The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program aims to provide states with nearly $5 billion in funding to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure. To receive their share of the funding, each state must submit a deployment plan by August 1. Compiled here are links to the plans released so far.
Read More3D printing single crystals, electronics built on stones, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 20, 2022.
Read MoreIn the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of studies on ceramic dislocations and their impact on functional properties. Xufei Fang and his group at the Technical University of Darmstadt study this topic, and they’ve published several recent papers exploring how to improve dislocation generation through mechanical deformation.
Read MoreGE turns to Australia for critical renewable materials, Tata Chemicals Europe opens U.K.’s largest carbon capture plant, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 18, 2022.
Read MoreThe global submarine cable network carries about 95% of all global transnational communication data. However, it is vulnerable to disruption by human interference and natural disasters. To ensure continued operation, new monitoring systems and management regulations need to be put in place.
Read MoreFlashing creates 2D boron nitride, graphene tattoo monitors blood pressure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 13, 2022.
Read MoreTurkey discovers massive reserve of rare earth elements, Alicia Durán and Daniel Neuville receive Otto Schott Research Award, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 11, 2022.
Read MoreDuring borehole drilling operations, bentonite-based drilling mud mixes with excavated soil materials, which may drastically affect the mud’s rheological properties. Researchers in France developed a phenomenological model to quantify the yield stress of bentonite muds mixed with other clays.
Read MoreAdapting to climate change not only requires updating our existing energy systems but also designing new ways of storing and transmitting energy that can better withstand extreme environments. Finnish startup Polar Night Energy just completed the first commercial installation of their new heat storage system, which stores thermal energy using sand.
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