Improved dental implant healing, stretchy nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 14, 2022.
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Adsorption is an effective way to remove microplastics from water by adhering them to an easily removable/retrievable surface. Researchers at RMIT University in Australia developed a nanopillar-stabilized metal-organic framework adsorbent that effectively removes microplastics from water, as well as the toxic pollutant methylene blue.
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Construction begins on Australia’s Square Kilometer Array Telescope, DOE announces $8 million to integrate solar energy production with farming, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 12, 2022.
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The National Science Foundation officially established the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in March 2022, but the mission and scope of the directorate remained unclear until the Chips and Science Act of 2022 was signed into law this August. Learn about the priorities and programs of NSF’s newest directorate.
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Nanoreactor grows hydrogen-storage crystals, purple LED streetlights, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 7, 2022.
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Passive radiative cooling systems typically are implemented by applying special coatings to the walls or roof of a building. But windows play a significant role in heat transfer too. University of Notre Dame researchers used a quantum computing-assisted active learning scheme to develop a new high-performance transparent radiative cooling coating for windows.
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Schott begins large-scale hydrogen tests, UNITECR 2023 call for papers, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 5, 2022.
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Cast iron blocks and steel fibers are the dominant materials used for brake shoes in the railway industry. Researchers from a Spain-based friction materials manufacturer found that the addition of glass fibers could improve the shoes’ friction performance and wear rates.
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Video: Translating bioceramic research from the lab to the clinic—a discussion with William Bonfield
To fulfill the growing demand for bioceramics and bioactive glasses, scientists will need to not only innovate new materials but translate them to market. In an interview, William Bonfield, recipient of the 2021 Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award, shares advice for others looking to translate their innovations into clinical settings.
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How 2D materials expand, print microchip patterns on curvy surfaces, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 30, 2022.
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