Researchers have struggled to create an accurate phase diagram of carbon for over 100 years. Now, two researchers from Russia explored melting of graphite and graphene and confirmed some previous hypotheses—and revealed graphene “melting” is in fact sublimation.
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New facility to research coal in West Virginia, NSL Analytical Services acquired by May River Capital, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 20, 2020.
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With over 50 standards on test methods, practices, guides, terminology, and specification for advanced ceramics under its jurisdiction, Committee C28 is proud to hold its first meetings of the year in conjunction with ACerS in January 2020.
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Tokamaks, a leading candidate for practical fusion reactors, are moving from using carbon to using tungsten to protect a tokamak’s walls—but plasma instabilities can erode tungsten. Scientists look to understand the physical mechanisms driving this erosion.
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Since 2007, more energy-efficient lighting has been replacing incandescent light bulbs in preparation of federal standards set to become effective this year. The Trump administration rejected these standards last month, but incandescent bulbs still are on their way out.
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Eightfold increase of H2O2 production, counting photons needs standards, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 15, 2020.
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Spent grains from the beer making process are commonly used as animal feedstock. Researchers led by Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland offer a new, potentially more profitable recycling option—turn spent grains into high-value carbon materials.
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World’s largest floating wind turbine now online, Allied Glass acquired by investment firm, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 13, 2020.
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A new year provides the perfect opportunity to try new things, and that is exactly what we are doing here at Ceramic Tech Today. Learn about the CTT redesign that premiered this week and check out the new business newsletter that will debut on Monday, Jan. 13!
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An oxide glass that can plastically deform under unconfined loading conditions would be a big asset in potential applications. An international team of researchers found alumina glass films exhibit such an ability.
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