GE 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.
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The 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.
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Flashing creates 2D boron nitride, graphene tattoo monitors blood pressure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 13, 2022.
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Repairing localized damage in thermal barrier coatings on aircraft turbine blades can require full coat removal and reapplication to avoid blocking cooling holes in the blade. Forschungszentrum Jülich researchers proposed a new laser-cladding-based additive manufacturing technique that shows promise repairing localized damage without the need for full coat removal.
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Turkey 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.
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During 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.
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Adapting 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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Optical fiber imaging advances Alzheimer’s studies, ceramic aerogel, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 6, 2022.
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Deviations in the reported ionic conductivity of nominally identical ceramic electrolytes can be attributed in part to differences in the measurement and analysis methods used. Researchers in Germany developed a harmonized testing procedure that facilitates reliable assessment of errors that are due to inherent sample properties rather than analysis-related choices.
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First underground warren for disposing of spent nuclear fuel, Rare earth giant’s new international trade unit eyes deeper industry integration, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 4, 2022.
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