Posts by Lisa McDonald
Waste not, want not: Reusing glass in concrete for 3D-printed buildings
With sand in increasingly short supply, researchers are exploring alternative materials that can be used in the creation of concrete. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore investigated the possibility of replacing sand and gravel with glass waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Read MoreVideo: Tile manufacturers face clay shortages due to war in Ukraine
Disruptions in the energy market are not the only market forces affecting the European ceramics industry. The war in Ukraine is also driving a shortage in supplies of Ukrainian clay.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Perovskite solar modules with a marble look, origin of carbon-12, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 18, 2022.
Read MoreACerS announces 2022 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 19 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreACerS announces 2022 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to Sylvia Johnson, Tatsuki Ohji, and Kent Weisenstein. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T22 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreMS&T22 Registrations: Distinguished Life, Emeritus and Senior Members
ACerS 124th Annual Meeting takes place Oct. 9–12, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pa., during MS&T. MS&T affords you an opportunity like no other. You have the chance to hear the latest technical advances and cutting-edge developments in the materials science community, connect with friends, and network with your peers. Make your plans to attend today!
Read MoreMetalens may simplify generation and control of vacuum UV light
Vacuum UV light, while beneficial in biomedical and nanoprocessing applications, is difficult to generate and control using current methods. Researchers led by Rice University developed a metalens that can both generate and manipulate vacuum UV light.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 16, 2022
TDK to build EV component factory, MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 16, 2022.
Read MoreRevealing secrets of the past—nanoscale engineering gave historic glaze its iridescence
As new analysis methods are developed and refined, researchers can illuminate the science behind past techniques that were designed through trial and error. A group led by researchers from the California Institute of Technology used advanced analytical techniques to show how nanoscale engineering gave a historic purple overglaze its distinctive iridescence.
Read More2022 Society Awardees Announced
The American Ceramic Society’s 2022 awardees have been selected. Awards will be presented at ACerS Annual Meeting in conjunction with…
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