The May 2022 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring past, present, and future applications of glass—is now available online. Plus—National Day of Glass recap.
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While superheroes offer an engaging hook to interest students in materials science, real-world materials can be just as fascinating and superhero-like. A new exhibit at Tellus Science Museum in Georgia uses materials found in everyday life to inspire interest in materials science.
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FDA authorizes first COVID-19 breathalyzer, energy droughts, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 20, 2022.
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Tristructural isotropic coated particle fuel is expected to improve safety of nuclear reactors. Researchers led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville investigated the potential of using silicon nitride and zirconium nitride in TRISO particle fuel rather than silicon carbide.
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MP Materials awarded DoD rare earth processing contract, Hertz and Polestar announce partnership to accelerate EV adoption, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 18, 2022.
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Improving recyclability of wind turbine blades is essential to enhancing sustainability of the wind industry. University and industrial researchers announced two new developments in this regard last month.
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Freeze-thaw battery preserves energy, new transistor cuts energy use, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 13, 2022.
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Iluka greenlights $750 million rare earths refinery, Boulder’s two-way electric vehicle charging system shows savings in first year, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for April 11, 2022.
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Flood walls are traditionally made of concrete, but a few manufacturers are exploring the use of glass in flood wall design to maintain views of the surrounding area. See some examples of these glass walls in real-world applications.
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Volcano monitoring at Mount Etna, glass learns to illuminate itself, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 6, 2022.
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