Lisa McDonald

Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / January 10, 2024

Fast-charging solid-state batteries, functional graphene semiconductor, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 10, 2024.

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Green is not for granted: Commonly perceived sustainable practices do not always guarantee benefits

By Lisa McDonald / January 9, 2024

Incorporating practices commonly regarded as sustainable into an individual or group’s workflow does not always guarantee environmental benefits. Researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt published a case study that shows the importance of critically evaluating perceived green technologies before adoption.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 8, 2024

By Lisa McDonald / January 8, 2024

Ucore acquires Louisiana facility for rare earth element processing plant, TPI and Nordex extend and expand contract in Türkiye, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 8, 2024.

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Inside the world of brood parasitic birds: The role of grain boundaries in eggshell strength

By Lisa McDonald / January 5, 2024

The eggs of brood parasitic birds have evolved in response to host bird defense strategies. An international group of researchers used imaging techniques and conceptual frameworks from the field of grain boundary engineering to understand how structural features affect eggshell strength.

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Video: Honeycomb-shaped bladeless generators for urban wind harvesting

By Lisa McDonald / January 3, 2024

The large size of traditional wind turbines can make transportation and installation of these devices difficult in certain locations. Scottish technology startup Katrick Technologies designed a honeycomb-shaped wind generator that can be easily installed in urban settings.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / January 3, 2024

Laser-driving a 2D material, stopping perovskite degradation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 3, 2024.

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Rockin’ around the CTTs: Lisa’s top five favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2023

By Lisa McDonald / January 2, 2024

Chronic disease treatment, mineral production, and research evaluation make Lisa’s list of top five favorite CTT posts from 2023.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 1, 2024

By Lisa McDonald / January 1, 2024

C-Capture launches flat glass carbon capture trial, Calderys demonstrates commitment to Americas growth, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 1, 2024.

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Video: Inside the world of fine dining—the stoneware of Jono Pandolfi

By Lisa McDonald / December 20, 2023

Food presentation can significantly impact a person’s overall enjoyment of a meal. In recent years, the stoneware dishes by ceramic artist and designer Jono Pandolfi have become in-demand items at Michelin-starred restaurants and other fine dining establishments.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / December 20, 2023

Piezoceramics for root canal treatments, 3D-print steam turbine blades, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 20, 2023.

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