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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 26, 2023

Recycling garnet solid electrolytes, 3D-printed mini vacuum pump, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 26, 2023.

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Uncovering secrets of the moon—the role of glass beads in the lunar surface water cycle

By Lisa McDonald / April 25, 2023

Though the presence of water on the moon is a well-confirmed fact, the origins of this water and its distribution on the lunar surface remain largely unknown. Thanks to new lunar samples brought back by the Chinese Chang’e 5 lunar exploration mission, researchers now know that impact glass beads appear to play a significant role in the lunar surface water cycle.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 24, 2023

By Lisa McDonald / April 24, 2023

Lithoz and SiNAPTIC sign major strategic deal, US Patent Office launches Green Energy award, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 24, 2023.

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Self-sufficient glucose monitoring system successfully manages diabetes in mice

By Lisa McDonald / April 21, 2023

Continuous glucose monitoring systems can help alleviate the mental burden of diabetes management, but there are limitations to powering current systems. Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a self-sufficient glucose monitoring system that not only registers excess glucose but initiates the release of insulin into the blood. They successfully tested the device in mice.

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Video: 2022 Brick in Architecture Awards expand with new ‘thin brick’ category

By Lisa McDonald / April 19, 2023

Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored the Brick in Architecture Awards to recognize exceptional uses of clay brick in architecture. The 45 global winners for the 2022 awards include entries spanning the United States, Australia, Canada, China, and Germany.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 19, 2023

Transformable nanoelectronics, graphene ‘tattoo’ treats cardiac arrhythmia, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 19, 2023.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 17, 2023

By Lisa McDonald / April 17, 2023

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan, NSF Spectrum Week, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 17, 2023.

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Discovery of ferroelectricity in elementary substance expands understanding of this property

By Lisa McDonald / April 14, 2023

Ferroelectricity traditionally is believed to only occur in compounds. However, in the past decade, some theoretical works suggested that ferroelectricity is possible in certain elementary substances. Now researchers in China and Singapore experimentally confirmed ferroelectricity in monolayer α-phase bismuth.

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Video: Swiss startup cracks the 1-kW ceiling for production of solar hydrogen

By Lisa McDonald / April 12, 2023

Producing hydrogen through water electrolysis is not yet financially viable due to challenges with scaling up the process. A concentrated solar power system developed by Swiss startup SoHHytec succeeded in cracking the 1-kW ceiling for the production of solar hydrogen.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 12, 2023

Rubble rebuilds key infrastructure, fully recyclable printed electronics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 12, 2023.

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