolytes show promise for making all-solid-state sodium batteries a reality
An all-solid-state sodium battery that operates at ambient temperatures (under 100°C) would allow for safer usage in a broader range of applications. Researchers led by University of Houston and Iowa State University propose a new homogeneous oxysulfide glass electrolyte could make such a battery possible.
Read MoreVideo: Fragility of the global submarine cable network and need for modernized regulation
The global submarine cable network carries about 95% of all global transnational communication data. However, it is vulnerable to disruption by human interference and natural disasters. To ensure continued operation, new monitoring systems and management regulations need to be put in place.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Flashing creates 2D boron nitride, graphene tattoo monitors blood pressure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 13, 2022.
Read MoreNew method shows promise repairing localized damage in thermal barrier coatings
Repairing localized damage in thermal barrier coatings on aircraft turbine blades can require full coat removal and reapplication to avoid blocking cooling holes in the blade. Forschungszentrum Jülich researchers proposed a new laser-cladding-based additive manufacturing technique that shows promise repairing localized damage without the need for full coat removal.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 11, 2022
Turkey discovers massive reserve of rare earth elements, Alicia Durán and Daniel Neuville receive Otto Schott Research Award, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 11, 2022.
Read MoreNew model clarifies rheological properties of bentonite muds mixed with other clays during drilling operations
During borehole drilling operations, bentonite-based drilling mud mixes with excavated soil materials, which may drastically affect the mud’s rheological properties. Researchers in France developed a phenomenological model to quantify the yield stress of bentonite muds mixed with other clays.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Sand battery’ keeps Finnish town warm during the dark, cold winters
Adapting to climate change not only requires updating our existing energy systems but also designing new ways of storing and transmitting energy that can better withstand extreme environments. Finnish startup Polar Night Energy just completed the first commercial installation of their new heat storage system, which stores thermal energy using sand.
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