Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a biomimetic process that can be used to grow bioceramic products, such as columns and bricks, in an environmentally friendly manner. Researchers at the University of Cape Town fine-tuned the MICP process to create ceramic tiles that demonstrate mechanical properties on par with conventionally fired ceramics.
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The December 2023 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring ceramics and glass for holistic health—is now available online. Plus—new C&GM.
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Recycling concrete using graphene, limestone putty nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023.
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Collecting waste glass is only the first step in creating a circular glass recycling system—there must also be end-use markets for the collected glass. A recent open-access study showed that waste glass could be used as packaging material for high-power automotive lighting applications, such as headlamps and side turn lamps.
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Owner of U.S. heavy rare earth mine licenses ORNL separation technology, countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 , and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 4, 2023.
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Agriculture and livestock management has relied largely on antimicrobial drugs to combat plant diseases, but this overreliance contributes to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Silver-based nanoparticles could serve as an alternative method to protect plants from pathogens, as discussed in a recent review paper.
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Investment in offshore wind projects is increasing, but rising manufacturing and supply chain costs are hindering the translation of this investment into tangible products. The success of future projects will depend on governments and wind energy firms recalibrating the cost of the planned energy transition.
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Electrocaloric heat pump, increase carbon nanotube yield, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 29, 2023.
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Recycling green technology: Microwave radiation facilitates deconstruction and reuse of solar panels
Semiconductor processing could benefit from the use of microwaves, which allows materials to be annealed faster and more selectively. Now, researchers in Australia demonstrated another benefit—it would make the deconstruction and reuse of solar panel components easier.
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World’s first space lab on earth to be built near Ohio State airport, European Commission approves Italy’s incentive scheme for agrivoltaics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 27, 2023.
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