In the past decade, computational research has dominated over experimental studies of boron nanomaterials. A recent open-access paper contributes a new addition to the experimental literature by demonstrating that double-pulse laser ablation can be used to synthesize boron nanorods, nanowires, and nanotubes.
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Because of the environmental and economic concerns associated with mining mineral deposits on the deep seabed, some companies and countries are considering shallow-water mining instead. A recent open-access paper raises concerns about viewing shallow-water mining as an eco-alternative to deep-sea mining.
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‘Inflatable’ concrete houses, rooftop wind energy innovation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 19, 2022.
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More than 3,000 people converged in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 9–12, 2022, for ACerS 124th Annual Meeting at MS&T22, which featured two newly co-located commercial exhibitions. Read a summary of all that occurred during the four-day conference.
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Additive manufacturing offers a potentially easier way to fabricate cemented carbide parts. In a recent paper, researchers from Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. in Pennsylvania explored whether ensuring a uniform grain size in the 3D-printed part will improve its properties.
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NSF to create new education center at Arecibo Observatory, new ‘Battery Data Genome’ project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 17, 2022.
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In 2018, geoengineers proposed that spreading hollow glass microspheres over sea ice would protect it from melting. However, a new study argues the glass beads would likely accelerate loss of sea ice instead.
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Nanostructured superconductors, thermoformable ceramics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 12, 2022.
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Severe flooding can deteriorate the soil and make large-scale landslides and embankment breaches more likely during future heavy rains. Cement treatment can fortify soils against disaggregation. A recent investigation of cement-treated soil samples from a 22-year field test confirmed such soils maintain their strength long term.
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World’s biggest flow battery opens in China, Lithoz acquires CerAMing, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 10, 2022.
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