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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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Entering uncharted waters: Researchers observe piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time

By Lisa McDonald / April 11, 2023

All known piezoelectric materials to date are solids. But a shocking discovery at Michigan State University turns this conventional wisdom on its head. They observed the piezoelectric effect in two room-temperature ionic liquids, and this discovery could necessitate a modification of current piezoelectric theory.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 10, 2023

By Lisa McDonald / April 10, 2023

Saint-Gobain achieves flat glass production using 30% hydrogen, US and Japan strike deal on minerals used in batteries for electric cars, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 10, 2023.

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Video: A new wave in the battle for data—China and the US clash over submarine cable control

By Lisa McDonald / April 5, 2023

The global submarine cable system carries about 95% of all global transnational communication data. In recent years, concerns that this network may be used to conduct espionage is driving a clash between China and the United States over which companies will secure contracts to lay strategic cable networks.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 5, 2023

Glucose-run fuel cell powers insulin release, ‘mind-controlled’ robots, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 5, 2023.

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Beyond the average: A review of how spatial and temporal structural deviations affect glass-forming oxide systems

By Lisa McDonald / April 4, 2023

Deviations in the atomic structure of glass can significantly affect the material’s macroscopic properties, yet most studies to date do not account for these deviations. A recent review paper led by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University comprehensively reviews various experimental and computational techniques used to characterize and evaluate the effects of these deviations on commercially relevant glass-forming oxide systems.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 3, 2023

By Lisa McDonald / April 3, 2023

NIST research reactor to restart following two-year shutdown, New York governor announces $2.5 million to support glass waste reduction research, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 3, 2023.

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Thermal properties of cemented carbides: Regression model offers predictions using reliable and readily measurable material characteristics

By Lisa McDonald / March 31, 2023

The accuracy of models for predicting thermal properties of cemented carbides has been limited by dependance on unreliable conductivity data or time-consuming grain size measurements. Two researchers at a Sweden-based tooling company formulated a regression model that offers fairly accurate predictions using only reliable and readily measurable material characteristics.

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Video: Glass court to debut on world stage during FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup

By Lisa McDonald / March 29, 2023

Advancements in glass processing and design have improved the material’s mechanical properties to the point that glass is starting to be used in load-bearing applications. In July 2023, the use of a novel glass court will debut on the world stage during the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / March 29, 2023

Oxygen-ion battery, zap ‘forever chemicals’ for good, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 29, 2023.

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